Ramzi Bouteraa

Senior Water Infrastructure Engineer and Water Equipment Maintenance Manager with more than 19 years of progressive experience in potable-water networks, transmission mains, sewerage and wastewater collection, stormwater drainage, pumping stations and pressurised irrigation systems. Experienced across feasibility studies, field surveys, hydraulic design, network modelling, tender documentation, BOQs, cost estimates, design review, construction supervision, technical control, commissioning and handover. Strong record of coordinating contractors, consultants, public-sector stakeholders and multidisciplinary technical teams.

Open to senior water and wastewater infrastructure opportunities across the GCC.

Head of Water Equipment Maintenance Division / Chief Water Engineer at CRDA Bizerte — Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries (2024-01 – Present)

• Head the Water Equipment Maintenance Division, lead field follow-up and coordinate hydraulic engineering activities for regional agricultural and urban development programmes.
• Lead the review of technical studies and designs, coordinate contractors and field teams, and supervise execution of water-supply and irrigation infrastructure.
• Provide technical support for pumping-station and water-transmission-main rehabilitation, including systems with indicative combined capacity exceeding 500 L/s.
• Lead progress reporting, risk follow-up, site coordination and communication among contractors, consultants and public-sector stakeholders.

Head of Irrigated Areas Maintenance Division / Chief Water Engineer at CRDA Ariana — Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries (2014-01 – 2024-01)

• Headed the Irrigated Areas Maintenance Division and led technical preparation, construction supervision and field coordination for potable-water distribution, sanitation and irrigation projects.
• Led design reviews, site activities, quality control, contractor interfaces and project reporting while directing a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians.
• Led the follow-up of the extension and rehabilitation of approximately 20 km of water pipelines and related pumping-station works, monitoring progress, quality and coordination with contractors.
• Developed hydraulic models to assess irrigation networks, improve operating scenarios and optimise pump scheduling.
• Led preparation of tender packages, BOQs, technical reports, cost estimates and approval documentation, and coordinated technical follow-up during implementation.

Principal Engineer / Water Engineer at CRDA Tozeur — Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries (2012-01 – 2014-01)

• Directed engineering activities for water infrastructure and agricultural development projects within the Ministry network.
• Led field monitoring of hydraulic works, performed technical assessments, coordinated implementation with field teams and stakeholders, and followed corrective actions.
• Managed field follow-up of emergency repair and maintenance programmes for ageing irrigation networks, coordinating interventions and monitoring completion.

Water & Energy Engineer at ALCOR Consulting Engineering Office (2010-01 – 2011-01)

• Prepared hydraulic and energy feasibility studies for public- and private-sector clients.
• Built Excel-based cost-benefit models and supported pumping-system optimisation.

Water Engineer at GPSI Tunisia (2009-01 – 2009-12)

• Supported water-supply studies and coordination for cross-border infrastructure initiatives.
• Provided field support for installation of pressurised irrigation and pumping systems.

Water & Energy Engineer at SES Tunisia (2008-01 – 2008-12)

• Supported hydraulic studies and renewable-energy assessments for agricultural and rural-development projects.

Water Engineer at National Center for Agricultural Studies (CNEA) (2007-01 – 2008-01)

• Participated in field surveys, hydraulic modelling and technical assessments for national irrigation master plans.

Water Works Engineer / Site Supervisor at SAHER Irrigation (2006-01 – 2007-01)

• Supervised hydraulic works, monitored quality and supported compliance with construction schedules and specifications.

Bachelor's Degree in Water and Soil Conservation – Higher School of Rural Equipment Engineers (ESIER) (2006)

Professional Training in Water Infrastructure Management – Germany (2011 – 2011)