Saif Buras

Experience

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  Marchica Med

  Jul 2013 - Jul 2013

  Internship Trainee

  Subject: Description of development project of NADOR’s coast road.Missions:- Analysis of the urban development plan ;- Description of tourism, ecological and infrastructure projects ;- Description of development project of NADOR’s coast road – by DUMEZ-MOROCCO.

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  ONEE-Branche Eau

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2014

  Engineering internship

  Subject: Sewage sludge management of NADOR’s water treatment plant.Missions:- Description of the water treatment process and sludge treatment methods;- Analysis of the main projects for the sludges recyclation;- Suggestions of new practices for the recovery of purificated sludges: agricultural spreading, Reduction of the sludge production by injecting sulfate reducing bacteria.

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  Groupe Managem

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2014

  Engineering internship

  Subject: Design methods of retaining structure.Missions:- Elaboration of fracturing survey in situ;- Utilization of DIPS to Determinate the joints orientations based on geological data;- Utilization of UNWEDGE to create and visualize a model of rock containing intersecting structural discontinuities.

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  Groupe Managem

  Feb 2015 - May 2015

  Engineering internship - Final Project

  Subject: The analysis and improvement of blasting methods at the advances of two strategic projects at BouAzzer-EAST.Missions :- Analyzed the blasting methods in BouAzzer-East - Re-design of blasting deigns in a manner that will enable safe and efficient extraction of ore, maximise ore recovery and minimise stope dilution. - Management of explosives handling ;- Economic study of the implementation of the new blast patterns. Result: 10% gain of the blast efficiency Show less

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  Groupe Managem

  Sept 2015 - Jun 2017

  Managed the production of 43.400 T Cobalt ore/year with 1,5 million Pounds Sterling budget. Led and trained a team of 150 persons. Performed analysis of technical and work processes, as well as equipment capability. Provided expertise to other sub-functions in analysis of performance indicators and metrics. Built-up mine engineering guidelines, manual and standard operation procedure as state-of-the-art standard.Key role & responsibilities:- Identified hazards and risks at early stages, conducted assessments and where possible, eliminated with engineer controls at the design level.- Increased the production rate by 2,5% per shift from level -510 m.- Ensured medium term (3-12 month) mining schedules that will enable the budget targets to be accomplished in a safe manner.- Assist the technical services superintendent in the preparation of monthly financial accruals, review of mining costs and cost transfers. Show less Directed the development of 5.000 t metal cobalt and gold deposits. Led a team of 58 persons. Performed numerous feasibility studies, pit optimization, mine design, scheduling, and mine development planning. Established operations, as well as technical reviews of operations for corporate purposes.Key role & responsibilities:- Ensured production scheduling, drilling layouts, blast design, local specialized ground support and bonus administration.- Performed budgeting, estimating and cost management functions.- Planned and directed the execution of Shaft drilling, concrete shaft linings, design of blast pattern for a circular and rectangular shafts : 10% gain of the blast efficiency for 93% of ore recovery with minimum of stope dilution.- Ensured mine development tasks by monitoring the execution of the blast plan through reconciliation of processes with consideration to drilling, loading and blasting conditions. Show less

  • Production Manager – Cobalt & Gold –

    Oct 2016 - Jun 2017

  • Development Manager – Cobalt & Gold –

    Sept 2015 - Oct 2016
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  Sonasid

  Jun 2017 - Sept 2017

  Lead Process Engineer

  Within 4 months, planned the execution of 2 projects, by keeping costs low and improvement rates high. Conducted pre-shift and other necessary safety huddles to ensure employees are aware of all potential safety hazards. Key role & responsibilities:- Switched the roughing train cooling system from water jets cooling process to pneumatic cooling process.- Played a proactive role in establishing the process to reduce the cobble rate.- Initiated the project of modified side guide measurement system, thermo-vision study and signal analysis of process parameters to increase the mill utilization by 5% as a target. Show less

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  Holcim

  Sept 2017 - Sept 2021

  Ensured the production of 1.265.000 T kk/year (Clinker) with 1,1 million Pounds Sterling budget. Led and trained a team of 52 persons, up to 120 persons in Kiln shutdowns. Managed 2 Kilns, 2 VRMs and 4 Horizontal ball Mills. Managed AFR, fuels and raw materials stockpiles. Optimised concrete, refractories & grinding medias inventories. Identified, eliminated the bottlenecks & risks that can compromise the capacity of the plant’s production to deliver the expected cement volumes & quality, in compliance with the legal & environmental requirements. Defined the actions to eliminate and/or control the identified risks. Key role & responsibilities:- Developed S&S culture to achieve the ambition 0 accident and 95% Visual Personal Commitment.- Led the plant ‘Business Continuity’ during the crisis period by making the sense of urgency and risk tolerance.- Contributed to the strategic objectives of EBITDA growth, Cash conversion and ROIC.- Set the strategic goals for cost & cash (inventories + CAPEX) in line with the country and Group Strategy yearly targets: Achieving 100% Capex with 2 years financial benefit, and 0 Finding in the inventory audits.- Reduced the specific power consumption by -5,5 kwh/ tKK , -2,5 kwh/ tRM and -107 MJ/ tKK in 2020.- Established the Cost & Cash ambition in relation to financial & performance indicators with the specific actions to achieve them. Show less Created the process department. Led the field portion of process studies, trials, or modifications, taking measurements, adjusting, collecting, and compiling all relevant data for the purpose of evaluation, providing conclusions and/or determination of follow up action. Set personal example regarding group safety policy & standards implementation, created awareness by promoting and animating safety meetings. Trained and supported control room operators daily.Key role & responsibilities:Pyro Section (2 Kilns, Pre-heaters and Planetary coolers) :- Reduced the specific thermal energy consumption by -62 MJ/ tKK in 2018- Regularly tracked the volatile mapping against different fuel blends and raw mix to smooth the preheater exchanges.- As per process plan, annually led the system efficiency audit, and regularly conducted Pyro-line process measurement including cyclone efficiency, pre-heater thermography, false air audit, cooler optimization, critical process sensors calibrations, heat balance and material balance for the improvement of the system.- Regularly performed Root cause analysis (RCA) of any process failure.Raw, Coal and Cement Mills (2 Vertical Mills and 4 Ball Mills) :- Achieved +5 t cem/h by implementing high level control & automation: MILL MASTER to optimize mill production and reduce power consumption by controlling PIDs. - Reduced the specific power consumption by -5 kwh/ t cem and -3 kwh/ t rm by conducting ball mills internal inspection, axial tests, separator inspection/ventilation and efficiency, filling degree and mills ventilation on regular basis as per standard process plan. - Annually conducted raw, coal and cement mills audits to identify bottlenecks in the system and to optimize overall performance regarding production and power consumption.- Regularly maintained inspections of vertical mills and separators, also ensuring annual adjustment of dam ring to optimize the bed through roller and table wear management. Show less

  • Production Manager -Kilns & Raw Mills-

    Apr 2019 - Sept 2021

  • Lead Process Engineer

    Sept 2017 - Apr 2019
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  Anglia Ruskin University

  May 2022 - May 2023

  At the Heart of our project is a diverse, rapidly growing community of several hundred volunteer students who are personally motivated to make a positive difference in the world, through Knowledge Exchange activities with our partners. Currently the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioners (PFCC) for Essex, Cambridgeshire and Essex County Councils are our partners. Key role & responsibilities:- Providing project management training to team leaders who work on SHoKE projects.- Developed a planning and monitoring program to measure and plan the progress of the SHoKE projects. - Supported and created student-led events addressing professional issues, such as interview techniques and the experience of recent graduates. Show less Team Leader - 'Energy Extra Solutions' Consulting Team, Cambridgeshire County Council• Led a skilled student consulting team in developing SMART support solutions to help tenants in Cambridgeshire Sanctuary accommodations save energy and reduce energy bills.• Analyzed current support offered by housing officers and the council, as well as tenants' energy-related behaviors impacting potential and actual energy efficiency.• Identified opportunities for leveraging Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policies to provide targeted support niches.• Scrutinized administrative barriers preventing tenants from optimizing energy consumption and proposed policy/instruction revisions.• Developed effective routine adjustments and quantified potential annual savings for tenants to incentivize behavior change.• Recommended AI solutions, such as smart meters and energy-focused games, to engage children and promote energy conservation. Show less Team Leader - Innovators Consulting Team, Cambridgeshire County Council• Led a multi-disciplinary, culturally diverse student consulting team tasked with developing solutions to minimize errors in data recording and ensure reliable forecasting for social care activities.• Conducted root cause analysis to evaluate current processes, software, and critical errors in data input, including transcription, transposition, misinterpretation, and formatting issues.• Developed "quick win" actions focused on the human aspect, such as training programs, surveys, workshops, and incentives.• Proposed IT solutions leveraging AI, machine learning algorithms, and Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology for automated data controls.• Designed a data audit model to ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance with internal policies and wider data governance procedures.• Provided a comprehensive data governance framework to connect governance and risk management strategies. Show less G8 Student Consultant - Cambridgeshire County Council• Served as a member of a multi-disciplinary, culturally diverse 8-person consulting team tasked with providing strategic guidance to increase external funding for the council.• Conducted root cause analysis, evaluated potential actions and associated benefits through logic trees.• Presented case studies highlighting the advantages of "Partnerships for Mutual Benefits" in securing external funding.• Proposed a digital platform for promoting government grants and enabling data analysis for optimized information sharing.• Emphasized the importance of a robust Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy, leveraging the Triple Bottom Line theory for economic, social, and environmental engagement to attract external funding.• Developed a "Grant Resource Toolkit" to maximize revenue from external sources. Show less

  • Project Manager, SHoKE Program

    Dec 2022 - May 2023

  • Team leader, SHoKE Program

    Aug 2022 - Nov 2022

  • Team leader, SHoKE Program

    Jul 2022 - Jul 2022

  • Team member, SHoKE Program

    May 2022 - Jun 2022
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  Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions

  Jun 2023 - now

  Services Project Manager Europe

  The focus is on delivering cutting-edge mobile water and wastewater treatment solutions. The role is pivotal in ensuring seamless operations during critical periods such as upgrades and maintenance outages, actively contributing to Veolia's mission of ecological transformation and sustainability.Key role & responsibilities:- Spearheading the execution of contracts for globally deployable Mobile Water Treatment Facilities across Europe, utilizing one of the largest fleets of mobile water treatment systems, including ion exchange (IX), activated carbon, ultra & media filtration (UF), reverse osmosis (RO), centrifuge, and pumping solutions.- Leading and managing multi-million-pound projects, overseeing project schedules, stakeholder engagement, equipment preparation, deployment, commissioning, performance monitoring, decommissioning, and financial tracking.- Providing strategic support at the regional level, offering technical expertise and managerial guidance, and transforming processes and team culture to ensure optimal growth, success, and an engaged workforce.- Driving continuous improvement through the DEMING Cycle by capturing and sharing lessons learned with key stakeholders.- Managing quality initiatives in line with ISO 9001 standards and monitoring regional and global KPIs for the mobile segment of the business in Europe.- Leading customer satisfaction initiatives, including Net Promoter Score (NPS) campaigns, to measure client satisfaction and analyze customer data to inform decisions aimed at enhancing the customer experience.- Co-managing Veolia's emergency response services, enabling 24/7 deployment of assets and expert resources to minimize client downtime during unexpected water events.- Actively participated in environmental stewardship initiatives, aligning with Veolia's GreenUp strategic program to combat climate change.- Engaged in volunteer days and roadshows, reflecting a commitment to Veolia's core values and fostering team morale. Show less