Mohamed Marzaq

Bid Management and Client Needs:

· Ensure bid compliance with client needs and recommend necessary adjustments.

Collaborate with clients to anticipate future project needs and opportunities.

Assist the sales team with project evaluations.

Project Planning and Management:

· Plan and coordinate resources (human, material, financial).

· Assign tasks and responsibilities to the team.

· Create and maintain realistic project schedules.

Choose optimal components and technologies.

Monitor progress, identify deviations, and take action.

· Manage and document approved project changes.

· Ensure budget adherence and track invoicing.

· Make informed decisions (budget, schedule, quality).

Communication and Team Management:

Communicate with the client and project team.

Support and mentor the team.

Lead meetings and communicate meeting minutes.

Conduct project closeout and post-mortem analysis.

• Handled customer demands.
• Responded to and resolved customer inquiries and requests.
• Contributed to project initiation, execution, and post-implementation support.
• Developed key system components, including algorithms and module control logic, to ensure optimal functionality.
• Designed control systems for automated production lines, including packaging, batching, transfer, dosing, tempering, molding, and CIP systems.
• Programmed PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for automated control applications.
• Conducted workshop testing, prepared Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), and managed on-site customer system startups.
• Developed and maintained comprehensive project and system documentation.
• Provided ongoing post-implementation technical support.

• Led and managed a team responsible for the design, programming, testing, and commissioning of automated production lines for clients in various industries, with a focus on aluminum, and pulp and paper sectors.
• Responsibilities included:
• project planning and execution.
  Development of control system architectures and software.
  Supervision of testing and validation procedures.
  On-site commissioning and start-up support.
  
• Notable projects include:
• Paper Roll Packaging Line (British Columbia, CAD $10 million): Led the design, programming, and commissioning of a fully automated packaging line, ensuring efficient and reliable operation.
  Slug Production Line (USA, USD $6 million): Managed the design, programming, and successful implementation of a new production line, meeting stringent performance requirements.
  Aluminum Log and Billet Production Facility (USA, USD $12 million): · Responsible for the programming and commissioning of a large-scale aluminum production facility, optimizing throughput and minimizing downtime.
  

• PLC/HMI Programming: Expertise in programming across Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) and Siemens platforms.
• Commissioning and Client Training: Responsible for system start-up, customer training, and user documentation development.
• Instrumentation and Calibration: Experience in instrumentation and calibration to ensure system accuracy.
• Technical Support and Client Relations: Provided technical support and managed client relationships to ensure satisfaction.
• Electrical Design: Contributed to electrical system design and drawing modifications.

Key Achievements:

· Bombardier (C-Series): Programmed a test bench (Allen-Bradley) contributing to .

· Pratt & Whitney Canada: Programmed aircraft engine testing, handling and transfer systems, coordinating with engineering teams.

Natrel Ottawa: Programmed dairy production lines and CIP systems, including control loops.

· Petrochemical and Manufacturing Projects: Developed supervisory control applications, including on-site analysis and testing.

• Developed specifications, and conducted functional and detailed design analyses.
• Programmed and modified PLC/SCADA systems. Optimized PLC programs.
• Commissioned systems and developed technical documentation (manuals, procedures, protocols).
• Delivered training on control systems.
• Updated electrical drawings.

Key Achievement:

Montreal Trudeau Airport: A statistical study and analysis to reduce baggage handling area energy consumption by 20%.

• Developed new preventive maintenance procedures to improve equipment reliability.
• Analyzed production issues, proposed and implemented machine improvements, and supervised technicians during continuous improvement projects.
• Planned and tracked preventive maintenance activities using Maximo CMMS software.
• Participated in optimizing and managing critical spare parts to minimize downtime.
• Implemented an automation solution for a material dosing line.

Key Achievements:

- Preventive maintenance: Reduced machine downtime by 9% through new procedures.

- Continuous Improvement: Improved dosing accuracy and reduced human error through line automation.

• Examine business needs in order to define problems and determine project requirements.
• Examined operational needs to identify problems and define project requirements.
• Analyzed project requirements, synthesized potential solutions, and evaluated their technical and economic feasibility.
• Delegated tasks to contractors and staff, and monitored their execution.
• Monitored budget adherence, and evaluated bids.
• Supervised on-site work, and participated in system commissioning.
• Participated in a bioreactor automation project, including sensor selection (pH, temperature, foam, valves, and HMI).

• Created preventive maintenance schedules and updated the equipment database within Maximo CMMS.
• Analyzed failure history using Maximo, and generated reports to identify trends and recurring issues.
• Issued work orders and tracked repair and modification requests for machinery and equipment.
• Developed lockout/tagout procedures for each piece of equipment to ensure safe maintenance interventions.
• Participated in the organization and layout of the mechanics' workshop to optimize space and efficiency.
• Updated electrical drawings and machine layout plans.

• Created 2D drawings (detail drawings, exploded views) and 3D models of parts using Inventor software.
• Participated in projects to improve existing designs, contributing to product optimization.
• Created and managed product BOMs using the company's operating system.
• Adhered to quality procedures within the design and engineering departments.
• Selected materials and components based on application requirements.
• Maintained and updated standard technical documentation.
• Provided technical support to other departments within the company.

• Installation and qualification of production equipment.
• Corrective and preventive maintenance of production lines.
• Instrumentation troubleshooting.
• Technical assistance to supervisors.
• Inventory and work planning.
• Updating electrical diagrams.
• Participation in line automation.