Hamdy Kamal

Experience

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  Fayoum sugar works

  Jan 2002 - Sept 2005

  Maintenance Engineer

  * Key Responsibilities & Achievements:• Led maintenance team and developed comprehensive maintenance plans, ensuring optimal equipment performance and reliability.• Created and managed preventive maintenance schedules, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues.• Collaborated with suppliers to prepare spare parts lists and make recommendations for optimal inventory management.• Resolved issues in critical rotary equipment, including pumps, air compressors, mixers, vertical cooling crystallizers, conveyors, and extraction towers.• Managed maintenance for static equipment, including huge tanks for molasses, mazout, and other chemical storage units, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Show less

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  IFFCO

  Oct 2005 - Oct 2006

  Head Section Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

  * Key Responsibilities & Achievements:• Led mechanical maintenance for a refinery plant and utility station at an 800-ton crude oil/day edible oil plant, ensuring operational efficiency across critical systems.• Managed maintenance of essential refinery equipment, including huge filters, plate heat exchangers, neutralization units, and cooling systems (chillers and cooling towers).• Oversaw the maintenance of wastewater treatment plants, air compressor stations, and the pipeline network, ensuring smooth operations and compliance with safety standards. Show less

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  DAR ELAKIFAA EST

  Nov 2006 - Apr 2008

  * Key Responsibilities & Achievements:• Oversaw the installation and supervision of HVAC, firefighting, and plumbing systems on-site, ensuring compliance with design specifications and industry standards.• Prepared material take-offs (MTO) for air conditioning equipment, ducts, chillers, pumps, and cold piping, ensuring accurate procurement and timely delivery.• Coordinated with consultants to ensure proper system installation and timely submission of progress reports.• Led site activities, managing a team of laborers, technicians, and plumbers, ensuring efficient work execution and adherence to safety protocols. Show less * Key Responsibilities & Achievements:• Managed HVAC, firefighting, and plumbing systems for multiple projects in Riyadh, including key buildings for the Interior Ministry, Ministry of Defence, and SHARORA Military Hospital.• Developed strong organizational and communication skills, applying effective time management to meet strict deadlines.• Successfully adapted to fast-paced environments, learning new concepts efficiently and delivering high-quality results.• Managed site teams, ensuring smooth coordination between laborers, technicians, and other personnel to ensure timely and quality project completion. Show less

  • MEP Site Engineer

    Feb 2008 - Apr 2008

  • Infrastructure Mechanical Engineer

    Nov 2006 - Feb 2008
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  Nile Sugar Company (Orascom)

  Apr 2008 - May 2009

  Head Sectional Maintenance Engineer (Shift Manager)

  * Key Responsibilities & Achievements:• Prepared material lists (MTO) for piping systems, specifying materials according to ASME, DIN, and industry standards.• Managed the selection and specification of piping accessories, fittings, supports, and materials for prefabrication, welding, and installation.• Oversaw the construction of pipe racks and interconnections, including high-pressure pipelines and superheated steam piping, ensuring alignment with safety and quality standards. Show less

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  Alexandria Sugar Co. (Savola Food)

  May 2009 - Aug 2013

  * Project Phase* Key Responsibilities & Achievements:• Led the dismantling team in Spain, identifying reusable equipment for relocation to Egypt, while managing scrap demolition and developing an organized system for zoning, specifications, and area management.• Executed thickness testing and 3D scanning, addressing cloud points and ensuring precise equipment relocation through collaboration with the team on AVEVA PDMS 11.6 for 3D modeling.• Managed the mechanical team in Egypt, driving system rehabilitation efforts, preparing equipment lists for both revamped and new systems, and reviewing technical drawings for updated mechanical layouts.• Oversaw the installation and commissioning of critical systems including steam turbines, boilers, pumps, compressors, and wastewater treatment plants (VEOLIA, HAGER & ELSSER GmbH), ensuring alignment with project goals.• Designed and supervised the execution of piping systems, including routing, isometric drawings, material specifications, and procurement, alongside prefabrication, hydro testing, and system commissioning.• Tracked project progress, maintained comprehensive records of equipment, materials, valves, and fittings, ensuring streamlined operations and adherence to project timelines. Show less * Operational Phase:* Key Responsibilities & Achievements:• Led a team of engineers, technicians, and foremen in preventive maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting for critical equipment and machinery, ensuring high performance and minimal downtime.• Managed maintenance for material handling systems, storage equipment, and rotating machines, including conducting vibration analysis, balancing, and axial alignment of fans and blowers.• Performed mechanical inspections and maintenance for extraction diffusers, lime kilns, and vacuum crystallizers (VCC), along with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, ensuring system reliability and efficiency.• Led commissioning and vibration analysis for motor-driven equipment and systems, including piping and vessels (cold and hydro tests), ensuring operational readiness.• Developed inventory systems and managed spare parts purchasing using Oracle ERP, optimizing asset management and reducing downtime.• Controlled operational and capital expenditures (OpEx & CapEx), preparing long-term rehabilitation budgets and maintenance plans for over 20 major assets, ensuring financial efficiency.• Maintained essential systems, including water pumps, valves, air conditioners (split, central package, maturation tanks), supporting daily operational continuity. Show less

  • Mechanical Manager

    May 2009 - Aug 2013

  • Mechanical Manager

    May 2009 - Aug 2013
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  Al-Amaar for Metal Works

  Jan 2014 - Nov 2014

  Mechanical Workshop Manager

  * Key Responsibilities & Achievements:• Managed the production of steel built-up and rolled sections, heating chambers, preheaters, piping systems, and storage tanks, along with the installation of cooling room systems for agricultural storage facilities, including projects for Ghabour Farms.• Led the setup of a new foaming plant in collaboration with CISSCO Machinery Company (China), overseeing the installation of a production line for sheet foam and punched dishes to meet growing local market demand.• Designed and implemented comprehensive plant layouts, ensuring the seamless integration of utilities such as gas pipelines, firefighting systems, cooling towers, plate heat exchangers, and compressed air systems.• Oversaw operations of key production equipment, including extruders, recycling units, in-line cutting systems, and thermoforming machines, ensuring optimal system performance and reliability.• Delivered efficient project management by maintaining strict timelines, quality standards, and cost controls, optimizing processes across fabrication, installation, and commissioning phases. Show less

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  Nile Sugar

  Dec 2014 - Jul 2020

  * Key Responsibilities & Achievements:• Led the extension project, boosting production capacity from 7,500 to 10,500 tons/day by overseeing end-to-end MEP design, procurement, installation, and commissioning, while providing strategic support to the project manager and mentoring direct reports.• Ensured a safe work environment by enforcing strict safety protocols for high-risk activities such as lifting, hot work, cutting, welding, and high scaffolding, significantly reducing incidents and ensuring regulatory compliance.• Conducted comprehensive site inspections, ensuring contractor adherence to contract specifications, approved shop drawings, and project timelines, with a focus on quality and operational efficiency.• Monitored contractor performance, tracking progress against the MEP package and contractual obligations, and proactively addressing risks to maintain project momentum.• Supported project management deliverables, aligning with the Project Quality Plan and ensuring timely achievement of key operational milestones.• Championed QHSE compliance, maintaining strict adherence to NSC’s quality, health, safety, and environmental standards throughout all project phases. Show less * Key Responsibilities & Achievements:• Led the tendering phase for the extension project, overseeing quotation processes and cost estimation for locally fabricated equipment.• Managed and inspected outsourced contractors responsible for the local fabrication of sugar processing equipment, ensuring quality and compliance with project standards.• Coordinated and facilitated on-site activities for subcontractors, ensuring seamless workflow and adherence to project timelines.• Supervised the installation of mechanical equipment and piping, ensuring proper execution, alignment with technical specifications, and operational readiness. Show less

  • Maintenance & Installation Manager

    Feb 2016 - Jul 2020

  • Senior Mechanical Project Engineer

    Dec 2014 - Feb 2016
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  Golden Oil for Extracting, Refining and Bottling Vegetarian Oil

  Jan 2021 - Dec 2023

  Plant Maintenance Manager

  * Key Responsibilities & Achievements:• Directed the Maintenance, Project, and Utility Departments, implemented an ERP system to optimize workflows, balanced CapEx and OpEx, and enhanced financial forecasting for improved operational efficiency.• Ensured full compliance with safety, environmental, and maintenance regulations, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and operational guidelines.• Optimized equipment lifecycle management and inventory control, provided detailed performance and cost analysis reports to executive leadership for strategic decision-making.• Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs and conducted root cause analysis to minimize equipment failures, reduce downtime, and ensure seamless production.• Led capital projects, oversaw bid preparation, and secured ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and FSSC 22000 Version 5.1 certifications, earning recognition from the Egyptian Food Safety Institution.• Managed annual budget planning for maintenance operations and utility stations, implemented cost-control strategies to minimize expenses and maximize financial performance. Show less

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  El Nasr For Gelatin

  Jan 2024 - now

  Maintenance Manager

  Key Responsibilities & Achievements:• Oversee the rehabilitation and modernization of factory production systems, managing civil works, equipment fabrication, piping modifications, and a gelatin dryer upgrade to achieve 90% efficiency, zero leakage, and optimal heat distribution.• Spearhead the planning and execution of a new production line, coordinating equipment layout, piping design, material procurement, and installation while ensuring seamless integration of process, steam, and utility piping systems.• Evaluate and approve technical documents, shop drawings, and material submittals to maintain compliance with project specifications, engineering standards, and best practices.• Work closely with owners, site engineers, and contractors to align project objectives with timelines, budgets, and quality expectations, ensuring smooth execution.• Apply value engineering principles to reduce costs, enhance operational efficiency, and maximize project outcomes without compromising quality.• Ensure compliance with local regulations, safety codes, and company policies, maintaining strict adherence to safety, efficiency, and budgetary controls. Show less