Hayder Al-Sarraf
Auckland
Summary
Hardworking maintenance bringing 15+ years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Boilers Service Technician
Windsor Engineering Group Limited
07.2023 - Current
- Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing, and restoring machines to peak performance.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Responded to customer inquiries quickly and professionally to increase satisfaction.
- Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
Machine Operator
Danone Nutricia
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Managed and monitored processes and machine systems by observing readings on control boards.
Customer Service Representative
My Auto Tech
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Procurement Coordinator
Karbala Refinery Project
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
- Evaluated internal needs and developed plans for maintaining optimal supply levels.
- Developed and strengthened supplier relationships.
- Procured materials for squadron maintenance and repair services.
Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Midland Refineries Company (MRC)
11.2005 - 12.2021
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Visually inspected and tested machinery and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance.
- Performed troubleshooting and repair for complex electrical equipment.
- Tested newly installed systems, closely monitoring functionality and adherence to operating specifications.
Education
Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ02.2025
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Wright State University
Dayton- United States Of America07.2017
B.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering
Univeristy of Kufa
Najaf-Iraq07.2005
Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Cross-Cultural Collaboration
- Continuous Learning
- Curiosity and Innovation
- Safety Monitoring
- Root Cause Analysis
- Diagnostic Procedures
Accomplishments
Presentations
July 2017: Modeling Two Phase Flow Heat Exchangers for Next Generation Aircraft. M.Sc. thesis.
March 2017: 42nd Annual Dayton - Cincinnati Aerospace Science Symposium (DCASS) –AIAA. “Modeling Plate- Fin Heat Exchanger for NASA Next Generation Aircraft”.
Nov. 2016: 12th Annual Dayton Engineering Science Symposium (DESS) - ASME. “Thermal Management System for NASA Next Generation Aircraft”.
April 2016: CFD Project: Analyzing Supersonic Flow over a Wedge by Using Steger Warming FVS Scheme. – Wright State University.
May 2005: Finding Stress Concentration in 2D plate Composite Material by ANSYS. B.Sc. Capstone project.
Publications
K. I. Mohammed, Hassan Mansour Raheem, Radhwan Hussein Abdulzhraa Al-Sagheer, Hayder Al-Sarraf, (2019 ) "Detection of Faults in Pipe That Transmits Crude Oil By Vibration Sensing: Analytically And Experimentally", International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering (IJMPE), pp. 47-52, Volume-7, Issue-3.
Hayder H. Al-Sarraf, Assaad Alsahlani , (2018 ) " The Transient Model of Two Phase Flow Heat Exchangers in N3-X Aircraft ", International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering (IJMPE), pp. 23-29, Volume-6, Issue-5.
Hayder H. Al-Sarraf and Assaad Alsahlani, (2018) "Modeling Two Phase Flow Heat Exchangers for Next Generation Aircraft", Journal of Mechanical Engineering Research and Developments, vol. 41, no. 1, pp. 125-135. DOI: 10.7508/jmerd.2018.01.015.
Affiliations
Auckland University of Technology (AUT).
Windsor Engineering Group Company.
Certification
- Several safety induction and training courses at Windsor office and its clients.
- Compressors and Turbines Training Course, Siemens, Dusseldorf, Germany.
- Various Rotary Machines Training Course, Technip/FMC, Karbala, Iraq.
- Pre-commissioning and commissioning training courses, HDGSK JV, Karbala, Iraq.
Additional Information
Technical skills:
- Extensive experience in designing, installing, and maintaining oil refinery equipment.
- Proficient in engineering documents such as P&ID diagrams and plot plans.
- Strong knowledge of inspection, replacement, and installation of boilers firing systems, pumps, and cooling towers.
- Good experience in electrical and pneumatic systems used in industrial plants.
- Skilled in screening and recording equipment conditions, including temperature, vibration, and noise.
- Excellent understanding of health, environment, and safety standards in the maintenance field.
- Effective management of spare parts inventory for plant equipment.
- Proficient in using tools and devices necessary for maintenance activities.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Boilers Service Technician
Windsor Engineering Group Limited
07.2023 - Current
Machine Operator
Danone Nutricia
06.2023 - 07.2023
Customer Service Representative
My Auto Tech
04.2023 - 06.2023
Procurement Coordinator
Karbala Refinery Project
01.2022 - 12.2022
Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Midland Refineries Company (MRC)
11.2005 - 12.2021
Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering
Auckland University of Technology
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Wright State University
B.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering
Univeristy of Kufa
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