Ahmed Shaaban

• Maintenance Management: Leading and scheduling all mechanical maintenance tasks with a team of technicians and supervisors.
• Strategic Maintenance Planning: Developing and implementing proactive maintenance strategies.
• Repair Coordination: Working with relevant personnel to complete complex repairs efficiently.
• Productivity Improvement: Identifying and integrating new tools and resources to enhance productivity.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensuring all maintenance activities adhere to safety standards, regulations, and SOPs.
• Root Cause Analysis: Conducting in-depth investigations to diagnose and resolve machinery issues.
• Regular Inspections: Periodically inspecting equipment to identify and fix problems.
• Budget Management: Overseeing the maintenance budget and ensuring best practices are followed.
• Quality and Safety Assurance: Maintaining compliance with quality and health standards.
• Resource Reporting: Tracking resources used in maintenance to monitor costs and their impact on production.
• Production Support: Assisting production teams in resolving quality defects, safety risks, and technical issues.
• Standards Compliance: Ensuring adherence to industry standards in all areas of responsibility.

• Sourcing potential new customers.
• Maintaining regular contact with existing customers.
• Traveling to the customers location to talk about our product range.
• Demonstrating the technical features and benefits of our products.
• Generating purchase orders and sales receipts.
• Maintaining strong customer relations.
• Attending product training courses and seminars.
• Maintaining all documents, reports and customer proposals.

• Maintenance Planning:

 Develop comprehensive maintenance plans for mechanical systems and equipment to ensure optimal functionality and longevity.
 Collaborate with maintenance teams to prioritize tasks based on equipment criticality and production schedules.
 Conduct regular assessments of equipment condition and performance to identify maintenance needs.

• Scheduling and Coordination:

 Create and maintain a detailed schedule of planned maintenance activities, considering production requirements and downtime constraints.
 Coordinate with maintenance technicians, engineers, and production teams to ensure seamless execution of maintenance plans.
 Optimize resource allocation and manage spare parts inventory to support maintenance activities.

• Documentation and Reporting:

 Maintain accurate records of equipment history, maintenance activities, and performance metrics.
 Generate reports on maintenance KPIs, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
 Update and review maintenance procedures and documentation to reflect best practices.

• Project Experience:

Project 1: Proactive Maintenance Implementation

 Role: Led a team in implementing proactive maintenance.
 Responsibilities: Managed project planning, resource allocation, and execution.
 Achievements: Achieved a 20% reduction in downtime and a 15% increase in equipment efficiency.

Project 2: Equipment Upgrade and Optimization

 Role: Directed the planning and execution of a major equipment upgrade.
 Responsibilities: Collaborated across departments for a seamless transition.
 Achievements: Improved equipment performance, resulting in a 25% production output increase.

• Spares control:

 Stock monitoring, inspection & purchasing all spares for all plant’s departments.
 Cost management, conducting a plan for consumable spares fabrication and manufacturing via reverse engineering to utilize the financial resources

• Oversaw the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the plant’s Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) management system in accordance with ISO 45001 and local regulatory frameworks.

• Conducted comprehensive hazard identification and risk assessments (HIRA) across all operational areas including quarry operations, raw mill, kiln, and packing lines.

• Led root cause analysis (RCA) investigations following incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions, ensuring the implementation of effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

• Coordinated with cross-functional departments (maintenance, process, and electrical) to integrate safe work practices into preventive maintenance schedules and major shutdown activities.

• Supervised issuance and auditing of critical permits-to-work (PTW), including confined space entry, hot work, and working at height, ensuring full compliance with job safety analysis (JSA) requirements.

• Developed and delivered technical safety training modules on topics such as Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Emergency Response Planning (ERP), behavior-based safety (BBS), and incident command system (ICS).

• Spearheaded internal safety audits and participated in third-party inspections; maintained documentation and reports for corporate HSE dashboards and regulatory bodies.

• Played a key role in emergency preparedness planning, including the facilitation of fire drills, evacuation exercises, and liaison with civil defense authorities.

• Contributed to the safety performance KPIs reporting and participated in strategic safety reviews with senior plant management.

• Acted as a maintenance engineer in a packing facility and cement mill.
• Led a team of 37 workers.
• Generated production documentation such as visual diagrams, material bills, and workflow instructions.
• Assisted staff in resolving complex technical issues.
• Ensured comprehensive maintenance processes, including inspection, planning, and execution for all maintenance activities.
• Played a crucial role in major projects like the replacement of the two-diaphragm structure in Cement Mill Two and the 80, 000-hour gearbox service in Cement Mill One.
• Supported the development of production techniques to achieve high product quality.
• Identified operational requirements, including new equipment and improvements.
• Developed and implemented packing process policies.
• Proposed and implemented preventive and predictive maintenance plans in collaboration with the Maintenance department.