Experience

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  Freelance

  • Independent Consultant

    • Jun 2020 - Present

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  Decent Energy

  • Acting CEO Decent Energy

    • Aug 2021 - Present

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  Global Training Solutions

  • United Arab Emirates

  • Director

    • Sep 2006 - Present
    • United Arab Emirates

    Provider of extensive range of training and competence solutions to the Energy Sector. Competence, Training, HSE and Emergency Response Consultancy. Resourcing skilled HSE, Training and Competence professionals. HSE media development.

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  Gulf Human Resources Development Establishment

  • Abu Dhabi

  • Competence & Training Manager

    • Dec 2011 - Present
    • Abu Dhabi

    Managing Middle East operations

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  Atlas Interactive

  • VP Business Development

    • Oct 2008 - Nov 2011

    Atlas Interactive is one of the world's leading suppliers of innovative training solutions to the Oil & Gas Industry.Develop business in the Middle East RegionProvide training solutions to industry in the regionProject manage contractsAdvise and direct Operations TeamPrepare proposals, bid submissions and contracts

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  BP

  • Training & Competence Coordinator

    • Feb 2006 - Sep 2008

    BPSangachal Terminal, Azerbaijan Nov, 2006 - Sept 2008The Sangachal Terminal processes and exports BP's offshore oil and gas production through three Oil and one Gas pipeline to Russia, Georgia and Turkey.Managed Competency Management systemResponsible for technical training of all Terminal employeesManaged HSE and Control of Work TrainingDirected discipline coachesDeveloped training plans for national employees Advised Asset Manager on manpower planning and successionBPShah Deniz Project, Sangachal, Azerbaijan Mar- Oct, 2006The BP Shah Deniz Project is a world class operation to extract, process and export 900 million cubic feet of gas per day, from the Caspian Sea to major European markets through a 690 Km pipeline to Turkey.Managed Terminal share of $16 million training budget & negotiated contracts with training providersPlanned, scheduled and managed core HSE, discipline specific, IT systems, management and Vendor training in Azerbaijan and UKDeveloped training plans for national employees prior to entering BP CMAS programmesAdvised AZSPu Learning & Development team on training and competence issues such as e-learning and common training standardsAdvised and directed coaches in the implementation of training plans, on job trainingInitiated training and competence tracking systems

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  Abu Dhabi Gas Liquefaction Company

  • Training Management

    • Jan 1995 - Jan 2006

    The Abu Dhabi Gas Liquefaction Company is one of the world's leading LNG companies. Its shareholders are ADNOC, BP, Total and Mitsui. It has a workforce in excess of 1400 and has revenue of approximately $4 million a day. It produces LNG, LPG and Sulfur. It is part of the ADNOC Group of companies.Managed the company's Training Staff & Programs through a Training Centre, Training Workshop & OJT facilitiesAdvisor to parent company, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, on competence, learning and development, developed strategies and key policies which were adopted throughout the group of companies such as; Operator/Technician Competence Assurance System, group wide Coaching Policy and Coaching Standards. Represented company on Academic Advisory Committee for Vocational Institute & various ADNOC group taskforces including Learning, Knowledge and Competence Management Systems Task Force, Coaching and Mentoring Work Group, English Language Work Group and Training Coordination Work GroupInitiated Projects such Competency Based Training Programs, Competence Profiling, Competence Based Rewards systems, OJT Programs, Quality Service Study, buildings expansion & $12M Training CentreManaged and developed a team of Lead Instructors, On Job Trainers, Classroom & Workshop Instructors, Career Development Advisor, Technical Authors and administrative staffAdvised senior management on all issues relating to staff development, graduate development, performance management and rewards systemsDeveloped Leadership & Behavioral competencies for all Group company employeesPrepared and managed Revenue and Capital budgetsConducted HSEMS, ISO 14001 and Advanced Safety auditsCoached, Mentored, Assessed & Verified for the Group and Company development systemsDesigned & established Learning & Development Intranet Portal & Self Access Learner Development facilities

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  Howard Finlay Al Khaleej

  • Training Consultant

    • Oct 1992 - Sep 1995

    One of its major activities is in the area of Human Resources, particularly manpower, consultancy and training.Recruited a team of consultants to deliver Management, Supervisory and Communication Skills courses to the company's clientsRecruited & interviewed technical instructorsSeconded to ADGAS to conduct Training Needs AnalysisCoordinated a series of management and supervisory skills programs for ADGASEstablished an English Language Teaching Unit for ADGAS & set up assessment proceduresDesigned curriculum & wrote company specific and job specific materialsConducted training in Communication Skills, Train the Trainer and Presentation Skills; The Bahrain Petroleum Company, a joint Government and CALTEX venture, is one of the oldest oil refineries in the Middle East, it has a workforce of approximately 1200 and produces a range of refined oil products mainly for export.Member of Government funded team to train Bahrainis in technical disciplines.Member of a company wide training needs analysis teamDeveloped a 1 year language training course for C & G examination candidatesAdministered trainee records system, resource library and assessmentsDelivered technical language training, computer training and examination skills

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  BAPCO

  • Instructor

    • Jan 1990 - Sep 1992

    One of its major activities is in the area of Human Resources, particularly manpower, consultancy and training.Recruited a team of consultants to deliver Management, Supervisory and Communication Skills courses to the company's clientsRecruited & interviewed technical instructorsSeconded to ADGAS to conduct Training Needs AnalysisCoordinated a series of management and supervisory skills programs for ADGASEstablished an English Language Teaching Unit for ADGAS & set up assessment proceduresDesigned curriculum & wrote company specific and job specific materialsConducted training in Communication Skills, Train the Trainer and Presentation Skills; The Bahrain Petroleum Company, a joint Government and CALTEX venture, is one of the oldest oil refineries in the Middle East, it has a workforce of approximately 1200 and produces a range of refined oil products mainly for export.Member of Government funded team to train Bahrainis in technical disciplines.Member of a company wide training needs analysis teamDeveloped a 1 year language training course for C & G examination candidatesAdministered trainee records system, resource library and assessmentsDelivered technical language training, computer training and examination skills

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  YANPET

  • Instructor

    • Jan 1988 - Jan 1990

    Saudi Yanbu Petrochemical Company is a major Ethylene producer in partnership with Mobil.Administered Language support courses for technical apprenticesWrote and developed company specific courses for professional and technical staffDelivered technical communication skills trainingFrank E

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  Frank E Basil of Delaware

  • Instructor

    • Jan 1986 - Jan 1988

    Conducted communications skills training of Saudi naval personnel

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  EVIS, Institute of Higher Education

  • Coordinator

    • Jan 1985 - Dec 1986

    Supervised a team of seven teachers

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  International Language Centres

  • Instructor

    • Jan 1984 - Jan 1985

    Taught EFL/ESP to members of the Kuwaiti armed forces

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  Ministry of Education

  • Instructor

    • Jan 1982 - Jan 1984