Fadi Ataya M.Eng., Ph.D., M.B.A Email & Phone Number

United Arab Emirates

• Overseeing company day-to-day activities, creating departments and frameworks, working closely with stakeholders, responsible for managing assets and directing resources. Built team capacity from 15 to 180. • Generated in excess of AED 900 M pipeline of opportunities over time frame of projects and achieved double-digit growth for the company exceeding targets year-on-year. • Responsible for the bottom-line P/L of the company and growth. Increased the annual turnover and company… Show more • Overseeing company day-to-day activities, creating departments and frameworks, working closely with stakeholders, responsible for managing assets and directing resources. Built team capacity from 15 to 180. • Generated in excess of AED 900 M pipeline of opportunities over time frame of projects and achieved double-digit growth for the company exceeding targets year-on-year. • Responsible for the bottom-line P/L of the company and growth. Increased the annual turnover and company profits 10-fold from the takeover. Increased business market share to 80% becoming the dominant leader in the field. • Managed bidding and negotiations process for tenders and won Government projects for the design and building, operation and maintenance, of hazardous and medical waste treatment facilities. • Lead team of 10 stakeholders to complete works on facilities in record time to commence project operations during the pandemic becoming the exclusive service offering provider company for Covid-19 Waste in Abu Dhabi. • Promoted company branding, awareness, and recognition. Created partnerships with world renowned organizations (Make-A-Wish & UNHCR), won the company many awards and Guiness World Record in 2023. Show less

United Arab Emirates

• Co-Advisor for Doctoral and Masters candidates as part of collaboration between Tadweer and the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology or MIST (now a part of Khalifa University) on R&D projects directed toward sustainable development and renewable fuels. • Co-Inventor for US Patent No. 10,786,801 B2 “Continuous Sono-Chemical Reactors And Methods Of Using The Same” and Co-Author on publications from work.

United Arab Emirates

• Promoted sustainable management through improving waste handling practices and implementing progressive hazardous waste tariff structure, created decision procedures for waste treatment and disposal.• Managed consulting team involved in high risk project termination worth AED 1.17 B. Responsible for initiation and execution of profit driven sustainable project solution alternatives.• Developed strategic plans from concepts to projects, coordinated with consultants on upgrading plans… Show more • Promoted sustainable management through improving waste handling practices and implementing progressive hazardous waste tariff structure, created decision procedures for waste treatment and disposal.• Managed consulting team involved in high risk project termination worth AED 1.17 B. Responsible for initiation and execution of profit driven sustainable project solution alternatives.• Developed strategic plans from concepts to projects, coordinated with consultants on upgrading plans and made changes to existing processes. Technical member of advising team for Solid Waste Master Plan.• Provided technical advising, submitted reports for decision making, ensured proper action taken for the benefit and well-being of the public health and the environment.• Organized the development of strategies for the continuous process flow of the integrated hazardous waste management system, introduced changes to practiced policies and procedures.• Collaborated with stakeholders on finding solutions to nation-wide waste problems, worked on promoting sustainable management through improving handling practices and tariff structure.• Conducted stakeholder meetings, delivered waste specific solutions, and recommended process modifications. Worked on technical guidelines and created decision procedures for waste handling. Show less

United Arab Emirates

• Managed team responsible for hazardous, medical, and fallen stock incineration projects, hazardous waste store, landfill, and evaporation ponds, and engine oil recycling plant. Projects value worth AED 1.75 B.• Prohibited hazardous waste disposal at dumpsite, convinced management to provide interim solutions, established functioning hazardous and medical waste management systems based on best practices.• Presented strong case for termination of high risk project worth AED 1.17 B… Show more • Managed team responsible for hazardous, medical, and fallen stock incineration projects, hazardous waste store, landfill, and evaporation ponds, and engine oil recycling plant. Projects value worth AED 1.75 B.• Prohibited hazardous waste disposal at dumpsite, convinced management to provide interim solutions, established functioning hazardous and medical waste management systems based on best practices.• Presented strong case for termination of high risk project worth AED 1.17 B, hired consulting firm to defend direction, and worked on the development of the preliminary master plan and strategy for sector.• Experienced in managing O&M, BOT, BTO, BOO, and BOOT project models, prepared RFPs and tender documents, worked on contract bidding process including contract drafting and tender evaluation, initiated process development projects. • Focal point for all hazardous waste projects and facilities. Responsible for project management team and for coordination of activities across disciplines and departments. • Initiated process development projects and worked on process integration and coordination of flow between projects.• Reviewed and approved technical documents, manuals for operation, commissioning, maintenance, and HSE works. Show less

United Arab Emirates

• Managed the clinical waste incinerator and fallen stock incineration projects in addition to the sanitary landfill compound and crushing plant projects. Projects value worth AED 450 M.• Proposed expansions and modifications to existing processes, prepared plans and budgets, obtained management approval and launched tenders, commenced adoption of medical waste tariff mechanism.• Responsible for the operation of the facilities and for the personnel of the projects, managed processes and… Show more • Managed the clinical waste incinerator and fallen stock incineration projects in addition to the sanitary landfill compound and crushing plant projects. Projects value worth AED 450 M.• Proposed expansions and modifications to existing processes, prepared plans and budgets, obtained management approval and launched tenders, commenced adoption of medical waste tariff mechanism.• Responsible for the operation of the facilities and for the personnel of the projects, managed processes and controlled contractual communications in accord with protocols and procedures.• Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders on resolving day-to-day matters, assisted in the development of training programs and coached staff increasing knowledge and performance. • Maintained client focus, responded to client needs and upheld commitments. Worked with government entities on improving waste segregation at source and waste handling practices. Show less

United Arab Emirates

• Supervised on-site activities of sanitary landfill compound and crushing plant projects. Managed team and participated in staffing training and personnel development. Projects value worth AED 250 M.• Worked on development of project management scheme and staff evaluations. Initiated contract performance metrics and promoted continuous process improvement initiatives.• Established administrative procedures, work instructions and systems. Developed job descriptions and evaluated staff… Show more • Supervised on-site activities of sanitary landfill compound and crushing plant projects. Managed team and participated in staffing training and personnel development. Projects value worth AED 250 M.• Worked on development of project management scheme and staff evaluations. Initiated contract performance metrics and promoted continuous process improvement initiatives.• Established administrative procedures, work instructions and systems. Developed job descriptions and evaluated staff performance in order to improve working methods and deliverables. • Formulated detailed contract history record, ensured project progress, quantity surveying, and monitoring takes place and is documented in accord with the contractual agreement. • Managed and controlled all contract related documentation including correspondence, minutes of meeting, action items and requests for information, contract change notices and authorizations. Show less

Canada

• Developed sustainable process for improvement of mass transfer limitations in the transesterification reaction producing the renewable fuel, biodiesel, from waste cooking oils using PB/PF/CSTR reactors. • Prepared conference presentations and seminars, published technical manuscripts in some of the most reputable chemical engineering journals worldwide (I&EC and Energy & Fuels).• Completed design calculations, prepared specifications for batch, semi-batch, and continuous process… Show more • Developed sustainable process for improvement of mass transfer limitations in the transesterification reaction producing the renewable fuel, biodiesel, from waste cooking oils using PB/PF/CSTR reactors. • Prepared conference presentations and seminars, published technical manuscripts in some of the most reputable chemical engineering journals worldwide (I&EC and Energy & Fuels).• Completed design calculations, prepared specifications for batch, semi-batch, and continuous process equipment and peripherals, developed PFDs and P&IDs, executed HAZOP studies. • Performed calibrations and generated profiles, utilized HYSIS and LabVIEW for parameter monitoring and process control, conducted process parameter optimization, completed data sheets.• Conducted process runs, recorded observations and characterized results using GC/GPC/HPLC techniques, collected and interpreted data, developed statistical and empirical models. Show less

Canada

• Responsible for design, building, and operation of a pilot plant scale multiphase fluidized bed reactor, developed structural diagrams, design drawings, and specifications for equipment and peripherals.• Studied two-phase (gas-liquid) and three-phase (gas-liquid-solid) reaction engineering and process flow hydrodynamics, prepared presentations, seminars, and reports.• Developed structural diagrams and detailed design drawings for the system components, performed calculations and… Show more • Responsible for design, building, and operation of a pilot plant scale multiphase fluidized bed reactor, developed structural diagrams, design drawings, and specifications for equipment and peripherals.• Studied two-phase (gas-liquid) and three-phase (gas-liquid-solid) reaction engineering and process flow hydrodynamics, prepared presentations, seminars, and reports.• Developed structural diagrams and detailed design drawings for the system components, performed calculations and prepared design specifications for equipment and peripherals.• Collaborated with team of engineers and technicians on the design, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of the reactor. Completed pump calibrations and generated pump curve profile. • Contacted equipment suppliers and negotiated costs, completed purchase orders and worked on scheduling and coordinating tasks to meet deadlines within financial budget constraints. • Evaluated process parameters and optimized operating conditions, recorded measurements, prepared graphs and completed statistical data analysis and modeling of experimental results. Show less

Master'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General, Cum Laude

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Chemical Engineering, 3.8/4.0

Activities and Societies: Awarded the University of Ottawa Graduate Admission Scholarship. Vice President of Social Activities.

Master Of Engineering (M.Eng.), Chemical Engineering, 3.5/4.0

Activities and Societies: Varsity squash team at the University of Ottawa. Membership at the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering.

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Major: Chemistry And Minor: Business Management, 3.2/4.0

Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honorary Society of Canada for Academic Achievement and Excellence

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Major: Chemistry And Minor: Business Management, 3.2/4.0

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Major: Chemistry And Minor: Business Management, Distinction

High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates, 12

Activities and Societies: Deputy of Discipline at International School of Chouiefat