Ehab Zahi Al Shami, Technical Manager

Ehab Zahi Al Shami

Technical Manager

Ocean ReadyMix & Precast

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering (Highway and Bridges Engineering).
Experience
12 years, 4 Months

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Total years of experience :12 years, 4 Months

Technical Manager at Ocean ReadyMix & Precast
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since July 2015

* Duties and Responsibilities :
- OPTIMIZATION OF MIX DESIGN AND RAW MATERIAL COSTS.
- Select, characterize and validate raw material sourcing.
- Prepare mix designs according to specifications and standards.
- Responsible for implementation of supplier raw material agreement.
- Responsible for implementation and correct use of IT programs.
- Quality control of raw materials and design of new mixes.
- Management of concrete tests results.
- Management of mix designs database.
- Management of Product Development and Technical Assistance to Customers.
- Technical support to sales team and site assistance and follow up on customer complaints.
- Minimizes consequences and contributes to management of product related customer claims.
- Technical support in the development and management of Value Added Products.
- Implementation and Management of Quality Policy & Performance Management.
- Ensures compliance to technical certification and regulatory environment.
- Implements quality manual and quality procedures.
- Statistical studies of produced and delivered ready mix concrete.
- Directs and control the branch In‐house Concrete Laboratory.
- Conducts and supervises laboratory and plant trial mixes.
- Directs, control and supervise the activities of the branch QA/QC -Personnel(s), Field / Laboratory Technicians, Asst. Field/Laboratory Technicians and Field/Laboratory Helpers.
- Review and evaluate laboratory test results prior to submission to the immediate superior.
- Checking the quality of freshly mixed concrete during the course of concrete supply whenever necessary.
- Make adjustment of the batch weight (if necessary) to ensure that the quality of the products are well maintained.
- Confirms that resources needed in the conduct of testing and analysis is available.
- Keep records of the inventory of equipment in the laboratory.
- Ensures that all equipment and processes meet the company guidelines and safety standards.

Assistant Technical Manager at Synaxis ReadyMix
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • March 2014 to June 2015

* Duties and Responsibilities :
- OPTIMIZATION OF MIX DESIGN AND RAW MATERIAL COSTS.
- Select, characterize and validate raw material sourcing.
- Prepare mix designs according to specifications and standards.
- Responsible for implementation of supplier raw material agreement.
- Responsible for implementation and correct use of IT programs.
- Quality control of raw materials and design of new mixes.
- Management of concrete tests results.
- Management of mix designs database.
- Management of Product Development and Technical Assistance to Customers.
- Technical support to sales team and site assistance and follow up on customer complaints.
- Minimizes consequences and contributes to management of product related customer claims.
- Technical support in the development and management of Value Added Products.
- Implementation and Management of Quality Policy & Performance Management.
- Ensures compliance to technical certification and regulatory environment.
- Implements quality manual and quality procedures.
- Statistical studies of produced and delivered ready mix concrete.
- Directs and control the branch In‐house Concrete Laboratory.
- Conducts and supervises laboratory and plant trial mixes.
- Directs, control and supervise the activities of the branch QA/QC -Personnel(s), Field / Laboratory Technicians, Asst. Field/Laboratory Technicians and Field/Laboratory Helpers.
- Review and evaluate laboratory test results prior to submission to the immediate superior.
- Checking the quality of freshly mixed concrete during the course of concrete supply whenever necessary.
- Make adjustment of the batch weight (if necessary) to ensure that the quality of the products are well maintained.
- Confirms that resources needed in the conduct of testing and analysis is available.
- Keep records of the inventory of equipment in the laboratory.
- Ensures that all equipment and processes meet the company guidelines and safety standards.

Technical Engineer / Laboratory Supervisor at Synaxis ReadyMix
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • December 2011 to March 2014

* Duties and Responsibilities :
- Design of all types of concrete ready mix.
- Directs and control the branch In‐house Concrete Laboratory.
- Conducts and supervises laboratory and plant trial mixes as per the instruction of Technical & QA/QC Manager or his deputy.
- Directs, control and supervise the activities of the branch QA/QC -Personnel(s), Field / Laboratory Technicians, Asst. Field/Laboratory Technicians and Field/Laboratory Helpers.
- Review and evaluate laboratory test results prior to submission to the immediate superior.
- Checking the quality of freshly mixed concrete during the course of concrete supply whenever necessary.
- Make adjustment of the batch weight (if necessary) to ensure that the quality of the products are well maintained.
- Confirms that resources needed in the conduct of testing and analysis is available.
- Keep records of the inventory of equipment in the laboratory.
- Perform other tasks assigned by the Technical & QA/QC Manager or his deputy.
- Report directly to the Technical & QA/QC Manager or his deputy.

Station Manager at Synaxis ReadyMix
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • July 2013 to March 2014

* Duties and Responsibilities :
- Manages ready mix concrete plant.
- Determines work procedures and assigns duties to personnel associated with the batching and hauling of concrete as well as maintenance of the plant and equipments.
- Coordinates with sales and dispatch departments for efficient delivery of concrete.
- Inspects personnel performance for quality and quantity.
- Participates in the training, discipline and discharge of personnel as required.
- Monitors plant operating costs.
- Prepares daily reports.
- Supervises and counsels drivers, production/yardmen.
- Responsible for general appearance and security of grounds and buildings, equipment and machinery.
- Meets budgeted levels for maintenance and production costs.
- Batches concrete and loads trucks.
- Reviews driver’s daily vehicle reports.
- Responsible for ordering raw materials and operating supplies.
- Enforces all group policy and procedures including safety/environmental.
- Conducts safety meetings and plant safety/environmental inspections as required.
- Ensures preventative Maintenance is performed in all plant equipment.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering (Highway and Bridges Engineering).
  • at Al Balqa Applied University
  • August 2011
Diploma, Civil Engineering
  • at Al Balqa Applied University
  • July 2008
High school or equivalent, Science stream
  • at First Zayed High School
  • September 2005

Specialties & Skills

Laboratory Experience
Quantity Surveying
Concrete
Construction & Property
Management
Microsoft office
Computer skills

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert

Training and Certifications

Concrete Technology Middle East (NRMCA) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2014
Valid Until:
September 2019
Site Engineer (Training)
Training Institute:
Adnan Al Safarini Consultants ( Amman - Jordan)
Date Attended:
February 2008