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Fakhri Al-Kaabi

Jubail,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Problem-solving team player with experience identifying root causes of engineering faults. Creates thorough policies and procedures for quality assurance, best practices and project management. Monitors project progress and service delivery to confirm projects are completed on time and within budget. Uses comprehensive education and excellent communication skills to learn new skillsets quickly and assist in challenging problems. Skilled engineering professional specialising in Mechanical engineering . Collaborates well across disciplines for successful development and implementation. Secures team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organisation. Motivated to achieve outstanding success through prompt communication and helpful approach. Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results. Customer-oriented with strong history of leading high-performance teams to meet or exceed objectives. Dedicated and hardworking with internal drive to deliver excellence. Experienced Mechanical engineer with over 20 years in Petrochemical industry. Offers flexible schedule to deliver on team goals. Committed manager with exceptional leadership, organisational skills and communication abilities leads high-performing cross-functional teams.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Specialist, pipeline corridors

SABIC
Jubail Industrial city, Saudi Arabia
01.2020 - Current
  • Maintained updated knowledge of industry advancements to implement emerging solutions.
  • Coordinated and supported audit and on-site inspections, liaising with regulatory agencies for smooth execution.
  • Enforced compliance with all health and safety measures, reducing worksite risks.
  • Managed and executed engineering projects from conception to completion, adhering to strict timelines and budget constraints.
  • Worked with manufacturing teams to address and resolve non-conformances.
  • Monitored KPIs and implemented swift change management to address potential delays.
  • Resolved complex issues, applying troubleshooting and critical thinking to address numerous technical solutions.
  • Proposed engineering solutions to address project challenges and foster on-time completion.
  • Documented technical specifications and requirements in alignment with company-established protocols.

Staff Engineer

SABIC
Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia
05.2014 - 12.2019
  • Developed detailed inspection practices to ensure effective progress and completion of work.
  • Collaborated with Royal Commission and Industries within project teams to develop client-focused solutions, delegating tasks effectively to ensure Risk Reduction .
  • Prepared written reports and technical documentation including analyses and recommendations to improve future project outcomes.
  • Monitored and coordinated preparation of inspection schedules to ensure cost-effectiveness and efficiency of workmanship.
  • Produced progress reports related to schedules, costs and resources on monthly basis to accurately track results.
  • Accurately interpreted engineering documents such as technical alerts for field personnel to ensure Risk Reduction.
  • Performed progressive audits to identify gaps.
  • Coordinated contractors, subcontractors and labourers to deliver on projects.
  • Increased safety ratings by identifying and resolving severe structural issues.
  • Resolved project challenges through in-depth analysis and stakeholder consultation.

Workshop manager

SABIC
Jubai Industrial City, Saudi Arabia
02.2012 - 04.2014
  • Led workshop team, motivating and providing training in best practice where necessary.
  • Revamped policies and procedures to meet changing needs and improve operational performance, quality and efficiency.
  • Attended offsite venues for co-productions and touring productions as required.
  • Assisted designers in pre-production and pre-rehearsal phases to set up and plan delivery of designs.
  • Managed safe use of workshops in compliance with relevant legislation.
  • Scheduled and managed external contractors for regular maintenance.
  • Guided workshop staff to consistently deliver on service and productivity targets.
  • Maintained workshops by arranging tool and stock maintenance and repair of equipment for best value.
  • Supported productions with maintenance and repairs once up and running.
  • Allocated resources for production and used assets to produce target output.
  • Implemented staff training and development to improve team expertise and performance.
  • Oversaw staff leave planning, guaranteeing year-round consistent level of resources.
  • Guaranteed 24/7 service cover, responding to emergency callouts overnight and on weekends when necessary.
  • Organised workshop hires and delivered set builds for external companies
  • Participated in practical planning and set up for productions.
  • Reviewed job cards and technical drawings to efficiently allocate team resources.
  • Organised team workflow, working within agreed budgets and schedules.

Turnaround manager

SABIC
Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia
02.2009 - 01.2012
  • Identified deviations from standard operating procedures, understanding causes and preventing reoccurrence .
  • Encouraged development of clear objectives and action plans.
  • Highlighted undetected organisational needs to improve business performance.
  • Scrutinised existing and proposed methods and procedures.
  • Prepared proposals with revised methods, new strategies and redefined functions.
  • Guided clients toward improved organisational structures and better solutions for identified problems.
  • Enhanced resource utilisation to better capitalise on current resources and minimise expenditure.
  • Observed systems and staff operations throughout organisation, compiling current and accurate information.
  • Assisted teams with implementing new recommendations and revising instructions for staff.
  • Documented workflow charts, records and job descriptions to guide overall organisational improvements.
  • Interviewed staff to obtain personal observations and insights into existing procedural strengths and weaknesses.
  • Communicated with staff at all organisational levels to assess current systems.
  • Unified efforts from multiple departments towards business developments.

Planning engineer

SABIC
Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia
07.2007 - 01.2009
  • Met work schedules to produce accurate, timely monthly reports and facilitate cross-departmental project communications.
  • Supported on-time project delivery by advancing, updating and overseeing construction programme in Primavera P6.
  • Monitored planning data to continuously improve predictive maintenance effectiveness.
  • Upheld compliance with NEC requirements for contract processes, schedule management and submissions.
  • Drove teams to complete projects within time and budget constraints.
  • Worked with discipline-specific software applications, including PRIMAVER and SAP.
  • Established and optimised methods for construction, installation and commissioning.
  • Prepared and reported on Level 1 and Level schedules.
  • Supported project teams and programme planning through regular meetings and ongoing, collaborative involvement with stakeholders.
  • Kept engineering programs compliant with requirements, functional goals and planning processes.
  • Maintained schedule of milestones and interfaced with teams to achieve objectives,
  • Documented deliverables and process requirements for engineering programme.
  • Understood and accounted for impacts of local geography on planning, accounting for technical constraints, protected sites and potential costs of addressing concerns.
  • Exchanged ideas with government authorities, communities and specialists on best use of region.

Planning engineer

SWCC
Khobar, Saudi Arabia
04.2002 - 06.2007
  • Met work schedules to produce accurate, timely monthly reports and facilitate cross-departmental project communications.
  • Supported on-time project delivery by advancing, updating and overseeing construction programme in Primavera P6.
  • Monitored planning data to continuously improve predictive maintenance effectiveness.
  • Drove teams to complete projects within time and budget constraints.

Mechanical maintenance engineer

SWCC
Khobar, Eastern Province
04.1997 - 04.2002
  • Organised specialist procurement of fixtures, fittings or components to maintain adequate inventory levels in line with projected demand.
  • Assisted with installation of electrical and non-electrical equipment.
  • Skilfully determined root cause of mechanical issues before implementing appropriate solutions.
  • Performed routine, scheduled maintenance work and responded to equipment faults or defects for all plant and machinery at Plant sites.
  • Minimised plant downtime by conducting appropriate, periodic inspections within maintenance areas to ensure sufficient stock of repairs.
  • Advised site manager on mechanical works and plans using specialist Mechanical knowledge.
  • Worked with heavy duty mechanical machinery including pumps, motors and bearings.
  • Executed expert troubleshooting, fault finding and reconditioning activities on diverse range of plant machinery.
  • Completed preventive maintenance on plant machines .
  • Disassembled units, repaired broken components and restored to operating condition.
  • Scheduled planned maintenance during off-shifts to minimise production downtimes.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

King Fahad University of Petroleum And Minerals
Dhahran, Eastern Province
09/1991 - 05/1997

Fundamental Training of Maintenance Engineers - Mechanical Maintenance

SWCC Training Center
Jubail, Eastern Province
01/1998 - 12/1998

P102 Planning and Controlling - Planning and Control

PRIMAVVERA
Dammam, Eastern Province
10/2009 - 11/2009

Fire and GAS Detector - Engineering

HONEYWELL
Houston, Texas, USA
06/2013 - 07/2013

Risk Based Inspection - Engineering

Meridium, Internationa
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
05/2010 - 05/2010

SAP Preventive Maintenance - Engineering

SABIC Training Center
Jubail, Eastern Province
01/2008 - 02/2008

Sourcing and Outsourcing - Engineering

EuroMatech
Jubail, Eastern Province
11/2015 - 11/2015

Maintenance Planning, Control and Documentation - Maintenance Planning

OCCS Resources
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
03/2010 - 03/2010

The 7th Habits of highly effective people - Management

Franklin Covey
Jubail, Eastern Province
11/2007 - 11/2007

Supervisors to Mangement promotion 1st level - Management

SABIC Training Center
Jubail, Eastern Province
10/2011 - 10/2011

Skills

  • Employee management
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Problem-Solving
  • Communication Skills

Languages

English
Upper intermediate
Arabic
Native

Timeline

Sr. Specialist, pipeline corridors

SABIC
01.2020 - Current

Staff Engineer

SABIC
05.2014 - 12.2019

Workshop manager

SABIC
02.2012 - 04.2014

Turnaround manager

SABIC
02.2009 - 01.2012

Planning engineer

SABIC
07.2007 - 01.2009

Planning engineer

SWCC
04.2002 - 06.2007

Mechanical maintenance engineer

SWCC
04.1997 - 04.2002

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

King Fahad University of Petroleum And Minerals
09/1991 - 05/1997

Fundamental Training of Maintenance Engineers - Mechanical Maintenance

SWCC Training Center
01/1998 - 12/1998

P102 Planning and Controlling - Planning and Control

PRIMAVVERA
10/2009 - 11/2009

Fire and GAS Detector - Engineering

HONEYWELL
06/2013 - 07/2013

Risk Based Inspection - Engineering

Meridium, Internationa
05/2010 - 05/2010

SAP Preventive Maintenance - Engineering

SABIC Training Center
01/2008 - 02/2008

Sourcing and Outsourcing - Engineering

EuroMatech
11/2015 - 11/2015

Maintenance Planning, Control and Documentation - Maintenance Planning

OCCS Resources
03/2010 - 03/2010

The 7th Habits of highly effective people - Management

Franklin Covey
11/2007 - 11/2007

Supervisors to Mangement promotion 1st level - Management

SABIC Training Center
10/2011 - 10/2011
Fakhri Al-Kaabi