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ALTHAF HUSSAIN NABESAB

ALTHAF HUSSAIN NABESAB

Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in Plant Engineering and Operation & Utilities Management, demonstrating a strong ability to drive Waste & Cost Reduction Management and enhance Funds & CC Management. Proficient in SAP-PM and SAP-PS, with a proven track record in Procurement & Vendor Management and People Management. Skilled in Risk Analysis, Refrigeration Systems, BMS, and Food Safety Level-4, aiming to leverage these competencies towards optimising operational efficiency and sustainability.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Operations Manager

Synergy Kitchen Equipment
Dubai, UAE
02.2025 - 03.2025
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them
  • Supervised operations staff and keep employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements. Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Reviewed and validated engineering design drawings and BOQs to ensure alignment with project specifications and compliance with local authority standards.
  • Coordinated with consultants and stakeholders for value engineering proposals and efficient design modifications.
  • Managed procurement and ordering of critical equipment and systems as per approved design and technical submittals.
  • Oversaw end-to-end steel structure fabrication processes, including shop drawing approvals, material inspections, and erection sequencing.
  • Supervised MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) service reviews and ensured timely coordination among trades to avoid conflicts and rework.
  • Monitored on-site MEP installation, QA/QC activities, and system integration until final inspection and approval.
  • Facilitated seamless project handover by ensuring all snag points, documentation (as-builts, O&M manuals), and client training were completed.

Maintenance/Facilities Manager

ALYASRA COMPANY
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
07.2022 - 12.2023

· Expertise in annual CAPEX and OPEX budget planning.

· Proficient in cost-reduction and operational management strategies.

· Skilled in spare parts inventory and warehouse maintenance.

· Proficient in fire alarm and firefighting systems maintenance.

· Management of annual contract service level agreements (SLAs).

· Comprehensive building maintenance oversight.

· Effective team leadership in remote locations.

· Focused on staff development and performance enhancement.

· Diligent in energy consumption tracking and reporting.

· Maintenance and operation of MEP systems across retail outlets.

· Routine maintenance of HVAC systems, including chillers and associated piping.

· Generator and elevator operation and maintenance proficiency.

· Plumbing and sewage system management.

· Implementation of pest and waste management programs.

· Asset value engineering to maximize ROI.

· Maintenance of portable and RO water pump systems and storage tanks.

Luxury Store Outlet Projects – Brandon Maxwell, Sergi Rosi, ISAIA, DKNY, KOTON and ONTIME.

· Project Compliance & Quality Assurance Ensured all project activities complied with local authority regulations, brand standards, and health & safety codes. Oversaw quality control measures throughout the construction and MEP installation phases.

· Store Fit-Out Supervision Coordinated interior fit-out and MEP works in collaboration with designers, vendors, and brand representatives to meet luxury retail specifications.

· Stakeholder Coordination Acted as liaison between project stakeholders, contractors, and mall management to maintain timeline adherence and resolve site-level challenges.

· Handover & Documentation Executed seamless handover of completed stores with comprehensive documentation, including O&M manuals, as-built drawings, compliance certificates, and training for in-house maintenance teams.

· Risk Mitigation & Problem Solving Proactively identified project risks and implemented timely corrective measures, ensuring no delays in the official opening of stores.

· Cost & Schedule Control Ensured project delivery within allocated budget and schedule, optimizing resource allocation and procurement planning.

Engineering Manager

SAUDI IBHAR FOOD INDUSTRIES LTD
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
01.2017 - 07.2022
  • Spearheaded technical management of utilities system operations, ensuring seamless daily functionality.
  • Upheld high ethical standards in team leadership, fostering effective communication, delegation, and accountability.
  • Simplified complex challenges by breaking them down into manageable tasks.
  • Strategically managed departmental OPEX and CAPEX budgets, optimizing financial resources.
  • Unified a multicultural workforce into a cohesive, high-performing team.
  • Executed administrative duties, including report writing, expenditure approval, and policy enforcement.
  • Achieved a 40% reduction in building lighting energy consumption through strategic gap analysis.
  • Oversaw maintenance and operation of critical utilities infrastructure, including DG sets, compressors, and HVAC systems.
  • Led cross-functional meetings to monitor and expedite project progress.
  • Implemented cost center and work center management in SAP, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Conducted planner group evaluations in SAP, driving performance improvements.
  • Updated and reviewed Statistical Key Figures (SKF) for utilities, ensuring accurate tracking and optimization. Managed contract assessments, quotation approvals, and vendor negotiations.
  • Administered annual maintenance contracts, ensuring timely renewals and service continuity.
  • Utilized statistical analysis tools for MTTR, MTBF, and cost metrics, informing strategic decisions.
  • Orchestrated end-to-end project planning, from internal requirements to CAPEX approval and utility expansions.
  • Eliminated process bottlenecks and enhanced efficiency through thorough assessments and planning improvements.
  • Developed labor utilization standards and cost analysis systems to maximize staff and facility productivity.
  • Recruited and managed personnel, directing workloads and fostering professional growth and competence.

Production & Utility Maintenance Department Head

AQUAT FOOD INDUSTRIES LTD
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
07.2008 - 12.2016
  • Spearheaded operaons and maintenance for a diverse range of equipment, including Air Compressors (up to 6000 CFM), Air Dryers, Intelligent Flow Control Units, Centrifugal Chillers (935 TR x 3), and comprehensive Water Treatment systems.
  • Championed Reliability Centered Maintenance, ensuring swi breakdown response through systemac approaches and prevenve/predicve maintenance strategies.
  • Conducted thorough energy consumpon reviews, pinpoinng inefficiencies to achieve opmal energy ulizaon.
  • Oversaw Ulies Operaons & Maintenance, encompassing DG sets (1500kVA), Compressors, Chillers, Forklis, Cooling Towers, and HVAC systems.
  • Implemented and managed SAP-PM for maintenance operaons, serving as Deputy Super-User and developing master data for streamlined processes.
  • Executed cost center management and work center load opmizaon within SAP, enhancing financial and operaonal efficiency.
  • Led planner group assessments, driving performance improvements and ensuring compliance with departmental standards.
  • Managed contract assessments, quotaon approvals, and the administraon of annual maintenance contracts, including mely renewals.
  • Ulized stascal analysis tools for MTTR, MTBF, and R&M cost, providing aconable insights for energy cost reducon.
  • Directed end-to-end project management, from internal customer requirements and CAPEX approval to design, planning, execuon, and final handover with complete documentaon.

Junior Manager

GERDAU STEEL INDIA LIMITED
01.2007 - 12.2008
  • Worked in Blast Furnace, SMS, RMS system.
  • Proficient in handling execuon of different maintenance acvies, various projects erecon & commissioning of steel processing industries.
  • Possess excellent team work/management and communicaon skills.
  • Maintenance of Used for the following facilies in SMS (STEEL MELT SHOP), 35 TONE BASIC OXYGEN LADDEL REFING FURANCE, VACUAM DE-GASSING UNIT 35 T, 3-STRAND CONTINIOUS BILLET CASTER, E.O.T CRANES & OTHER UTILIIES SUCH AS WATER PUMPHOUSE, LOAD BREAK SUBSTATION.
  • Used for the following facilies in BF (Blast Furnace), 4.2 MW HOT AIR BLOWER, AIR COMPRESSORS & STOVES, SGP & STP & WRSSYSTEMS, RAW MATERIAL HANDLING & DE DUSTING SYSTEM, PCM (PIG CASTING MACHINE).

Education

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (B.E.) - Electrical & Electronics

JNTU
01.2001 - 01.2006

Skills

  • Food Plant Engineering
  • Operation & Utilities Management
  • Risk Analysis
  • Waste & Cost Reduction Management
  • Funds & CC Management
  • SAP-PM
  • SAP-PS
  • Refrigeration Systems
  • BMS
  • Procurement & Vendor Management
  • People Management
  • Food Safety Level 4

Languages

English
Hindi
Arabic
Telugu

Accomplishments

  • Ingredient handling system 4T/Hr(GEA) ·
  • Packing System (Arodo) ·
  • Gardener Denver Air Compressors & N2 System ·
  • Palletizer & transporting & conveyors(Arodo)
  • Racking System(Shu le) · GEA Thawing & marina ng system
  • Zoatec Mixing system
  • Winpack packing machines
  • Schneider Electrical Audit
  • Utility Monitoring System
  • Structural Work for Silos
  • GMC7 Spiral freezers
  • Spiral & Modular conveyors
  • Lodige Mixer 2 Ton
  • Integrated Automation in diff system
  • Fire Figh ng & Fire Alarm system upgrades
  • Kitchen Hood suppression system
  • Marel & Norfo Cutting lines
  • Shrimp Peeling machines

Timeline

Operations Manager

Synergy Kitchen Equipment
02.2025 - 03.2025

Maintenance/Facilities Manager

ALYASRA COMPANY
07.2022 - 12.2023

Engineering Manager

SAUDI IBHAR FOOD INDUSTRIES LTD
01.2017 - 07.2022

Production & Utility Maintenance Department Head

AQUAT FOOD INDUSTRIES LTD
07.2008 - 12.2016

Junior Manager

GERDAU STEEL INDIA LIMITED
01.2007 - 12.2008

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (B.E.) - Electrical & Electronics

JNTU
01.2001 - 01.2006
ALTHAF HUSSAIN NABESAB