Ahmed Galal
Dubai
Summary
Accomplished Cryogenic Maintenance Manager with a proven track record at Air Liquide, enhancing equipment reliability and optimizing maintenance processes. Expert in preventive maintenance and cryogenic systems, with a knack for strategic planning and cost control. Skilled trainer and problem-solver, achieving significant efficiency improvements and fostering teamwork across departments.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cryogenic Maintenance Manager
Air Products
08.2023 - Current
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of parts and services, maintaining strong working relationships.
- Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Conducted root cause analysis of recurring issues, devising long-term solutions that minimized future disruptions.
Facility Maintenance Manager
Air Products
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Scheduled routine maintenance and repair of facility equipment in cylinder maintenance workshop , Cryogenic workshop and complete site
- Monitored inventory and ordered supplies while adhering to maintenance budget restrictions.
- Evaluated facilities to determine if company maintenance protocols complied with UAE health and safety regulations.
- Responded effectively to emergency situations involving facilities or infrastructure issues by coordinating appropriate resources quickly and efficiently.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Facility Maintenance Manager & Cryogenic TCL1
Air Liquide
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Scheduled routine maintenance and repair of facility equipment for Cylinder maintenance workshop and Cryogenic workshop.
- Monitored inventory and ordered supplies while adhering to maintenance budget restrictions.
- Developed comprehensive budgets for facility maintenance projects, ensuring financial accountability and effective resource allocation.
- improve efficiency in cylinder Maintenance workshop by increase the daily capacity.
- improve efficiency in Cryogenic workshop by refurbish old tanker to extend the working life of the tanker.
Cryogenic Workshop Supervisor
Air Liquide
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Managed workshop schedules and resources, ensuring timely completion of Cryogenic tanks repair and refurbishment within budget constraints.
- Kept team members on task with hands-on supervision and coaching for any new technique
- Improved workshop efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing workflow.
- preparing preventive maintenance plan for Air Liquide Emirate and Air Liquide Gulf
- preparing costing sheet and quotation for repair customer tanks
- Train Air Liquide trinidad Tobago maintenance Engineer , Nigeria technical manger , ALKIG team and ALMEM team for Cryogenic maintenance process.
- supporting CRYOLOR CO. to repair tanker for customers
- Establish and prepare for implementing 5S system
- Supporting Air Liquide Japan and Air Liquide China for project ASU at Azerbaijan
Head Maintenance Assistant
Emirate Industrial Gases (Praxair)
08.2009 - 01.2014
- Maintained safety conditions and standards in fabrication workshop .
- Used and operated various types of tools such as power saws, sanders, grinders, forklifts, and basic hand tools.
- supervision of repair Cryogenic tanks.
- supervision of project execution.
- supervision of fabrication workshop.
- preparing project estimation costing sheet.
- supervision & lead maintenance shutdown of ASU , Hydrogen plant , CO2 plant and acetylene plant .
Maintenance Coordinator & Technician Trainer
ARMA Group
07.2004 - 08.2009
- Commissioning New detergent plant with Palestra Company.
- Enhanced communication between departments, facilitating prompt responses to maintenance requests and reducing delays in repairs.
- Maintained detailed records of all maintenance activities performed, allowing for effective tracking of progress over time.
- Trainer at ARMA Group Academy.
- Pillar of Kaizen system.
- leader of Repair and refurbishment of ACMA filling machine project.
- train complete team for maintain and operate detergent line.
Mechanical Coordinator
Procter & Gamble Co
01.2000 - 06.2004
- Reduced downtime for equipment maintenance through proactive scheduling and efficient resource allocation.
- Inspected and tested equipment, machinery and components to diagnose issues, recognize defects, and determine appropriate repairs.
- Kept track of equipment maintenance schedules using computerized maintenance management systems.
- leading the team for maintenance and shutdown.
- in charge analyze of inspection list and breakdown.
- Pillar of 5S , CIL and Kaizen.
- controlling critical spare parts.
- Pillar of crisis team.
Maintenance & Operation Coordinator
Global Desalination System
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Tracked records, filed documents and maintained communication between clients to manage office activities.
- Commissioning Station
- Make Efficiency report for maintenance and operation.
Area Stations Manager
Egyptian Desalination System
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Commissioning Station
- Solved maintenance
Mechanical Inspector
El NASR Intermediate Chemical
01.1992 - 01.1996
- Reduced equipment downtime by performing timely maintenance checks and identifying potential issues before they escalated.
- Assisted colleagues in troubleshooting complex technical problems encountered during the course of routine inspections, fostering a collaborative and supportive work atmosphere.
- Enhanced workplace safety by implementing strict inspection protocols and ensuring all mechanical systems adhered to industry standards.
- Improved system efficiency by conducting thorough mechanical inspections and providing detailed feedback on areas for improvement.
- Analysis Cause damage.
- prepare inspection report
Education
Industrial Technical Institute - Mechanic Power
Al Matria Institute
Cairo - Egypt 06.1991
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Project Management
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Maintenance Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Cost Control
- Trainer
- Outstanding in 5S , Kaizen and CIL system
- Problem solving
- Expert in Cryogenic maintenance
- Experience in water Desalination
- Experience in Detergent field
Certification
HSE training Certification
Fleet manager course
Basic fire fighting training
Emergency response training
Safety training award
Certified Cryogenic repair supervisor
Technical training at OMSP Macola SRL, Italy
International HSE Award IOSH certification
Train the Trainer Group training techniques certificate
Tank container/road tanker for dangerous goods transportation certificate.
Cryogenic TCL 1
Languages
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
German
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Cryogenic Maintenance Manager
Air Products
08.2023 - Current
Facility Maintenance Manager
Air Products
05.2021 - 08.2023
Facility Maintenance Manager & Cryogenic TCL1
Air Liquide
01.2020 - 05.2021
Cryogenic Workshop Supervisor
Air Liquide
01.2014 - 01.2021
Head Maintenance Assistant
Emirate Industrial Gases (Praxair)
08.2009 - 01.2014
Maintenance Coordinator & Technician Trainer
ARMA Group
07.2004 - 08.2009
Mechanical Coordinator
Procter & Gamble Co
01.2000 - 06.2004
Maintenance & Operation Coordinator
Global Desalination System
01.1999 - 01.2000
Area Stations Manager
Egyptian Desalination System
01.1996 - 01.1999
Mechanical Inspector
El NASR Intermediate Chemical
01.1992 - 01.1996
Industrial Technical Institute - Mechanic Power
Al Matria Institute
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