Abdulrahman Al-Saud

Senior Project & Utility Engineer serving as Utility Manager at Gulf Packaging Industries Ltd (Alrajhi Holding) - BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene) with 23 years of expertise in mechanical engineering, project management, and utility operations and maintenance, dedicated to leveraging technical knowledge and managerial skills in a leadership role as Technical, Project, and Utility Manager.

• PMP Certification Project Management Professional (PMP) June 2023
• Membership of Saudi Council Nov 2024
• Art of people management Jan 2025
• Saudi Energy Efficiently Center, Completion of Basic Level, Oct 19 2024
• Saudi Energy Efficiently Center, Completion of Advanced Level, Oct 19 2024
• Saudi Energy Efficiently Center, Completion of Expert Level, Oct 19 2024
• Awareness Training on ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management Systems 2025
• Awareness Training on ISO 14001:2015- Environmental Management System 2024
• Awareness Training on Ecovadis Assessment 2024

• Project Management & Engineering
• PMP Certified (June 2023)
• Project planning, scheduling, and execution
• Coordination and technical supervision across multi-disciplinary projects
• Expertise in the selection, installation, and maintenance of critical mechanical systems
• Cost-saving initiatives (e.g., water recycling project)
• Commissioning and troubleshooting complex industrial systems.Develop and implement energy management strategies to optimize energy uses as per Saudi Energy Efficiency Center. (SEEC)
• Utility & Maintenance Management
• Leading utilities operations across 7 production lines
• Oversee the operation, maintenance of 10 air compressors, 2 LPG Tanks with vaporizers, 5 thermal oil boilers, RO system, 15 chillers and 15 Cooling towers, and HVAC systems.
• Preventive and corrective maintenance for rotating equipment
• Preparation of performance reports, maintenance schedules, and Develop budgets, forecast for utility maintenance and developing project.
• Energy saving initiatives and sustainability projects.
• Managed environmental permits WITH Royal commission for construction and operations, complying with regulatory and environmental standards.
• Manage and lead relationships with utility service providers and contract implementations.
• Technical & project Expertise
• Piping, ducting, and HVAC system installation and commissioning
• Knowledge of BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene) production and utilities
• Piping Integrity, Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), and RBI inspections
• Water, storm, and sewerage system design, and project construction and commissioning.
• Complete utility equipment selection and installation ( Cooling towers, chillers, Air compressors , Air dryers, thermal boilers, pumps and all piping and plant commissioning.
• Software proficiency: SAP, Maximo, Oracle, Project Management Tools
• Safety & Compliance
• Work on Fire protection system design, installation, and commissioning
• Adherence to NFPA standards and Civil Defense regulations
• Work on Safety audits and risk assessments
• Team Leadership & Stakeholder Coordination
• Lead cross-functional project & utility teams and contractors
• Negotiating with vendors and suppliers
• Managing project budgets and expenditures
• Reporting and presenting to upper management

• BOPP Stretch Film Production Expansion – Line 3 (L3):
Served as the Project-in-Charge, leading the evaluation, selection, and execution of the Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) stretch film production line expansion, achieving a production capacity of 54,500 tons/year. Responsibilities included end-to-end management of the installation and commissioning of all associated utility systems, including chillers, cooling towers, thermal oil boilers, air compressors, air handling units (AHUs), piping networks, and HVAC ducting systems.

• BOPP Stretch Film Production Expansion – Line 4 (L4):
Contributed as a core member of the project team for the expansion of BOPP stretch film production to a capacity of 67,000 tons/year. Actively involved in the selection, evaluation, and integration of production lines and all related utility systems, including complete HVAC and mechanical infrastructure.

• Stormwater Infrastructure Project:
Led the design, planning, and implementation of the stormwater management infrastructure project, including hydraulic calculations, system layout, and execution oversight to ensure compliance with environmental and operational standards.

• Asphalt and Pavement Works:
Managed the full scope of design and execution for the company’s new parking area and asphalt pavement projects, including grading plans, sub-base preparation, surface finishing, and adherence to relevant civil engineering standards and safety regulations.

• Water Recycling Project: Led the design and implementation of a water recycling system, reducing water waste and saving the company SAR 400,000 annually.

• Fire Safety System Overhaul: Upgraded firefighting infrastructure, including new pumps, deluge systems for LPG and Diesel tanks, and fire beam detectors to meet Civil Defense requirements.

• Co-Generation Gas Turbine Project: Leading 55 MW Co-Generation Project involving preparation of feasibility study and leading technical-commercial discussions with major OEMs as Siemens, GE, and ENGIE.

• Led a project with Aramco to shift from using Diesel to N.G to be used in boiler burners from diesel to natural gas, developing the Design Basis Scoping Paper (DBSP) and overall project design , collaborated with GES+ and Aramco-approved contractors to evaluate and finalize technical solutions, targeting annual savings of 6 million SAR and a significant reduction in carbon emissions to enhance sustainability and efficiency.