Kristijan Gacoski, Deputy Project Manager (Site Manager) - Consultant and Supervisor

Kristijan Gacoski

Deputy Project Manager (Site Manager) - Consultant and Supervisor

VPC GmbH (Dornier Group)

Location
Macedonia
Education
High school or equivalent, Project Management - October 2021 – International Business Management Institute
Experience
18 years, 11 months

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Total years of experience :18 years, 11 months

Deputy Project Manager (Site Manager) - Consultant and Supervisor at VPC GmbH (Dornier Group)
  • Kosovo - Pristina
  • April 2020 to April 2022

Led, coordinated, and delegated tasks to all organization`s engineers by working closely with the designated Project Manager (PM). Monitored the Project and organised the design review process. Worked closely with the PM to ensure the smooth running of the Project. Assisted the PM to get the Project done within budget and on deadline. Managed the various components which contributed to the Project to ensure they are delivered on time and deadlines are met. Assured the Project’s compliance with the terms of agreement. Assisted the PM in identifying, mitigating, and managing Project risks. Advised the client on issues that may impact the achievement of their outcomes (including issues of sustainability and post Project requirements such as maintenance). Drafted, edited, and managed the compilation and submission of periodic Project progress reports to donors. Supported the preparation of budget estimates for Project deliverables. Identified and mitigated Project obstacles, barriers, or any unanticipated risk events. Ensured the highest possible quality of delivery and devise strategies for increased program delivery and quality programming. Tracked Project execution by ensuring timely and adequate reporting for the PM against plans including preparation of the Progress Reports. Supervised all Project activities in relation to the respective Project Work Plans and took corrective action, to secure the timely and cost-effective delivery of Project outputs. Monitored Project progress, identified improvement opportunities, assisted with the revision of Work Plans, and advised the PM of possible adjustments to meet the Project objectives. Reviewed contractor’s Method Statements and Risk Assessments to confirm the work has been carried out safely and as per the specification. Prepared Monthly Reports on the status of the design review process, HSE elements, the progress of the works. Established lists of corrective actions to be performed by contractor and followed up such lists to ascertain that the necessary corrective works are performed. Maintained orderly records at the site office for all correspondence, drawings, reports of site meetings, contract documents, addenda, variation orders, and supplementary drawings issued subsequently to award of contract.
Project Details:
Owner: KEK (EUOK financed Project); EPC-Contractor: Consortium Engineering Dobersek GmbH, RJM & Hamon
2x330MW TPP Kosovo B - (Electrostatic Precipitator, SNCR & Boiler tightening)

Mechanical Engineer - Steam Turbine (Key II Engineer) - Consultant and Supervisor at TEPSCO
  • Uzbekistan - Namangan
  • January 2019 to March 2020

Provided Mechanical Site supervision for Construction & Commissioning of Steam Turbines as Owner's representative at 2x450MW Combine Cycle Power Plant in Turakurgan (Namangan), Uzbekistan. Monitored site execution according to the EPC-Contract, FIDIC, schedule and technical documentation. Supervised, advised, and controlled erection, constructions, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of two MHPS TC2F-40.5 Steam Turbines, Condensers and Steam Turbines Auxiliaries. Carried out the contractual QA/QC witnessing as/of OE activities. Reviewed and approved Project documentation, procedures, and execution of the work of subcontractors. Performed daily Site inspections, and prepared daily, weekly, and monthly Project Progress Report. Executed inspection for compliance with international standards: ASME, ANSI, AWS, NFPA, OSHA, ISO, and DIN. Monitored the Commissioning tests in accordance with the terms and conditions of the construction contract.
Project Details:
Owner: Uzbekoenergo; EPC-Contractor: Calik Enerji - Turkey
2x450MW CCPP at Turakurgan - 2 x MHPS TC2F-40.5B, 167MW Steam Turbines.

Lead Mechanical Engineer - Consultant and Supervisor at Accutor Ltd
  • Ghana - Takoradi
  • January 2018 to March 2018

Provided Mechanical Site Construction supervision as Owner's representative. Monitored site execution according to the EPC-Contract, FIDIC, schedule and technical documentation. Supervised, advised, and controlled erection and constructions of the Gas Turbine, Boiler (HRSG), Storage Tanks (Untreated Light Crude Oil, Treated Light Crude Oil, Diesel Fuel Oil, Demineralised Water, Fire Fighting), equipment, piping, pumps, steel structure, radiators, and other equipment. Reviewed and approved Project documentations, procedures, and the execution of the work of subcontractors. Performed daily Site inspections, and prepared daily, weekly, and monthly Project Progress Report. Carried out the contractual QA/QC witnessing as/of OE activities. Executed inspection for compliance with international standards: ASME, ANSI, AWS, NFPA, OSHA, ISO, and DIN. Examined the equipment for completeness, damages, dimensions, and availability of interfaces.
Project Details:
Owner: Amandi Energy Ltd; EPC-Contractor: METKA S.A- Greece
192MW CCPP at Aboadze - GE Frame 9E Multi Shaft Gas Turbine & GE Steam Turbine.

Site Project Manager - Consultant and Supervisor at Mott MacDonald
  • Antigua and Barbuda - Saint Johns
  • October 2016 to August 2017

Monitored site execution according to the EPC-Contract, FIDIC, schedule and technical documentation. Supervised, advised, and controlled erection and constructions. Worked closely with the Project Director (PD) to ensure the smooth running of the Project. Coordinated the various components which contribute to the Project to ensure they were delivered on time and deadlines are met. Assured the project’s compliance with the terms of agreement. Advised the client on issues that may impact the achievement of their outcomes (including issues of sustainability and post Project requirements such as maintenance). Identified and mitigated any Project obstacles, barriers, or any unanticipated risk events. Tracked Project execution by ensuring timely and adequate reporting for the PD against plans including preparation of daily, weekly and Monthly Project Progress Reports. Monitored all Project activities in relation to the respective Project Work Plans and took corrective action, to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of Project outputs. Reviewed contractor’s Project documentation, Procedures, Method Statements and Risk Assessments to ensure the work is carried out safely and as per the specification. Maintained orderly records at the site office for all correspondence, drawings, reports of site meetings, contract documents, addenda, variation orders, and supplementary drawings issued subsequently to award of contract. Carried out daily site inspections to monitor work plans and the progress of work. Provided technical inspection of construction for compliance with the contract documents, safety regulations and compliance with international standards: ASME, ANSI, AWS, NFPA, OSHA, ISO, and DIN. Monitored the Commissioning tests in accordance with the terms and conditions of the construction contract. Produced daily, weekly, and monthly Project Progress Reports. Prepared Interim and final acceptance certificates and advised the Client on acceptance and followed up and re-inspected all contract deficiencies. Held Daily, Weekly and Monthly meetings with the Contractor. Defined and recommended the points and times of take over and defined the guarantee period for all facilities. Assisted with the formal hand over of the facilities to MUL and issued the Taking Over Certificate to the Contractor as appropriate.
Project Details:
Owner: MUL (Montserrat Utility Ltd); EPC-Contractor: Angelique International Ltd - India
Brades Power Station Expansion - 1, 5MW Diesel, 1 x 1, 5MW ABC Diesel Engine 8DZC-900-166

Lead Mechanical Engineer - Consultant and Supervisor at RAWEC - Rabigh Arabian Water and Electricity Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Rabigh
  • August 2014 to December 2015

Provided Mechanical site supervision as Owner's representative. Monitored site execution according to the EPC-Contract, FIDIC, schedule and technical documentation. Supervised, coordinated, advised, and controlled erection and constructions of the Steam Turbines, Boilers (Boilers, Air Preheaters, Electrostatic Precipitators, Flue Gas Desulfurization and Stacks), Desalination Plant, Storage Tanks (Fuel oil, Diesel Oil, Demineralised, Condensate and Mixing Tanks), equipment, piping, pumps, steel structure and other equipment for 240MW IWSPP. Led the team of inspectors (3 Welding Inspectors, Static Equipment Inspector and Rotary Equipment Inspector). Reviewed and approved Project documentations, procedures, and execution of the work of subcontractors. Performed daily Site inspections, and prepared daily, weekly, and monthly Project Progress Report. Carried out the contractual QA/QC witnessing as/of OE activities. Executed inspection for compliance with international standards: ASME, ANSI, AWS, NFPA, OSHA, ISO, and DIN. Examined the equipment for completeness, damages, dimensions, and availability of interfaces. Held weekly meetings with Mechanical Team.
Project Details:
Owner: RAWEC; EPC-Contractor: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd - Japan
Rabigh IWSPP Phase II, 2 x 120MW Mitsubishi SC1F-25 -Steam Turbine.

Site Construction Manager - Consultant and Supervisor at Fichtner GmbH & Co.KG
  • Tanzania - Mwanza
  • September 2013 to January 2014

Provided Site Management and Supervision as Owner's representative. Monitored site execution according to the EPC-Contract, FIDIC, schedule, cost, and technical documentation. Led and coordinated all site engineers and delegated tasks by working closely with the designated Project Manager (PM). Worked closely with the PM to ensure the smooth running of the Project. Assisted the PM to implement the Project within budget and on deadlines. Coordinated various components which contributed to the Project to ensure they are delivered on time and deadlines were met. Assured the project’s compliance with the terms of agreement. Advised the client on issues that may impact the achievement of their outcomes (including issues of sustainability and post Project requirements such as maintenance). Tracked Project execution by ensuring timely and adequate reporting for the PM against plans including Progress Reports. Monitored all Project activities in relation to the Respective Project Work Plans and took corrective action, to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of Project outputs. Reviewed contractor’s Method Statements and Risk Assessments to ensure the work is carried out safely and as per the specification. Maintained orderly records at the site office for all correspondence, drawings, reports of site meetings, contract documents, addenda, variation orders, and supplementary drawings issued subsequently to award of contract. Provided technical advisory services for supply, installation, testing and commissioning. Performed daily Site inspections, and preparing daily, weekly, monthly, and annual Project Progress Report. Approved execution of the work of subcontractors. Coordinated between Contractor, Client, Consultant and/or other parties. Held weekly co-ordination meetings at site between key members of the Client /Consultant and the EPC-Contractor. Prepared the MoM on all meetings between Contractor, Client, Consultant and/or other parties.
Project Details:
Owner: TANESCO (Tanzanian Electrical Supply Company); EPC-Contractor: SEMCO Maritime A/S - Denmark
Nyakato 60MW HFO Power Plant, 10 x 6MW Rolls Royce Diesel Engine B32:40.

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Consultant and Supervisor at Fichtner GmbH & Co.KG
  • Tanzania - Mwanza
  • May 2013 to August 2013

Provided Mechanical site supervision at 60MW HFO Power Plant. Supervised, coordinated, advised, and controlled erection and constructions of whole equipment for 60MW HFO PP (Diesel engines, equipment, piping, steel structure, tanks, radiators, and Balance of Plant). Carried out the contractual QA/QC witnessing as/of OE activities. Witnessed trial tests (welder tests, NDT tests carried out by third-party, high-pressure tests, hydro tests etc.). Performed Inspection for compliance with international standards: ASME, ANSI, AWS, NFPA, OSHA, ISO, and DIN. Examined the equipment for completeness, damages, dimensions, and availability of interfaces. Executed daily walk downs and inspection for completion and reviewed punch items. Produced daily, weekly, and monthly Project Progress Report. Reviewed and approved Project documentations, procedures, and Turnkey Contractors O&M manuals. Supervised every Commissioning activity of all systems for 60MW Nyakato HFO PP including Commissioning activities of Rolls Royce B32:40 Engines.
Project Details:
Owner: TANESCO (Tanzanian Electrical Supply Company); EPC-Contractor: SEMCO Maritime A/S - Denmark
Nyakato 60MW HFO Power Plant, 10 x 6MW Rolls Royce Diesel Engine B32:40.

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Consultant and Supervisor at Fichtner GmbH & Co.KG
  • Türkiye - Tufanbeyli
  • August 2012 to February 2013

Provided Mechanical site supervision at 450MW Coal (Lignite) Fired Power Plant. Supervised, coordinated, advised, and controlled erection and constructions of whole equipment for 450MW TPP (Steel structure, Boilers, Piping, Cooling Tower, Coal Bunkers, Air Preheaters, Electrostatic Precipitators, Flue Gas Desulfurization, Tanks, Ash Handling Systems and Balance of Plant). Carried out the contractual QA/QC witnessing as/of OE activities. Witnessed trial tests (welder tests, NDT tests carried out by third-party, high-pressure tests, hydro tests etc.). Performed Inspection for compliance with international standards: ASME, ANSI, AWS, NFPA, OSHA, ISO, and DIN. Examined the equipment for completeness, damages, dimensions, and availability of interfaces. Executed daily walk downs and inspection. Prepared daily, weekly, and monthly Project Progress Report. Reviewed and approved Project documentations and Procedures.
Project Details:
Owner: ENERJISA; EPC-Contractor: SK E&C - South Korea
Tufanbeyli 450MW Thermal Power Plant, 3 x 150MW SIEMENS Steam turbines with Coal (Lignite) Fired.

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Consultant and Supervisor at Fichtner GmbH & Co.KG
  • Tanzania - Dar es Salaam
  • November 2011 to July 2012

Provided Mechanical site supervision at 100MW Gas Power Plant. Supervised, coordinated, advised, and controlled erection and constructions of whole equipment for 100MW Ubungo PP (Gas Turbines, equipment, piping, pumps, and Balance of Plant). Carried out the contractual QA/QC witnessing as/of OE activities. Witnessed trial tests (welder tests, NDT tests carried out by third-party, high-pressure tests, hydro tests, air compression tests etc), performance tests and certification of crane equipment. Performed Inspection for compliance with international standards: ASME, ANSI, AWS, NFPA, OSHA, ISO, and DIN. Examined the equipment for completeness, damages, dimensions, and availability of interfaces. Executed daily walk downs and inspection for completion and reviewed punch items. Reviewed and approved project documentation, procedure, and Contractors O&M manuals. Prepared daily, weekly, and monthly Project Progress Reports. Monitored commissioning, test, and trial run of all systems for 100MW Ubungo PP.
Project Details:
Owner: TANESCO (Tanzanian Electrical Supply Company); EPC-Contractor: Jacobsen Elektro AS - Norway
Ubungo II 100MW Gas Power Plant, 3 x 35MW SIEMENS SGT-800 Gas turbines with Natural Gas fuel.

Mechanical Engineer - Consultant and Supervisor at AF-Colenco AG
  • Macedonia - Skopje
  • April 2009 to October 2011

Provided mechanical Site Supervision at 220MW CCPP Te-To in Skopje, Macedonia. Supervised, coordinated, advised, and controlled the mechanical erection and constructions of whole equipment for CCPP Te-To (piping, equipment’s, pumps, Gas and Steam -Turbines, HRSG, Steel structure and Balance of Plant). Carried out the contractual QA/QC witnessing as/of OE activities. Witnessed trial tests (welder tests, NDT tests carried out by third-party, high-pressure tests, hydro tests, air compression tests etc.), performance tests and certification of crane equipment. Performed Inspection for compliance with international standards: ASME, ANSI, AWS, NFPA, OSHA, ISO, and DIN. Examined the equipment for completeness, damages, dimensions, and availability of interfaces. Executed daily walk downs and inspection for completion and reviewed punch items. Reviewed and approved project documentation, procedure, Contractors O&M manuals, and Power Plant As-Build documentation. Prepared daily, weekly, and monthly Project Progress Reports. Monitored commissioning of all systems for 220MW CCPP Te-To and trial run of the assigned works and their interfaces as per contract.
Project Details:
Owner: Te-To; EPC-Contractor: GAMA Power - Turkey
CCPP Te-To 220MW. Combine Cycle Cogeneration Power Plant, Power: 220-240MWel, and 160MWtherm. Gas Turbine ALSTOM GT 13E2 - 180MWel., and Steam Turbine ALSTOM 8CK76 - 160MWtherm. with Natural Gas fuel.

Shear Line Manager at ArcelorMittal Skopje - CRM & HRM
  • Macedonia - Skopje
  • February 2006 to April 2009

Managed and organised, as well as supervised all activities for regular function of Shear Line (responsible for 120 person’s foreman and workers). Held daily, weekly, monthly meetings with deputies for delegation of tasks. Prepared production business plan and adequate strategies for its fulfilment, administrative duties, and other organizational issues. Produced consumption budget and implemented it. Organised and monitored maintenance of equipment. Actively engaged in trouble shooting regarding production equipment. Engaged in coordination with all production lines, which are before and after the shear line in order to fulfil the business plan. Planned programs for cutting and packing of materials. Prepared daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports. Also, acted as Deputy Coordinator for implementation of ISO 9001 -2000 Quality System.

Plant Manager at Kanar 92 (Former MZT-FAM)
  • Macedonia - Skopje
  • January 2004 to February 2006

Managed and organised all activities for regular function of Production Plant. Organised, planned, controlled, and supervised production. Prepared production business plan and adequate strategies for its fulfilment, administrative duties, and other organizational issues. Produced consumption budget and implemented it. Organised and monitored maintenance of the equipment. Actively engaged in troubleshooting regarding production equipment. Engaged in Implementation of ISO procedure, construction of mechanical parts, prepared technical drawings in AutoCAD, prepared technology for processing mechanical parts with cutting method with Mazatrol and Mastercam programs.

Production Manager at Kerol - Orhideja DOOEL
  • Macedonia - Skopje
  • September 2003 to July 2004

Managed and organised the production process. Organised, planned, controlled, and supervised production. Prepared the production business plan and adequate strategies for its fulfilment, administrative duties, and other organizational issues. Produced consumption budget and implemented it. Organised and monitored maintenance of the equipment. Actively engaged in troubleshooting regarding production equipment.

System Engineer at Cosmopolit Computers
  • Macedonia - Skopje
  • October 1999 to June 2002

Owner & System Engineer
Sale, installation, service and maintenance of computers and computers equipment.

Education

High school or equivalent, Project Management - October 2021 – International Business Management Institute
  • at University St. Cyril and Methodius
  • January 2004

courses: for Supervising Construction Engineer - Category A - Chamber of Certified Architects and Certified Engineers – North Macedonia •Diploma in

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
  • at University St. Cyril and Methodius
  • January 2002

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering – Skopje, Macedonia

High school or equivalent, Computer Technician
  • at University St. Cyril and Methodius
  • January 1993

Secondary School “Rade Jovcevski – Korcagin” –

Specialties & Skills

Commissioning
Turbines
Inspection
ADMINISTRATION
BUDGETING
BUSINESS PLANS
DIMENSIONS
DOCUMENTATION
MECHANICAL
MEETING FACILITATION
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
PROGRESS

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Languages

Bulgarian
Expert
English
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French
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Russian
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Training and Certifications

ISO 14001-2004 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2008
IRCA HIRA Course (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2008
IRCA CAP (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2008
Diploma MFS - GACOSKI Kristijan (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2002
Diploma in Project Management - IBMI (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2021
CertificateOfCompletion_Project Management Skills for Leaders (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2023
Certificate PMP Course (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2015
Authorization for Supervising Construction Engineer,Cat. A (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2022