Sami BEN AISSA

• Lead a portfolio of 15 strategic projects across Japan, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Oversee full project lifecycle: planning, budgeting, risk management, execution, and reporting.
• Collaborate with regional and country leadership to identify growth opportunities and initiate high-impact initiatives.
• Drive compliance with internal governance and japanese regulations.
• Mentor project managers and foster a culture of accountability and performance.
• Improved project efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices in project management.

• Successfully managed multiple BMS/ EPMS projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goalss.
• Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
• Managed procurement activities including RFQs, vendor selection, and purchase orders, ensuring cost-effective and timely delivery.
• Oversaw deployment of data center infrastructure in strict alignment with Statements of Work (SOW), technical specifications, and compliance standards.
• Navigated complex stakeholder environments.
• Reviewed and provided technical feedback on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) drawings to ensure design integrity and operational efficiency.
• Supported commissioning activities for controls systems, ensuring seamless integration and operational readiness.

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• Designed and maintained control systems (HVAC, electrical) using Siemens PCS7 and SCADA.
• Led upgrade projects with cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
• Reduced downtime by effectively troubleshooting and resolving complex control system issues.
• Conducted regular audits of existing control systems infrastructure to ensure optimal performance levels were maintained over time.

• Delivered Fire systems monitoring systems for 19 nuclear plants (Client: EDF, €2.3M).
• Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
• Led emergency diesel generator control system project (Client: Westinghouse).
• Ensured compliance with post-Fukushima safety regulations and technical standards.

• Programmed and commissioned PLC/HMI systems (ABB, Siemens) across global sites.
• Led FAT testing and process optimization for large-scale cement plants.
• Key projects in Morocco, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Algeria.
• Participated in root cause analysis efforts to resolve complex issues related to automated equipment performance.
• Optimized production processes for increased productivity through the development of custom automation solutions.