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Masood Alam Farooqui is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in gas distribution, project management, and operations. He holds a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree. With expertise in FIDIC Redbook 2017 and various Gas Technology Institute certifications, he has worked in prominent organizations such as Asian Development Bank (ADB), SUI SOUTHERN GAS COMPANY, and MARAFIQ. He has managed corporate affairs, taxation, and regulatory technical audits, and has experience in designing gas utility infrastructure, research, and providing consultancy services. Currently, he serves as a Biogas Project Manager at TransKarachi.

Credentials

  • FIDIC Redbook 2017
    Asian Development Bank (ADB)
    Sep, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • Introduction to Operator Qualification
    Gas Technology Institute
    Oct, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • Introduction to Disaster Risk Management
    World Bank Group
    Jan, 2016
    - Apr, 2026
  • LNG Plant Operator Training and Certificate
    Gas Technology Institute
    Jan, 2015
    - Apr, 2026
  • Distribution Integrity Management Program
    Gas Technology Institute
    Jan, 2014
    - Apr, 2026
  • Natural Gas Transmission Regulator Station Design.
    Gas Technology Institute
    Jun, 2013
    - Apr, 2026
  • Registered Natural Gas Distribution Professional
    Gas Technology Institute
    Jun, 2013
    - Apr, 2026
  • Gas Distribution Engineering
    Gas Technology Institute
    Feb, 2013
    - Apr, 2026
  • Managing Safely
    Institution of Occupational Health & Safety (IOSH), EITC, UK
    Jan, 2013
    - Apr, 2026
  • Gas Distribution Operations
    Gas Technology Institute
    Nov, 2012
    - Apr, 2026
  • Certified Supervisor
    Howard Technology Middle East
    Sep, 2012
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

  • TransKarachi
    • Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan
    • Biogas Project Manager
      • Aug 2022 - Present
      • Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

  • Marafiq Services LLP Pakistan
    • Karachi Division, Pakistan
    • Chief Operating Officer
      • Jul 2021 - Aug 2022
      • Karachi Division, Pakistan

      - Imparted user training on Gas Distribution Network Modelling Using GASWorkS v.10 at Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd, Lahore

    • Director/ Company Secretary
      • Jan 2017 - Jun 2021
      • Karachi

      - Managing corporate affairs and taxation.- Performing Regulatory Technical Audit - Engineering & Automation of LPG/ SNG Air Mix Plant Projects. - Designing of gas utility infrastructure for large residential projects. - Researched on Unaccounted for Gas Reasons and its mitigation.- Providing consultancy services to Bahria Town Karachi which is consists of more than 132,000 residential and commercial units. The designed gas utility network total length is approx 1850km. - Designed gas utility infrastructure of Green Valley housing scheme and pilot project for DHA City Sector-3.

    • Biogas Consultant (Temporary Assignment)
      • Mar 2019 - Dec 2020
      • Karachi, Pakistan

      The Karachi Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project will deliver a sustainable transportation system that is affordable, comfortable, fast, safe, and secure. Fuel of choice for the BRT vehicles will be biomethane produced from agricultural waste has been determined to be both the most cost effective and the most environmentally beneficial. It is estimated that per day production of biomethane shall be around 8.87 MMCFD.

  • MARAFIQ
    • Yanbu Al-Sinayah
    • Operations Supervisor (Gas Distribution)
      • Mar 2011 - Mar 2016
      • Yanbu Al-Sinayah

      • Ensure the effective achievement of Gas Distribution objectives through the leadership of the Gas Distribution – setting individual objectives, managing performance, developing and motivating staff, provision of formal and informal feedback and appraisal – in order to maximize subordinate and the performance of the section.• Review new system and modification proposal and discusses feasibility of proposals from the operational standpoint or areas where improvement may possible.• Participates in commissioning of new projects and plant modifications. Ensure equipment operate according to specifications and recommends changes to operating procedures.• Issue Permit to Work and Safety Tags to carry out the required maintenance work – includes isolation of problem areas and perform electrical switching as may be needed.• Review Operation Foreman, Control Room, and Field Operators log sheets to determine no deviations from standard parameters.• Manage and control shutdown maintenance activities. Ensure that all shutdown requirements are in place prior to plant release.• Investigate incidents/accidents in Network, troubleshoot and analysis of the cause(s) and take or recommend corrective action as appropriate including modification, repairing and/or replacement of equipment and report as required.• Participates in developing the Department’s Business Plan, capital, and operating budget and monitors expenditure.• Monitor and ensure that daily, weekly and monthly operational routines such as test and programs are implemented.• Raise – via SAP – Chemical/Material reservations and PR as required.• Follow up with Maintenance to resolves all Raise notification – via SAP – to maintenance by Operation Foreman and to insure job closure with tabulated time.• Development of operational procedures and OHSMS safety manuals,• Well versed with applicable industry standards and code, like ASME B-31.8, B-31.8S, B-16.x, IGT, etc.

    • Acting. Chief Manager
      • 1988 - Nov 2012
      • Karachi

      Worked in Distribution Operations, Gas Control & Load Management, SCADA & Data logging systems, Customer Service, Geographical Information Systems, Facility Planning, Billing and Accouting, Privatization of company assets, Clean Development Mechanism Project.

Education

  • 1996 - 1997
    Preston University
    Master of Computer Applications (MCA), Computer Science
  • 1985 - 1987
    University of Sindh
    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
  • 1981 - 1983
    Mehran University Of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan
    Bachelor of Industrial Technology

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