Experience

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  Technical press

  Jul 2002 - Sept 2002

  Junior editor

  [Summer job]Road tested and wrote reviews of new cars, helping buyers to identify the best option for them. Wrote technical articles in the simplest possible (hence understandable) language and translated between Greek and English.

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  Autotriti sa

  Aug 2003 - Oct 2003

  Junior editor

  [Summer job]Road tested and wrote reviews of new cars, helping buyers to identify the best option for them. Wrote technical articles in the simplest possible (hence understandable) language and translated between Greek and English.

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  Hellenic army (technical corps)

  Nov 2003 - Oct 2004

  Private (rank)

  Compulsory military service with the Technical Corps. Stationed in a repair workshop for military vehicles and equipment, attended repairs. Using advanced IT knowledge, saved time and money by computerizing all office paperwork.

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  Nissan greece

  Feb 2005 - Mar 2005

  Warranty & homologation engineer

  Representative of Nissan Motor Company in Greece, 70 dealerships nationwide.Reported to Technical Manager.Attended customer complaints thus significantly improving the customer service experience. Applied for warranty claims accompanied by technical reports and implemented vehicle safety recall campaigns. Sped up the new vehicle import certification process (homologation) with the Ministry of Transport.Resigned to work on DIKATSA Process.

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  Autovision

  Jan 2007 - Oct 2008

  Technical department engineer

  Autovision Vehicle Technical Inspection Centers (KTEO / MOT) is the largest private network in Greece with 50 centers nationwide.Reported to COO.Responsibilities:1. Provide technical and commercial leadership in the field of equipment used for testing the roadworthiness of light and heavy vehicles.2. Define technical specifications of equipment; install it with the help of two technicians and train personnel on how to use it. Perform inspections throughout the network to ensure quality of service.3. Maintain, order consumables and spare parts for the equipment. Troubleshoot, and provide technical support, liaise between users and manufacturers.4. Design simple, efficient and easy to maintain electromechanical installations for each new inspection facility.Achievements:1. Set up and organized the Technical Department according to ISO standards.2. Installed the first motorcycle inspection line in Greece, adjusted the testing procedure to local legislation.3. Resolved long standing technical problems with Exhaust Gas Measurement Equipment.4. Translated the software of an Engine Diagnosis Testing Tool from English to Greek. Show less

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  Athena construction company

  Nov 2008 - Jun 2010

  Workshop manager

  A subsidiary of J&P AVAX Group, total value of projects USD 5B.Reported to Plant Manager, supervised 110 people.Responsibilities:1. Lead the Central Repair Yard: a workshop team responsible for maintaining and repairing heavy construction equipment and vehicles. Their designations were:Engine, light vehicle, and heavy-duty mechanics, lubrication, maintenance and marine mechanics. Auto and power electricians, A/C technicians. Welders, turners, and machinists. Denters, painters, and tyremen.2. Follow up with Marine Department (including floating equipment such as barges, cranes and excavators on barges and tugboats) and Fabrication Department.3. Prioritize work and allocate personnel to 4 different sites. 4. Supervise repairs, hands-on participation in overhauls, transfer knowledge to subordinates. Order parts needed, follow up with procurement and payment; produce daily reports on works progress. Achievements:1. Introduced and imposed economic feasibility study on repairs, overhauls and fabrication work.2. Defined a maintenance regime for each asset.3. Reorganized the workshop from scratch, formalized all relevant procedures and paperwork.4. Implemented scrap material sorting and reselling, reinvested capital on special tools needed. Show less

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  Besix

  Oct 2010 - Jul 2015

  Reported to Plant Director in Brussels Main Office, managed a multinational team of 300 people.Responsibilities:1. Autonomously manage equipment worth EUR 20M working in 8 construction sites across Qatar (projects value USD 2,93B) on a QAR 10M yearly budget.2. Setup installations and fully operational workshops for new remote/onshore/offshore/Oil & Gas projects for clients such as ADGAS, Qatar Gas, Qatar Petroleum and Saudi Aramco.3. Generate income for the Plant Department by sub-renting company’s equipment to the projects. Maximize its utilization by reassigning it to different ones within Qatar.4. Buy new, rent, import or export equipment and resources to other Plants within the GCC according to budget and needs.5. Monitor the economics of the Plant: Cost cutting, budgeting, back charging and invoicing, collaborate with Finance Department.6. Procurement of material, outsourcing and subcontracting of services. 7. The topmost technical resource in the country for troubleshooting.8. Recruit or dismiss staff and workers, appraise them on a yearly basis, review their designations and salaries.Achievements:1. Successfully leveraged Plant’s resources satisfying diverse projects, clients and consultants. 2. Kept the Department profitable, produced a positive balance sheet.3. Achieved a 35% cost reduction in Parts and Consumables, sold and replaced old and non-profitable equipment. 4. Renegotiated all supply contracts (materials and services), lowered prices, improved terms and conditions.5. Compiled the first “Operating Manual for Projects in Oil & Gas Environment” for BESIX. 6. Aligned the operation of the Plant with the all Company, ISO, Operational Health and Safety (OHSAS) and local legislation standards and procedures.7. Built up a strong and coherent team, organized trainings, coached mentored and motivated its members.8. Resolved a wave of resignations and a strike caused by compensation and benefits inequalities, restored fairness and trust. Show less Reported to UAE Plant Manager in Dubai Main Office, supervised 130 people.Responsibilities:1. Accountable for 6 workshops on 6 different construction sites, total projects value USD 655M.2. Maintain and repair construction equipment according to manufacturer’s planned schedule and specifications, keep maintenance records up to date.3. Work along with the Construction Manager and Site Superintendents; use their input in order to prepare the daily and weekly maintenance program.4. Manage time and personnel effectively: prioritize and distribute work, follow up on progress. Supervise and train them to assure quality of work.5. Prepare daily, weekly and monthly breakdown reports. 6. Follow up all safety related certificates of equipment and operators. 7. Control workshop inflow of consumables and spare parts, review complex supply chain and maintain sufficient quantities while minimizing idle stock. Achievements:1. Improved maintenance and therefore the performance and productivity of the equipment.2. Reduced operating costs and extended the life of the equipment, making it economically more efficient in the long term.3. Minimized disruptions in the production due to breakdowns and reduced repair time, which had a significant impact on the tight schedule of sites. 4. Excelled on safety by achieving zero Loss Time Accident (LTA) for several thousands of man-hours worked, never received a single non-conformity in safety and environmental audits.5. Modified equipment to work in an LNG Plant under stringent Oil & Gas Regulations.6. Set up a workshop in Joint Venture with Hyundai Heavy Industries on DAS island offshore Abu Dhabi for ADGAS. Then planned months ahead on the resources needed for its efficient and uninterrupted operation.Due to exceptional performance and rapid adjustment to the Company’s high standards was promoted to Plant Manager for Qatar. Relocated on a 4 days deadline. Show less

  • Plant Manager

    Aug 2011 - Jul 2015

  • Workshop In Charge

    Oct 2010 - Jul 2011
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  Freelance self-employed

  Aug 2015 - Feb 2019

  Self employed

  Responsibilities:1. Advise construction contractors on equipment & assets operation and management. Analyze and measure fleet performance, take action to improve efficiency and effectiveness.2. Develop management strategies taking into account short and medium term requirements. Advise on maintaining an appropriately sized fleet, plan for acquisition and replacement of assets. Identify trends and developments in fleet related matters that assist in decision-making.Achievements:1. Cultivated a customer oriented, customer driven mindset. Expert advice on strategic and tactical operations fructified strong and sustainable productivity, quality and profit gains by 10%.2. Endorsed change by advocating innovation and promoting knowledge sharing. Established a continuous improvement culture, encouraged staff engagement and development. Show less

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  Ra international

  Mar 2019 - Jan 2020

  Plant & operations manager

  "Baledogle Airport Emergency Runway Repair” for the United States Department of Defense. Contract value USD 9.1M.Reported to Project Manager, guided and engaged a varied team of 65. Responsibilities:1. Plant & Equipment Management: Responsible for acquisition, operation, maintenance and repair.2. Operations Management: Project Manager’s left hand, assisting and complementing his responsibilities. Oversee and report daily progress, identify opportunities for improving efficiency, aim to ensure quality and cost effectiveness. Run site logistics, supplies, procurement and stores.3. Construction Management: Lead trade employees, laborers and subcontractors on site. Liaise with Site Civil Engineer, QA/QC Manager and Safety Manager to plan and execute daily activities.Achievements:1. Manifested managerial courage in defiance of security concerns. Took ownership of project deliverables regardless of operating in the middle of an active warzone, under adverse conditions.2. Incisive thinking turned a month’s delay to an effective production period by reengineering the construction sequence, positively affecting schedule, invoicing and delivery time. 3. 1st project for the US Armed Forces. Reached win-win results with stakeholders by adopting a partnering approach and building trust. Acted as corporate ambassador, promoting RA’s mission. Show less

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  Earth moving worldwide

  Feb 2020 - Feb 2021

  Fleet manager

  Reported to Business Unit Manager in Belgium, steered an assorted team of 80.Responsibilities:1. Plant & Equipment Management: Responsible for acquisition, operation, modifications, maintenance and repair. 11 Expat Mechanics (Belgians and South Africans), 190 pcs of equipment.2. Procurement and Logistics Management: x1 Team Leader, x1 Coordinator, x2 Procurement Officers, 382 suppliers, x2 offshore locations, USD 70M of equipment moving around 7 countries.3. Warehouse and Administration: 16500 items, AED 14.3M worth of stock, x1 Team Leader, x3 Officers, x1 Picker, x1 Administrator, x1 Main Store in Abu Dhabi, x10 Site Stores internationally, 150 Job Cards a week, dozens of Parts, Equipment and Financial Reports per month. Achievements:1. Presented pragmatic internal hire rates reflecting the real cost of use of equipment. Undeniable hard numbers, used as tools for tendering for new projects. Accordingly documented a transparent responsibility matrix on how these costs are allocated amongst plant, site and client.2. Illustrated a new organogram for the Fleet Department and set the priorities. Standardized assets, processes and reporting, outlined equipment replacement strategies. Further supported interaction between Workshop and Operations, induced Mechanics to work together.3. Initiated a 4-month campaign to benchmark physical store inventory against the ERP and normalize it. Laid the foundations of digitalizing the stores in order to have an instant view on stock and its economics, and to avoid the accumulation of human error and discrepancies. Show less

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  Arch and godfrey

  May 2022 - now

  • Operations and Equipment Manager

    Dec 2024 - now

  • Plant and Equipment Manager

    May 2022 - Jan 2025