Mostafa Wahdan
Alexandria
Summary
Detail-oriented Department Manager keeps employees and work area on-target with proactive management of day-to-day demands and unique customer and employee situations. Motivational employee leader and respectful conflict mediator skilled at promoting satisfaction and loyalty. Great interpersonal communication and multitasking abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Mechanical Engineering Department
EMC/ EPC global maintenance project
01.2024 - Current
- Following up on the execution of all planned and unplanned maintenance activities for pumps.
- Managing manpower, including overtime and emergency planning.
- Tracking data, analyzing the reasons behind equipment malfunctions.
- Analyzing equipment performance to identify issues and propose improvements.
- Preparing maintenance documentation, including checklists and risk assessments.
- Monitor contractor and vendor performance for quality of work, maintaining of schedule, and adherence to HSE policies.
- Developed and implemented strategies to optimize operational efficiency of the department.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for department staff, providing constructive feedback and guidance when needed.
- Managed budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation and cost control activities within the department.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant safety regulations in mechanical engineering projects.
- Provided technical leadership to direct reports, mentoring them on best practices in mechanical engineering.
- Identified areas of improvement and developed solutions to increase productivity and reduce costs in the department.
- Organized training sessions for employees in order to improve their skillset related to mechanical engineering tasks.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure successful completion of cross-functional initiatives.
- Reviewed existing designs and proposed modifications where necessary to meet customer requirements.
- Researched new technologies that could benefit the department's operations.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for materials.
- Overseeing spare parts and warehouse activities, including stock management and ordering.
Rotating Equipment Team Leader
EMC/ Eni- Zubair oil field
07.2020 - 11.2023
- Reviewed and analyzed existing facilities and support to propose improvements, upgrades, cost reductions, and enhance the efficiency of plant and equipment.
- Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Coordinated team activities. Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Provided mechanical inputs for the technical evaluation of changes, modifications, and impact analysis.
- Overseeing the completion of essential non-routine maintenance and overhauls for pumps, blowers, fan coolers, and compressors.
- Provided technical evaluation and support for investigation and failure analysis of mechanical equipment, and provided reliable and efficient solutions through a quick problem-solving approach.
- Assessed and prepared all the materials needed to fulfill the contractual obligations.
- Developed strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution among team members.
- Provided coaching and feedback on employee performance, encouraging professional development and provided guidance when needed.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure alignment of goals across teams.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the workplace.
- Managed budgeting responsibilities including forecasting expenses, tracking spending, and preparing reports for upper management.
CMMS mechanical engineer
RINA for consulting and engineering
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Checked the status of the discipline equipment, gathered information, and determined the root reasons of misbehavior.
- Conducting surveys and field inspections to assess component conditions, failures, and proposed repair measures, as well as preparing the necessary plan.
- With CMMS (SAP), created the necessary work orders and performed the subsequent maintenance tasks.
- Prepared the PMR when needed for the newly installed equipment and enhanced the available when required.
- Generated preventive maintenance plans.
- Reviewed Emergency Response Plans and recommend modifications where needed.
- Reviewed historical equipment behavior in order to anticipate problems or failures, and incorporate these analyses into maintenance planning.
- Recommended modifications to improve system reliability, performance or safety.
- Provided technical support during production process by identifying solutions for operational problems.
- Maintained records of all activities related to mechanical engineering projects.
Mechanical Engineer
EMC/ Eni- Zubair oil field
07.2012 - 07.2017
- Surveying and field inspecting DGS and IPF equipment to assess failures, component states, propose remedial measures, and develop the necessary maintenance plan and a list of the necessary spare parts for overhauls, analyzing the reasons behind equipment malfunctions
- Performed equipment repairs and the required maintenance, adjusting shaft alignment
- Conducted vibration analysis on a regular basis and provide a monthly report with recommendations for any mechanical issues already present (certified level II)
- Commissioned new rotating equipment and assisting with site acceptance tests
- Informed the vendor or OEM of any required improvements and supply missing data.
Mechanical Engineer
Egyptian maintenance company
01.2008 - 06.2012
- At Burullus Gas company, assigned with the commissioning team in the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
- 2 BCL gas compressors driven by gas turbine PGT 25+DLE (5 units)
- GTG Siemens turbines.
- Instrument air compressors and utility pumps.
- At E-Methanex Site, El-Mansora Co., and Petrobel Co.
- El-Gameel site worked in the installation, leveling, and alignment adjusting for new pumps and turbines.
- At SEGAS LNG and ELNG, inspection and overhauling the gas turbine Frame 5 and Frame 7.
- Generated technical reports summarizing findings from experiments or simulations conducted.
- Coordinated with vendors regarding materials used in production processes.
- Developed and tested mechanical components to ensure proper functioning.
Education
BSc - mechanical engineering
Tanta University
Tanta, Egypt07-2007
Skills
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Work Planning and Organization
- Problem-Solving
- Department leadership
- Motivational Leadership
- Active listening
Work achievements
- In my previous role as a rotating equipment team leader, I managed the department and utilized a $1,800,000 budget, meeting all maintenance requirements and resolving all technical concerns while serving as a good team leader for engineers and technicians expat and locals and fulfilling all contractual responsibilities.
- Recognized as a certified maintenance and reliability professional (CMRP)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/06/1985
- Nationality: Egyptian
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
- Arabic, Mother tongue
- English, Very good
Training
- Certified maintenance and reliability professional from SMRP.
- Certified level I and II in vibration analysis from MOBIUS institute.
- SAP-AG-730 (Logistic -Plant Maintenance Module).
- SKF Reliability Systems training course in Comprehensive Bearing Maintenance.
- Thermograph Camera Training on FLIR thermal CAM type P 640.
Languages
Arabic
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Certification
- CMRP
- PMP
Timeline
Head of Mechanical Engineering Department
EMC/ EPC global maintenance project
01.2024 - Current
Rotating Equipment Team Leader
EMC/ Eni- Zubair oil field
07.2020 - 11.2023
CMMS mechanical engineer
RINA for consulting and engineering
08.2017 - 06.2020
Mechanical Engineer
EMC/ Eni- Zubair oil field
07.2012 - 07.2017
Mechanical Engineer
Egyptian maintenance company
01.2008 - 06.2012
- CMRP
- PMP
BSc - mechanical engineering
Tanta University
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