Yazan Hatem

Maintenance & Automation Engineer with over 4 years of experience in industrial automation, electrical maintenance, PLC programming, troubleshooting, commissioning, and preventive maintenance within heavy industrial and manufacturing environments. Experienced in Siemens PLCs (S7-1200/S7-1500), WinCC SCADA/HMI, industrial communication networks, VFD systems, and electrical control panels. Strong background in fault diagnosis, root cause analysis, equipment reliability improvement, and minimizing production downtime.

Passionate about supporting manufacturing operations through reliable maintenance practices, continuous process improvement, and equipment availability optimization.

Maintenance & Automation Engineer at Key International Engineering Project Management Consultancy (2024-02 – Present)

• Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on PLC-controlled industrial equipment (conveyor systems, bucket wheel excavators, mobile spreaders) to maximize equipment availability and minimize production downtime.
• Diagnosed electrical, PLC, VFD, instrumentation, and field device failures; performed root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions to improve equipment reliability.
• Supported maintenance activities by modifying and optimizing SCADA/HMI applications (WinCC Professional & Unified) for improved troubleshooting visibility and faster fault recovery.
• Conducted preventive maintenance inspections on electrical and automation systems, including control panels, MCCs, sensors, actuators, and motor drives.
• Supervised commissioning activities and coordinated with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure on-time project delivery and smooth handover to operations.
• Performed electrical and automation troubleshooting on heavy material handling production equipment, reducing unplanned downtime through structured maintenance practices.
• Implemented structured control logic improvements and continuous process enhancements to increase system uptime and overall operational efficiency.
• Supported maintenance shutdown activities, equipment overhauls, and spare parts planning for critical automation components.

Maintenance & Automation Engineer at NCM (2022-01 – 2024-01)

• Developed and maintained PLC programs for industrial automation and heavy material handling systems, ensuring reliable day-to-day manufacturing operations.
• Integrated PLCs, SCADA, and field devices using Profinet, Modbus, and TCP/IP communication protocols for seamless shopfloor connectivity.
• Configured and commissioned VFDs (SINAMICS G120/S120) for conveyor and heavy equipment motor control, ensuring optimal drive performance and reliability.
• Performed PLC I/O interfacing, electrical troubleshooting, commissioning, and HMI support for production equipment maintenance.
• Improved system reliability and reduced troubleshooting time by 30% through structured PLC programming, optimized control logic design, and standardized maintenance documentation.
• Conducted breakdown analysis and corrective maintenance on electrical cabinets, control panels, and automation field devices.
• Collaborated with production and maintenance teams to support equipment availability, machine troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Automation Engineering – Tartus University (2014-11 – 2021-12)