Mechanical Engineering Wind Turbine

Mohammad Zuhour

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Kalamazoo - Michigan

Permanent Resident - Legally authorized to work in USA Education

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering - Thermal Fluid Kuwait University · Kuwait · 02/2023

Thesis: “Effect of Passive Cooling on the Performance of Photovoltaic Solar Panels” B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering - Power

Birzeit University · Palestine · 01/2011

Graduation Project:

“Electrical generation by a combined system between the wind turbine and solar Stirling engine” Experience

Ø Head of Laboratory Department (HDPE & Plastic Plant)· 08/2020 – 01/2023

- National Industries Company (NIC), Kuwait. www.nicbm.com. Main responsibilities:

• To ensure that goods being produced conform to standards set for those goods.

• To ensure that all goods going to finish goods are conforming to standards set for those goods.

• To test raw materials and where necessary coordinate test run of production with new material.

• Coordinated with local authorities on product specifications and quality standards, and managed customer complaints with follow-up actions.

• Coordinated and oversaw the maintenance of all laboratory equipment to ensure timely and efficient completion of tasks.

• To monitor inspection of finished goods at the packing and delivery stage.

• Executed the management of inspection and quality practices to eliminate scrap and minimize customer returns.

Ø Senior Production Engineer-HDPE Pipes Factory· 11/2017 – 07/2020.

- National Industries Company (NIC), Kuwait. www.nicbm.com. Main responsibilities:

• Ensure that production activities are carried out in the most effective manner and meet agreed quality, efficiency, and delivery standards.

• Minimize reject, waste, and defect levels to ensure manufacturing costs are contained and enhance product competitiveness.

• Ensured consistent execution of preventive and corrective maintenance plans to minimize breakdowns and optimize machine availability, while collaborating in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to PLCs, motors, sensors, wiring, and other related systems.

• Led efforts to ensure all machines operated within defined parameters to maximize output and achieve efficiency.

Ø Mechanical Engineer-Production Section (Pipes Lines Division) · 08/2011 - 10/2017.

- Plastic Pipes and Fittings Factory (Al-Adasani), Kuwait. www.aladasani.com. Main responsibilities:

• Supervising production lines operation and employees in accordance with plant policies and procedures.

• Monitoring all manufacturing processors, to ensure that all end products are produced to the correct specifications.

• Responsible for meeting shift production goals.

• Inspecting all equipment related to the production section (refrigerators, pumps, and compressors).

• Initiated and directed procedures to increase production output.

• Cooperating with all associated departments involved with the manufacturing process (Quality Control, Maintenance, Tool Room, Mixing of Materials and Stores), to ensure the weekly production schedule is implemented efficiently and safely.

Ø Mechanical Site Engineer·12/2010 - 07/2011

- Al-Jubail General Contracting Company, Palestine. Worked with fields of:

- Central heating and cooling.

- Air conditioning and ventilation.

- Plumbing, water systems.

- Piping networks (hot and cooled water, firefighting system, and gas). Achievements & Membership

v In my previous role as Head of the Laboratory Department at National Industries Company, I successfully negotiated a 20% reduction in test contract fees with third-party laboratories, leading to substantial cost savings for the company. v Member of the “Kuwait Society of Engineers” (2019), “Jordan Engineers Association” (2011). v Hold a valid Michigan Driving License (2022).

Training and Extra Courses

Aug2021: Advanced Manufacturing Process Analysis, Coursera. Jul2021: Quality Systems, Models and Theories, Udemy. Apr2021: Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME). Nov2020: Digital Manufacturing & Design, Coursera. Nov2020: Intelligent Machining, Coursera.

Oct2020: The Hidden Value - Lean in Manufacturing and services, Coursera. Jan2020: Manufacturing & Storing Management, Construction Training Institute at The Public Authority for Applied Education & Training - Kuwait. Apr2019: New Ideas / Ways in Mechanical Maintenance, Bakertilly Consulting Company - Kuwait. Nov2018: Six Sigma in Manufacturing Course, Kuwait Industries Union - Kuwait. May2016: Medical First Aid, Safety and Health Institute - Kuwait. Mar2013-Apr2013: Control in Electrical Power, The Public Authority for Applied Education & Training - Kuwait.

Apr2011-Jul2011: English Language training with the AMIDEAST and Al Bireh YDRC - Palestine. Jan2011-Apr2011: PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), Birzeit University - Palestine. Jan2011: Ecological Sanitation, Institute of Environmental Studies, Birzeit University - Palestine. Jan2011-Apr2011: A Course in Systems and Water Networks, Birzeit University - Palestine. Summary of Skills

v Good communication skills. Self-motivated to learn and develop. Good teamwork and leadership skills. Self-disciplined. Able to work under pressure. Team player. Dynamic person. v Good practice with main application computer programs, such as:

• ANSYS. EES. Comsol. Maple. Mat lab. AutoCAD. Solid Work. Microsoft Office.

• Excellent command of the World Wide Web (Internet): Searching and mailing. Publications

Effect of Passive Cooling on the Performance of Photovoltaic Solar Panels Operating in Extremely Hot Weather, International Journal of Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering (IJMECH) ISSN: 2200-5854, Aug 13, 2023.

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