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Hassan Balhas, Working Student-Mechanical Engineer

Hassan Balhas

Working Student-Mechanical Engineer·Ghaddar Machinery Co.,

Germany

Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 15 years, 0 months

Working Student-Mechanical Engineer

July 2011 - June 2026

Ghaddar Machinery Co.,

Ghazieh, Lebanon

July 2011 - June 2026

• Supported mechanical design and technical drawing activities

Company industry:
Heavy Industry & Metallurgy

Mechanical Engineering Intern

July 2011 - March 2026

Ghaddar Machinery Co.,

Ghazieh, Lebanon

July 2011 - March 2026

• Assisted with workshop drawings (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
• Supported acoustic design of silencers and exhaust systems

Company industry:
Heavy Industry & Metallurgy
Job role:
Engineering

Maintenance Engineer

January 2022 - October 2022

Britone (paint production),

Pointe-Noire, Republic of Congo

January 2022 - October 2022

• Led a 15-member maintenance team (mechanics, electricians, plumbers)
• Planning and supervision of maintenance processes of the production plant
• Implemented preventive maintenance measures to ensure stable production processes
• Conducted technical analyses (e.g., Root Cause Analysis) to ensure equipment availability
and production safety
• Implemented and monitored occupational health and safety measures
• Ensured operation of generators, electrical supply systems, and compressed air systems
• Planned and supervised maintenance and operation of cooling systems in offices and
residential areas
• Coordinated plumbing and piping infrastructure
• Monitored safety systems (fire alarms, extinguishing systems, CCTV)
• Responsible for spare parts management and warehouse organization

Company industry:
Manufacturing

Maintenance Engineer

January 2022 - October 2022

Britone (Paint Production)

Pointe-Noire, Republic of Congo

January 2022 - October 2022

• Technical leadership of a 15-person maintenance team (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing technicians)
• Planning and coordination of maintenance activities to ensure equipment availability
• Ensured operational readiness through preventive maintenance planning
• Conducted fault analysis and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Responsible for energy and utility systems, including generators, compressed air, and cooling systems
• Monitoring and maintenance of piping and sanitary systems
• Inspection and supervision of safety systems (fire alarm, fire suppression, and video surveillance systems)
• Responsible for spare parts management, warehouse organization, and technical procurement

Company industry:
Manufacturing

Mechanical Engineer

October 2018 - January 2022

BEC Engineering Contractors,

Tyre, Lebanon

October 2018 - January 2022

• Technical leadership and operational support of mechanical and installation projects
• Coordination of construction, electrical, and plumbing teams
• Supervision of installation quality and compliance with technical specifications
• Ensured efficient workflow and timely project completion
• Supported commissioning, testing, and optimization of installed systems

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Mechanical Engineer / Technical Coordinator

October 2018 - January 2022

BEC Engineering Contractors,

Tyre, Lebanon

October 2018 - January 2022

• Technical coordination of construction projects and building services systems (MEP)
• Monitoring installation quality and ensuring compliance with technical specifications
• Ensured efficient workflows and timely project execution

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Maintenance Engineer

November 2013 - January 2018

Jafa Foam Products (Foam production),

Kano, Nigeria

November 2013 - January 2018

• Managed a 20-member maintenance team (mechanics, electricians, plumbers)
• Planned and supervised maintenance and functionality of all production machinery and
industrial equipment
• Ensured equipment availability through structured maintenance planning and preventive
maintenance implementation
• Conducted technical analyses (Root Cause Analysis) to improve equipment reliability and
production safety
• Ensured compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
• Responsible for generators, energy and supply systems, energy distribution, and
compressed air systems
• Ensured operation of cooling systems for production areas, chemical tanks, and office
buildings
• Coordinated plumbing and piping infrastructure in production areas
• Monitored fire protection and video surveillance systems (CCTV)
• Organized spare parts management, warehouse, and material flow
• Coordinated maintenance work, welding processes, and internal transport vehicles

Company industry:
Manufacturing

Maintenance Engineer

November 2013 - January 2018

Jafa Foam Products (Foam Manufacturing),

Kano, Nigeria

November 2013 - January 2018

• Led a 20-person maintenance team (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing technicians)
• Planned and coordinated maintenance activities to ensure equipment availability and production reliability
• Implemented preventive maintenance measures to ensure equipment reliability
• Conducted systematic failure analysis and Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and implemented technical
improvements
• Oversaw operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of energy systems, including generators, compressed
air, cooling, and pumping systems.
• Monitored piping, sanitary, and chemical supply systems
• Supervised and inspected safety systems (fire alarm, firefighting, and CCTV systems)
• Managed spare parts inventory, warehouse organization, and material flow

Company industry:
Manufacturing

Mechanical Design Engineer

September 2012 - October 2013

Ghaddar Machinery Co.,

Ghazieh, Lebanon

September 2012 - October 2013

• Designed mechanical components (mufflers, exhaust systems, chassis structures) using SolidWorks
• Produced technical drawings and manufacturing documentation using AutoCAD and SolidWorks
• Performed basic thermal, structural, and acoustic analysis
• Collaborated with production teams to optimize manufacturability and design efficiency

Company industry:
Heavy Industry & Metallurgy
Job role:
Engineering

Education

Lebanese University

July 2012

July 2012

Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering

Lebanon

Lebanese University

July 2012

July 2012

Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering

Lebanon

Abbassieh High School

July 2007

July 2007

High school or equivalent, General Secondary School Certificate

Lebanon

Skills

Deadline Management

Expert

Prioritization

Expert

Communications

Expert

Problem Solving

Expert

CONTINUOUS AVAILABILITY

Intermediate

INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION

Intermediate

LEADERSHIP

Intermediate

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULING

Intermediate

MECHANICAL DESIGN

Intermediate

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Intermediate

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

Intermediate

PROBLEM SOLVING

Intermediate

PRODUCTION IMPROVEMENT

Intermediate

STRUCTURED PROGRAMMING

Intermediate

CONSULTING

Intermediate

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

Intermediate

COORDINATING

Intermediate

INDUSTRIAL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE

Intermediate

PLANNING

Intermediate

PRODUCTION SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

Intermediate

UTILITY ENGINEERING

Intermediate

AUTOCAD

Intermediate

CROSS FUNCTIONAL COORDINATION

Intermediate

MOTIVATIONAL SKILLS

Intermediate

PRODUCTION PROCESS

Intermediate

PROGRAMMING ENVIRONMENTS

Intermediate

TEAM ORIENTED

Intermediate

Deadline Management

Expert

Prioritization

Expert

Communications

Expert

Languages

Arabic

Native Speaker

English

Expert

French

Beginner

German

Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Driving License Class B
German for Professionals
Further Training in SolidWorks
Driving License: Class B
CAD Training (SolidWorks)
Driving License Class B
Professional Integration & Further Training
Class B driving license
CAD Applications – SolidWorks

Hobbies and interests

Traveling, Reading, Physics