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Abdullah Alshehri

Abdullah Alshehri

Jubail Industrial City

Summary

Strategic Reliability Leader with 12+ years of experience in mining and aluminum sectors. Proven expertise in asset management, RCA, RCM, and predictive maintenance with a track record of driving operational excellence, cost reduction, and improved equipment performance. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, implementing reliability campaigns, and aligning strategies with business objectives. Strong contributor to regional development initiatives and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 industrial transformation. -Delivered measurable cost savings and operational improvements by introducing new technologies and team-driven initiatives. -Leading multi-disciplinary teams across two sites separated by 700 km. -Spearheaded national awareness and workforce development campaigns recognized by senior leadership.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Reliability Manager

Ma’aden Bauxite & Alumina Company
09.2022 - Current
  • Accountable for the reliability function across Refinery and Mine operations, directly managing two superintendents and an admin assistant, while indirectly overseeing 50+ personnel (including 13 engineers and ~38 contractor supervisors, technicians, and inspectors).
  • Annual reliability budget: 19.7 M SAR.
  • Cost savings achieved: 10 MSAR.
  • Developed reliability strategies that improved OEE by 6%
  • Member of Ma’aden Buddy Manager Committee, ensuring contractor compliance with Ma’aden safety rules and regulations.
  • Location: Ras Al Khair Refinery & Al Baitha Mine (two separate sites, 700 km apart)

Reliability Superintendent

Ma’aden Aluminum Company
01.2019 - 08.2022
  • Led a multi-disciplinary reliability team in the Smelter plant.
  • Implemented condition monitoring covering 300+ major assets, reducing equipment failures and optimizing maintenance planning.

Reliability Engineer

Ma’aden Aluminum Company
09.2013 - 12.2018
  • Conducted 25 FMEA studies covering 500 + equipment.
  • Introduced RCM programs extending asset life by increasing availability by 98%.
  • Leading asset criticality workshops

Field Engineer

Halliburton Energy Services Company
12.2012 - 08.2013
  • Monitored and measured inshore wells in Saudi Aramco drilling operations, ensuring accurate data collection and compliance with safety standards.

Education

B.Sc. - Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

Northern Kentucky University
01.2012

Higher Diploma - Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

Jubail Industrial College
01.2006

Skills

  • Integrated Asset Reliability Management
  • Leadership & Team Development
  • Budgeting & Cost Optimization
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Governance & Compliance in Asset Management
  • Innovation & Digital Transformation in Reliability

Certification

  • Certified RCA Leader
  • Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
  • Maaden Leadership Development Program by University of Cambridge

Languages

Arabic – Native
English – Full Professional Proficiency

Timeline

Reliability Manager

Ma’aden Bauxite & Alumina Company
09.2022 - Current

Reliability Superintendent

Ma’aden Aluminum Company
01.2019 - 08.2022

Reliability Engineer

Ma’aden Aluminum Company
09.2013 - 12.2018

Field Engineer

Halliburton Energy Services Company
12.2012 - 08.2013

Higher Diploma - Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

Jubail Industrial College

B.Sc. - Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

Northern Kentucky University

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