What Colleagues
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Recommendations from engineers, managers and clients I have worked with across Oil & Gas, Mining and automation projects worldwide.
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I worked with Zohaib on Rio Tinto's Oyu Tolgoi Underground Copper Mine Project (USD 11B). He
played a key role in commissioning the Concentrator Plant conversion, where his expertise in
Emerson DeltaV DCS and Field Instrumentation ensured a reliable handover.
Zohaib actively planned and coordinated commissioning for day and night l&C teams (using Wrike,
Orbit OCCMS, JPI, and Teams), while serving as a standby SME. He worked closely with the client's
DCS and Operations teams to avoid operational disruptions despite the challenges of a brownfield
project.
He is respected for his professionalism, reliability, and calm approach, consistently delivering
results. I strongly recommend Zohaib—his automation expertise and client-focused collaboration
will be an asset to any organization.
I worked closely with Zohaib as his back-to-back rotation partner during the Oyu Tolgoi (Rio Tinto) commissioning project. In a fast-paced brownfield environment, Zohaib’s detailed handover notes and effective communication ensured a seamless transition between shifts.
He was always willing to share his technical knowledge and DeltaV DCS experiences, which was invaluable for the integration of our I&C packages. He is a collaborative, proactive professional who maintains high standards even under tight schedules. I highly recommend him for any senior automation role.
We worked together during the commissioning phase of the Oyu Tolgoi Copper Mining project in Mongolia (4th largest mining site). Zohaib supported the Emerson DeltaV DCS commissioning and multiple I&C packages by leading Control Team at Concentrator.
During turnover and commissioning activities, he coordinated well with the team, fixed control system issues, and supported the preparation and completion of commissioning documentation and checksheets which in turn reduced I&C commissioning jobs by 40%. He worked actively with the turnover team to support a smooth handover and startup.
I had the opportunity to work closely with Zohaib during the commissioning phase of the Rio Tinto copper mining project in Mongolia in 2025. He was involved in the commissioning of the DeltaV v15 DCS and the integration of multiple associated I&C packages into the system.
This was a complex brownfield project with ongoing operations, tight schedules, and several technical challenges during system integration and startup. Zohaib demonstrated strong technical knowledge of DeltaV, commissioning practices, and field instrumentation.
He actively supported loop checks, troubleshooting control system issues, updating DCS logic and graphics, preparing and completing commissioning checksheets, and coordinating with the I&C team, vendors, and operations team.
One of the things I appreciated most was his ability to stay focused during critical commissioning activities, staying cal, quickly identify issues, and work with different teams to resolve them efficiently. His contribution helped ensure a safe and successful system startup.
I have been collaborating with Mr. Zohaib at Fox Refinery since 2022. Serving as a senior DCS Engineer, he played a crucial role in developing the plant and its DCS system. Mr. Zohaib adeptly managed various systems, including Emerson DeltaV DCS/SIS, TankMaster TGS, Honeywell PLC, and Batch Controllers, throughout the project lifecycle – from commissioning and startup to ongoing operation and maintenance following SOPs. Beyond his technical expertise, Mr. Zohaib demonstrated strong leadership qualities, effectively guiding and motivating the I&C team.
I had the pleasure of working with Zohaib Jahan at Esoteric Automation (Spec Oil & Gas), collaborating on several project teams. Company won several projects including $70 Million worth for a Gas Plant because of his exceptional proposal writing techniques in Control Systems and Instrumentation. Zohaib would be an asset to any team.
Zohaib was a great professional to work with. We worked together at Egbaoma LPG Gas Plant and he helped me a lot to get started and also to understand internal processes specially Burner Management System, DCS and ESD System.
His work ethics is immaculate and so easy to work together with. He goes out of his way when you ask for some help and guidance.
Thanks a lot, Zohaib! You made the transition relatively smooth for me and was very helpful.
Mr Zohaib is an amazing professional with a high level of Automation Engineering skills, that's why we call him the man with the magic finger.
It was indeed a great pleasure working with Mr Zohaib from 2016 to 2020, because he is extremely creative and this improved the professional growth of the Instrumentation and Control team reporting directly to him. However, the Operations team were not left behind as he continuously organized trainings that lead to detailed understanding of the ESD & DCS Work Station.
Mr Zohaib improved the process plant efficiency with his high level of Automation Engineering skills and this reduced the the plant down time, thus increasing the plant efficiency. This increased the production by 30%, with strict adherence to the company's HSE policy. He is an Automation Engineer who I will love to work with any time in the future.
I strongly recommend Mr Zohaib for a Lead or Supervisory role in Automation and System Engineering.
I worked with Zohaib at PNG Gas Plant an LPG Gas Plant for 3 years where he was as a Senior Automation Engineer. I was consistently impressed by his essential managerial skills, his dedication, and commitment.
He is an innovator who always help, train and mentor team of Operators and Instrument Technicians and always on top on his tasks, meeting targets on time and contributed largely to consistent Plant Reliability.
I strongly recommend Zohaib for a Senior / Managerial role in Automation.
Zohaib is amazing at his Automation and Control job! He makes sure that every new operator is well-trained on DCS, ESD System and overall LPG Gas Plant Operations. Recently, he improved DCS HMI Graphics as per ISA-101 standard which helped us to make the Plant Safer, Reliable and Productive.
He knows his way around people, good with the colleagues, does whatever it takes to help the Operators and gets things done.
He has made me improve in many professional areas and taught me about leadership skills."
Zohaib is simple, humble as well as a great professional!
Zohaib is the best Automation Engineer I have ever worked with. He has been collaborating with Operations team for a couple of years at Egbaoma Gas Plant, and on top of being a greatly enhancing Yokogawa DCS and Siemens PCS7 ESD System HMI Graphics and Alarm Management by complying with ISA/IEC Standards which increased production worth hundreds of thousands of USD.
He is also an easy-going person. I definitely recommend Zohaib as DCS and ESD System Expert.
Zohaib is such a delightful person to have around. It was a pleasure and an honor to work with him at Egbaoma Gas Processing Plant in 2016 and 2017.
He is great at Automation, Control and Instrumentation including Gas Chromatographs with a rich experience of 7 years. He is innovative, organized and a great team player. He is always open to ideas and suggestions.
Zohaib will definitely add valuable contributions to any company he will work for.
As the Plant Manager, Zohaib spent 3 good years working with me at Egbaoma Gas Plant in Nigeria. Zohaib works as a Snr. Automation and Instrumentation Expat he is highly experienced, adaptable, encouraging, and supportive and an effective leader.
He is a calm, polite, and an intelligent professional who is committed for the I&C team continues grow under his vision and leadership. He really knows how to get the best out of everything.
I will recommend and endorse Zohaib as he is truly skillful.
Mr. Zohaib is an excellent at Automation and Control. I had a pleasure working with him at OGDCL Metering Project. He leads by example, he always kept the team morale up.
His ability to work through the crisis and develop new ways to achieve the targets were always inspiring. He optimized I&C system especially completed prolonged commissioning of Emerson GC-500.
I would be delighted to work with such Automation and Instrumentation Engineers again.
Zohaib has worked with me during Operation & Startup of Gas Processign Plant in Nigeria.
I found him dedicated, hard working with sound technical knowledge in Instrument and Control Systems especially Yokogawa DCS.
With his expertise in modification of control logics in DCS system, production of On-Spec LPG/Propane increased to +20% in 2017. He was termed as Employee of the year!.
Zohaib will be an asset for any COMPANY he will work for.
Zohaib is one of the most dedicated Automation professionals I’ve worked with and is willing to put that extra help whenever you need it to achieve excellence.
His expertise as DCS and ESD System Engineer is considerable, and it helped Operations team at Egboama Gas Plant with more efficient solutions which increased Production and reduced Downtime. He received Employee of the Year Award in 2020 for enhancing DCS/ESD HMI Graphics and optimizing Alarm Management System.
I really enjoyed working with Zohaib and highly recommend him.
Mr. Zohaib is an excellent at Automation and Control. I had a pleasure working with him at OGDCL Metering Project. He leads by example, he always kept the team morale up.
His ability to work through the crisis and develop new ways to achieve the targets were always inspiring. He optimized I&C system especially completed prolonged commissioning of Emerson GC-500.
I would be delighted to work with such Automation and Instrumentation Engineers again.
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