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Arafat Hasan

Arafat Hasan

Mechanical Engineer
Lakshmipur,61

Summary

Dynamic Mechanical Maintenance Manager with 9.5 years of experience in heavy machineries maintenance, decision-making, and crisis management. Achieved a BDT 6.5 million reduction in maintenance costs through effective planning and resource allocation.

Overview

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9
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical Maintenance Manager

Fervent Multiboard Ind. Ltd.
03.2023 - Current
  • Improved equipment reliability by implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to identify design improvements that reduced recurring maintenance issues.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Installation, Commissioning & maintenance Of Particle board Line (500m3/day) ,MDF board Line(400m3/day), Impregnation, SCL, Energy plant, Water treatment plant, Compressed air system.
  • Developed comprehensive layout plans for machinery and piping systems to improve operational efficiency and space utilization.
  • Water cooling System layout planning , pump selection, Cooling tower selection, Installation commissioning of all.
  • Project scheduling & Progress tracking accordingly.
  • Breakdown Root Cause analysis and improvement plan making.
  • Reviewed and approved technical drawings for projects and
    upgrades.
  • Managed mechanical workshop work at Lathe, Milling, Shaper machine.
  • Led Heavy equipment (Forklift, Payloader, Crane) maintenance and trouble shooting.
  • Critical Spare parts inventory management
  • Collaboration with other cross functional team to solve problems
  • Improved plant equipment reliability by maintaining KPI targets including downtime reduction, preventive maintenance compliance, and maintenance cost control.
  • Reduced maintenance cost by approximately BDT 6.5 million compared to the previous year through improved planning and spare parts optimization.

Senior Mechanical Engineer

BSRM Steel Mills
10.2019 - 03.2023
  • Led brownfield modification project involving conversion of 3-strand billet caster to 4-caster CCM system , ensuring smooth execution.
  • Worked as Section In-charge of Continuous Casting Machine (CCM) , responsible for maintenance planning, execution, and equipment reliability improvement.
  • Managed shutdown planning and execution for CCM & LRF area, ensuring timely completion of maintenance activities within scheduled downtime.
  • Maintained and controlled critical spare parts inventory , ensuring availability of essential spares to avoid unplanned breakdowns and production loss.
  • Conducted Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of recurring failures and implemented engineering improvements to eliminate chronic equipment issues.
  • Improved cooling system performance in CCM , resulting in significant reduction of quality loss and saving approximately BDT 15 million annually .
  • Ensured higher equipment availability and reliability through effective preventive maintenance strategy and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams for modification, installation, and commissioning activities during plant upgrade projects

Mechanical Engineer

Shah Cement Industries Ltd.
01.2017 - 10.2019
  • Started career as Mechanical Engineer and actively involved in large-scale steel fabrication and erection works (~3000 MT structural fabrication) ensuring welding quality and fabrication standards compliance.
  • Supervised and ensured quality control of steel building construction covering approximately 300,000 sq.ft area , maintaining structural alignment.
  • Participated in installation and commissioning of World's largest Vertical Roller Mill (VRM) , supporting mechanical erection and alignment activities.
  • Involved in successful installation and commissioning of ID Fans and Bag House system , ensuring proper alignment and performance during commissioning phase.
  • Executed installation and commissioning of 20 belt conveyor systems , ensuring smooth material handling system integration across plant.
  • Installed and commissioned 3 bucket elevators , ensuring proper mechanical alignment, commissioning support, and performance verification.
  • Prepared and reviewed spare parts lists for critical equipment , supporting procurement and inventory planning for maintenance reliability.
  • Coordinated with procurement team to ensure optimized inventory planning and availability of critical spare parts to reduce downtime risk.
  • Implemented improvement initiatives in dust control system , resulting in approximately BDT 2 million cost saving through improved worker efficiency and reduced operational loss .
  • Ensured effective coordination between fabrication, erection, and commissioning teams for timely project completion and quality assurance.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Chittagong University Of Engineering & Technology (CUET)
Chittagong, Bangladesh
04.2001 -

Higher Secondary Certificate - Science

Ramgonj Government College
Lakshmipur, Bangladesh
04.2001 -

Secondary School Certificate - Science

Ramgonj High School
Lakshmipur, Bangladesh
04.2001 -

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance expertise

Hydraulics systems troubleshooting

Machinery installation

Scheduling and planning

Teamwork and collaboration

MS office

Effective communication

Software

Oracle & SAP

MS Office

CAD & Solidworks

Certification

Six Sigma Green Belt

Timeline

Mechanical Maintenance Manager

Fervent Multiboard Ind. Ltd.
03.2023 - Current

Senior Mechanical Engineer

BSRM Steel Mills
10.2019 - 03.2023

Mechanical Engineer

Shah Cement Industries Ltd.
01.2017 - 10.2019

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Chittagong University Of Engineering & Technology (CUET)
04.2001 -

Higher Secondary Certificate - Science

Ramgonj Government College
04.2001 -

Secondary School Certificate - Science

Ramgonj High School
04.2001 -
Arafat HasanMechanical Engineer