Qualifications
MBA specialized in Project Management from SMU, India (with A-Grade, Apr 2014).
B-Tech in Mechanical Engineering from University of Kerala, India (with First class, May 2006).
Career Summary
1. Designation : Project Engineer (Process Equipment/Operation).
Company/Organization : Specialist Services LLC, Dubai, UAE. Period of work :
Aug 2012 – Present.
Key roles and Responsibilities:
• Review and update scope of work documents produced by the respective functional departments, client etc to develop the execution methodology.
• Determine project specification by studying product design, client requirements and performance standards.
• Conduct Kick off Meeting with internal and external stakeholders and follow-up the action tracker.
• Ensure all procedures, drawings and calculations are submitted for client review and follow-up approvals.
• Prepare and implement project execution plan, review the project schedule along with the project planner.
• Maintain project schedule by coordinating activities, monitoring progress and resolving issues.
• Coordinate and ensure that engineering is carried out in accordance with the specifications and schedule.
• Coordinate with the procurement department to ensure the procurement activities in line with the project schedule and ensure on time receipt of Free Issue Materials from client.
• Coordinate with production & QC department for the day to day progress and execution of work in line with project schedule and QA/QC plan.
• Recommend improvements to the departmental policy and implement the procedures as required.
• Ensure compliance to all QHSE procedures and controls.
• Management and control of interfaces with third parties (client and suppliers) for all project works.
• Involve in negotiation of contract settlements with third parties (client and suppliers).
• Prepare weekly and monthly project reports by summarizing information and recommending actions.
• Lead the effort in project final report, financial report, lessons learnt, risk register, issue log, change orders, invoicing and client payment follow-up for the successful close out of project.
Projects involved and Clients:
• 10K & 5K Trailer mounted well test package for OILSERV Oilfield Services Ltd, JOWFE Oil Technology Company.
• 2160 psi non-CE marked DNV/CSC certified 3-phase test Separator for Schlumberger Middle East SA.
• 1440 psi CE marked DNV/CSC certified 3-phase test Separator package for Ras Al-Hamra LLC.
• Fuel Gas Skid package for Enerflex.
• Fuel Gas Scrubber, Closed Drain and Inlet Separator vessels for Enerflex.
• 100 BBL 250 psi dual compartment CE marked DNV/CSC certified Surge tank for Halliburton Energy Services, Expro Worldwide.
• 50 BBL 50 psi non-CE marked dual compartment Surge tank for Schlumberger Middle East SA.
• 200 BBL CE & non-CE marked dual compartment DNV/CSC certified atmospheric Gauge tank for Schlumberger Logelco, Halliburton Energy Services, Petroleum Equipment & Supplies FZE, Expro Worldwide.
• MPFM inlet and outlet spools for Schlumberger Reservoir Products FZE.
• Utility Trailer mounted package for Schlumberger Middle East SA.
• Drain vessels for Una E&C Pte Ltd.
2. Designation : Project Coordinator (Fabrication Projects).
Company/Organization : MIS (A Lamprell Energy Group), Sharjah, UAE.
Dec 2008 – Jul 2012.
Key roles and Responsibilities:
• Responsible for execution of assigned projects from award stage to project completion.
• Monitor the actual cost and work performed with respect to budget and work scheduled, analyzing the progress and highlighting deviations, constraints, area of concern etc throughout the project.
• Handling and tracking project correspondence and expedite responses internally and externally.
• Responsible for ensuring all submittal to client in line with specification and contract.
• Conducting projects review meeting regularly with all discipline, preparation of meeting agenda, issuing minutes of meeting and expedite the action tracker.
• Follow-up and monitor subcontractor scope of work.
• Responsible for the total administration of the project in line with quality procedures.
• Prepare financial status report for management meeting and present during absence of Project Manager.
• Prepare and deliver regular status reports to client and management summarizing the work performance.
• Assisting Project Manager to generate all change orders and follow-up approval and ensuring approved change implementation.
• Liaise with clients to follow-up and ensure payment of invoices according to the payment terms.
• Maintain lessons learnt for all completed projects and ensure compliance in future similar projects.
• Keep up daily communications with clients for smooth operation and to ensure client satisfaction.
Projects involved and Clients:
• Pressure vessel package and spent caustic tank for LINDE Engineering Middle East.
• Maintenance and modification service for BP Sajaa Gas Plant.
• HP and LP Manifolds for ADCO.
• High pressure vessels for PROSERNAT.
• Welded tubular for L&T Ltd.
• Mounded LPG bullets, LPG loading bay, odorant injection package for TECHNIP.
• HP production & test separator and 10 slots production manifold skid mounted package for SEPOC.
• Columns, pressure vessels and storage tanks for PETROFAC International Ltd.
• Filter vessels for SPX Flow Technology.
• Diesel storage tank for PUNJ LIOYD Ltd.
• Sub-sea valve manifold for LEIGHTON OFFSHORE.
• Separator vessels for FRAMES Separation Technologies B.V.
3. Designation : Senior Officer Grade-1 (Service Engineer).
Company/Organization : Popular Vehicles and Services Ltd, Kerala, India.
Jun 2007 – Oct 2008.
Key roles and Responsibilities:
• Supervise service advisors and mechanics.
• Regulate and promote safe and healthy work environment practices.
• Inspect and handle warranty parts and monitor warranty approvals.
• Repeat job analysis.
• Arrange training for supervisors, service advisors and mechanics.
• Organize regular team meetings and provide technical support to service teams.
• CSI monitoring & post service follow-up.
• Conduct monthly customer meet at various locations in order to have better relationship with customers.
• Coordinate and take new initiatives in service marketing activities in order to increase customer database and focusing 100% customer satisfaction.
Professional Certifications & Affiliations
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certified through PMI USA, Jul 2012 (PMP Number: 1528036).
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt – SSGB (MISP Dubai, Nov 2012).
• Customer Relationship Management (American University of Sharjah, Nov 2010).
• Customer Service Excellence (Spearhead Training, Dubai, Sep 2012).
• Email and Telephone Etiquette (ExecuTrain, Dubai, Jan 2013).
• Communication Skills for Project Teams (Spearhead Training, Dubai, Jan 2013).
• Negotiating – a winning skill for Project Engineers (Spearhead Training, Dubai, May 2013).
• Training on Presentation Skills (Zabeel Institute, Dubai, Oct 2009).
• Certified course on Primavera, P6 (CADD Centre, India, May 2012).
• Developed a new module system in ERP (MIS, Sharjah), which comprises;
o Inputs required for Engineering project close out report and provide a database for lessons learnt.
o Smooth operation in welding store and tool room by the effective utilization of resources and time.
• Developed Project Management norms for the DTP Business Unit (Specialist Services, Dubai).
• Organizing member of 5th Stride Motor Show 2003 (Trivandrum, Kerala, India).
• Academic project (TEJAs) achieved media’s appreciation.