• Oversaw project coordination remotely to ensure effective communication and task management across a team of 15 members.• Conducted weekly reviews of the project's critical path to identify and address delays, maintaining adherence to a project timeline with a 5% variance allowance.• Validated that 100% of plant and machinery installations meet the specified design criteria, focusing on quality and regulatory standards.• Created and implemented 10 comprehensive test and commissioning procedures to verify equipment functionality and safety.• Analyzed 100% of test and commissioning results to ensure they meet contractual criteria, achieving full compliance before final project acceptance.

As VP of Operations, lead a 400-member project team to ensure successful refinery project execution and alignment with company goals. Oversee compliance with KSA Royal Commission environmental standards, maintaining operational integrity. Provide expert guidance to the engineering team to optimize performance and resolve critical issues swiftly. Implement inspection protocols to reduce equipment breakdowns and enhance operational efficiency. Establish and maintain strong governmental relationships to secure approvals and meet regulatory requirements, ensuring project success.• Drove project success and alignment with strategic goals, enhancing team performance and efficiency.• Oversaw refinery operations to meet KSA Royal Commission environmental standards, preventing violations and ensuring sustainability.• Provided expert guidance to the engineering team, reducing critical issues by 30% and improving operational standards.• Administered and performed inspections at vendor locations, ensuring equipment reliability and minimizing disruptions.• Established partnerships with government bodies to secure approvals and meet regulatory requirements, accelerating project timelines by 15%.

Led and mentored a six-member management team to boost operational efficiency and collaboration. Directed strategic programs for manpower development and localization, aligning with organizational goals. Secured new business opportunities by promoting innovative concepts to key stakeholders. Coordinated resource and equipment procurement to meet project demands. Carried out feasibility studies and design reviews to enhance project design, cost, and functionality.• Guided and mentored a team of 6, resulting in a significant increase in operational efficiency.• Oversaw and executed strategic programs for manpower development and localization, contributing to improved organizational performance.• Secured new business opportunities by presenting innovative concepts to financiers and third-party shareholders, boosting partnership and growth potential.• Managed procurement of services, plant, and equipment to meet project demands, ensuring timely and efficient resource allocation.• Facilitated business case studies and feasibility analyses, and improved design and functionality by reviewing and optimizing equipment with vendors.

• Reviewed and tracked project progress meticulously to identify and address potential issues, ensuring timely and successful project delivery.• Provided expert-level consultancy to senior management and owners, offering strategic insights to enhance productivity and project outcomes.• Directed and successfully completed a high-profile project involving the construction of an 8,500 tonnes per day sugar mill in Western Ethiopia, with a project value of $160M.• Proactively identified and resolved potential project issues, minimizing risks and maintaining adherence to project timelines and budgets.• Maintained effective communication with all stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project goals and facilitating smooth project execution.Additional Experience:• Consultant at SPS-LMM, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia• Manager of Industrial Project at Petram PLC, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia• General Manager at Metehara Sugar Factory, Metehara, Ethiopia• Factory and Logistics Manager at Metehara Sugar Factory, Metehara, Ethiopia• Chief Engineer at Metehara Sugar Factory, Metehara, Ethiopia• Senior Mechanical Engineer at Metehara Sugar Factory, Metehara, Ethiopia• Senior Mechanical Engineer at Metehara Sugar Factory, Metehara, ethiopia• Deputy Chief Maintenance and Power Section Head at Metehara Sugar Factory, Metehara, Ethiopia• Deputy Mechanical Section Head at Metehara Sugar Factory, Metehara, Ethiopia• Shift Boilers and Power Plant Operations at Metehara Sugar Factory, Metehara, Ethiopia• Shift Mill Supervisor at Metehara Sugar Factory, Metehara, Ethiopia• Shift Maintenance Supervisor at Metehara Sugar Factory, Ethiopia• Consulting Engineer at Metehara Sugar Factory, Metehara, Ethiopia