Yahya Otayf
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in project management and cross-functional leadership, adept at implementing sustainability practices and ISO standards compliance. Demonstrates proficiency in SAP software and Microsoft Office, alongside effective time management and communication skills. Proven track record in building operational procedures and energy management systems, with a focus on lean manufacturing and risk assessment. Committed to driving quality control initiatives and enhancing organisational efficiency through strategic leadership.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
services operations manager
excel limited Co.
Riyadh
2025.11 - 2026.01
- Lead and manage end-to-end service operations, including maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO), testing, and commissioning activities for pumps, motors, and rotating equipment.
- Plan, execute, and monitor preventive and corrective maintenance programs, ensuring operational reliability, safety, and compliance with quality standards.
- Manage service teams, workshops, and third-party vendors, ensuring efficient resource allocation, productivity, and on-time service delivery.
- Lead and participate in technical meetings, client workshops, and stakeholder coordination sessions, including interactions with EPC contractors and project teams.
- Coordinate with government entities and regulatory bodies on service scopes, compliance requirements, inspections, and approvals related to ongoing projects.
- Manage service contracts, quotations, cost control, and profitability, ensuring alignment with commercial targets and service KPIs.
- Responsible for government registrations, approvals, and compliance, including coordination with relevant authorities and ensuring readiness for public and semi-government projects.
- Responsible for managing the performance testing platform (Test Bed), including planning and execution of performance tests, compliance with testing standards, client and authority witness testing, and issuance of official test reports.
Technical Affairs Manager
Akel Trading and Industrial Co.
Riyadh
2022.08 - 2026.01
- Troubleshoot technical issues and provided on-site technical support
- Provided technical support for end-users and resolved escalated technical issues.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve technical problems, resulting in improved operational efficiency.
- Re-structure organization of service department.
- Build a Policy and procedures of service department and Quality system.
- Coordinate and manage weekly meetings ( department , head management , board , clients ).
Technical Affairs and Trading Sales Manager
Akel Trading and Industrial Co.
Riyadh
2025.01 - 2025.11
- Analyzed sales trends and customer feedback to identify areas of improvement and recommend strategies for increasing sales
- Developed and implemented sales training programs that improved sales skills and resulted and increase in sales effectiveness
- Monitored sales performance and provided feedback and coaching to sales representatives
- Managed a team of sales representatives and provided ongoing training and support to ensure sales targets were achieved
- Developed and implemented a sales process that improved sales efficiency and effectiveness
- Developed and maintained a sales pipeline that accurately forecasted sales and identified new opportunities
- Established KPIs and created an incentive program that motivated the sales team to exceed their targets and achieve increase in sales
- Collaborated with suppliers to streamline product specifications, enhancing inventory accuracy and accelerating order fulfillment for key clients .
Maintenance and Operation Manager
Energy Technology solution
Dammam
2019.07 - 2021.07
- Developed and implemented a maintenance schedule to ensure regular servicing and maintenance.
- Developed and implemented a preventive maintenance program to extend the life of machines and reduce maintenance costs
- Wrote detailed instructions and procedures for system use and maintenance.
- Developed a system for tracking and documenting maintenance and repairs to ensure safety and compliance
- Provided training and guidance to junior electricians, to ensure safe and effective installation and maintenance
- Performed daily and weekly preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal operation.
- Coordinate and manage clients and stakeholders meetings.
- Coordinate and manage technical committees.
Industrial Relations Manager
NSH Co. Saudi Aramco Refinery, Royal commission for jubail and yanbu (Jazan Refinery)
Jazan
2018.01 - 2019.07
- Created detailed drawings of components and assemblies according to industrial standards and best practices.
- Managed relationships with stakeholders and media contacts to ensure good relations and timely response to inquiries.
- Coordinate and manage meetings with clients and stakeholders.
- Coordinate and manage technical meetings and committee.
Industrial Engineer
NSH Co. Saudi Aramco Refinery, Royal commission for jubail and yanbu (Jazan Refinery)
Jazan
2016.05 - 2019.07
- - Project engineer (site engineer) IGCC PKG 1 : saipem project.
- - Project engineer (site engineer) IGCC PKG 2 : saipem project.
- - Project engineer (site engineer) petrofac project.
- - Project (coordinator) between saudi Aramco – saipem company – petrofac company and NSH company.
Education
Bachelor of Industrial Engineering -
Jazan University
Jazan, Saudi Arabia 2010.01 - 2015.10
Master of Project Management With First Class Honors - undefined
Midocean University
Saudi Arabia - UAE 2022.01 - 2023.01
Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Project Management
- Lean Manufacturing
- Risk Assessment
- Cross-functional Leadership
- Building operational procedures
- Energy management system
- SAP software proficiency
- Quality control certification
- ISO standards compliance
- Sustainability practices implementation
COURSES AND TRAINING
- Training at Bin laden company – king Abdullah airport May 2013 — Aug 2013
- Training at Saudi ports authority – jizan : jizan commercial port Mar 2014 — May 2014
- Project management professional PMP Aug 2016 — Sep 2016
- Business analysis for practitioners PBA Apr 2017 — Apr 2017
- Total quality management TQM Aug 2017 — Aug 2017
- Supply chain management SCM Apr 2017 — May 2017
- Certified maintenance planner CMP Oct 2017 — Nov 2017
- National association of safety professionals NASP Mar 2019 — May 2019
- Maintenance management system Apr 2016 — Apr 2016
- Preparation and processing specification Jan 2010 — Jan 2010
- Lean operation (Industrial strategy) May 2011 — Jun 2011
- Crisis & emergency management Mar 2014 — Mar 2014
- Safety standards PASSPORT with Aramco-saipem and NSH company May 2018 — Aug 2018
- Safety standards PASSPORT with Aramco–Petrofac and NSH company Jan 2019 — Feb 2019
- Small Projects Management Jul 2015 — Aug 2015
- Feasibility Study Jul 2015 — Aug 2015
- Fundamentals of Financial Analysis Aug 2021 — Aug 2021
- Technical training on pumps and systems Aug 2025 — Aug 2025
Certification
A member of the Saudi council of engineers .SCE
-A member of the saudi society for system & industrial engineering.
-A member of the project management institute .PMI
Timeline
services operations manager
excel limited Co.
2025.11 - 2026.01
Technical Affairs and Trading Sales Manager
Akel Trading and Industrial Co.
2025.01 - 2025.11
Technical Affairs Manager
Akel Trading and Industrial Co.
2022.08 - 2026.01
Master of Project Management With First Class Honors - undefined
Midocean University
2022.01 - 2023.01
Maintenance and Operation Manager
Energy Technology solution
2019.07 - 2021.07
Industrial Relations Manager
NSH Co. Saudi Aramco Refinery, Royal commission for jubail and yanbu (Jazan Refinery)
2018.01 - 2019.07
Industrial Engineer
NSH Co. Saudi Aramco Refinery, Royal commission for jubail and yanbu (Jazan Refinery)
2016.05 - 2019.07
Bachelor of Industrial Engineering -
Jazan University
2010.01 - 2015.10