Nassim Chibane

Experienced Maintenance Manager with strong expertise in industrial maintenance, hydraulics, and reliability strategies. Proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams, implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and driving continuous improvement projects. Results-oriented, focused on optimizing equipment availability, reducing operational risks, and controlling costs while aligning maintenance performance with corporate strategic goals.

Acting Head of Maintenance Department at National Well Services Company (ENSP Group – SONATRACH) (2025-01 – Present)

• Leading overall maintenance activities (light, heavy, common, and specific equipment).
• CMMS/GMAO supervision, contract & vendor management.
• Preventive maintenance planning, KPI monitoring, and budget control.
• Continuous training and mentoring of technical teams.
• Expertise in hydraulics, electromechanics, and heavy/specific equipment.
• Driving equipment reliability optimization and downtime reduction.
• Managing audits, technical inspections, and contractor performance.

Head service and acting Maintenance & Transport Manager (Wireline / Well Testing Division) at National Well Services Company (ENSP Group – SONATRACH) (2018-04 – 2024-12)

Maintenance Engineer / Acting head service & Maintenance & Transport Manager (Snubbing Division) at National Well Services Company (ENSP Group – SONATRACH) (2008-06 – 2018-03)

• Supervised mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, electromechanical, welding, bodywork & painting workshops.
• Maintained and repaired hydraulic power packs (PWP), snubbing units, Slick units, pumping units, generators, safety pumps, trucks, cranes, forklifts, and utility vehicles.
• Implemented preventive & corrective maintenance via CMMS.
• Monitored analytical reports (oil consumption, waste management, KPIs).
• Prepared technical specifications, spare parts evaluations, and tender dossiers.
• Active member of tender committees and asset inventory commissions.
• Staff training & competency development.
• Oversaw maintenance of heavy oilfield units and vehicle fleet.
• Coordinated preventive and corrective interventions.
• Introduced CMMS tools for reliability tracking.

Snubbing Field Engineer / Site Supervisor at National Well Services Company (ENSP Group – SONATRACH) (2007-06 – 2008-05)

• Involved in well interventions: well kill operations, pumping, re-drilling, milling, tubing replacement, cleaning, fracturing, and circulation.

Pipeline Engineer – South NK1 30" Pipeline Project (120 km – Hassi Messaoud – Biskra) at ENGTP – SONATRACH (Pipeline Projects) (2007-03 – 2007-07)

• Supervised construction works: welding, coating, trenching, special crossings, tie-ins, repairs.
• Managed workforce, logistics, and site reporting.

Mechanical Engineer at BERGERAT MONNOYEUR (Caterpillar Dealer) (2007-01 – 2007-03)

• Assembly, disassembly, and overhaul of construction machinery & generators (all maintenance operations for heavy equipment).
• Used Caterpillar SIS software for maintenance and parts management.

Internship – Mechanical Engineer Trainee at ENAFOR (Drilling Company) (2006-03 – 2006-06)

• Final project: Dynamic diesel-electric transmission of Caterpillar 3512 shaft lines.

State Engineer in Petroleum Field Mechanics (Maintenance Engineering) – University of Hydrocarbons & Chemistry – Boumerdes (ex-INH) (2006 – 2006)