Ahmed Al Khabouri

● Procurement & Cost Optimization
○ Led procurement strategy for 2 production lines, reducing costs by 12% (2023-2024) through vendor consolidation and bulk inventory forecasting based on maintenance data analytics.
○ Negotiated with 4 key vendors, improving contract delivery timelines by 20%; terminated underperforming national recruitment contract in Q1 2025, achieving 45.7% cost reduction (shifted to local hires, absorbing risk).
● R&D & Operational Efficiency
○ Enhanced cooling efficiency by 5%, reducing new production line expansion costs by 30%.
○ Developed new CAPEX product (overseas investment, Q3 2024), cutting development costs by 78.7% (pending quality approval for commercialization).
○ Implemented semi-ERP system across 4 departments, reducing reporting time by 7% and standardizing workflows.
● Team & Project Leadership
○ Managed cross-functional teams: 3 technicians, 1 officer, and 4 vendor contracts (total oversight of 15+ staff including engineers/supervisors).
○ Delivered factory startup project valued at 230, 000 OMR, with operational budgets totaling 43, 300 OMR annually.
● Quality & Compliance
○ Applied Lean Six Sigma Black Belt methodologies to reduce product defects from 5.7% to 3.8% through cooling system optimizations.

• Directed procurement strategies for two production lines, reducing costs by 12% and improving delivery timelines by 20%.
• Negotiated contracts eliminating outsourcing inefficiencies, saving 45.7% on recruitment costs.
• Implemented semi-ERP system, reducing reporting time by 7% and improving operational transparency.
• Delivered factory startup project valued at 230, 000 OMR, managing engineering, procurement, and commissioning.
• Applied Lean Six Sigma to optimize cooling systems and cut defect rates significantly.

• Evaluated 561 feasibility studies, approving eight high-potential projects (62.5% funding success).
• Focused on manufacturing, recycling, agribusiness, and Oman Vision 2040-aligned initiatives.
• Ensured compliance by rejecting non-viable proposals based on financial and localization criteria

• Launched three national initiatives for innovation and entrepreneurship development.
• Designed and delivered startup commercialization programs, guiding entrepreneurs to market readiness.

• Facility Maintenance Optimization by redesigned and upgraded 4 critical systems (HVAC, BMS, diesel generators, water systems),
achieving 45% reduction in HVAC maintenance costs, 55% reduction in BMS maintenance costs, 29% decrease in MEP expenses
and 22% energy savings through optimized pump operations.
• Reliability & Uptime Management by implementing predictive maintenance and JIT inventory practices, ensuring zero downtime
across multiple facilities.
• Strategic Initiatives by delivering key projects, including security system enhancements and operational audits under government
resolutions.

• Promoted from Junior Field Engineer to Liquid Mud Plant Engineer at Mukhaizna Field.
• Covered all onshore drilling types; exploration: Safa, Wadi Al Aitham, Munhammer, and production & injection: Mukhaizna Field
• Managed water-based and synthetic-based drilling fluids for diverse well conditions.
• Technical Leadership & Compliance at Liquid Mud Plant Management (Mukhaizna):
◦ Ensured 100% compliance with Halliburton and Oxy operational standards.
◦ Maintained optimal chemical inventory levels with:
◦ ≤25% reserve stock at plant
◦ Just-in-time deliveries (zero operational delays).
• Mentored 6 junior engineers and had the chance to train one supervisor
• Implemented HSE standards at all operational sites, maintaining safety and compliance with no safety incident
• Managed and resolved complex drilling challenges, such as stuck pipe issues in reactive shale formations and total loss scenarios,
significantly reducing operational risks and costs.

• Delivered structured training on mechanical and electrical design principles using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Inventor, and SolidWorks,
aligning sessions with industry standards and project-based learning.
• Partnered with Dr. Sam Cubero on R&D initiatives, gaining hands-on experience in technology innovation and commercialization processes within Curtins Technology Park.