Organization:       -               KENTECH QATAR TECHNICAL SERVICES, MESAIEED, QATAR. 

This project involves the Design, Supply and Installation of the Mechanical, Piping, Electrical and Instrumentation services required for the Harbour Facilities related to Qatalum’s new Aluminium Plant currently being constructed at Mesaieed Industrial City. 

Qatalum is jointly owned by Qatar Petroleum and Norsk Hydro ASA and the project involves the construction of a 585,000 ton Greenfield aluminium smelter. 

SNC Lavalin International has been appointed as the managing contractor for the Service Areas and Potroom Building. In terms of value, this contract represents Kentech’s largest project in Qatar to date. It is expected that around 500 personnel will be employed by Kentech at peak execution of the project which will bring our workforce in Qatar to in excess of 1,000 personnel during 2009. 

Designation:        -                 Senior Planning Engineer 

Tenure:               -                 From Jan  2009 to July 2009 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Preparing initial schedule, which includes main engineering deliverables, long lead procurement and major construction works.

• Preparing list of items that might be required and involve project planning and control.

• Reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness and appropriateness of planning and scheduling information collected from project teams or contractors and advises of significant exceptions to proposed and approved conditions and recommends corrective actions.

• Reviewing and Issuing weekly (PMS) & Monthly progress report including actual & planned progress curves, narrative of activities completed, In progress, planned & project delay analysis status, drawings status, areas of concern and material delivery status.

• Determining causes of delay if any, and advises on suggested remedial measures, demonstrate course of delays and or anticipated delays, and establishing a dialogue for dealing and sorting out.

• Evaluating the planning and scheduling information collected from Project Management Teams or contractors and advises management of exceptions to the plan and potential corrective action and/or impact to the project.

• Participating in the progress and other meetings related to revisions of program and claim analysis.

• Monitoring progress of works according to its programs & follows up versions, and provides advices and remedial measures wherever needed.

• Review subcontractors daily manpower reports machinery on site; ensure their compatibility out Reports to PM  & CM.

• Monitoring subcontractor’s progress of works according to their program and following up versions, providing advices and remedial measures wherever needed.

• Checking Subcontractors resources on site and compare it with weekly reports.

• Routine follow up and planning control.

Organization:       -               GROUP FIVE INTERNATIONAL (JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA) 

In May 2008, I joined Group Five International, one of the largest construction companies of South Africa operating in several countries around globe. I am handling two ongoing construction projects located in GHANA. Both projects awarded by ANGLO GOLD ASHANTI.   

Both Projects are Gold Refinery by Nature with its 80M USD value. In this project company will provide EPC services to client AGA, Estimated to be completed in 12 months. AGA is one of the biggest gold producers of the world originated from South Africa. 

Designation:        -                 Senior Planning Engineer 

Tenure:               -                 From Feb  2008 to Dec 2008 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Preparing initial schedule, which includes main engineering deliverables, long lead procurement and major construction works.

• Preparing list of items that might be required and involve project planning and control.

• Reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness and appropriateness of planning and scheduling information collected from project teams or contractors and advises of significant exceptions to proposed and approved conditions and recommends corrective actions.

• Reviewing and Issuing weekly (PMS) & Monthly progress report including actual & planned progress curves, narrative of activities completed, In progress, planned & project delay analysis status, drawings status, areas of concern and material delivery status.

• Determining causes of delay if any, and advises on suggested remedial measures, demonstrate course of delays and or anticipated delays, and establishing a dialogue for dealing and sorting out.

• Evaluating the planning and scheduling information collected from Project Management Teams or contractors and advises management of exceptions to the plan and potential corrective action and/or impact to the project.

• Participating in the progress and other meetings related to revisions of program and claim analysis.

• Monitoring progress of works according to its programs & follows up versions, and provides advices and remedial measures wherever needed.

• Review subcontractors daily manpower reports machinery on site; ensure their compatibility out Reports to PM  & CM.

• Monitoring subcontractor’s progress of works according to their program and following up versions, providing advices and remedial measures wherever needed.

• Checking Subcontractors resources on site and compare it with weekly reports.

• Routine follow up and planning control.

Organization:       -               TEKFEN CONSTRUCTION & INSTALLATION CO. INC. 

In August 2007, I joined TEKFEN Construction & Installation Co. Inc. which had been awarded a project for construction of the 234 km long Harweel Cluster 2nd Phase Oil and Gas Pipeline in Harweel region is the first project undertaken by Tekfen, in Oman.  

In this project the Company will provide services with its project partners Petrofac International and Galfar, to PDO - Petroleum Development Oman Company, a partnership of Shell. The project, with its USD 40 million value, is estimated to be completed in 40 months. It also involves engineering works during the first year of operation.

Petroleum Development of Oman (PDO) is the foremost exploration and production company in the Sultanate. It accounts for more than 90% of the country's crude-oil production and nearly all of its natural-gas supply. The Company is owned by the Government of Oman which has a 60% interest, Royal Dutch Shell which has a 34% interest, Total which has a 4% interest and Partex which has a 2% interest. The first economic find of oil was made in 1962, and the first consignment of oil was exported in 1967.

Designation:        -                Senior Planning Engineer 

Tenure:                 -                From August 2007 to February 2008 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Planning and providing work direction as required for the preparation of planning and scheduling control systems and other practices to give Engineering and Construction supervisors means to evaluate and improve the efficiency of their project execution.

• Preparing/Supervising the overall proposal plan including schedule of major work of engineering, procurement, construction and major resources.

• Preparing/Supervising list of items that might be required and involve project planning and control.

• Preparing/Supervising the financial plan and follow up on implementation procedures.

• Reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness and appropriateness of planning and scheduling information collected from project teams or contractors and advises of significant exceptions to proposed and approved conditions and recommends corrective actions.

• Reviewing and Issuing weekly (PMS) & Monthly progress report including actual & planned progress curves, narrative of activities completed, In progress, planned & project delay analysis status, drawings status, areas of concern and material delivery status.

• Determining causes of delay if any, and advises on suggested remedial measures, demonstrate course of delays and or anticipated delays, and establishing a dialogue for dealing and sorting out.

• Evaluating the planning and scheduling information collected from Project Management Teams or contractors and advises management of exceptions to the plan and potential corrective action and/or impact to the project.

• Participating in the progress and other meetings related to revisions of program and claim analysis.

• Monitoring progress of works according to its programs & follow up versions, and provide advices and remedial measures wherever needed.

• Review subcontractors daily manpower reports machinery on site; ensure their compatibility out Reports to PD, PDD, and PM  & CM.

• Acts as technical consultant when required. Assists in the technical evaluation of contracts relative to their expertise in planning and scheduling.

Organization:       -               KAROON PETROCHEMICALS COMPANY

                                               (Toluene Di-Isocyanates Project, Bandar Imam Site-2, IRAN)

In October 2005, I joined Karoon petrochemicals, which is situated in Khouzistan Province of IRAN. KAROON Petrochemical Company (KRNPC), sister concern of NPC being the first Iranian international joint venture company in the field of petrochemical. The main production of the plant consist different grades of Isocyanates (TDI & MDI) with capacity of 80,000 Ton per year.

The National Petrochemical Company (NPC), a subsidiary to the Iranian Petroleum Ministry, is owned by the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran. It is responsible for the development and operation of the country's petrochemical sector. Founded in 1964, NPC began its activities by operating a small fertilizer plant. Today, NPC is the second   largest producer and exporter of petrochemicals in the Middle East.

Designation:        -                Planning Engineer 

Tenure of Job:     -                From October 2005 to July 2007. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Preparing initial schedule, which includes main engineering deliverables, long lead procurement and major construction works.

• Preparing the overall proposal plan including schedule of major work of engineering, procurement, construction and major resources.

• Identifying corrective measures needed for overcoming any changes/difficulties that may be faced through the projects and may result in delays.

• Monitoring subcontractor’s progress of works according to their program and following up versions, providing advices and remedial measures wherever needed.

• Determining causes of delay if any, and advice on suggested remedial measures, demonstrate course of delays and or anticipated delays, establish a dialogue for dealing and sorting out.

• Planning and providing work direction as required for the preparation of planning and scheduling control systems and other practices to give Engineering and Construction supervisors means to evaluate and improve the efficiency of their project execution.

• Reviewing work of scheduling analysts under his direction, checks that reports and data developed are in accordance with established methods and requirements, and makes recommendations for future study or revisions. Approves work for transmittal to supervisor.                   

• Provides staff assistance in the preparation and maintenance of the Master Scheduling System in support of the capital program planning effort and/or other planning and scheduling reports, procedures and services.

• Checking Subcontractors resources on site and compare it with weekly reports.

• Reviewing correspondences to/from PM’s/SM’s to ensure its compliance with contract documents.

• Reviewing subcontractors correspondences on contractual issues and prepare drafts of replies to PM’s/SM’s.

• Preparing and issuing Time & Cost Estimate data in Monthly progress report (MPR).

• Participating in the progress and other meetings related to revisions of program and claim analysis.

• Routine follow up and planning control.

Organization: - LARSEN & TOUBRO (IOCL, Panipat, HARYANA). 

In august 2003, I again connected with Larsen & Toubro at the site of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), situated at Panipat, Haryana. It was a project of Refinery Industry of IOCL, known as PTA Project.  

Larsen & Toubro is well known EPC company globally. It is operating in various fields of  engineering and areas e.g. OIL & GAS, ENERGY and Petrochemical projects construction. 

Designation: - Assistant Planning/Scheduling Engineer. 

Tenure of Job: - From August 2003 to September 2005 

Nature of job: - The Jobs I have performed here are described below: - 

• Preparing Programs of Works and Planning Control Schedules. Checking Subcontractors resources on site and comparing it with weekly reports.

• Recording subcontractor’s daily progress reports. Reviewing subcontractor’s daily manpower reports machinery on site; ensure their compatibility out Reports to PD, PDD, and PM  & CM.

• Preparing the overall proposal plan including schedule of major work of engineering, procurement, construction and major resources.

• Preparing initial schedule, which includes main engineering deliverables, long lead procurement and major construction works. Preparing and issuing Time & Cost Estimate data in Monthly progress report (MPR).

• Issuing weekly & Monthly progress report including actual & planned progress curves, narrative of  activities completed, In progress, planned & project delay analysis status, drawings status , areas of concern and material delivery status.

In February 2001, I got job with the company of “BOC GASES” at the site of “Burma Mines” situated in TATA STEEL PLANT at Jamshedpur. 

Designation: - Instrument Engineer. 

Tenure of job: - From February 2002 to June 2003.  

It takes duration of approx 16 months to the completion of the Project. 

Nature of Job: 

• Supervision of OPI (opening package inspection), of Instruments received at site from different instrument manufactures & suppliers to verify the conformance with specified “DATA SHEET” provided by technology supplier.

• Involved in the “Detail Engineering” discussion with technology supplier during project expedition phase regarding all the aspects of Instrumentation works e.g. “Cable Routing”, “Device Installation”, “Latest Foundation Fieldbus technology implementation” etc.

• Supervision of the MTO preparation of bulk materials for instrumentation jobs, e.g. Hook-ups, Instrument Air, ladder/tray/conduit, Earthing/Grounding.

• Attending weekly “Internal Meeting” with other departments, weekly “Management Meeting” with construction manager, and “Daily Standing Meeting” with the construction contractors for the discussion regarding progress, problems/solutions and different other agendas.

• Answering TQ’s (Technical Queries) rose by the sub-contractors with the involvement of technology supplier.

• Preparation of all QA/QC formats and supervision of QA/QC activities for instrumentation works, e.g. Supports, Ladder/Tray/Conduit, Cable pulling, Device installation, Earthing/grounding system, Foundation Fieldbus system, etc.

• Selection of necessary instruments required due to expansion of some units as per process data with the involvement of technology supplier.

Organization: - LARSEN & TOUBRO, (Mahul Gaon, Maharashtra). 

In September 1999, I joined Larsen & Toubro at the expansion project of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) situated at Mahul Gaon, Bombay in Maharashtra.  

Larsen & Toubro is well known EPC company globally. It is operating in various fields of  engineering and areas e.g. OIL & GAS, ENERGY and Petrochemical projects construction. 

Designation: - Instrument Engineer. 

Tenure of Job: - From September 1999 to December 2001. (27 months) 

Nature of Job 

• Responsible for the Supervision, Inspection, Monitoring, Preparation and Implementation of Quality plan in Electrical, Instrumentation, Communication and Cathodic protection activities.

• Drawings review and check field installation in conformance with specified project  Standards, and International standards.

• Material receiving Inspections for identification and damages, Preparations of non-conformity reports in all deviations and violations of approved standards met during Inspections.

• Prepare request for inspection to client for inspections and acceptance of installations and Testing.

• Supervision of clearance of exception items lists, Prepare documentation & filing system of all Quality plan to delivery to client.

• Ensure all works done as per client drawing & other applicable industrial standards at specified time schedule.

• Responsible for clearing the Technical Query's with consulting service department (CSD), client engineers and design department.

• Responsible for Inspection and Monitoring of Electrical, Instrumentation, Communication and Cathodic protection activities.

• Preparing Electrical & Instrument test packages.

• QA/QC conformance and getting clearance from the client for different jobs related to instrumentation. 

In May 1996, I got my first job at Bokaro Steel Plant, the same institution, where I got my additional training as a casual employee. 

Designation: -               Trainee / Instrument Engineer. 

Tenure of Job: - From May 1997 to July 1999.  (26 months) 

Nature of Job 

• Calibration of different types of Pneumatic and Electronic Instruments with the Air pressure, Dead weight tester, Druck, Communicators (HART, SFC, Etc.) Calibrators Etc.

• Supervising for the Installation of several types of Instruments, e.g. Honeywell smart series, Rosemount smart series model 1151, 3048. ABB field instruments. Control valves various types. Speed transmitters, switches, vibration instruments & MOV’s at their respected place & need specifically, as per Plot Plan and Hook-up’s.

• Supervising of all Wiring of Cables, Termination of Cables, and Glanding for field instruments and inside the PLC/DSC panel located in the substations. Responsible to see that the assigned job is timely completed as per the project schedule.

• Interpretation of electrical plans P&ID, Hook-Up‘s Drawing and shop drawing and specification of electrical and instrument equipment and materials.

• Redlining the drawings, termination schedules, Instrument Loop Diagram (ILD), Datasheets and Logic diagrams etc., as per the modifications made on site. Functional testing of all Process Instruments in accordance with the company standard to confirm alarms, trips and set points.