Ahmed said, Country Facilities Head & Director of Engineering

Ahmed said

Country Facilities Head & Director of Engineering

AYA technology companies

Location
Egypt - Cairo - Maadi
Education
Bachelor's degree, Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering
Experience
20 years, 5 Months

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Total years of experience :20 years, 5 Months

Country Facilities Head & Director of Engineering at AYA technology companies
  • China - Guangzhou
  • My current job since June 2018

AYA technology companies


Accomplishment: -

 Director of engineering projects in AYA technology companies in Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
 Organizing and managing the import, installation, testing and operation of solar energy systems projects and solar water heaters.
 Installation, testing and commissioning of \[glass factory - bakery factory - meat factory - food and beverage machinery\] for our customers.
 Supervising and providing technical support and daily services necessary for projects (central kitchen equipment and commercial laundries machines - walk-in chiller and freezing - Minibar and refrigerator - Hotel door locks - Hotel safes - Food factory production lines - Bakery factory) provided by AYA technology companies/factories, including spare parts file, for 23 projects in Egypt/UAE/Saudi Arabia.
 Supervising and managing the installation and commissioning of \[Central laundry and Kitchen Equipment\] for Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa in the Maldives.
 Engineering consulting and managed the engineering at \[ harmony makadi resort & old palace resort \] .
 Installation and testing of \[ dying machine - autoclave - steam heat generators\] to delta galil factories.

Key Responsibilities:

 Providing technical support and engineering services to customers, implementing warranty and after-sales service.
 Create the company's supply chain strategy.
 Analyze data from shipping and delivery processes to find bottlenecks and other issues.
 Monitor logistics to make sure they run smoothly and maintain inventory and records.
 Managing the company's technological and marketing plans.
 Supervising and managing the installation and operation of equipment supplied by the group's factories.
 Leading the development of the company's short and long-term strategy.

Country Facilities Head at Kudu for food and catering- chain restaurants,
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • September 2016 to May 2018

Accomplishment:
- Delivered of facilities services throughout the Kudu Portfolio across the kingdom; directed regional maintenance managers towards maintenance activity for 380+ restaurants encompassing Alkhafeef, Al-Baal, AbdulWahab, Bakery & Meat factory, etc.
- Established and standardized maintenance work protocol to be followed across all departments.

Key Responsibilities:
1- Developing and implementing programs to ensure uninterrupted functionality of facility for Bakery Division & Meat Factory to meet the facility and corporate mission, vision and goals
2- Providing technical leadership and insight for equipment fabrication, operations & maintenance of electrical, mechanical, plumbing & civil works by directing a team of 100+ maintenance staff
3- Identifying cost effective systems needed to support the business, taking into account business trends, resource availability, and changes in customers’ needs/demands and accordingly managing Maintenance Contracts, Interior Revamp/Fit-out Projects, etc.
4- Identifying maintenance project requirements; coordinating with departments for procuring requisite material and spares as well as ensuring appropriate availability of electrical load for new projects.
5- Flawlessly directing all operations & maintenance tasks and providing end-to-end prioritization; resource planning/scheduling; energy optimization; emergency responses and automation across all sites
6- Determining the proper priority of all maintenance activities; scheduling all routine, preventive, corrective and emergency maintenance as per SLA in addition to formulating adequate maintenance budgets & ensuring strict conformance to it.
7- Monitoring all both new technologies & maintenance requirements through Regional Maintenance Managers, ensuring all the requisite resources like manpower, materials/equipment & approvals/certifications are made available for smooth work flow
8- Leading investigation for incidents and failures across all outlets; performing root cause analysis and recommending corrective// Kaizen action, while ensuring implementation and effectiveness.
9- Preparing maintenance reports, equipment inspection check lists, evaluating breakdown and malfunctions to identify causes and implement preventative measures for the future
10- Imparting training on standard operating procedures (SOP), processes and quality culture; suggesting improvements in Maintenance jobs, while aligning all activities with ISO standards and yearly budget for the Maintenance Department.

Facility Maintenance Manager at Namariq Residency Jizan (Aramco Economic City – Namariq camp)
  • Saudi Arabia - Jizan
  • August 2015 to August 2016

Accomplishments:
- Handpicked to handle the under construction project of ARAMCO- Economic city Jazan- Namariq Camp, 5200 labors managed by 17 contractors and successfully handover to ARAMCO management with fully functional operational facilities.

Key Responsibilities:
1- Provided strategic inputs for effective provision and control of Camps facilities and implemented best practices and standards to serve a camp of 5200 residing guests.
2- Organized and administered the day-to-day activities and ensured that effective work controls are maintained, whilst using every means to increase productivity and reduce costs and thus augmenting operational efficiency of labor and materials
3- Offered testing and commissioning direction for all HVAC systems (chillers - packages units - 3400 A/C split unit); central (kitchen, and laundry) equipment and implements the preventive maintenance programs.
4- Additionally testing and commissioning to fire fighting and fire alarm system to comply with the standards; Water treatment plant (STP) as well as steam and hot boilers, while deploying suitable health and safety standards.
5- Ascertained that Technicians are adequately trained, equipped, and motivated to achieve the targets set in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner and in alignment with established organizational policies and procedures.
6- Identified the gaps in operational aspects and arranged for minor additions, modifications and alterations to existing facilities and equipment.
7- Monitored and analyzed maintenance performance parameters for all camp facilities including costs, labor, Preventative Maintenance compliance rates, schedule compliance, etc.
8- Identified new programs, demonstrated expertise in budget preparation for new and existing projects and tracked the fund utilizations to remain within pre-set budgets.

Facility Management and Safety Director at Facility Management and Safety Director
  • Saudi Arabia - Yanbu
  • January 2015 to May 2015

Accomplishments:
- Played a vital role in achieving CBAHI and JCI audit certificates for ARAMCO patients and the hospital.

Key Responsibilities:
1- Provided technical knowledge and support with respect to implementation of routine preventive and maintenance programs on hospital systems and equipment.
2- Introduced the benefits of preventive maintenance to organizations and assisted in obtaining CBAHI and JCI audit certificates with the proven potential to save costs, lost production and unnecessary maintenance.
3- Scheduled maintenance of facility, equipment & machines in order to maximize their lifespan & ensure smooth functioning without disruption in services.

Director Of Engineering at Fort Arabesque (Resort –SPA – Villas)
  • Egypt - Hurghada
  • January 2013 to January 2015

Accomplishments:

 Instrumental in handling the pre-opening of 24 villas with complete furniture and electromechanical works, with 5 swimming pools.
 Implemented and managed the hotel facilities development & maintenance system for all physical building structure.

Key Responsibilities:

 Organized and administered the day-to-day activities and ensured that effective work controls are maintained, and ensured the optimum output, operational efficiency and quality for all departments/areas under preview.
 Applied foresight to anticipate problems and recognize opportunities for cost-effectively improving operations and resource utilization to improve financial results.

Chief Engineer at InterContinental Hotels Group
  • Egypt - Sharm el Sheikh
  • January 2010 to December 2012

Accomplishments:
- Entrusted with providing technical leadership and insight for preparing and executing all 45 yearly maintenance services; negotiating terms and conditions of contracts, while ensuring contractors commitment to the operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities;
1- Implemented and managed the hotel facilities development & maintenance system for all physical building structure, mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and related equipment aimed at energy conservation and reliability.
2- Planned, allocated, scheduled, and prioritized maintenance resources for equipment, infrastructure, utilities and facility services, while ensuring guest safety and maintain the ambience of hotel.
3- Provided leadership and management for several projects encompassing rehabilitation, expansion, and special projects.
4- Coordinated the development and implementation of new engineering processes and technologies, ensured that there is improvements in operations and reductions in costs through optimal use of labors and materials.

Chief Engineer at Ali Baba Palace Hotel and Resort Hurghada (720 guest rooms)
  • Egypt - Hurghada
  • August 2007 to January 2010

Accomplishments:
 Constructed an Ice Skating & Bowling center as per international standard.
 Maximize team performance using standard processes. Work closely with tight deadline to ensure that engineering standards are maintained.
Key Responsibilities.

 Provide technical lead in developing business opportunities with relevant material and preparing proposals in response to Request For Quotations.
 Define technical resource requirements for successful project execution.
 Escalate and manage programmed risks and issues.
 Attend various meetings and action/communicate instructions.
 Undertake continuous training and development.
 Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems.
 Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate systems.
 Review, implement and update company records e.g. training matrices, performance reviews, risk assessments.
 Manage and lead the team, ensuring adequate staffing levels, managing holiday allowances, recruitment, training, development, appraisal, attendance, disciplinary issues and daily .
 Prepare the annual Engineering budget and forecasts and all Capital Expenditure proposals as well as ensuring compliance with customer and legal requirements. Manage the budget from identification to completion of projects.
 Support, comply and ensure complicity with Health & Safety regulations, the Company Handbook, Quality and Environmental standards, and all other Company policies and procedures

Maintenance Engineer at Saad Specialist Hospital
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • May 2005 to March 2007

Accomplishments:
 Installed, commissioned, tested then operated 6 commercial central laundry & kitchen Equipment.
 Installed, commissioned, tested then operated 8 child water system.
 Installed, commissioned, tested then operated 3 steam boilers .

Key Responsibilities.

 Traveled to the Philippines and India to interview and hire engineers and technicians to operate \[steam boilers, kitchen /laundry equipment, HVAC system\] in accordance with international operating principles \[45 engineers and technicians hired\].
 Supervising and managing the installation and operation.
 Determine appropriate priority for all maintenance activities; Scheduling all routine, preventive, corrective and emergency maintenance in accordance with the Service Level Agreement as well as formulating adequate maintenance budgets.

Team Leader (Maintenance engineer) at Tor Sinai International Military Hospital
  • Egypt
  • May 2003 to March 2005

- Supervision all( mechanical - electrical -construction)
- Hospital rooms renovations.
- Applying the preventive maintenance (PPM) to :-
- Laundry equipment - Kitchen equipment- Water sewage plant.
- Generator plant- Chillers, cold and freezing rooms.
- Fire system and Nurse calling system- Elevators.
- HVAC systems

Education

Bachelor's degree, Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering
  • at Zagazig University
  • May 2004

Bachelors in Industrial Mechanical Engineering in May, 2004 from Zagazige University. *project : process planning and schedule based costing (EXCELLENT)

Specialties & Skills

Organizational Leadership
Planning Engineer
Managing Budget
Engineering Analysis
Short term and long term planning
Supervising and managing people
Problem analysis and solving skills
equipment's repairing and overhauling
Exposure to modern management styles

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert
Russian
Intermediate
Chinese
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) (Training)
Training Institute:
Arabian Safety Training Center
Date Attended:
January 2016
Environmental Health and Safety Management Specialist (EHS) (Training)
Training Institute:
Occupational health, Safety and Secure work Environmental Institute
Date Attended:
January 2012
Duration:
72 hours
ISO 14001 Environmental - ISO 9001/2008 Quality management system (Training)
Training Institute:
Iberotel Makadi Oasis Resort
Date Attended:
January 2009
Duration:
96 hours
Certified Water Technologist (CWT) (Training)
Training Institute:
System Technique Water Management Institute
Date Attended:
January 2014
Duration:
72 hours
Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) (Training)
Training Institute:
Cristal International Standards
Date Attended:
March 2011
Duration:
72 hours