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Lotfi Alsouki
Fabrication, Welding &Piping Department Head.
Dubai
Summary
Highly skilled and technically adept Production Manager with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 15 years of experience in heavy steel structures fabrication, piping systems construction, and aluminum ships. PMP certified and renowned for pioneering innovative technologies to boost productivity and efficiency. Adept at managing large teams of over 500 employees and numerous subcontractors, with a talent for balancing hands-on leadership with effective delegation. Successfully led over 100 new build projects and hundreds of repair projects for esteemed clients such as ADNOC and Kuwait Oil Company. Proven track record of reducing production costs by 40-50%. Seeking to leverage my technical acumen and strategic management capabilities in a dynamic role to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Fabrication, Welding, and Piping Department Head
Grandweld Shipyard
03.2019 - Current
- Project Oversight: Directed fabrication department activities for 10 new build projects and 250 repair projects annually.
- Safety Compliance: Ensured strict adherence to safe work practices and compliance with local EHS rules and regulations.
- Innovation and Cost Reduction: Researched and developed new manufacturing technologies, achieving significant cost reductions, including a 30% reduction in steel renewal costs and a 40% reduction in piping renewal costs.
- Capital Expenditures (CapEx) Management: Responsible for procuring new equipment, managing the entire CapEx cycle from technical proposals to commercial evaluations, including ROI analysis.
- Resource Planning: Prepared the manpower calendar for new projects and procured necessary resources.
- Recruitment and Training: Managed the recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training processes for over 500 employees.
- Asset Management: Maintained department assets and equipment valued at approximately 16 million AED.
- Conflict Resolution: Resolved employee relationship issues, evaluated conflicts, and determined disciplinary actions.
Piping Manager
Grandweld Shipyards
5 2014 - 03.2019
- Project Oversight: Managed the construction of piping systems for new-build vessels for steel and aluminum projects, overseeing approximately 17 projects annually.
- Team Management: Supervised over 300 employees, with full responsibility for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training personnel .
- Performance Management: Established and monitored KPIs for piping teams and individual department members to ensure high performance and productivity.
- Cost Reduction and Production Efficiency: Achieved a 45% reduction in shipbuilding piping costs and enhanced production efficiency through strategic process improvements and technology implementation.
Project Engineer
Grandweld Shipyards
04.2010 - 05.2014
- Project Oversight: Supervised the construction of new-build vessels, ensuring projects met specified timelines and quality standards.
- Scheduling: Generated master schedules, monthly schedules, and weekly detailed plans for project execution.
- Time and Budget Management: Ensured adherence to contract time frames while maintaining high standards and quality, and defended project budgets.
- Reporting and Analysis: Prepared and presented monthly and weekly progress reports, along with cost analyses for yard consumption and material procurement.
Environmental Field Inspector
Abu Dhabi Holding/Golder Association
- Waste Management: Conducted field inspections for waste management practices to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- Pest Control: Performed field inspections for pest control activities, ensuring adherence to safety and effectiveness standards.
- Monitoring and Control: Implemented and monitored control systems to maintain environmental standards.
- Health and Safety: Ensured health and safety protocols were followed during environmental inspections and operations.
Design Engineer
Anis for Industry
- Production Drawings: Prepared detailed production drawings for various projects.
- Design Calculations: Performed basic design element calculations to support project requirements.
- Bill of Materials (BOM): Prepared and managed the Bill of Materials for projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Damascus University
Syira,Damascus 05.2003 - 05.2008
Skills
Project Management
Team Leadership
Continuous Improvement
Capital Expenditures (CapEx) Management
Resource Planning and Allocation
Certification
Project Management Professional, 1942043, 06/01/2016
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Damascus, Syria
- Date of Birth: 04/01/1985
- Marital Status: Married
Software
Pipe Flow
Autodesk Mechanical
PROM
Python Programming
Timeline
Fabrication, Welding, and Piping Department Head
Grandweld Shipyard
03.2019 - Current
Project Engineer
Grandweld Shipyards
04.2010 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Damascus University
05.2003 - 05.2008
Piping Manager
Grandweld Shipyards
5 2014 - 03.2019
Environmental Field Inspector
Abu Dhabi Holding/Golder Association
Design Engineer
Anis for Industry
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