ISSAM M. ELCHAYEB
Pearland
Summary
Assets and Facilities Management Section Leader experienced in establishing and enhancing operation initiatives to achieve performance objectives. Well-versed in establishing work priorities to support personnel duties and tasks to promote quality service. Monitors cost-effectiveness and develops countermeasures and process improvement activities to train workers and enhance productivity.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Section Manager – Assets & Facilities Management
Department of Education and Knowledge
05.2011 - Current
- Setup an Assets & Facilities Management Unit through the development of strategies, policies, processes, procedures, framework, for management of assets, within budgetary and resources constraints including adaptation of international standards for Asset and facility Management
- Manage full spectrum of facilities spanning engineering and maintenance services, health and safety, space planning and furniture, landscaping, cleaning, pest control, and security services
- Coordinating day-to-day operations of maintenance activities along with new projects relating to MEP, HVAC, Carpentry, Civil, and other disciplines/specialized services
- Ensure enhanced benefits by functioning as business owner for outsourcing contracts for asset management, facility management, and warehouse management, contracted to third party
- Develop programs to maximize the use of building assets across operational schools (government and charter), and other facilities; make recommendations in planning, including estimating space requirements, equipment & furniture needs and requirements of buildings and contractual services
- Manage and supervise Facilities and Assets Management resources, activities, and corresponding functions to ensure projects requirements are adhered to, properly followed up, and finalized in accordance with the plans
- Prepare capital and operating budget requirements for service contracts and new projects’ needs
- Regularly review costs and ensure that resources are effectively utilized and prioritized
- Develop and maintain asset registers, including acquisitions, valuation, tracking, control, audit, transfer, retirement/disposal, and auction
- Monitor the water and electricity consumption for schools & other facilities and participate in the water and energy efficiency retrofit project in coordination with Department of Energy
- Manage lease agreements for various government school buildings leased to Private Schools.
- Devised and administered cost control initiatives saving millions of dirhams.
Team Manager – Facilities Maintenance; Maintenance & Technical Services Division
ADNOC Distribution
06.2003 - 05.2011
- Developed first-class service to support multi-disciplined facilities and their requirements
- Implemented best practice strategies to ensure consistently high level of service delivery, response times and contracts compliance
- Directed, planned, administered, and controlled preventive, corrective, breakdown maintenance and major overhaul including modifications, installations, testing, inspecting, and commissioning of various rotating machinery and static equipment
- Managed overall facilities operations (maintenance and new projects) along with inventory, and assets management activities relating to mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, civil and landscaping disciplines for various existing and new facilities such as fuel stations, multi-product depots, plants, warehouses, workshops, and buildings
- Established job priorities by setting goals and determining capability to meet deadlines and maintained optimum customer service, efficiency, and accuracy
- Carried out periodic inspection visits to company facilities and prepared related reports for improvements of operation and maintenance functions
- Ensured that maintenance is carried out to minimize impact on normal operations
- Prepared capital and operating budgets for maintenance jobs and for new projects
- Catered to projects needs and authorized financial resources
- Monitored budget and continuously reviewed manpower and operating expenses
- Assisted in developing scope of work and technical specifications, tender and contract documents for maintenance jobs and new projects to be awarded to contractors as per company procedures
- Advised on maintenance activities that can be outsourced, carried out evaluation of in-house and outsourced activities recommending best and more effective choice
- Oversaw external contractors and consultants perform relevant activities and processes by applying best-practice tools, and techniques, in accordance with policies, and procedures
- Participated in HAZOP and HAZID studies in coordination with HSE division
- Carried out risk assessments for different tasks and developed control measures based on risk level for minimizing accidents/incidents
- Ensured that staff and contractors comply with safety rules and regulations
- Looked after manpower requirements; carried out technical and personal interviews for engineers, supervisors, technicians etc
- In coordination with HR
- Selected and recruited candidates based on their academic and technical qualifications
- Prepared Key Performance Indicators and annual performance appraisals for staff
- Periodically reviewed Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators for improved performance and continuous improvement strategies towards organizational goals
- Performed life cycle costing for critical equipment and make recommendations for selection of suitable equipment.
- Evaluated employee performance on annual basis and coached and trained various team members, increasing quality of work and employee motivation.
Mechanical Supervisor-Utilities; Maintenance Division-Services
ADMA OPCO
04.1996 - 05.2003
- Supervised and organized maintenance activities and new projects of Mechanical Engineering Section including preventive/corrective maintenance, modifications and overhaul, fabrication, installation, and commissioning
- Administered, planned, controlled, and organized material and manpower for maintenance needs in fabrication and mechanical maintenance workshops
- Handled various tasks of workshops and site maintenance of various electro-mechanical equipment for utilities Plant, water supply systems, compressed air supply.
- Including different types of equipment, machines, and tools
- Reviewed work requests established exact requirements and prioritized jobs based on urgency
- Verified feasibility and liaised with concerned departments to implement works
- Maintained employee productivity, met budget goals, and managed corporate assets to increase efficiency and reduce cost.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 35 employees.
- Ensured quality control with meticulous inspection of completed work, addressing any discrepancies promptly.
- Delegated team assignments, reviewed work and set schedules to maintain optimal coverage of all mechanical needs.
- Contributed to process improvement initiatives by offering valuable insights based on extensive field experience.
Education
M.D. - Facilities Management
Heriot-Watt University, School of The Built Environment, Facilities Management Department / Edinburg-UK – Dubai Campus
Duabi06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Dayton, Dayton Ohio – USA
Dayton08.1995
Associate of Science -
Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland Ohio – USA
Cleveland12.1989
Skills
- Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)-MAXIMO
- Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM)
- Oracle Applications-HRMS and Fixed Assets Management System
- MS Office, MS Project, AutoCAD
- Staff Leadership
- Preventive Maintenance
- Continuous Improvement
- Organizational Development
Certification
The National Examination Board in Occupational Health and Safety (NEBOSH)
Affiliations
- Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
- Member of International Facilities Management Association (IFMA)
Languages
English and Arabic
Timeline
Section Manager – Assets & Facilities Management
Department of Education and Knowledge
05.2011 - Current
Team Manager – Facilities Maintenance; Maintenance & Technical Services Division
ADNOC Distribution
06.2003 - 05.2011
Mechanical Supervisor-Utilities; Maintenance Division-Services
ADMA OPCO
04.1996 - 05.2003
M.D. - Facilities Management
Heriot-Watt University, School of The Built Environment, Facilities Management Department / Edinburg-UK – Dubai Campus
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Dayton, Dayton Ohio – USA
Associate of Science -
Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland Ohio – USA
The National Examination Board in Occupational Health and Safety (NEBOSH), American regulatory Agency OSHA, 04/01/18
Work Availability
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