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Wael Ibrahim

Wael Ibrahim

Destination Operations Manager
Salalah

Summary

Results-driven Operations Manager with 19 years of experience in facilities management, maintenance, and project management. Proven expertise in infrastructure implementation, mechanical diagnostics, and utility operations. Demonstrated leadership in overseeing multi-million-dollar projects and consistently driving revenue growth of approximately 15% annually. Skilled in managing resort operations spanning 1.5 million square meters, including water treatment plants, substations, infrastructure networks, building maintenance, housekeeping, and landscaping services. Known for ensuring strict compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards while fostering strong client relationships and continuously improving operations with a strategic mindset.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Destination Operations Manager

Muriya Tourism Development Company
05.2022 - Current
  • Lead operations across MEP, landscaping, housekeeping, utilities, security, rentals, and retail
  • Manage preventive maintenance programs and oversee new project implementations
  • Foster strong customer relationships and handle client escalations effectively
  • Monitor team performance, provide training, and enforce health & safety compliance
  • Control budgeting and cost-efficiency across all operations
  • Increased annual revenue from $1.4M in 2022 to $2.2M in 2024

Facility Engineer

Muriya Tourism Development Company
01.2013 - 01.2021
  • Supervised O&M teams covering infrastructure, utilities, and landscaping
  • Managed work order systems and estimated labor/material costs
  • Coordinated subcontractor activities and ensured compliance with government regulations
  • Delivered reliable preventive and corrective maintenance services

MEP Project Engineer

Muriya Tourism Development Company
01.2008 - 01.2013
  • Scheduled, coordinated, and monitored engineering projects
  • Maintained QA/QC compliance and project specifications
  • Collaborated with internal teams and reported project status updates
  • Conducted quality control and corrective action procedures

Assistant MEP Operations Manager

Taba Heights Resort
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Oversaw maintenance across RO plants, STP plants, infrastructure, and irrigation systems
  • Planned and executed resort-wide engineering projects
  • Ensured adherence to safety regulations and quality standards

Education

Certified Chief Engineer - Hotel Engineering

NAHLE
Alexandria, Virginia
08-2020

Facility Management Professional (FMP) - Facility Management

IFMA
Houston, USA
04.2001 - 01.2019

Mechanical Engineering

Akhbar El Youm Academy For Engineering
04.2001 - 01.2005

First Aid CPR & AED - undefined

Modern Gulf Institute

Water Chemistry - RO/Nano Filtration

MEDRC
Muscat, Oman

Failure of Mechanical Components - Analysis & Prevention

AUC
Cairo, Egypt

Skills

Facility management

Personal Information

Willing To Relocate: True

Accomplishments


  • Developed a customized facility management software that streamlined operational tasks and ensured accurate data documentation across all departments.
  • Generated $1.4 million in 2022 through the sale of utilities and Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs) with local hotels, achieving a year-over-year growth of 10–15%.
  • Enhanced the destination's utility network by interconnecting infrastructure systems, effectively reducing downtime and ensuring multiple sources of utilities for each zone.
  • Saved the company approximately $2 million over five years by establishing an in-house farm and plant nursery, supplying real estate projects with required landscaping materials.
  • Led and supervise a team of 150 staff members across various operational areas, including water distribution and treatment, landscaping, electrical networks and substations, housekeeping, marine operations, security, mechanical systems, and real estate maintenance.

Software

Microsoft Office Suite

CMMS

Meta ads manager

Meta Business suite

Shopify Ecommerce platform

Certification

Certified Chief Engineer , [National Association of Hotel & Lodging Engineers NAHLE] - [6 months]

Affiliations

  • Member of Egyptian Engineers Syndicate

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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Interests

Sustainable Infrastructure Development

AI tools for work Automation

Social media management

Quote

The pain of development is far less than the pain of regret

Timeline

Destination Operations Manager

Muriya Tourism Development Company
05.2022 - Current

Certified Chief Engineer , [National Association of Hotel & Lodging Engineers NAHLE] - [6 months]

08-2020

Facility management professional FMP , [ International facility management association IFMA] - [10 months]

11-2019

Facility Engineer

Muriya Tourism Development Company
01.2013 - 01.2021

MEP Project Engineer

Muriya Tourism Development Company
01.2008 - 01.2013

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering [ Akhbar Elyoum Academy for Engineering ] - [5 years]

05-2005

Assistant MEP Operations Manager

Taba Heights Resort
01.2005 - 01.2008

Facility Management Professional (FMP) - Facility Management

IFMA
04.2001 - 01.2019

Mechanical Engineering

Akhbar El Youm Academy For Engineering
04.2001 - 01.2005

First Aid CPR & AED - undefined

Modern Gulf Institute

Water Chemistry - RO/Nano Filtration

MEDRC

Failure of Mechanical Components - Analysis & Prevention

AUC

Certified Chief Engineer - Hotel Engineering

NAHLE
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