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Adham Salm, Maintenance Director – KSA

Adham Salm

Maintenance Director – KSA·CHBIB Trading Company

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, Industrial Engineering and Mechanical Design

Work experience

Total years of experience: 14 years, 10 months

Maintenance Director – KSA

March 2016 - Present

CHBIB Trading Company

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

March 2016 - Present

• Develop, implement, and evaluate maintenance policies and procedures.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data concerning operational records and maintenance activities.
• Analyze information to determine needed installations, services, or repairs.
• Identify areas of opportunities for maintenance improvement and optimization of spare parts supply.
• Implement data-driven decision making and sales strategy for spare parts and services, increasing maintenance profitability.
• Led the digital transformation of maintenance operations, implementing CMMS system to streamline work orders and asset tracking.
• Design and integrate automation solutions to streamline procurement, maintenance scheduling, and operational workflows.
• Design preventive and predictive maintenance programs aligned with OEM recommendations and industry best practices.
• Conduct root cause analyses (RCA) to reduce downtime, optimize maintenance efficiency, and enhance system reliability.
• Develop KPIs to measure and optimize maintenance effectiveness, reducing Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
• Implement lean maintenance strategies to eliminate waste, optimize spare part selection, and improve service efficiency.
• Implement prompt corrective actions and provide technical support to resolve any breakdowns in field equipment.
• Negotiate and manage long-term service contracts with major industrial and hospitality clients.
• Negotiate strategic partnerships with OEMs and vendors, securing cost-effective service agreements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with global manufacturers to ensure access to up-to-date technical support and expertise.
• Ensure client value proposition and high customer satisfaction through performance-driven KPIs.
• Built and led high-performing maintenance teams by defining key competencies, implementing KPIs, ensuring operational excellence.
• Define required skills and capabilities for the team.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive maintenance strategy aligned with corporate goals.
• Led compliance with safety, operational, and regulatory standards across all service regions.

Company industry:
Installation & Technical Services
Job role:
Management

Maintenance Manager – Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah Regions

April 2014 - March 2016

CHBIB Trading Company

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

April 2014 - March 2016

• Manage all aspects of technical operation.
• Supervise multi-regional maintenance operations to support industrial kitchen/laundry equipment and cold/freezer room systems.
• Coordinate and supervise maintenance activities.
• Establish job priorities and time frames for maintenance staff.
• Determine schedules, sequences, and assignments for maintenance activities.
• Assign the maintenance personnel and workshop equipment to fulfill maintenance requirements.
• Enforce work procedures to meet time and cost schedules.
• Implement changes in working conditions and equipment usage to improve maintenance department and technician efficiency.
• Provide instructions to maintenance personnel for required maintenance tasks.
• Initiate troubleshooting to resolve specific maintenance issues.
• Make decisions on resolving discrepancies encountered during maintenance processes.
• Direct handling of clients’ maintenance procedures to meet company specifications.
• Follow the preventive maintenance chart strictly and maintain records for future reference.
• Address client inquiries, requests, concerns, and complaints.
• Maintain an accurate record of customer spare parts deliveries with an updated priority list.
• Led supplier negotiations and procurement strategies, optimizing spare parts availability while reducing costs.
• Manage and monitor spare parts warehouse inventory and ensure adequate working conditions.
• Oversee technical proposals and spare parts purchasing system.
• Manage maintenance budget, tracking expenses and evaluating cost estimates.
• Developed a centralized database for maintenance schedules, work orders, and asset history, improving decision-making and response times.

Company industry:
Installation & Technical Services
Job role:
Management

Maintenance Engineer

December 2013 - April 2014

CHBIB Trading Company

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

December 2013 - April 2014

• Resolve issues, diagnose problems, and perform maintenance and repairs for commercial/industrial kitchen, laundry equipment and cold/freezer room systems.
• Monitor and document incident reports and provide technical feedback.
• Determine the necessary spare parts for corrective and preventive maintenance and initiate procurement requests.
• Perform maintenance and repair tasks on the equipment.

Company industry:
Installation & Technical Services
Job role:
Maintenance, Repair, and Technician

Maintenance Engineer

November 2012 - December 2013

Tarfeeh Fakieh - Al Shallal Theme Park

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

November 2012 - December 2013

• Conduct maintenance and repair tasks on the physical plant and equipment, including heating/cooling systems, chillers, air handling units, boilers, heaters, pumps, compressors, motors, and other electromechanical components.
• Address and resolve day-to-day equipment issues.
• Perform installations, servicing, and maintenance.
• Analyze technical drawings and manuals to initiate troubleshooting and identify necessary spare parts.
• Determine the materials required for both ongoing preventive maintenance and future maintenance of the physical plant equipment.
• Diagnose faults, gather data, and provide symptom analysis.
• Prepare comprehensive site survey reports and related documentation.

Company industry:
Entertainment
Job role:
Maintenance, Repair, and Technician

Site Engineer

August 2011 - October 2012

SIAC

Cairo, Egypt

August 2011 - October 2012

• Perform MEP calculations and design tasks.
• Conduct a comprehensive review of MEP layouts to identify potential issues.
• Participate in technical meetings with clients and consultants.
• Maintain regular communication with consultants, vendors, and clients regarding project-related matters.
• Supervise and coordinate the procurement and installation process for project materials and equipment.
• Develop and implement installation, testing, and commissioning procedures with technical and operational support.
• Oversee on-site testing and commissioning procedures.
• Provide support and assistance for project installation, servicing, and maintenance as part of contracted obligations.

Company industry:
Installation & Technical Services
Job role:
Mechanical Engineering

Education

Mansoura University

July 2011

July 2011

Bachelor's degree, Industrial Engineering and Mechanical Design

Egypt

GPA (percentage): 67.27%

GPA (percentage): 67.27%

• Graduation Project (Design Modification and Control Realization of a Novel 3D Pantograph Manipulator) • Graduation Project Grade (Excellent)
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Skills

Maintenance
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Maintenance
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Maintenance Management
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Maintenance Management
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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
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Testing and Commissioning
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Testing and Commissioning
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Installation
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Installation
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Customer Relationship Management [CRM]
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Customer Relationship Management [CRM]
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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
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Enterprise Resource Planning [ERP]
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Enterprise Resource Planning [ERP]
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5S Principles & Concepts
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5S Principles & Concepts
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Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
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Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
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Maintenance Management
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Maintenance Management
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KPI’S : (Department Performance & Quality Management)
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KPI’S : (Department Performance & Quality Management)
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Maintenance & Repair
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Maintenance & Repair
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Fleet Maintenance
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Fleet Maintenance
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Installation & Commissioning
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Installation & Commissioning
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Preventive Maintenance
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Preventive Maintenance
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Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
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Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
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Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
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Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
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RCA : 5M , 5-Why’s , Fish Boon
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RCA : 5M , 5-Why’s , Fish Boon
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Project Management
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Project Management
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Data Analysis
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Data Analysis
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Analytical Skills
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Analytical Skills
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Social profiles

Personal Website
Personal Website

Languages

English

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Arabic

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Memberships

Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals (SMRP)

Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)

September 2024

Saudi Council of Engineers | الهيئة السعودية للمهندسين

Certified Mechanical Engineer

October 2013

Egyptian Engineers Syndicate | نقابة المهندسين المصرية

Certified Mechanical Engineer

August 2011

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
Sep 2024 - Sep 2027
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Training
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
ENGINEERING TRACKS
May 2024
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