AWAD MAHEMOUD MOHAMED RAGAB
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in strategic planning, resource allocation, and team leadership. Demonstrates advanced communication skills and technical proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, and MS Project. Proven track record in process optimisation, KPI tracking, and effective delegation to enhance team performance. Committed to mentoring team members and driving organisational success through innovative solutions.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical manager
NMDC-Group
Abu Dhabi, UAE
01.2018 - 11.2026
- Lead technical strategies and engineering operations, ensuring cost-effective solutions aligned with project requirements.
- Manage technical tender evaluations, specifications, procurement strategies, and long-term supplier agreements.
- Develop and control annual equipment budgets, procurement plans, and five-year capital expenditure strategies.
- Oversee maintenance, repair, and overhaul of dredgers, marine vessels, heavy equipment, and specialized machinery.
- Provide technical expertise in mechanical engineering, welding, fabrication, rotating equipment, and dredging pipelines.
- Manage equipment specifications, technical evaluations, sizing, layouts, and capacity requirements.
- Support major engineering projects, equipment upgrades, rehabilitation, and operational improvement initiatives.
- Lead multidisciplinary technical teams, optimize resources, and ensure effective project execution.
- Improve equipment reliability through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and advanced repair technologies.
- Drive continuous improvement, digital transformation, cost optimization, and operational efficiency.
- Manage technical department budgets, supplier relationships, and stakeholder coordination.
- Mentor and develop technical personnel while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and performance.
- New Suez Canal Project, Egypt (2014–2015): Technical management of workshops and heavy equipment, supervising maintenance and repair of NMDC dredgers and support vessels.
- Bahrain Marine Projects: Managed workshop operations and heavy equipment maintenance, including repair and overhaul of dredgers and support vessels.
- Suppport Abu Dhbai muciplity for Storm water network for flooding sulition with add more pumps for storm water network.
- Support Al Wathba sewage treatment station to recover in operation after flooding.
Plant workshop Manager
National Marine dredging compnay
Abu Dhabi, UAE
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Improve workshop productivity through effective planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Optimize workshop operations and implement efficient maintenance and repair processes.
- Provide technical leadership, guidance, and development for workshop teams.
- Coordinate with engineering and design teams to ensure accurate execution of technical requirements.
- Ensure quality control, workmanship standards, and timely project delivery.
- Manage project logistics and coordinate resources to meet operational targets.
- Promote continuous improvement, teamwork, and employee development.
- Lead regular team meetings to monitor performance and resolve operational challenges.
Plan Superintend
National marine dredging Company
Abu Dhabi, UAE
08.2010 - 12.2014
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer then Head Maintenance Workshop
Port Said Shipyard - Suez Canal Authority
Port Said, Egypt
05.2000 - 08.2010
- Managed and supervised major overhauls, docking, and rehabilitation of dredgers ranging from 6,415 to 30,800 HP, with dredging capacities up to 15,300 m³/hr, lengths up to 163 m, and dredging depths up to 35 m.
- Supervised overhaul and repair of critical dredger systems, including main and booster pumps, cutter shafts, engines, generators, motors, bearings, valves, and piping systems.
- Supervised mechanical overhauls of Suez Canal tugs with bollard pull capacities of 40, 50, and 160 tonnes.
- Managed repair and maintenance of floating cranes (40–500 tonnes) and floating docks (1,000–25,000 tonnes).
- Supervised docking and repair of passenger and cargo vessels up to 25,000 DWT, including propeller shafts, propellers, and all types of rudders.
- Introduced laser alignment technology to improve the accuracy and quality of mechanical equipment installation and repairs.
- Led mechanical troubleshooting, diagnostics, root-cause analysis, equipment rehabilitation, and preventive maintenance activities.
- Managed machinery installation, upgrades, spare parts requirements, and workshop resources to ensure operational reliability.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams and provided technical guidance to ensure efficient execution, quality, and timely project delivery.
Construction and Field Engineer
PETROJET
Red Sea, Egypt
01.1998 - 05.2000
KEY PROJECTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participated in the construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation of offshore platforms for PETROBEL and GPC.
- Supervised construction and maintenance activities for the offshore Octobar Complex, including platform-to-shore pipeline systems for GUPCO.
- Managed fabrication, installation, and Pull & Push operations for 42-inch and 36-inch pipelines across the Sinai region for PETROBEL.
- Coordinated offshore construction activities, site operations, and project execution in collaboration with project management teams.
- Monitored construction progress, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, quality standards, and project schedules.
- Prepared technical reports, daily progress updates, and field engineering documentation.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and site resources to ensure efficient project delivery.
- Implemented HSE requirements, risk assessments, and safety procedures to maintain safe working conditions.
- Supervised equipment installation, maintenance, and preventive maintenance activities to ensure operational reliability.
Education
B.SC of Engineering - Mechanical power
Faculty of Engineering
Mansoura/Egypt06-1996
Diploma - Heat Treatment
Tabbin Institute Metallurgical
Cairo/ Egypt11-2006
Skills
- Fluent in English
- MS Office
- AutoCAD
- MS Project
- Technical proficiency
- Strategic planning
- Resource allocation
- Team leadership
- Advanced communication
- Mentoring team members
- Process optimisation
- KPI tracking
- Effective delegation
- Team performance management
- Equipment maintenance
- Marine operations
- Workshop management
- Mechanical overhaul
- Procurement planning
- Technical evaluations
- Dredger rehabilitation
- Preventive maintenance
- Project management
- Budget control
- Risk assessment
- Continuous improvement
- Technical innovation expertise
- Technical improvement knowledge
Custom
- Course in lubrication, Port Said Egypt
- Course in FAG Rolling Bearing, Cairo, Egypt
- Training on refrigeration and ventilation in DREWS Company, Hamburg, Germany
- Training on marine Propulsion system in WARTSILA Company, Netherlands
- Training on Gear box in RINTGES Company, Hamlen, Germany
- Training on offshore deck machinery winches in ROLLS - ROYCE Company, Norway
- Heat Treatment in Pryazovskyi University, Ukraine
- Course training in lifting
- Course for Health, Safety and Environmental Management System in Abu Dhabi
- Course in Successful maintenance Management & World-Class Preventive and Predictive Maintenance in Abu Dhabi
Personal Information
- Number of Children: 2
- Date of birth: 03/03/73
- Marital status: Married
- Religion: Muslim - Sunni
Education
Pryazovski University, Heat Treatment course
Timeline
Technical manager
NMDC-Group
01.2018 - 11.2026
Plant workshop Manager
National Marine dredging compnay
01.2015 - 12.2017
Plan Superintend
National marine dredging Company
08.2010 - 12.2014
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer then Head Maintenance Workshop
Port Said Shipyard - Suez Canal Authority
05.2000 - 08.2010
Construction and Field Engineer
PETROJET
01.1998 - 05.2000
B.SC of Engineering - Mechanical power
Faculty of Engineering
Diploma - Heat Treatment
Tabbin Institute Metallurgical