With over 12 years of experience as a Maintenance Planning Engineer at Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) in Abu Dhabi, UAE, I have honed my expertise in optimizing resources, managing budgets, and ensuring smooth operations for one of the world’s largest aluminium production facilities. My role involves overseeing maintenance for over 300 critical pieces of equipment, contributing to a 1.4 million ton annual aluminium production capacity.A few of my key achievements include:- Managed a $9 million budget for materials, services, and resources, ensuring cost control while maintaining operational excellence.- Spearheaded initiatives that reduced budget costs by $1.5 million annually through vendor development, alternative sourcing, and contract amendments.- Led cost-saving projects that achieved audited savings of $500K by developing local vendors and alternative solutions.- Delivered consistent quality assurance, conducting internal and external audits across various standards including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, OSHAD, and IATF 16949.- Played a key role in maintenance planning, utilizing tools like SAP, Microsoft Project, and Primavera for short and long-term shutdowns, while executing over 60 major maintenance projects in three years.I am passionate about efficiency, continuous improvement, and leveraging my technical expertise in electrical systems and automation to ensure high performance and reliability. My background includes hands-on troubleshooting of complex systems such as Transformers, ABB Robots, Motors, PLCs, and Variable Speed Drives, coupled with strong skills in SAP and MS Office for KPI reporting and management presentations.