Wael Al-Dowairej

• Develop long-term strategies for turnaround and maintenance operations that align with organizational goals.
• Promote a culture of safety within the team and across all turnaround and maintenance activities.
• Manage major maintenance activities within timelines and budgets, implementing best practices and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Oversee OPEX and CPEX budgets, monitor expenditures, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage the material spare parts and ensure materials availability for the Refinery.
• Supervise plant services and coordinate with internal departments for services availability.
• Maintain contractor relationships, ensuring compliance and performance evaluation for continuous improvement.

- Achievements:

• Participate in the established Major Maintenance management procedure across Ma'aden.
• Achieved $10.6 million in cost savings and avoidance within one year through improvement and optimization initiatives.
• Successfully managed three high-level shutdowns in 2024: Calciner-1, Boiler-2, and Digestion-2, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Reduced the duration of some refinery maintenance outages (MOH), which improved production.
• Established CAPEX Dashboard, Contractors Manpower Dashboard and Equipment’s Utilization Dashboard.

• Leading PMO section by monitoring and controlling all CAPEX Projects Portfolio for Mine & Refinery i.e. Planning, Costing, Safety, Quality Control, System Support & Documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Ma’aden EHS and quality requirements at project sites.
• Monitor budgets and expenditures to maintain fiscal responsibility.
• Optimize resource allocation to minimize delays and maximize project success.

- Achievements:

• Appointed as Refinery Debottlenecking Program Manager to oversee and execute the Refinery Debottlenecking, Growth, Enabler, and Sustaining Projects (26 projects) within an 18-month timeframe.
• Fulfilled the role of Engineering Project Superintendent as acting for two years as additional responsibilities.
• Contributed to the successful completion of the EDDMS and EDS projects for Systems Go-Live.

• Oversee the Management of Change (MOC) processes and systems to ensure effective implementation.
• Manage and control the close-out processes for MOCs, projects, AFEs and Notices of Delay (NODs).
• Provide support for project cost control and assist project planners to optimize resource allocation and scheduling.
• Administer and coordinate the Engineering Document and Data Management System (EDDMS) within the Mine and Refinery.

- Achievements:

• Established MOC procedure and e-MOC system for Mine and Refinery.
• Established project control roadmap and engineering documentation system.
• Closed out the main Mine and Refinery project with EPCs contractors.

• Administered and control the MOC system and updating the data into the system.
• Monitored and coordinated all CAPEX projects in the system.
• Collaborated with the quality team to meet ISO requirements.
• Participated in the EDMS (Electronic Document Management System) project and controlling the system.

• Supported project management efforts by tracking deadlines, maintaining documentation, and cost control.
• Maintained a well-organized filing system to ensure easy access to important records and documents.
• Provided exceptional administrative support to executive staff members.