Mechanical Engineer · Innovation Leader · Data & AI Expert

Hesham Salah

Senior Power Plant Shift Operation Engineer at Siemens Energy, applying AI, machine learning, and data analytics to transform industrial workflows and drive operational excellence.

📍 Cairo, Egypt  ·  🌐 English · Deutsch · Español

Hesham Salah
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About

I'm an engineer and innovation leader with deep experience in large-scale power plant operations, now focused on turning complex operational data into actionable insights with Python, machine learning, and data analytics to improve reliability, efficiency, and decision-making.

Through Siemens Energy innovation sprints and venture programs and as a volunteering Digital Transformation Expert working with Erasmus+ and the European Commission, I combine technical domain expertise with a strong digital mindset. I'm seeking opportunities to contribute to AI-driven products, data platforms, and transformation initiatives that shape the future of energy and industry.

10+Years in engineering
4800 MWCombined-cycle plant operated
3Languages spoken
2022→PresentInnovation & AI
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Experience

2019 – Present

Senior Shift Operation Engineer

Siemens Energy · New Capital Combined-Cycle Power Plant, Egypt (4800 MW)

  • Operate, monitor, and maintain combined-cycle plant equipment, ensuring safe and efficient production.
  • Perform system isolations (LOTO), plant startups/shutdowns, and maintain detailed operational logs and reports.
  • Carry out procedures and risk assessments, create isolation/normalization lists on WebBFS, do PTW work, and follow up PCM & PDC reports.
Innovation & Data Analysis at Siemens Energy
  • Innovator in the ExO Sprint II initiative (2022) for innovation and start-ups, with ongoing engagement in the SE Innovation & SE Ventures community.
  • Venture Associate in the Venture Clienting team-manager program (2025).
  • Innovation Coach for the Senior Talents Sprint (2025).
  • Data Analysis Team Lead in the ExO Alumni Community (since 2024).
2025 – Present

Community Mobilizer & Digital Transformation Expert Volunteering

Creativity Lab for Empowerment and Innovation · Erasmus+ / European Commission

  • Designed and led community mobilization strategies for youth, women, and grassroots initiatives, ensuring inclusive participation in non-formal education and civic engagement.
  • Implemented digital transformation solutions integrating social tools, content strategy, and data-driven outreach to boost visibility and impact.
  • Mentored young participants on digital skills, online advocacy, and personal branding; applied human-centered design and systems thinking to program planning.
2016 – 2019

Shift Operation Engineer

Egyptian Electricity Holding Company · New Capital CCPP (4800 MW)

  • Operated and monitored combined-cycle units across shifts, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient power generation.
  • Executed startups, shutdowns, and system isolations, and maintained accurate operational logs and shift handover reports.
2015 – 2016

Commissioning Engineer

Nile Engineering Consultant Bureau · National Project — AL Amrya Grain Silos

  • Supported commissioning of mechanical systems on a national grain-silos project, from installation checks through functional testing.
  • Coordinated with contractors and verified equipment against specifications to ensure readiness for handover.
2014 – 2015

Heavy Equipment Maintenance Engineer

Egypco Trading Company · Hyundai Heavy Industry & Kobelco Cranes Co.

  • Performed maintenance and troubleshooting on heavy construction equipment and cranes to minimize downtime.
  • Diagnosed mechanical and hydraulic faults and carried out repairs to keep fleet availability high.

Education & Trainings

2014

B.Sc. Mechanical Power Engineering

Helwan University · Grade: Very Good

2017

Power Plant Operation Training

Siemens Training Center · Germany

2024

AI-Augmented Professional Development

Skills in the Digital Age · ALX

2025

Venture Associate Workshop

Program Manager Track · SE Ventures · Berlin

2025

Innovation Roundtable® Workshops

AB InBev · Leuven, Belgium — Generative AI for Innovation & Customer Insight; Culture for Innovation & Transformative Leadership

2025

Product Owner (Scrum) & RCM Principles

Scrum Framework · Reliability-Centered Maintenance / Asset Management

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Hackathon Experience

Siemens Energy · 2026

GSO AI & Automation Innovation Hackathon

Competed in the Siemens Energy innovation hackathon, working in a cross-functional team to rapidly prototype an AI-driven solution for an operational challenge. Contributed data analysis, solution design, and the pitch, turning a raw problem statement into a working concept under tight time pressure.

  • AI Prototyping
  • Data Analysis
  • Rapid Ideation
  • Team Pitch

AI & Automation Hackathon 2026 , SE GSO

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Skills

Data & AI

  • Python
  • SQL
  • Power BI
  • Alteryx
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Visualization
  • Machine Learning Fundamentals
  • Generative AI
  • AI Tools
  • Claude Code

Platforms & Tools

  • Snowflake
  • AWS
  • Mendix
  • SAP
  • Microsoft Office
  • Front-End Web

Engineering & Operations

  • Combined-Cycle Ops
  • LOTO / Isolations
  • WebBFS
  • PTW Work
  • RCM
  • SolidWorks
  • AutoCAD

Innovation & Delivery

  • Project Management
  • Scrum / Product Owner
  • Venture Clienting
  • Human-Centered Design
  • Systems Thinking
  • Team Leadership

Languages

English
Fluent · C2
German
A2 · learning in progress
Spanish
A1
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Contact

Interested in AI, data, or innovation collaboration? Let's talk.