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Mohyiddine El Atab

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Dynamic and result-oriented Operations Manager with extensive experience in Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning (EPCC) as well as Facilities Management (FM) across Oil & Gas, commercial, and residential projects. A strong engineering professional with a master’s degree in construction project management from Heriot-Watt University, UK. Member of the Saudi Council of Engineers and Project Management Institute (PMI), demonstrating a commitment to industry standards and continuous professional development.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Manager - Operations & Projects

El-Seif Operation & Maintenance – ESOM
Riyadh
07.2023 - 02.2025
  • Overseeing Operations & Maintenance of Mobily Facilities across Saudi Arabia, managing 17 commercial buildings, 3 warehouses, 398 outlets, and 32 kiosks in malls and airports
  • Leading multidisciplinary teams for buildings and roving teams for outlets, including 34 managers, engineers, supervisors, administrative staff, and 200 technicians
  • Providing regular briefings to regional managers on contract requirements, offering support, and leading by example from central region, managing technical operations, optimization, troubleshooting, and asset maintenance
  • Managing separate contract for shifting Mobily assets kingdom wide, including logistics, inventory management, dismantling, packaging, shifting, and re-installation
  • Initiating subcontract agreements to cover specialized service requirements, ensuring smooth operation and maintenance of assets and systems across the kingdom
  • Preparing budgets, tracking project costs, reviewing accruals, and managing invoices via I-Supplier Portal
  • Assisting clients in preparing yearly CAPEX and OPEX budgets for sales and admin teams
  • Assisting Accounts Manager with submitting project write-ups for Mobily and other projects
  • Managing assets & systems handovers, overseeing snag lists, and ensuring timely verification and closure of completed tickets
  • Submitting asset assessments and condition surveys, conducting gap analyses, updating registers, submitting maintenance plans, and integrating manpower and materials with job plans
  • Assisting with outlet closures for renovations and ensuring smooth re-openings through clear handover procedures
  • Submitting technical and commercial proposals to upgrade obsolete systems as part of predictive maintenance plans
  • Managing space management requests, including office expansions, redistributions, renovations, and furniture relocations, as part of additional chargeable works
  • Submitting energy and utility consumption trackers and sustainability plans to meet LEED requirements for buildings
  • Assisting client with annual ISO-9001, ISO-50001, and ISO-14001 audits by ensuring compliance with QMS, EnMS, and EMS requirements
  • Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements by renewing civil defense certificates, security system endorsements, conducting microbiology and chilled water tests, and coordinating third-party inspections
  • Managing variations for implementing new municipality Imtithal certification requirements
  • Managing client relations, conducting meetings and site walkthroughs, submitting reports, ensuring timely requirement fulfillment, and reviewing KPI metrics, including SLA performance and work volumes
  • Scheduling preventive maintenance visits with in-house and subcontractor teams, adhering to defined frequencies for each system and location
  • Implementing Maximo including site setup, detailed breakdowns, manpower allocation, asset collection and verification, centralized helpdesk establishment, and team training
  • Managing corrective maintenance tickets, addressing end-user complaints through helpdesks and teams, and ensuring resolution within contract SLAs and KPI requirements
  • Resolving disputes over shared tickets by defining responsibilities and scope of work for ESOM, Mobily, and building owners of franchised outlets
  • Addressing and closing Non-Conformance Reports, ensuring timely resolution and documentation of disputes
  • Requesting equipment, tools, critical and fast-moving spare parts, managing inventories, and providing stock aging reports to ensure timely procurement and optimal stock levels
  • Implementing improvement plans, enhancing self-inspections, conducting PPM quality audits, and advancing predictive maintenance strategies to optimize efficiency and asset performance
  • Managing workforce certifications and training programs, overseeing duty rosters, timesheets, vacation scheduling, and arranging accommodations and transportation
  • Participating in hiring process, including interviewing and assessing candidates to select qualified personnel

Hard Services Manager

El-Seif Operation & Maintenance – ESOM
Umluj
10.2021 - 07.2023
  • Managed the Hard Services Team, consisting of 2 coordinators, 4 supervisors, and 82 technicians, to ensure smooth operation and maintenance of assets and systems across 18 residential buildings, 200 villas and townhouses, and 4 RSG management Buildings
  • Initiated and managed all AMC agreements encompassing both soft and hard services, with companies such as Schindler, Schneider, TUV, Veolia, Assa Abloy, Honeywell, Siemens, Hyundai, Daikin, NAFFCO, REDA Hazard Control, Zahid Tractor, Healthy Home, Reza Hygiene, Averda, SNC, Smart Directions, Alsadara, Aldrees, Nesma, Delta Fitness, E2E ENERGY EFFICIENCY ARABIA, and many others
  • Deputized for the Project Manager and led a multidisciplinary team to support all technical aspects of operating, optimizing, troubleshooting, and maintaining RSG facilities and assets
  • Developed and implemented processes to ensure efficient engineering operations, adhering to SFG20 standards while balancing maintenance frequency, cost, and asset lifespan
  • Led teams for snagging systems/zones in ACONEX, ensuring contractors resolved all snags before handover
  • Reviewed T&C reports, O&M manuals, as-built drawings, spare parts lists, and warranty certificates, highlighting conflicts with project specifications and engineering standards before handover
  • Coordinated training sessions with OEM specialists for all systems to ensure handover readiness, documenting functional issues and non-conformities with project specifications, SOPs, and the C&E Matrix
  • Rejected systems with significant issues, submitting Observation Reports that extended the Defects Liability Period (DLP) and reduced maintenance costs for less budgeted specialist systems
  • Managed the Defects Liability Period (DLP), initiated Maximo CAFM tickets post-handover, and oversaw contractors and system integrators to ensure efficient corrective actions, minimizing operational impact
  • Prepared technical & commercial proposals to resolve disputed DLP tickets with contractors, charged as additional work
  • Proposed facility expansions, system amendments, and integration upgrades for RSG FM’s review, outlining the benefits and requirements of each suggested enhancement as additional works
  • Conducted scoping, tendering, technical and commercial evaluations, selecting the most compliant bidders for optimal procurement and project execution outcomes
  • Reviewed subcontractors' design calculations, WBS, schedules, shop drawings, material submittals, RAMS, T&C reports, as-built, spare parts lists, and calibration and warranty certificates to ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards
  • Negotiated subcontracted service rates and controlled budgets to ensure efficient resource utilization for specialist systems maintenance across multiple zones, while managing cost estimations for chargeable self-delivery works through VO proposals
  • Reviewed accruals, managed invoices, and confirmed work completion to ensure safe, high quality, and impactful service delivery across RSG facilities
  • Developed and managed procurement and replenishment plans for spare parts, tools, and consumables, ensuring timely availability of critical, preventive, and reactive fast-moving items for efficient operations
  • Monitored monthly statutory compliance and energy & utilities consumption, coordinating third-party inspections, testing, and certifications for MEWPs, assets, and systems
  • Organized third-party training and certifications for operators, HSE, and maintenance teams to ensure compliance and enhance operational efficiency
  • Managed Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), ensuring adherence to SLAs and KPIs in line with contract agreements
  • Implemented improvement plans by increasing self-inspections, enhancing PPM quality audits, and advancing predictive maintenance strategies
  • Conducted Asset Gap Analysis, updated the Assets Register, revised the Maintenance Plan, and integrated manpower and materials with job plans
  • Conducted staff performance appraisals and implemented a training matrix to enhance the technical team's skills through scheduled training sessions
  • Provided training to RSG Security Staff on all security systems across multiple RSG zones as needed
  • Conducted technical interviews with shortlisted candidates and coordinated their mobilization for seamless onboarding
  • Ensured the team had essential tools and PPE to safely troubleshoot and maintain systems
  • Reviewed manpower duty rosters and weekly/monthly operations reports to ensure effective staffing and operational performance

Saipem S.p.A.
Sri Racha
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Mobilization date has been subject to several postponements due to COVID

Project Engineer

Snamprogetti Saudi Arabia Ltd – Saipem S.p.A.
Khurais
03.2019 - 03.2021
  • Oversaw the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning of Telecom Systems for the following projects:

* Khurais Central Processing Facility

* Satellite GOSP

* Residential & Industrial Complex

* 127 KM Pipelines with 19 Valve Stations

  • Held technical authority from the installation to the start-up phase for the following systems:

* TETRA Mobile Radio

* In-Plant Paging System

* Process & Long-Range CCTV

* Solar Power System

* SCS/LAN

* Analogue & VoIP Telephones

* CATV

* OSP

* PLDS

* SDH

  • Verified system integrator drawings for compliance with Aramco standards and project specifications
  • Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings, site instructions, and Field Design Changes to subcontractors based on site conditions
  • Planned and scheduled construction activities based on actual work fronts and material availability
  • Reviewed subcontractors' documents, including MARs, MS, red mark-ups, and issued as-built drawings
  • Assisted subcontractors with their technical queries
  • Ensured that supervisory staff understood the implementation of the work plan
  • Selected Aramco-approved suppliers, prepared BOQs, issued MRs, conducted technical bid evaluations, issued sole vendor memos, and managed material follow-up and vouchers for subcontractors
  • Assisted the Procurement with selecting sub-contractors, quantified the scope of work, estimated costs (man-hours/unit rates), verified offers, and reviewed final draft contracts
  • Closed punch points for the MCCs and verified and negotiated disputed items with the Project Management Team
  • Organized site visits with sub-contractors to verify their work and confirm the readiness of systems for configuration, testing, and commissioning activities
  • Managed vendor interventions for technical site assistance, commissioning, and Site Acceptance Tests
  • Assisted QC inspectors verified standard violations, and resolved disputes with the Aramco Project Management Team

Instrumentation & Telecommunication Site Engineer

Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC)
Jazan
03.2018 - 03.2019
  • Led a team of 70 personnel for the following construction activities: installation of poles, panels, racks, junction boxes, and instruments; grounding, cable routing, pulling, dressing, splicing, termination, and testing
  • Managed the telecommunications scope for both field and buildings systems, including Tetra mobile radio, in-plant paging, PCCTV, OSP, SCS/LAN, and analogue and VoIP telephone systems
  • Managed the instrumentation scope within buildings, covering systems such as the Fire Alarm System, Gas Detection System, HVAC control, and interposing relay panels in substations
  • Ensured all on-site work complied with Aramco Engineering Standards (SAES)
  • Ensured supervisory staff fully understood and implemented the work plan with a focus on safety
  • Scheduled site activities based on material availability to maintain a continuous work front
  • Arranged scaffolding, man lifts, and cranes for supervisory staff according to task requirements
  • Issued daily and weekly progress reports to ensure adherence to project schedule deadlines
  • Achieved weekly MCC targets by addressing and closing scheduled punch points with initiators
  • Organized weekly certification meetings to expedite the closure of remaining certificates

Electrical & Instrumentation Office Engineer

Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC)
Jazan
07.2017 - 03.2018
  • Prepared MTOs for the Electrical & Instrumentation scope in buildings, covering both permanent and consumable materials
  • Prepared cable lists for telecommunications, lighting and small power, fire and gas systems, and HVAC power and control
  • Selected power cable sizes according to Aramco requirements, including voltage drop and de-rating factors
  • Issued Electrical and Instrumentation Material Approval Requisitions in accordance with Aramco quality specifications
  • Issued shop drawings, layouts, and interconnection wiring diagrams in accordance with Aramco standards
  • Stamped telecom drawings with a BICSI Registered Designer's seal, ensuring compliance with standards
  • Submitted method statements for Electrical and Instrumentation construction activities
  • Followed up with procurement and suppliers on pending materials, ensuring test certificates were available to expedite QC material receiving inspections
  • Monitored the progress of Electrical and Instrumentation activities, issued progress and cost reports
  • Clarified site technical queries to support the construction team with their concerns
  • Reviewed red mark-up drawings and issued the final as-built drawings based on site conditions
  • Issued fabrication requisitions for the required supports, poles, and frames

Assistant Manager

Smart Waves International Group
Kuala Lumpur
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Managed the client database and invoicing, including record keeping and payment follow-up
  • Contributed to the setup of the new branch, including wiring, layout, logistics, and supervision of interns
  • Ensured complete document submission and adherence to deadlines
  • Actively participated in the marketing division, focusing on social media and networking
  • Negotiated with property owners to secure accommodation units that met clients' needs

Mechatronics Engineer Trainee

Saudi Oger Ltd
Jeddah
06.2015 - 08.2015
  • Worked on fire alarm, gas detection, and HVAC control systems
  • Installed, set up, configured, and tested instruments
  • Performed troubleshooting on faulty detectors

Education

Master of Science - Construction Project Management

Heriot Watt University
09.2015 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics Engineering

Rafik Hariri University
09.2012 - 07.2015

Lebanese Official Baccalaureate - General Sciences

Lycée Houssam Eddine Hariri
09.2011 - 07.2012

Skills

Software Skills:

  • MAXIMO
  • ACONEX
  • BMC Remedy
  • Concept Evolution CAFM
  • AutoCAD
  • VISIO
  • Proteus
  • Arduino
  • C
  • Microcap
  • Visual Studio
  • LabVIEW
  • MatLab
  • Microsoft Office

Soft Skills:

  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Team Management
  • Negotiation
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Logic & Reasoning
  • Adaptability
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Research Skills
  • Multi-tasking & Time Management
  • Analytical Skills

Hard Skills:

  • Project Management
  • Engineering
  • Procurement
  • Construction
  • Commissioning
  • Operation & Maintenance
  • Facilities Management
  • Administrative Work
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Planning & Scheduling
  • Technical Report Writing

Courses & Seminars

  • ISO-50001 - Energy Management System Course, 01/01/24
  • ISO-14001 - Environmental Management System Course, 01/01/24
  • PMP Certification Preparation Course, 35 PDU Contact Hours, 01/01/24
  • Maximo Training by IBM KSA, 12/03/22
  • BIM for Project Management, ESEC Talent Development, 06/13/22
  • Bosch Access Control Readers and Credentials, 06/12/22
  • Bosch Video Systems Professional Certificate, 06/11/22
  • First Aid, CPR Defibrillation Training by TUV Nord, 05/19/22
  • Team Development Program, Solomon People Solutions, RSG Umluj KSA, 11/01/21
  • PM400 - PMP Course, CCC JIGCC Project, Jazan KSA, 09/01/18
  • Cost Control & Management, CCC JIGCC Project, Jazan KSA, 10/01/17
  • Motivation, Delegation, Teambuilding & Communications, CCC JIGCC Project, Jazan KSA, 10/01/17

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
French
Advanced

Timeline

Manager - Operations & Projects

El-Seif Operation & Maintenance – ESOM
07.2023 - 02.2025

Hard Services Manager

El-Seif Operation & Maintenance – ESOM
10.2021 - 07.2023

Saipem S.p.A.
03.2021 - 09.2021

Project Engineer

Snamprogetti Saudi Arabia Ltd – Saipem S.p.A.
03.2019 - 03.2021

Instrumentation & Telecommunication Site Engineer

Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC)
03.2018 - 03.2019

Electrical & Instrumentation Office Engineer

Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC)
07.2017 - 03.2018

Assistant Manager

Smart Waves International Group
01.2016 - 12.2016

Master of Science - Construction Project Management

Heriot Watt University
09.2015 - 12.2016

Mechatronics Engineer Trainee

Saudi Oger Ltd
06.2015 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics Engineering

Rafik Hariri University
09.2012 - 07.2015

Lebanese Official Baccalaureate - General Sciences

Lycée Houssam Eddine Hariri
09.2011 - 07.2012
Mohyiddine El Atab