ALI OMAR
Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineering Leader
Nasr City
Summary
Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer and Maintenance Manager with over 25 years of experience in large-scale glass manufacturing environments. Expert in Siemens PLC (TIA Portal), Delta drives, electrical and instrumentation systems, preventive maintenance, and reliability improvement. Proven leader with strong safety culture, cost reduction achievements, and downtime minimization.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Deputy Maintenance Manager
Middle East Glass Manufacturing Company
Cairo , Egypt
10.2022 - Current
- Lead electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical maintenance operations for high-volume glass production lines
- Develop preventive maintenance programs improving equipment reliability and asset life
- Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts, and cost optimization initiatives
- Supervise and mentor engineers and technicians; conduct technical training programs
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and industry best practices
Electrical Maintenance Manager
Middle East Glass Manufacturing Company
Cairo , Egypt
06.2016 - 10.2022
- Planned and executed plant-wide preventive maintenance strategies
- Troubleshot PLCs, drives, sensors, actuators, and automation systems
- Led shutdowns, failure analysis, and corrective action implementation
- Prepared technical reports, modification studies, and investment evaluations
- Managed staff evaluations, annual training plans, and 24/7 technical support
- Enhanced equipment reliability by implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Electrical Maintenance Section Head
Middle East Glass Manufacturing Company
Cairo , Egypt
04.2011 - 06.2016
- Supervised electrical and automation maintenance teams
- Coordinated shutdown activities and preventive maintenance improvements
- Developed a comprehensive training program for new hires, resulting in reduced onboarding time and improved job satisfaction.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by conducting regular audits and implementing corrective actions as needed.
Senior Electrical Engineer
Middle East Glass Manufacturing Company
Cairo , Egypt
04.2010 - 04.2011
- Reduced downtime for critical equipment by performing thorough maintenance and timely repairs.
- Served as project manager and technical leader for 12 electrical project developments.
- Mentored junior engineers and new hires in job-specific tasks and application of electrical processes.
- Troubleshot complex electrical issues efficiently by applying expert knowledge of circuitry and system design principles.
Electrical Engineer
Middle East Glass Manufacturing Company
Cairo , Egypt
10.2007 - 04.2010
- Performed maintenance procedures and repairs on existing electrical products and systems.
- Provided technical support to colleagues on complex issues, assisting them in finding efficient solutions to problems.
- Evaluated electrical installations and systems to isolate faults and implement corrective actions.
- Performed regular inspections of facilities to assess the condition of electrical systems and recommend necessary upgrades or maintenance activities.
Education
Bachelor - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt06.2000
Skills
Electrical and Instrumentation Maintenance
Industrial Automation
Project management
Maintenance planning
Predictive maintenance
Continuous improvement
Team leadership and Staff management
Safety monitoring
Energy management
Computerized maintenance management system
Inventory monitoring
Decision-making
Accomplishments
- Reduced unplanned downtime by 75% through optimized preventive maintenance
- Reduced spare parts cost by 30% via inventory and supplier management
- Reduced full factory turnaround time by 25% during shutdowns
Certification
Siemens PLC (TIA Portal)
Timeline
Deputy Maintenance Manager
Middle East Glass Manufacturing Company
10.2022 - Current
Electrical Maintenance Manager
Middle East Glass Manufacturing Company
06.2016 - 10.2022
Electrical Maintenance Section Head
Middle East Glass Manufacturing Company
04.2011 - 06.2016
Senior Electrical Engineer
Middle East Glass Manufacturing Company
04.2010 - 04.2011
Electrical Engineer
Middle East Glass Manufacturing Company
10.2007 - 04.2010
Bachelor - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Cairo University