AHMED MAHMOUD M. NAJI

• Led the strategic development and implementation of a utility services program prioritizing innovation and sustainability
• Directed operations, maintenance, and optimization of a diverse portfolio of systems, including water, power, and security infrastructure, for NEOM communities
• Championed the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices to deliver world-class utility services while minimizing environmental impact

• Provided strategic leadership in the development and execution of corporate strategies for NEOM's operational functions
• Aligned strategic initiatives with overarching organizational goals, driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Oversaw strategic analysis, performance monitoring, risk management, and the implementation of key initiatives across diverse operational domains

• Led the landscape development for THE LINE, a complex, 170km linear urban development project involving the creation of interconnected communities, pedestrian-focused streetscapes, public parks, and the integration of natural landscapes

• Led the development of key project strategies for NEOM TROJENA, focusing on organizational structure, scheduling, and resource acquisition
• Introduced innovative approaches to construction and project delivery, including raising the TROJENA lakebed, replacing the RCC Dam, and developing early packages for critical activities
• Championed process improvements such as separating architectural and engineering design and establishing a TROJENA Project Logistic Park to enhance program efficiency

Promoted to Executive Director level and assigned to NEOM Regional Infrastructure Projects.

• Directed NEOM Regional Infrastructure Projects, including NEOM Projects Logistics and NEOM The Mountain Region. Partnered with NEOM Project leaders to develop and implement enabling projects, strategically aligning them with mega-programs for NEOM asset construction.

• Oversaw all project activities for the Hydro Cracker Division, encompassing construction, commissioning, and start-up

• Senior Project Engineer/Deputy Project Manager, Aramco Project Management Business Line, Jizan Refinery Project
• Managed construction packages for the Jizan Refinery, progressing from the CDU and Pipe Rack Project to the DHT and HCK Package
• Provided leadership as Deputy Project Manager, overseeing project execution and team performance

• 6 months prior to TCS 2015 (Total Complex Shutdown of Petro Rabigh Plants) T&I, I was assigned to head MPD
• The following objectives were achieved throughout this project: Procure more than 80,000-line items, Conclude 4 Consignment Agreement (Safety, Gasket, Furniture and Commissary), Procure PRC Phase-II Initial Fill Chemicals and Enhance Procurement Documents to be Paperless, utilizing SAP features

• Managed the Asset Integrity Management Department (AIMD) at Petro Rabigh Refining and Petrochemical Company, reporting to the VP of Engineering & Support Function
• Developed and implemented the AIMD Roadmap, a strategic initiative comprising nine objectives and 2000 SMART tasks, approved by the Board of Directors
• Key achievements include the development of the 3DAV platform, a solution integrating plant 3D modules, inspection programs, and SAP data for optimized operating expenditures
• Streamlined QA/QC processes, ensuring high-quality maintenance and preventing substandard material inflow

• Managed the full scope of electrical, instrumentation, and DCS engineering for the Petro Rabigh Engineering Department, including EWR and technical documentation

• Served as Acting Human Resources Manager, Petro Rabigh, for two months, reporting to the Industrial Relations Vice President, as part of a developmental assignment to broaden leadership experience

• Headed a key Maintenance Department section (GC36-37) at Petro Rabigh, overseeing a diverse workforce of 117 direct employees, seconded staff from Sumitomo and Saudi Aramco, and specialized contractors (including Yokogawa Company)

• Directed a complex turnaround and inspection (T&I) across 16 refining units (CDU, HDS, VDU, VGO, ARU, SWS, HPU, SRU), involving critical repairs, replacements, and inspections
• Specific achievements include: Successfully managed the inspection and repair of CDU heaters, addressing critical hot spots and ensuring continued operational efficiency
• Oversaw the emergency replacement of collapsed trays in CDU distillation columns, minimizing downtime and production loss
• Coordinated the inspection of large-scale vessels and towers, ensuring regulatory compliance and plant safety
• Managed a workforce of 11,000 personnel across day and night shifts, ensuring seamless execution of the T&I plan

• Managed critical shop upgrades for Petro Rabigh Company's T&I 2011, anticipating the demands of a large-scale turnaround
• Proactively planned and implemented improvements to machine and valve shops, including the acquisition of new CNC and testing equipment
• Successfully coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely installation and full shop readiness, enabling the smooth execution of the T&I 2011

• Contributed to Petro Rabigh Project start-up and ongoing operations, initially as Senior Supervisor for Instrumentation & Digital Control, with oversight of Electrical/Instrumentation & Digital and HVAC functions
• Expanded leadership scope through acting supervisory roles (Supt
• I and Supt
• II Maintenance) within the Aramco organization

• Contributed to the construction of Petro Rabigh Company's Refining Plants Project, focusing on the electrical scope, including four major electrical substations (150 MVA total design power), field instrumentation (15,000 I/O signals), and HVAC systems

• Led the night shift team and coordinated the Rabigh Refinery Revamp & Tie-In Project, connecting existing and new refinery plants
• Completed ahead of schedule, generating US$4.0M in savings by minimizing production downtime
• Contributed to a further 5-day reduction in the revamp's scope through the innovative use of precast concrete for foundations
• Oversaw project progress with the EPC contractor, developing and implementing recovery plans to address material and construction constraints

• Generate, review, enhance and optimize the Preventive Maintenance Program for all Electrical, Instrumentation & Fire and Gas Detection systems in addition to the rotating equipment’s of Rabigh Refinery and Community Plants
• Initiate handing-over of HV electrical system to Aramco PDD as first refinery outside Eastern province
• Lead commissioning of 34.5kV Electrical Over Headline between Rabigh Refinery Power Plant and Rabigh Community on Sept.1998
• Plan and supervise major HVAC, electrical and instrument preventive maintenance of all Rabigh refinery substations and plants on July 1998 during GRTA’98

• Supervised the replacement of 69 of 120 current transformers in the 34.5kV switchgear at Rabigh Refinery Power Plant following metal glade modification.
• Organized and supervised the construction of five new CYPEREX UPS systems in Rabigh Refinery control rooms.