Experience

Civil Defense

• Public Safety
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of the Department of Vehicles and Rescue Equipment of Firefighting

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  1. Leading and supervising the department, which is the supervisory authority on a fleet of firefighting and rescue vehicles, and rapid intervention mechanisms vehicles such as earthquakes, chemicals or radioactive disaster. This fleet exceeds 14,000 vehicles.2. A member of the local and international vehicle supplying, participated in securing firefighting vehicles from Germany, Austria and America.3. Supervising 13 central maintenance services around the Kingdom, each of which consists of 40-70 technicians and a budget up to eight million Riyals annually.4. Leading the committee of jobs Saudization.5. Creating and supervising the implementation of the training plan for heavy equipment and machinery technicians and drivers.6. Sector representative in several internal and external bodies:a. Representative of the sector at the Expenditure Efficiency Authority for the implementation of participatory maintenance.b. Representative of Technical Affairs in the Drone Study Committee in partnership with King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology.c. Vice Chairman of the committee and representative of technical affairs to select technicians from outside the Kingdom.d. Member of Assets Valuation and Inventory implementing the transformation plan to accrual accounting. Show less

• Local content Support Department (General Administration of Maintenance)

  • Jun 2019 - Feb 2022

  1. Participated in formation of this department that aims to achieve the vision by increasing the proportion of local content of military industries up to 50%. My primary role was designing the administrative structure, vision, mission and initial budget.2. Worked as the manager of the department for a year. 3. Prepared the financial and executive plans for the renew of 20% of the vehicles, rescue equipment, personal protective equipment, and spare parts for the next five years.4. Side work: represented the Technical Affairs department for the establishment and implementation of a computerized automotive maintenance system. Show less

• Assistant of Regional Manager of Maintenance Department

  • Mar 2014 - Jun 2019

  * Provided feedback that contributed to developing the general policy of the civil defense, as well as developing the necessary plans and projects for all activities that are deemed necessary to enhance the equipment readiness and the technical aspects in civil defense. * Planned and directed the operations of the Maintenance Department and to ensure the highest standard of maintenance of the most recent and highest performing of rescue tools and equipment in order to be ready for any accident. * Participated in the development of programs for civil defense drivers and firemen safety awareness increase. * Assisted the department in the adaptation process of spearheading emergency preparedness for the state and implementing the necessary actions that aim to achieve safety and to avoid disasters, which is a decision issued by the Council of Civil Defense, the Interior Minister, and the Head Council of the Civil Defense. * Developed engineers and technicians by advanced trainings to maintain the most recent and highest level of technical knowledge. * Represented the civil defense in various organizations, conferences, international, and domestic seminars, and workshops. Show less

• Finance and Administration Manager

  • Sep 2010 - Apr 2014

  * Spearheaded a team of employees of the departments for handling finance and administrative affairs that include budgeting, finance, procurement, contract administration, and information technology support. * Ensured strict adherence to the allocated budgets, operational procedures and delivery schedules for all works done by the maintenance department. * Oversaw department-wide administrative functions that include, personal division, obtaining permits and documentation, and the procurement of routine organizational supplies. * Provided full support for team management, tracking project costs, invoices, time sheets, work orders, and budgets. Show less

• Head of Procurement Committee

  • Oct 2007 - Sep 2010

  * Assured purchasing needs are fulfilled through minimized purchasing cycle time, consolidating requirements in fewer contracts and achieving savings, offering cost effective purchase alternatives.* Analyzed quotations to ensure transparency, accountability and fairness in the procurement process.* Ensured all documentations are following the government procurement systems which are authorized by the Ministry of Finance.* Coordinated the receiving and opening of tender documents.

• Field Engineer and Chief of Technical Committee

  • Jan 2003 - Oct 2007

  * Directed the maintenance activities of a workshops with seven sections and 42 technicians in the most efficient and cost-effective manner, ensuring timely availability of all necessary resources. * Responsible for the management, maintenance and repair of all the vehicles, rescue and firefighting equipment, and trucks of Civil Defense in Eastern Province. * Developed action plans to diagnose, adjust, repair and service a variety of firefighting equipment and emergency vehicles systems.* Organized and implemented a training for new technicians to enhance their technical capabilities. * Provided technical support for improving the department’s response capability towards an increasingly large variety of emergency scenarios and threats, in addition to basic firefighting. Show less



Saudi Industrial Detergent Company (SIDCO)

• Project Assistant Manager

  • May 2001 - May 2002

  * Deputed to the powder factory during the stage of “under construction” to manage new plant and equipment installations, startups as well as fabrication and production. * Troubleshooted any issues during construction, installation and startup that may arise. * Developed and refined plant layouts for the optimization of material flow and equipment utilization. * Supported the project departments through the development of new equipment, equipment suppliers, and improved process. * Deputed to the powder factory during the stage of “under construction” to manage new plant and equipment installations, startups as well as fabrication and production. * Troubleshooted any issues during construction, installation and startup that may arise. * Developed and refined plant layouts for the optimization of material flow and equipment utilization. * Supported the project departments through the development of new equipment, equipment suppliers, and improved process.