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FAYÇAL BELBACHIR

FAYÇAL BELBACHIR

Capex Project Manager | Technical Lead |Asset Management | Industrial Engineer - Electromechanical | Engineering Consultant
Woluwe-Saint-Lambert

Profil professionnel

Industrial Engineer with a Master's degree in Electromechanical Engineering from ECAM Brussels, possessing extensive experience in managing capital investment projects (CAPEX) and optimizing industrial maintenance processes. Proven leadership in steering complex pharmaceutical and industrial projects, effectively coordinating multidisciplinary and international teams. Expertise includes front-end loading (FEL), regulatory compliance, risk management, and value engineering. Founder of NORTHA-Engineering, providing strategic consultancy solutions tailored to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and quality standards. Fluent in French, English, Arabic, and Dutch, with availability for international travel.

Vue d'ensemble

12
12
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Expérience professionnelle

Capex Engineer Project Manager

Polypeptide
Braine-l'Alleud
09.2024 - Actuel

Responsible and accountable for the execution of pharmaceutical scale-up projects, including front-end loading (FEL), scope definition, and comprehensive project documentation. Effectively manage EPCM contractors, conduct constructability reviews, implement value engineering practices, and ensure regulatory compliance through robust safety protocols. Regularly report progress to the project steering committee.

Founder

NORTHA-Engineering SRL
Bruxelles
09.2021 - Actuel

Provide consultancy in industrial engineering and capital investment projects, offering strategic solutions for industrial process optimization and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Lead international and virtual multidisciplinary engineering teams, facilitating cross-functional collaboration and positive stakeholder communication.

Global Technical Lead

UCB Pharma
Braine L'Alleud
10.2023 - 09.2024

Managed global technical evaluations and obsolescence management for laboratory equipment, Production equipment and utilities. Ensuring regulatory compliance and implementation of safety protocols. Provided leadership and direct supervision for international teams, promoting efficient and clear cross-functional team collaboration.

Engineering Project Manager

GSK Vaccines Belgium
Wavre
01.2019 - 09.2023

Oversee a range of industrial investment projects including GMP upgrades, utilities infrastructure, and production facility expansions. Lead risk analysis, change control management, and schedule compression techniques to ensure timely project completion. Manage financial aspects, supplier relationships, and regularly communicate with stakeholders via the steering committee.

Lean Maintenance Engineer

GSK Vaccines Belgium
Wavre
01.2018 - 12.2018

Implemented value-driven maintenance strategies, developed comprehensive annual maintenance plans, and executed detailed risk analyses to enhance operational reliability and compliance.

Planning & Scheduling Engineer

GSK Vaccines Belgium
Wavre
09.2016 - 01.2018

Developed methods for maintenance processes, executed technical analyses, defined action plans, and provided training to team members, promoting continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Electromechanical Design & Manufacture

Fischbein Brussels
Brussels
09.2015 - 07.2016

Conducted mechanical engineering projects in industrial machinery, managed customer relationships, and led R&D initiatives, ensuring compliance with technical standards and customer requirements.

Assistant Maintenance Management

Aquiris Veolia
Brussels
02.2013 - 06.2013
  • Assistant maintenance management in high power/voltage Machine and photovoltaic panels installation projects of large scale
  • Follow-up of many different projects and stock-Controller
  • Follow-up and maintenance of industrial HVAC (follow-up of an audit of standard)

Formation

Master - Electromechanical Engineering

ECAM Institute
09.2014 - 09.2016

Bachelor - Industrial Engineering

ECAM Institute
09.2009 - 09.2014

Preparation Year - Computer Science

Brussels University
09.2007 - 06.2009

Compétences

  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  • PROCESS OPTIMIZATION
  • EPCM CONTRACTORS MANAGEMENT
  • STAGE GATE METHODOLOGY
  • PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE REPORTING
  • COST AND SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT
  • PROCESS INDUSTRY EXPERTISE
  • REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
  • RISK ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT
  • SAFETY PROTOCOLS IMPLEMENTATION
  • GENERAL TOOL (MS PROJECT, MS EXCEL)
  • PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE (VISUAL BASIC FOR APPLICATIONS)
  • PROCESS EQUIPMENT & UTILITIES
  • SYSTEMS, APPLICATIONS & PRODUCTS FOR DATA PROCESSING (SAP)
  • GMP PROJECT (CQV, ANNEXE 1)
  • HSE ORIENTED (ATTESTATION OF CONFORMITY, PED, ATEX)
  • MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION

Langues

French
Bilingue
English
Courant
Arabic
Bilingue
Dutch
Débutant
Italien
Débutant
Espagnol
Notions

Informations complémentaires

  • Crossfit,
  • International travel
  • Innovative technologies
  • Financial investments
  • Cooking
  • Art & culture : Korean & Japanese cinema
  • Astronomy

Frise chronologique

Capex Engineer Project Manager

Polypeptide
09.2024 - Actuel

Global Technical Lead

UCB Pharma
10.2023 - 09.2024

Founder

NORTHA-Engineering SRL
09.2021 - Actuel

Engineering Project Manager

GSK Vaccines Belgium
01.2019 - 09.2023

Lean Maintenance Engineer

GSK Vaccines Belgium
01.2018 - 12.2018

Planning & Scheduling Engineer

GSK Vaccines Belgium
09.2016 - 01.2018

Electromechanical Design & Manufacture

Fischbein Brussels
09.2015 - 07.2016

Master - Electromechanical Engineering

ECAM Institute
09.2014 - 09.2016

Assistant Maintenance Management

Aquiris Veolia
02.2013 - 06.2013

Bachelor - Industrial Engineering

ECAM Institute
09.2009 - 09.2014

Preparation Year - Computer Science

Brussels University
09.2007 - 06.2009
FAYÇAL BELBACHIRCapex Project Manager | Technical Lead |Asset Management | Industrial Engineer - Electromechanical | Engineering Consultant