Tamene Shimelis
Addis Ababa
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Manager with a proven track record at Addis Ababa Light Railway Transit Service, excelling in budget management and team coordination. Achieved significant reductions in downtime through effective preventive maintenance programs. Strong customer focus and analytical skills fostered positive relationships, enhancing operational efficiency and driving project success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Manager
Addis Ababa Light Railway Transit Service
01.2019 - 08.2025
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Prepared and reviewed maintenance contracts with external service providers to offer mutually binding agreements.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
- Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
- Created and submitted detailed reports to highlight maintenance activities and equipment performance.
- Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Collaborated with other departments to verify completion of maintenance tasks.
- Forecasted and reviewed maintenance budgets to establish cost-effective measures.
- Documented inventory of spare parts to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Engineering Construction Manager
Addis Ababa Light Railway Transit Service
09.2016 - 02.2019
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
- Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
- Planned and implemented comprehensive construction schedule to guarantee completion of project on time and within budget.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and subcontractors to confirm fair pricing and quality service.
- Prepared and managed project budgets to accurately track costs and expenses.
- Supervised team of 260 construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
- Negotiated labor contracts with general contractors and subcontractors.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce project duration.
- Collaborated with structural engineers to evaluate structural integrity of projects.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
- Led design and development of residential and commercial buildings.
- Used computer software to design construction plans and perform calculations.
- Established and maintained relationships with vendors to source affordable and high quality materials and equipment for construction projects.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Developed and implemented construction plans according to client specifications and expectations.
- Scheduled utility service providers according to project timelines.
- Oversaw effective disposal of construction waste and implemented programs to increase use of recycled materials.
- Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Conducted critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and manufacturer's representatives.
- Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
- Analyzed and evaluated construction bids to select most cost-effective contractors.
- Prepared detailed project estimates and reports for management review.
- Tracked project costs and other financial metrics to maximize profitability.
Junior Civil Engineer
Ethiopian Railways Corporation Addis Ababa Light Rail Transit Service
02.2015 - 09.2017
- Serve food and beverages to an average of 100 guests per shift in the theater’s VIP section
- Process payments and manage reservations through the theater’s POS system
- Achieved a department-wide 98% customer satisfaction rate based on service, delivery times, and facility cleanliness
- Ensure service stations, dining tables, and theater seating are clean and well-stocked
- Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications.
- Managed quality assurance and laboratory testing for concreting operations.
- Developed and implemented solutions to maintain and improve client infrastructure at existing sites.
- Estimated quantities and material costs during project planning to support budgeting and costing.
- Computed resource quantities and requirements to give customers accurate price estimates.
- Collaborated with civil technicians to gather project equipment and update maps, drawings, and blueprints.
- Conferred with engineering staff and other personnel to identify and resolve problems with design or implementation.
- Developed blueprints and designs for existing structure remodeling projects.
- Analyzed data and used computer simulations to model and test design concepts.
- Performed routine training and attended special events to enhance job knowledge and skills.
- Supported CIP projects and managed street and pavement projects.
- Facilitated construction by mapping out utility installations and establishing reference points, grades and elevations.
- Reviewed calculations and analytical data to maintain accuracy of technical reports.
- Assisted in bidding process by providing for on-site inspections and preparing take-offs.
- Performed construction observation and took soil samples.
- Reviewed and assisted in performing technical bid analysis.
- Displayed strong communication and interpersonal skills while visiting clients, jobsites and consultant offices to support project and business development needs.
- Acted as contact for client's communication with field personnel.
- Tested soils and materials to determine foundation strength.
- Estimated materials costs and sourcing requirements for project feasibility.
- Interacted with state and local agencies concerning compliance with codes and regulations.
- Analyzed waterways to identify engineering problems and recommended corrective actions.
- Identified and resolved potential structural issues.
- Computed load and grade requirements, material stress factors and water flow rates to determine design specifications.
- Produced precise technical specifications and data sheets.
- Supervised various municipal works and modernization projects and performed line and grade surveys.
- Drafted and reviewed construction schedules, environmental impact studies and project designs.
- Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements for water quality protection.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Haramaya University
HaramayaMaster of Science - Construction Engineering And Management
Adama Science And Technology University
Adama02-2025
Skills
- Budget management
- Customer focus
- Food and beverage service
- POS systems
- Team coordination
- Inventory monitoring
- Team leadership
- Contractor oversight
- Preventive Maintenance
- Contractor management
- Project management
- Staff management
- Budgeting and cost control
- Resource allocation
- Safety monitoring
- Maintenance planning
- Budget administration
- Asset management
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Timeline
Maintenance Manager
Addis Ababa Light Railway Transit Service
01.2019 - 08.2025
Engineering Construction Manager
Addis Ababa Light Railway Transit Service
09.2016 - 02.2019
Junior Civil Engineer
Ethiopian Railways Corporation Addis Ababa Light Rail Transit Service
02.2015 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Haramaya University
Master of Science - Construction Engineering And Management
Adama Science And Technology University