Mohamed Saleh Makwaruzo
Dar es Salaam,Tanzania
Summary
Experienced Maintenance Control Centre Manager with 8 years of hands-on and leadership experience in the cement industry. Specializes in managing centralized maintenance operations, coordinating real-time responses to technical issues, and implementing preventive maintenance strategies. Proven ability to improve asset reliability, reduce downtime, and ensure compliance with industry safety and quality standards. Strong background in mechanical engineering, team management, and digital maintenance systems.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Control Centre Manager
Tanzania Portland Cement Company Ltd
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
02.2024 - 05.2025
- Lead the Maintenance Control Centre for one of the largest cement plants in Tanzania, ensuring operational continuity across production lines.
- Coordinate real-time troubleshooting and intervention strategies for mechanical and electrical failures.
- Oversee planning and execution of preventive and predictive maintenance tasks using EAM.
- Manage a team of engineers, planners, and technicians to drive KPI performance and reduce equipment downtime.
- Develop and optimize maintenance procedures in compliance with industry safety and quality standards.
- Performed risk assessments, ensuring safe environment for both staff and visitors.
- Assisted in recruitment process to secure highly-skilled workforce.
- Spearheaded training programmed to enhance employee performance.
- Handled budgeting responsibilities to ensure financial sustainability of the Centre.
- Submitted periodic reports to inform management regarding status and progress of Centre projects.
Maintenance Engineer
Tanzania Portland Cement Company Ltd
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
12.2018 - 01.2024
- Maintained and optimized key cement production assets including rotary kilns, vertical mills, crushers, and conveyors.
- Conducted root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and implemented engineering solutions to prevent recurring failures.
- Supported shutdown planning and coordinated with procurement to ensure availability of critical spares.
- Actively contributed to safety audits, energy-saving initiatives, and maintenance staff training programs.
- Conducted risk assessments, minimised potential hazards in the work environment.
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules for improved machine longevity.
- Managed stock control of spare parts to ensure minimal operational disruptions.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations ensuring minimal production delays.
Maintenance Engineer
Lake Cement Ltd
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
09.2017 - 11.2018
- Performed daily and scheduled maintenance for heavy industrial equipment in a high-capacity cement plant.
- Troubleshot mechanical breakdowns, prepared technical reports, and improved maintenance workflow efficiency.
- Participated in plant improvement initiatives including equipment modifications and safety enhancements.
- Ensured optimal machine performance with regular maintenance and calibration.
- Improved plant safety through strict adherence to health and safety regulations.
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules for improved machine longevity and up-to-date records of equipment
- Averted major production losses by identifying and fixing faults swiftly in machines.
- Maintained machinery by conducting routine checks and servicing.
- Adhered strictly to all company policies, maintained high professional standards at all times.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Transport
Tanzania 10.2013 - 07.2017
Skills
- Maintenance Control & Coordination
- Cement Plant Equipment Maintenance
- Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
- CMMS Implementation (eg, EAM, ORION)
- WH & Inventory management
- Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
- Budgeting & Cost Optimization
- Technical Documentation & Reporting
- Team Training & Development
- Procurement experience
- Leadership excellence
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Certification
- Vibration analysis CAT 1-MOBOUS
- Basic of Bag filter performance -BWF
- Cement manufacturing Technology-HTC
- First Line manager-HTC
Languages
English
Swahili
Custom
Available upon request.
Affiliations
- Leaning & Coaching
- Travelling in Natural Areas
Accomplishments
Best worker 2019
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Maintenance Control Centre Manager
Tanzania Portland Cement Company Ltd
02.2024 - 05.2025
Maintenance Engineer
Tanzania Portland Cement Company Ltd
12.2018 - 01.2024
Maintenance Engineer
Lake Cement Ltd
09.2017 - 11.2018
Bachelor’s Degree - Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Transport
10.2013 - 07.2017
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