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Abdel-Rahman Fathi

Abdel-Rahman Fathi

HME Maintenance Manager
Obour City

Summary

Internationally experienced in HME Mining Equipment Maintenance, dedicated asset management professional focused on delivering exceptional safety performance, best-in-class reliability, availability, and asset management excellence, as well as cost-saving initiatives. Proven record of exceeding performance goals and fostering a sustainable workshop safety culture. Successfully managed large teams of over 200 employees. Leadership approach centered on achieving operational and strategic objectives through responsive leadership. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Talent for bringing out the best in people. Expertise extends to OPEX management, CAPEX planning, supply chain management, and quality processes. Recognize the significance of human development and place great importance on nurturing the growth and potential of individuals within the organization.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages

Work History

Mobile Equipment Maintenance Manager

Marampamines - Gerald Group
04.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: This Company active in Iron Ore Mining Open Pit Operation, IN Sierra Leone. https://marampamines.com/
  • HME Mobile workshop taken from 0 Star to 5 Star 'Caterpillar Contamination Control Program'. This is the first in a developing country.
  • Advanced knowledge of PM, maintenance and repair procedures relating to large scale CAT loading and hauling equipment.
  • Ensure operational excellence according to OEM's and the Dealer's Operating Standards.
  • Ensure Maintenance operations are fully handled in the CMMS System ( Infor-EAM, MVPone, Power PI ) Planning, Scheduling , KPIs & Availability.
  • Accountable for managing Mobile Fleet Condition Monitoring & Failure analysis, Reliability issues, RCA (root cause analysis), Increase MTBF & Reduce MTTR.
  • Ensure that all Critical spares have been catalogued for the Mining Fleet with Min & Max stock.
  • Ruining a HME Fleet of +400 Mobile Equipment, Ultra Class Shovel Komatsu PC 7000 and Trucks Komatsu 930E & CAT 793F, Hitachi EH 4500.
  • Joining the Company while expansion project to ramp up from 3.5 MTPY TO 7 MTPY.
  • Managing a team of 200 Headcounts in addition 4 Main contractors.
  • Leading a team of Superintendents & Supervisors, skilled trades, and technicians towards achieving an interdependent safety culture by utilizing team meetings, safety interactions, human performance, and critical risk management tools.
  • Coaching, Mentoring, and developing team members, and leading.
  • Working to improve equipment availability, reliability, and productivity.
  • Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation including cost reduction initiatives; making sure best practice processes are in place.
  • Overseeing safety & incident investigations; instigating reports and recommendations for the implementation of corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
  • Developing and managing the departmental maintenance Budget, CAPEX , OPEX and operating plan that minimizes cost while achieving key objectives.
  • Collaborating closely with other functions such as Operations, People Experience and HSE to achieve business unit objectives.
  • Providing support for critical breakdowns and incidents outside of your standard schedule as needed.
  • This Company active in Iron Ore Mining Open Pit Operation, IN Sierra Leone. https://marampamines.com/
  • Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
  • Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
  • Increased overall equipment efficiency by conducting thorough assessments of machinery conditions and implementing necessary improvements.
  • Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
  • Documented inventory of spare parts to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
  • Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Forecasted and reviewed maintenance budgets to establish cost-effective measures.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of parts and services, maintaining strong working relationships.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the maintenance team by encouraging open communication, problem-solving initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
  • Developed detailed maintenance budgets, effectively controlling expenses while ensuring optimal equipment performance.
  • Conducted root cause analysis of recurring issues, devising long-term solutions that minimized future disruptions.
  • Streamlined work order processes for quicker response times, resulting in increased productivity and reduced costs.
  • Mentored new hires in company procedures, safety protocols, and technical skills necessary for their roles as maintenance professionals.

Mobile Equipment Maintenance Superintendent

Ambatovy Joint-Venture
04.2023 - 04.2024
  • Company Overview: This Company active in Nickel & Cobalt Mining Open Pit Operation. http://www.ambatovy.com
  • Greenfield site implementation.
  • HME Mobile workshop.
  • Equipment Condition Monitoring & Failure Analysis.
  • Advanced knowledge of PM, maintenance and repair procedures relating to large scale CAT loading and hauling equipment.
  • Ensure Maintenance operations are fully handled in the CMMS system (Infor-EAM, Pronto) Planning , Scheduling , KPIs & Availability.
  • An advanced working proficiency of CAT supporting systems (SIS, ET, VIMS).
  • Set up of HME Mobile Maintenance Workshop, Wash bay etc.
  • Responsible for recruiting of Mobile Maintenance Staff.
  • Development of Asset Management Principles (Inventory, Commissioning, Disposal, etc.).
  • Accountable for the organize and ASSET Management of the maintenance operation #HME.
  • Accountable for the establishment of a new green fields mining operation.
  • Accountable for the implementation of fundamental asset management practices and principals.
  • Accountable to meet all safety, environmental regulatory and compliance.
  • Accountable for open-pit operations involving truck and shovel techniques used for extraction of the ore deposits.
  • Design of both Oil & Fuel Farms to meet Caterpillar Contamination Control levels.
  • Ensure that all critical spares have been catalogued for the mining fleet.
  • Ensure that our national supervisors / team leaders / tradesperson are trained accordingly with assistance from mentors to achieve their role description within the mobile maintenance umbrella.
  • Build and manage a performance technical team capable of performing equipment maintenance in the most precise, reliable and cost effective way.
  • Ensure operational excellence according to OEM's and the Dealer's operating standards.
  • Ensure operation are done according to company and customers QHSE certification standards.
  • Ensure budget control and department periodic reporting.
  • This Company active in Nickel & Cobalt Mining Open Pit Operation. http://www.ambatovy.com
  • Managed efficient teams of up to 162 employees.

Heavy Mobile Equipment Maintenance Manager

Kinross - Tasiast
03.2019 - 04.2023
  • Company Overview: This Company is active in Gold Mining in Mauritania. https://www.kinrosstasiast.mr
  • Collaborates with the HOD on strategic planning, setting up goals and establishing policies and procedures.
  • Asset Management & Equipment life cycle through the software CMMS , AMS.
  • Edition & Monitoring of 04 years renewal plan - CAPEX.
  • Advanced knowledge of PM, maintenance and repair procedures relating to large scale CAT loading and hauling equipment, Ultra class truck 793D, Loading shovel 6060.
  • Provide all weekly, monthly and yearly management reporting.
  • Supervising the whole process of the refurbishment of the machinery at our own yard the process (welding, reinforcing the chases, Panel Beater, painting, turner jobs).
  • Defines the potential deliverable and availability of resources considering additional cost on outsourcing & procurement needs.
  • Reviews and approves equipment deployment and charges of equipment, operator, and other materials.
  • Approves and oversees the equipment maintenance activities of heavy and light equipment category such as earth moving machinery, excavators, wheel loaders, forklifts, generators, welding machines, compressors and other portable mechanical equipment.
  • Maintain 80% up-time condition for mobile equipment.
  • Running a Fleet of Mobile Fleet and Truck over 300 Ultra Class Equipment
  • Ensures safe delivery and endorsement of Equipment to in-house, project and client customers of the Yard.
  • Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
  • Prepares the Equipment Department budget in relation for Maintenance.
  • Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
  • Define and update detailed equipment maintenance , end of life and repair plans, and schedule giving priorities where necessary.
  • Managing and control a team of 90 technicians to achieve the company's production & Performance plan.
  • Owner satisfaction: Achieved Zero unsolved complains. Increased machines availability by 95 % on third quarter of 2020.
  • Overcome obstacles to achieve KPI goals and operational standards.
  • Managed a team of technicians, providing guidance and support for skill development and performance improvement.
  • Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
  • Prepared and reviewed maintenance contracts with external service providers to offer mutually binding agreements.

HME Maintenance Manager

Ceteau Geosynthetics
06.2017 - 05.2020
  • Company Overview: This Company was active in infrastructure, Soil improvement Operations, Ground Investigation-Site characterization & Foundation Design in Netherland. www.ceteau.com
  • Define and update detailed equipment maintenance and repair plans, and schedule giving priorities where necessary.
  • Assign responsibilities to the Workshop personnel.
  • Manage Workshop (repairs, inventory, resources, etc.) in a cost-effective way.
  • Follow up all Maintenance and Repairs to eliminate delays and minimize equipment downtime.
  • Ensure the on-time request for necessary workshop personnel, materials, consumables and equipment.
  • Ensure compliance with respective corporate policies and procedures and local laws and regulations.
  • Inspect the equipment (VHMS) as per company's schedule.
  • Coordinate with third parties. Follow and implement company's policies, procedures, work instructions and forms.
  • This Company was active in infrastructure, Soil improvement Operations, Ground Investigation-Site characterization & Foundation Design in Netherland. www.ceteau.com
  • Owner satisfaction: Achieved Zero unsolved complains. Increased machines availability by 80 % on second quarter of 2018.

Workshop Manager

Katavi Gold Mining LTD.
03.2013 - 05.2017
  • Company Overview: This Company was active in Gold Mining open Pit operation, in Tanzania. www.hooqani-ig.com
  • Managing the Operation & Maintenance Strategy for the Plant and the Open Pit Earth moving Equipment.
  • Act as a Manager on duty.
  • Establishing annual business plan & spare parts budget.
  • Setting & developing preventive and Predictive maintenance program.
  • Monitoring & analyzing machines availability and productivity.
  • Daily, Weekly & Monthly reports, Fuel and oil Consumption.
  • Arrange day to day work plan & manpower performance.
  • Engine overhaul, Mechanical & Hydraulic repairs.
  • This Company was active in Gold Mining open Pit operation, in Tanzania. www.hooqani-ig.com
  • Increased machines availability by 85% on 2016 compared with 42% on 2014.
  • Decreased downtime due to machines breakdown to 15%.
  • Owner satisfaction: Achieved Zero unsolved complain.

Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Weatherford Drilling International
12.2010 - 03.2013
  • Company Overview: This Company was active in Oil & Gas onshore drilling operations, in Egypt. www.weatherford.com
  • Monitoring & analyzing machines availability and productivity.
  • Arranging all general and PM maintenance & Breakdown control. Performing Machines Survey.
  • Managing a team of 8 Mechanics to achieve our target.
  • Monitoring Stock availability, orders and arrange log.
  • This Company was active in Oil & Gas onshore drilling operations, in Egypt. www.weatherford.com
  • Performed root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
  • Reviewed vendor proposals for equipment upgrades or replacements, ensuring alignment with project specifications, budgetary constraints, and long-term operational goals.
  • Designed custom tools and fixtures to streamline repair processes, increasing overall efficiency in maintenance operations.

Field Service Engineer

Mantrac Group
10.2008 - 11.2010
  • Company Overview: The Official CAT Dealer in Egypt & 11 African Countries, Mining Sector. https://www.mantracgroup.com/en-eg/
  • Servicing and Maintenance of Caterpillar Machines of different models including Excavators, track type tractors, wheel type tractors, Trucks, Motor graders, lift trucks, loaders, Compactor, Generator Sets in the mining industries.
  • Commission of Engine, Torque Converter, Transmission and all drive train components on CAT machines.
  • Using CAT ET (Electronic Technician) to Perform Calibrations, Flash Filing, Cutout Test, Configuration Adjustment, injector trim coding, View Active Diagnostics and Event, Logged Diagnostics and Event Etc. And Diagnose problems.
  • Arrange day to day Activities.
  • The Official CAT Dealer in Egypt & 11 African Countries, Mining Sector. https://www.mantracgroup.com/en-eg/
  • Alexandria Specialization Workshop component rebuild center.
  • Sukari Gold Mine (Marsa Allam).

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Zagazig University
EGYPT
05.2002 - 10.2008

MBA - Asset Management

London School Of Business
London-UK
05.2021 - 08.2022

Skills

Microsoft Office

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Work in a Team

Time Management

Analytical Thinking

Initiative and Problem-solving Abilities

Asset Management

Problem Solving

Maintenance Management Strategy

Team leadership

Asset management

Preventive Maintenance

Inventory replenishment

Expense tracking

Equipment troubleshooting

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Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 03/08/85
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Egyptian
  • Driving License: B
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Place of Birth: Egypt

Software

ERP - SAP -ORACLE

CMMS - PRONTO , INFOR-EAM , MVPONE

CAT SIS , ET , VISION LINK , STAR MINE

Certification

CPM - Certified Professional Manager

Timeline

Mobile Equipment Maintenance Manager

Marampamines - Gerald Group
04.2024 - Current

Mobile Equipment Maintenance Superintendent

Ambatovy Joint-Venture
04.2023 - 04.2024

MBA - Asset Management

London School Of Business
05.2021 - 08.2022

CPM - Certified Professional Manager

01-2020

Heavy Mobile Equipment Maintenance Manager

Kinross - Tasiast
03.2019 - 04.2023

HME Maintenance Manager

Ceteau Geosynthetics
06.2017 - 05.2020

Workshop Manager

Katavi Gold Mining LTD.
03.2013 - 05.2017

Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Weatherford Drilling International
12.2010 - 03.2013

Field Service Engineer

Mantrac Group
10.2008 - 11.2010

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Zagazig University
05.2002 - 10.2008

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