Lead Design Engineer - Mechanical
Kuwait Oil company
Total years of experience :30 years, 5 months
Started my Career in KOC as a Lead Mechanical Engineer in the Technical Expertise Team. Technical Expertise Team extends their technical and project management expertise and provide solutions to Major Projects Groups handling all the major projects in KOC and Asset Teams.
Responsibility:
• Provide technical and project management support to Major Project Controlling teams in KOC.
• Member of Team to Develop Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) Model concept of Project delivery for KOC and to develop a Contract Package for BOOT Projects in KOC.
• Taskforce member to develop Project Handling Procedure for KOC Major Projects.
• Taskforce member for developing mitigation actions, effectively implementing and monitoring them for Very high Risks in KOC Projects.
• Member of FEED Technical Review Panel for Cost Optimization in EPC projects.
• Member of Standards Task Force team in preparing and reviewing Mechanical KOC Standards.
• Participated in FEED review of various projects.
- Separation Gathering Center-I (SGC-I) and Water Injection Plant-I (WIP-I)
- Separation Gathering Center-III (SGC-III) and Water Injection Plant-III (WIP-III) in SK area
- Installation of Water Injection Plant-IV (WIP-IV) in SK area
- Transit Line - TL5
- GC-32
- Effluent Water Treatment and Injection Plant - Phase 3
- New De-salter Packages for 3 GCs
• Participated in review of Detailed Design documents for various projects.
• Participated in the review of SOR for various Projects.
• Prepared the following Template FEED packages for KOC
- Installation of Air Assisted Smokeless Flare Stacks
- Installation of Oil and Gas Separators
- Installation of Instrument Air Compressor Package
- Template Package for 50 MBOPD Build, Own, Operate (BOO) Production Facilities.
- New Area Substation (20MW)
- Template Package for Desalter Train Package
- Template Package for Installation of Centrifugal Compressor Packages
- Template Package for Installation of Chemical Injection Package
• Team member for conducting a Study on Improving FEED Quality in KOC Major Projects.
• Team member for prequalifying EPC contractors, PMC and vendors for KOC.
• Team Member for the preparation of Testing Manual for Mechanical Equipment used in KOC facilities.
• Team member for developing process for EPC Contractor Performance Appraisal.
I have started career in SAC as a Facilities Engineer. My role includes ensuring that Projects are handled in accordance with SAC’s standards/policies, provides assistance to Construction Division in respect to all design and construction issues, by advising on the specific requirements of the project and their performance in accordance with the specifications.
Responsibility:
* Ensure that Project meets the schedule, quality and budget requirements.
* Ensure that Contractors adhere to Chevron standards and project requirements.
* Prepare/review Tender documents.
* Global Review team member for Chevron Engineering Standards.
* Prepare and coordinate conceptual designs and FEED documents for various projects.
* Prepare Tender packages including SOW, Technical specifications and design drawings for various projects.
* Review Consultants and Contractors design and detailed engineering packages for various projects.
* FEL assessment for projects.
* Participate in risk assessments, HAZOP, iHAZID of projects.
Projects:
Base Business Gap Analysis for Upstream, Export Operations and Industrial Area for Strategic Planning
- Identify Gaps in the entire Process from receiving station to export
- Evaluate against Code requirements
- Generate opportunities for improvement
- Develop prioritization matrix to prioritize various identified opportunities
- Develop Project Charter for each identified opportunity
- Group Projects for Portfolio and Program Management
Single Point Mooring (SPM) Buoy Refurbishment and Anchor Chain Replacement
Role: Project Team Lead for this fast track project for the development of Technical and Contract documents, Tender package for the Single Point Mooring Buoy refurbishment, Telemetry system upgrade and replacement of Anchor chains and piles.
Responsibility:
* Coordinate and participate in pre dry-dock inspection of the SPM
* Prepare specification, SOW, Technical Specifications, BOQ and Drawings for the Tender Package.
* Bid Evaluation.
* Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure project completes on time.
* Liaising with various external agencies to ensure that project goes smoothly as planned.
* Coordinate EIA study for the project.
* Manage various small contracts with inspection agencies.
Other Projects with similar responsibilities:
New Underground 20” Wafra to Mina Saud Pipeline Project
Refurbishment/Repair/Maintenance of Conventional Buoy Mooring and standby mooring Buoys
Replacement of Crude Sampling System
Asset Retirement of 12” and 20” subsea pipelines
Refurbishment/Repair/Maintenance of Floating Roof Crude Oil Tanks (300, 000 bbls, 2 nos)
Pipeline Protection for 20” Ratawi Pipeline
New Sewage Treatment Plant and Sewage Network at Saudi Arabian Chevron Facility
Upgrade of Fire Fighting System at Mina Saud
Role: Engineering Team Lead for the Project, responsible for coordinating between various engineering disciplines and Construction Team.
Responsibility:
* Identify the business opportunity and justification
* Select the best alternative and develop concept design
* Develop FEED package (SOW, Conceptual design, Basis of Design, Datasheets, Technical Specs, Tender document)
* Coordinate all the team members, stake holders, Vendors
* Review Contractor’s shop drawings and design calculations.
* Liaise with Construction team to ensure that construction works are proceeding as per design requirements.
Non-industrial Projects
Marine Facilities Complex
New Recreation Center and Multi-purpose hall
New Headquarters Building
New Operations Building Complex and Workshops
New 177 Villas
Responsibility: Team member responsible for preparation of FEED and tender documents for all mechanical works like HVAC, Infrastructure, Plumbing, Firefighting, Irrigation, Elevators, Cranes, Compressed air systems etc. for the projects. Responsibility also includes review of detailed engineering design, equipment selection, Construction drawings, material submittals, design support for mechanical construction works etc.
We are Project Managers and Consultants for KOC Major Projects Division. Working as a Design Mechanical engineer responsible for HVAC and Fire Fighting works in KOC projects. Responsibilities include preparation of FEED packages for new and extension projects, Preparation of Specifications, preparation of Tender Documents, preparation of PMP requirements, Bid Analysis, replying to Contractor queries, review Contractor’s shop drawings and design calculations, to ensure contractor strictly adhere to KOC standards and complete projects on time.
Leading a team of Mechanical and Electrical Engineers from conceptual layouts to successful completion of projects. Design of mechanical utilities such as HVAC systems, Hot and cold water systems, Fire Fighting systems etc for various projects. Liaison with Clients, Contractors and Local authorites as part of Project execution. Project feasibility studies, preparation of cost estimates, specifications and standards.
Inspection, survey and preparation of reports on condition and operation of plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning systems. Plans and assists in on- the- job instruction of assigned trainees
Leading a team of Engineers, Quantity surveyors, estimators, and draftsmen from commencement to successful completion of the project. Supervision of design works, preparation of shop drawings, material submittals, preparation of work schedules, bar charts, man power histograms, S curves, cash flow statements and all other technical support facilities for successful project execution, on budget within established time frames
Project manager for mechanical works.Responsible for the mechanical works like HVAC, Plumbing, fire fighting, Irrigation, Compessed air piping, medical gas piping etc in all kinds of projects like Industrial, commercial, residential, school and hospital projects, military projects, palaces etc. I used to lead a team from the review of design to preparation of shop drawings, site execution and final handing over of the job.
Project Management Professional Certification
Professional Engineer Certification from Kuwait Engineers Chartering Council