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Alaa Al-Din Farrag

Alaa Al-Din Farrag

Technical Director
Abha,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Technical Director with 20 years of experience in the cement industry, including 4 years at SPCC and 16 years at TITAN. Specialized in integrating maintenance, production, and logistics to meet corporate KPIs. Developed frameworks for asset reliability and digitalization, enhancing SPCC's competitive edge through performance optimization.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Steering Committee, Technical Director

SPCC
Abha, 'Asir Region
2026.01 - Current

Led maintenance and asset integrity for Saudi Arabia's largest cement producer.

  • Oversaw operational excellence across eight production lines with 36 KTPD clinker capacity.
  • Directed multidisciplinary teams to maximize asset reliability and optimize warehouse inventories.
  • Spearheaded Industry 4.0 digitalization projects, aligning maintenance processes with operations.
  • Developed strategic plans to drive business growth and enhance competitive advantage.
  • Ensured compliance with industry best practices in technology operations.
  • Managed complex technical projects, delivering results within specified timeframes.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to align technology strategy with business objectives.

Maintenance Manager

SPCC
Jazan, Saudi Arabia
2022.05 - 2026.01

Led multidisciplinary teams to support 11,000 TPD clinker production.

  • Developed preventive maintenance programmes to enhance asset reliability.
  • Managed power plant operations for stable energy supply.
  • Oversaw maintenance planning and CAPEX projects to minimize disruptions.
  • Controlled annual budgets to optimize OPEX and CAPEX costs.
  • Enforced compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
  • Scheduled regular machine servicing to ensure uninterrupted function.
  • Spearheaded training programs to uplift workforce competency levels in handling complex machinery maintenance tasks.
  • Performed routine checks to ensure optimal machine performance.
  • Advised on equipment upgrade for improved productivity.

Maintenance and Production Manager

TITAN Egypt
Bnisuef, Egypt
2006.05 - 2022.05

Achieved promotion to Senior Management by mastering Reliability and Throughput pillars in cement manufacturing.

  • Directed engineering teams to optimize asset lifecycle, improving plant MTBF through RCM and TPM frameworks.
  • Managed comprehensive manufacturing operations, enhancing kiln performance and clinker quality while meeting energy and emission targets.
  • Oversaw equipment commissioning and troubleshooting for large-scale CAPEX projects as Plant Engineer.

Demonstrated operational insight with extensive knowledge of TITAN's safety and quality standards.

  • Integrated maintenance reliability with production output to ensure continuous operational efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Al-Azhar
Egypt
2001.09 - 2006.05

Skills

  • Technological innovation
  • Team mentoring
  • Autonomous decision-making
  • Leadership and project management
  • Data analysis and KPI management
  • Problem resolution
  • Technical support and risk management
  • IoT expertise and machine learning
  • Knowledge transfer and root cause analysis
  • Cost management

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Timeline

Steering Committee, Technical Director

SPCC
2026.01 - Current

Maintenance Manager

SPCC
2022.05 - 2026.01

Maintenance and Production Manager

TITAN Egypt
2006.05 - 2022.05

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Al-Azhar
2001.09 - 2006.05
Alaa Al-Din FarragTechnical Director