Project Manager

• Dec 2022 - Present

Project Management Consultant

• Nov 2021 - Present

Project Management Consultant

• Jan 2021 - Nov 2021

Project management of a simple cycle plant with the intent to terminate existing main contractor, provide support to the foreseen claims by the main contractor against the client ,Create new tender specification based on existing works, Evaluate / reply to pre-tender clarifications, Evaluate bids, conduct post tender clarifications and support the end client in the selection of new EPC contractor. Project management of a simple cycle plant with the intent to terminate existing main contractor, provide support to the foreseen claims by the main contractor against the client ,Create new tender specification based on existing works, Evaluate / reply to pre-tender clarifications, Evaluate bids, conduct post tender clarifications and support the end client in the selection of new EPC contractor.

Engineering Manager

• Feb 2014 - Dec 2020

Returned to a technical role (Engineering Manager), explicitly overseeing the engineering aspects of geographically different clients and projects. Guided a multi-disciplinary engineering team to reach aggressive targets (in time and with limited resources), and increased revenue through development and launch of new product portfolio.- Drove the engineering department to attain operational excellence being recognised internally and externally. Achieved effectiveness by, incorporating AGILE principles in other to optimise performance and value. Provided overall leadership and management to the team introducing continuous improvement programs and mindset initiatives.- Ensure on a systematic way that all projects are man-up with efficient teams according to the demand; from concept to studies/tendering and project execution and that the intervenients are fully aware of the interfaces between the different roles in the project organisation. Guarantee that the work is performed according to procedures and processes, within the time frame, according to the budget and the quality level expected. Create a culture of collaboration and knowledge were Best Practices are distributed across the stakeholder network.-Increased revenue through development and launch of new product portfolio and services ( in oil and gas, desalination, maintenance and flue gas cleaning) designed to meet identified needs in line with company strategy or by client need/specifications securing this way business continuity. Show less

Director of Business Development

• Mar 2018 - Jun 2019

Demonstrate keen managerial abilities providing strategic direction for daily operational activities as well as long term initiatives in Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC), Maintenance Services, Mechanical and Electrical Works, Turnkey Projects, Marketing, and Customer Relations.-Developed market research on competitive offerings and prospective ventures as well as highly innovative new product and service development and presented the results (including likely business impact) to the administration.-Managed within the past two years in the UAE to secure a 4-year contract with ADNOC for revamping furnaces in Borouge valued €5 to 10 million, as well as installation of new high-pressure pipeline and new lines for the balance of plant within EGA valued €20 to 40 million. More recently in 2019 secured three new projects also with ADNOC valued between €15 to 40 million. Show less

Sales Engineer

• May 2013 - Feb 2014

Integrated business development processes between the MENA divisional arms (Kuwait, UAE, Bahrain and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia).-Reached a MENA region 80% winning ratio in all high-value tenders with a value exceeding $100 million which included PIC and the Minister of Water and Energy in Kuwait as the primary clients.-Introduced new and advanced low NOx burners, waste recovery heat technologies and applications to promote the company's technology solutions, foster new business activity and increase revenue.-Re-established cold and distant clients into the “warm” and existing business category. Show less

Project Manager

• Jan 2009 - Nov 2012

Accountable for full lifecycle delivery of a demanding portfolio of projects for major clients. Bringing in project objectives on target (HSE, QA/QC time, cost, resources) was pivotal. The position demanded strong client relationships skills and strong technical knowledge in Safety; Process; Mechanical Plant Layout; Piping Installation; Piping Material; Piping Stress; Instrumentation and control; Civil; Electrical; Painting Coating and Insulation disciplines. Ultimately partnering with senior stakeholders to meet business requirements and maximise added value. Managed plant and sites for HSE, QA/QC, including planning, cost control, personnel management, deviation/dispute resolution and reporting on: man hour consumption, quantities, costs and milestones. Delivered +US$1.5bn of projects on time, achieving zero lost time accidents and realizing an average profit of 15%, notably: - managing a 24-week project to dismantle and replace 2,000 tons of boiler pressure parts (70k high integrity pressure welds including high pressure lines that interconnect the boiler with the steam turbine), up to commissioning point, as the first phase revitalization of Nikola Tesla Unit B1, A 620 MW lignite-fired tower boiler (€50m) for client Tent B (Serbia); - part of the design team encharged to design a full power station complex to be erected Brazil as well as supplying all pressure parts, structural elements, fans, ducting, mills, galleries, and more (total 500k sections) of 2,380MW boiler (US$720m) for client MPX Pecen II (Brazil), act also as the advisory team to main EPC in other to execute correct and efficient erection method and quality assurance ; - design, construction and commissioning two flue gas desulphurisation systems (FGD) and 4 selective catalyst reactors (SCR) in Castle Peak for Unit 1.2.3.4, 800MW boilers (€450m to €700m) for client CLP Hong Kong; Show less

Project Manager / Piping Engineer

• May 2005 - Jan 2009

Served as a liaison among company and clients delivering multi-disciplinary EPC projects that involved mastering the areas of Safety; Process; Mechanical Plant Layout; Piping Installation; Piping Material; Piping Stress; Instrumentation and control; Civil; Electrical; Painting Coating and Insulation. The projects were mainly developed in refineries, petrochemical, and power industry members. Provided successful oversight to all projects, proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks to minimise financial exposure. - Assume ownership of the project and take responsibility for HSE, QA/QC, planning and cost control from initial erection stage till commissioning in oil refining units, petrochemicals plants, and chemical plants. - Perform technical evaluations of vendor's / subcontractor's proposals, material and sub-contracting cost estimation for Civil, Electrical, Instrumentation works. - Carry flexibility/stress analysis of piping systems for thermal, weight, and seismic conditions using CAESER II, against international standards such as ASME B31.1, B31.3, B31.8, ASME VIII, ASTM, ISO, BS, EN, MSS SP. - Supervise the preparation of all Critical Engineering Documentation including, design and equipment calculations for identification and verification of equipment parameters including calculations for valve sizes, pumps, vessels, exchangers, columns, safety valves, control valves, shutdown valves, line sizing, logic diagrams etc. Show less

Quality Assurance Engineer

• Jan 2005 - May 2005

- Preparation of internal quality control and certification plans towards ISO 9001 - Ensure all products shipped to customers to meet applicable business unit and contractual requirements. - Maintain and administer an audit program to ensure conformance of the business unit’s products and systems to the overall quality system requirements. - Analyse new and revised quality related policies, procedures, regulatory specifications and ensure compliance with the appropriate requirements (ASME, API, NACE, and so on). Show less

Maintenance Planner, Overhaul outages

• Mar 2002 - Sep 2003

- Work with other members of the outage planning community to plan and build complex job plans such as Turbines and Screw Compressors, Tanks, and Overhaul outages. - Build work orders with detailed job plans in SAP, CMMS system. - A clear understanding of the control work process, including identifying risks, permit management, and energy isolations. - Identify and coordinate required manpower and equipment support creating planning maps in Primavera and SAP. - Facilitate pre-job meetings with support crews and facility. - Identify and order the required materials. - Request contract services required to execute planned jobs. - Assist co-workers with learning in SAP CMMS system. - Create job plans for the job plan library to streamline future planning. Show less

Piping Design / Layout Engineer

• Jun 2000 - Dec 2001

• Assists prepare, creates and checks: -CAD (2D&3D) model development producing: -plot plans -layout piping plans -isometrics -pipe support docs -Tie-in packages -Pipe material take-offs -As built -Model reviews -Space management (studies) -Site measurement • Assists prepare, and checks P&ID: - Designs and Update P&ID’s - Generate Tie in list - Create valve list - Generate line list • Assists prepare, creates and checks: -CAD (2D&3D) model development producing: -plot plans -layout piping plans -isometrics -pipe support docs -Tie-in packages -Pipe material take-offs -As built -Model reviews -Space management (studies) -Site measurement • Assists prepare, and checks P&ID: - Designs and Update P&ID’s - Generate Tie in list - Create valve list - Generate line list