Mehdi Blaghmi

Experience

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  ArcelorMittal France

  Feb 2008 - May 2013

  « Flexibilisation of Maintenance Subcontracting Costs » Project manager for the steel plant. 10 contracts with turnover of € 12M:Analysing technical and commercial performances of existing maintenance contractsCollecting the Voice of Costumers from the contract managers Building a 100% flexible remuneration structure.Leading technical negotiations and strong involvement in trade discussions.Building subcontracting budgets.60% of subcontracting costs covered by a new contract with an estimated gain of 800 K €.Reliability Project Manager:Improving reliability of Continuous Casting machines breakthroughs detection system.  Availability rate multiplied by 5 Improving reliability of the steel ladle slide gates 0 breakdown with production losses in 2012 vs 40 in 2011. Show less

  • Reliability and Maintenance Strategy Engineer – Steel plant.

    Apr 2011 - May 2013

  • Reliability Engineer - Continuous Casting machines

    Oct 2008 - Apr 2011

  • End of studies internship

    Feb 2008 - Oct 2008
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  Syngenta

  May 2013 - now

  Managed the Mechanical & Infrastructure investment programs at Syngenta Monthey with a budget of CHF 6M. Led the selection and execution of pilot projects to set technical standards and improve operational practices. Formulated strategic plans for the execution of programs, based on business needs and resource availability. Took charge of budget planning and management, ensuring financial efficiency. Developed and implemented continuous improvement processes to maximize cost efficiency and guarantee the technical quality of the programs Show less Directed maintenance operations and investments across three production sectors, managing both operational expenses (€3.5M Opex) and capital expenditures (€2M Capex). Led a diverse team comprising 2 engineers, 2 coordinators, 2 reliability technicians, and 7 field technicians, establishing a dynamic workflow that balanced daily tasks with improvement initiatives in line with operational excellence principles. Developed and implemented a comprehensive maintenance budget, ensuring fiscal discipline and strategic allocation of resources.Formulated and executed a long-term asset maintenance strategy, prioritizing Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) compliance and ensuring uninterrupted business operations. Served as project manager for HSE and maintenance investments, applying a methodical approach to safeguard operational integrity.Pioneered a reliability improvement strategy grounded in an annual analysis of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), driving significant enhancements in equipment reliability and operational efficiency. Show less Supported production managers with short-term activities to guarantee uninterrupted production flow. Assisted field maintenance technicians and coordinators on immediate technical issues, enhancing operational efficiency. Led the diagnosis of major failures to identify root causes and devised targeted actions to improve equipment reliability.Executed a regulatory inspection plan for assets to ensure compliance with Swiss regulations, maintaining operational safety and legal conformity. Directed Risk Assessments for technical changes in accordance with internal processes, ensuring safety and efficiency.Participated in Process Risk Assessment reviews, implementing technical actions to mitigate identified risks. Developed the Maintenance strategy by incorporating business insights and aligning with the overall sustenance strategy.Managed the annual maintenance shutdown process, strategically planning and coordinating activities to minimize downtime and ensure comprehensive maintenance in line with safety standards. Show less

  • Reliability and Support Engineering Group Leader

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Team Leader - Mechanical & Infrastructure CAPEX

    Jan 2020 - Dec 2022

  • Program Manager - Mechanical & infrastructure CAPEX

    Jan 2019 - Dec 2022

  • Engineer Leader - Maintenance & Reliability

    Jun 2014 - Jan 2019

  • Maintenance & Reliability Engineer

    May 2013 - Jun 2014