Aneeque Azam
Yarrawonga,VIC
Summary
Highly Motivated Project Engineer Driving the Delivery of Major Commercial, Government & Industrial Projects Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and a Chartered Professional Project Engineer with 11 years of experience across Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, Major Hazard Facility, Defence, Engineering, and Manufacturing sectors. Proven track record in delivering high-quality projects for both SMEs and multinational companies. Brings expertise in project management, planning, risk assessment, process optimization, GMP compliance, quality management systems, management of change, procurement and bid evaluation. Highly adaptable to location changes, able to meet tight deadlines, computer proficient, and skilled in developing customized systems for each project.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Engineer
Thales Australia
Mulwala, NSW
02.2023 - Current
- Lead end-to-end project management across initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure phases. Develop initial and detailed business case for Defence approval, prepare specifications and documentation for tenders, bid evaluation and contracts.
- Delivery of the various project scoping, front end design, through detailed design, procurement, construction, scheduling and start-up aspects of a project(s). Undertake commissioning and qualification activities (FAT/SAT), reporting any deviations.
- Proactively assessed and mitigated project risks, ensuring alignment with business objectives through stakeholder collaboration. Adapted plans and resource allocation to shifting priorities, maintaining clear communication for informed decision-making.
- Effectively managed project governance, schedules, resource allocation, budgets, and compliance to ensure successful and timely project delivery.
- Ensure that items are installed as per the latest project specifications and drawings, company quality management system, cost and time constraints.
- Ensure work undertaken complies with Commonwealth of Australia standards and meets operational requirements.
- Ensure that activities are completed in accordance with the Safety Management System i.e. MOC, JSEAs, SWMS, Inductions, Permit to work etc.
- Part of Thales Australia, Australian Munitions is the largest domestic manufacturer of explosive ordnance to the Australian Defence Force, with a successful track record delivering ammunition, propellants, explosives and related services, including acid production and industrial waste treatment to Defence and commercial markets.
Maintenance Engineer
Lipa Pharmaceuticals
Minto, NSW
02.2020 - 01.2023
- Ensure smooth, safe and efficient operations while working around utilities, production and hazardous areas. Conduct daily, weekly and monthly checks as per SOPs and maintenance schedule.
- Manage consultants, vendors and contractors in the preparation of detailed engineering plans and specifications for procurement and construction of capital assets.
- Liaise with stakeholders to execute proposed modifications in process and operations of mixing, granulation, coating, compressing and packaging machines. Take part in HAZOP and risk assessment meetings.
- Prepare and submit CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) for the procurement of new projects. Arrange quotes and raise & manage POs for Projects, Operations and Critical Spares.
- Plan, schedule, forecast, resource and manage activities aiming at assuring project execution from start to finish. Ensure all actions comply with Quality Manual, GMP, and HSE.
- Create a plan for the annual shutdown and make sure all the contractors, technicians and workers perform their assigned task within a given time frame.
- Assist technicians in performing their routine maintenance work and during breakdowns. Keep constant communication with contractors regarding plant utilities periodic maintenance.
- Provide support to management of engineering drawings, files and records for internal and external audit.
- Australia’s leading choice for developing, manufacturing and distributing vitamin, mineral and dietary supplements. Manufacture products for both local and export sales. Skilled in enhancing existing products and creating groundbreaking new products for target markets.
Project Engineer
Zealcon Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd
Lahore, Pakistan
03.2017 - 06.2018
- Establish the project team and execute Capital Projects within budget, on time and with high quality.
- Interact with stakeholders to interpret their needs and requirements. Develop engineering/project specifications and deliverables.
- Succinctly translates key client information to the Project Manager and other stakeholders, ensuring alignment with expectations and the provision of high-quality technical support.
- Undertakes progress reporting, coordinates subcontractors and prepares job safety analyses. Reviews project plans, manpower schedule and equipment schedule, and tracks the progress of project deliverables.
- Upholds a safety-first culture and monitors compliance with codes, industry standards, quality control and quality assurance policies, designs, performance standards and organisational practices.
- A management-owned engineering and construction company that provides construction, manufacturing, operations and maintenance, and project management services for commercial, industrial and government organisations.
Project Engineer
Sendan International
Jubail, KSA
12.2014 - 04.2016
- Liaise with clients, ensure site requirements and client requests are actioned, and communicate with procurement for handover and kick-off meetings with suppliers.
- Collaborate with suppliers to organise design, material procurement, drawings and client commentary. Keep up to date with project work scopes and manage client enquiries and client expectations.
- Advise on the technical aspects of delivery, resolve issues with quality control, prepare the bill of quantities (BOQ) with the assistance of isometric drawings when necessary, and arrange and prepare all delivery documents.
- Monitor construction progress, identify risks and deviations, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
- Work with procurement and legal team to develop appropriate tendering strategies to optimise project outcomes.
- Leading general contractor for Plant Construction and Maintenance with over 170 projects, 2.8K employees in Saudi Arabia and more than 500 employees in the UAE, servicing construction, maintenance, industrial materials supply, human resources services, specialised bolting services and sensor instruments manufacturing businesses in the Oil and Gas, Petrochemicals and Refineries, Power and Water, and Transportation sectors.
Process Engineer
Rupafil Limited (Rupali Group)
Lahore, Pakistan
02.2013 - 12.2014
- Demonstrate strong people management, analytical and problem-solving skills by effectively supervising the Chip Drying (polyethylene terephthalate) and Spinning sections of the Partially Oriented Yarn Department.
- Plan, schedule and monitor completion of maintenance Work Orders and hold downtime meetings with the Maintenance Department.
- Provide comprehensive support during the plant shutdown, undertake troubleshooting, and deliver engineering and technical support to the maintenance and production Departments.
- Support, co-ordinate and control ongoing maintenance and capital works planning and co-ordination functions for all areas of the Plant.
- Participated in efficiency evaluation meetings led by the Plant Manager, and collected and analysed data, making recommendations for process improvements and modifications. Developed safety procedures for workers contributed ideas at safety review meetings and enforced workplace health and safety policies and procedures.
- Previous leader in Pakistan’s synthetic industry, and manufacturer and seller of polyester chips and polyester yarn.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Bahauddin Zakariya University
Multan, PakistanDiploma of Project Management - undefined
Elemental Projects
Sydney, AustraliaSkills
- Project Management & Scope
- Production Management & Workflows
- Client Relationships Management
- Process Control Work Health & Safety
- Contractor Supervision Procurement
- Operational & Team Leadership
- Design & Contracts Administration
- Program Take-offs & Variations
- Risk Assessment, HAZOP, P&ID
- Site Crew Management & Planning
- Senior-level Reporting
- Cost Controls
- Quality Control & Risk Mitigation
- Stakeholder Engagement
- GMP
- Verification of Claims & Payments
- Documentation Management
Other
Multilingual: English, Urdu
Certification
Chartered Project Engineer - Engineer Australia
Technology Toolbox
- MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Projects, MS PowerPoint – Advanced | MS Visio - Intermediate
- Primavera P6 - Intermediate
- IPESA - Intermediate
- MEX Maintenance Software - Intermediate
- Dynamics NAV - Intermediate
Other
- Basic Explosives Course
- Intermediate Explosive Safety – Module 1 & Module 2
- Passport Work Package Management - Training
- Working at Height + Working in Confined Space - Training
- Construction Induction (White Card) - Training
- Pollution Incident Response Management Plan (PIRMP) Training
Timeline
Project Engineer
Thales Australia
02.2023 - Current
Maintenance Engineer
Lipa Pharmaceuticals
02.2020 - 01.2023
Project Engineer
Zealcon Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd
03.2017 - 06.2018
Project Engineer
Sendan International
12.2014 - 04.2016
Process Engineer
Rupafil Limited (Rupali Group)
02.2013 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Bahauddin Zakariya University
Diploma of Project Management - undefined
Elemental Projects