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Mohamed Farag, Rotating Equipment Maintenance Manager

Mohamed Farag

Rotating Equipment Maintenance Manager·General Petroleum Company (GPC),

Egypt

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 13 years, 6 months

Rotating Equipment Maintenance Manager

June 2024 - Present

General Petroleum Company (GPC),

Cairo, Egypt

June 2024 - Present

Maintenance
• Spearheaded the re-up and upgrade of Waukesha gas engines from Series 2 to Series 5, achieving a 30%
cost reduction, $300, 000 in savings, and 0.1 MSCFD gas savings, making operations more
environmentally friendly.
• Led equipment upgrades and modernizations, ensuring optimal performance and longevity of equipment.
• Monitored equipment performance data, identifying trends and recommending process improvements
for enhanced operational efficiency.
• Prepared technical and management reports, providing actionable insights for executive decision
making.
Contract and Procurement Management
• Developed new contracts and tenders tailored to operational needs, ensuring cost-effective and high
quality service agreements.
• Managed and controlled existing maintenance contracts, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Led the tendering process, evaluating offers and negotiating optimal terms with vendors.
Project Execution and Infrastructure Improvement
• Successfully managed the installation of a new 5-ton overhead crane and a 3-ton jib crane, improving
lifting capacity and enhancing operational workflow.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Maintenance, Repair, and Technician

Senior Mechanical Power Engineer

January 2014 - January 2024

General Petroleum Company (GPC),

Hurghada, Egypt

January 2014 - January 2024

Rotating EquipmentMaintenance and Reliability
• Spearheaded preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, improving equipment uptime and
reducing failures by 35%.
• Conducted root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and implemented condition monitoring, ensuring
compliance with API 610, API 618, and API 686.
• Upgraded CMMS (MAXIMO 4.4 to 7.6.1), enhancing asset tracking, reporting accuracy, and maintenance
planning efficiency.
• Developed a comprehensive database of rotating equipment health data, improving maintenance
decision making and reducing unplanned shutdowns.

Equipment Overhaul and Optimization
• Led the rehabilitation of the GEM XJ-550 work-over rig, ensuring compliance with API RP 4G, API 7K, and
API 8C, achieving a 25% cost reduction.
• Supervised major overhauls and upgrades, cutting repair costs by 40% and extending equipment
lifespan.
Condition Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance
• Founded the Condition Monitoring Team, transforming maintenance practices with data-driven
diagnostics and early fault detection.
• Conducted vibration analysis, laser shaft alignment, and thermographic inspections, preventing
equipment failures.

WorkforceDevelopment and Leadership
• Built a high-performing maintenance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, technical
excellence, and safety.
• Ensured regulatory compliance through HAZID, HAZOP, and ISO audits, to control operational risks.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Field Service Mechanical Engineer

October 2013 - January 2014

Mantrac (Caterpillar Dealer),

Hurghada, Egypt

October 2013 - January 2014

• Delivered exceptional customer service, providing timely updates and technical support to build strong
client relationships.
• Applied OEM updated service bulletins, ensure compliance with industry standards and
enhancing equipment reliability through improving operational efficiency and equipment
uptime.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy

University Teaching Assistant

March 2013 - August 2013

Canal High Institute for Engineering,

Suez, Egypt

March 2013 - August 2013

Academic Support - Assisted in lectures, assessments, and labs, enhancing student learning and
engagement.

Company industry:
Higher Education
Job role:
Teaching and Academics

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

January 2013 - January 2013

El-Nasr Fertilizer Company (SEMADCO),

Suez, Egypt

January 2013 - January 2013

• Production Line Support - Maintained mechanical systems, maximizing uptime and operational
performance

Company industry:
Chemicals Manufacture

Technical Sales Engineer

July 2011 - January 2012

TAM for Engineering and Trading,

Alexandria, Egypt

July 2011 - January 2012

• Market Development - Surpassed sales goals, securing 35+ new clients with technical solutions.

Company industry:
Distribution, Supply Chain & Logistics
Job role:
Sales

Education

Alexandria University

January 2011

January 2011

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

Egypt

GPA (rating): Good

GPA (rating): Good

Skills

OIL AND GAS
Intermediate
OIL AND GAS
Intermediate
ROTATING EQUIPMENT
Intermediate
ROTATING EQUIPMENT
Intermediate
RELIABILITY
Intermediate
RELIABILITY
Intermediate
ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT
Intermediate
ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT
Intermediate
PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE
Intermediate
PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE
Intermediate
CONDITION MONITORING
Intermediate
CONDITION MONITORING
Intermediate
ASSET MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
ASSET MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
Intermediate
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
Intermediate
EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Intermediate
EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Intermediate
ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS
Intermediate
ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS
Intermediate

Languages

Arabic

Beginner

English

Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Preparation Course for PMP
SolidWorks 2011 Essential
Safety drive
Data Analysis
Technician for Africa
Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
Certified Vibration Analyst CAT II
Certified Vibration Analyst CAT III
Root Cause and Accident Analysis
MAXIMO Reporting and Admin
Maintenance Planning and Scheduling