Lead Project Engineer
Saudi Aramco
Total years of experience :16 years, 5 Months
Key member of the Project Management Team constantly faced with the challenges of designing and executing system and facility projects to support the growth world’s largest oil producer.
Fadhili Gas Program \[BI-10-01904\] (2018/2019) \[USD 13.8B\]
*Program Interface Manager and Multiple Critical Systems’ Owner, ensured meeting Company Target for Facility Commissioning.
Yanbu South Terminal \[BI-00567\] (2017) \[USD 1.2B\]
*Forged unorthodox resolution for TETRA Radio commissioning after Vendor failure. Commissioned Security Devices who’s design contradicted new Corporate IT policy.
Leak Detection & Corrosion Monitoring System \[BI-00617\] (2016) \[USD 44M\]
*Greatly increased project progress by developing and processing approval for “In-Plant Mechanical Excavation Procedure”.
Wasea Bulk Plant \[BI-00795\] (2015) \[USD 562M\]
*Facilitated completion of project with subcontractors, after main contractor walked off project.
Replace Telephone Switches Kingdom-Wide \[BI-00246\] (2014) \[USD 84M\]
*Delivered final system acceptance on target, despite four(4) change orders.
Halon Phase Out \[BI-00570\] (2013) \[USD 19.4M\]
*Devised and processed approval for Cut-over Plan for Company’s most critical site; became baseline for entire project.
RDNE (Replacement Data Network Equipment) \[BI-0074\] (2012) \[USD 210M\]
*Directed Power Team charged with upgrading facility power in real-time for new backbone equipment -engineering issue missed during design.
Field engineer for Global Geophysical Services (NYSE:GGS) providing Oil & Gas companies with seismic acquisition services to map oil reservoirs and natural gas deposits.
PROJECT BLOCK 61 Fahoud, Oman
3-D seismic acquisition project to explore natural gas deposits over a 2, 800 sq km plot, for clients BP and PDO.
*Highest industry recorded production of over 11, 000 VPs in a single day.
PROJECT KAHLOUCH 3D Southern Algeria
3-D seismic acquisition project to explore oil reservoirs for clients Sonatrach and Repsol.
Activity Highlights:
• Streamlined production processes leading to a consistent +35% average increase in daily production.
• Human resource management: recruitment, promotion, bonus, termination and break scheduling.
• Negotiated process change requests and issues resolution with clients.
• Tracked all sub-contractor timesheets and invoices for personnel and equipment.
• Reported daily production figures and project issues to head office in Houston.
• Utilized Sercel 408 and 428 in Recorder to acquire raw seismic data; flip-flop and slip-sweep.
• Completed daily Vibroseis Buggy hard-wire testing ensuring precise source data from the vibe mass.
• Conducted borehole refraction tests and delivered data to QC for use in first layer corrections.
• Maintained quality control on line spreads while managing line crews and HD equipment in the field.
• Troubleshot faulty equipment on the spread to ensure continued uninterrupted production.
• Oversaw Green Team in maintaining a clean environment is left after work completed.
• Responsible for HSE in the field: safety, security, cleanliness, equipment care, environment.
• Held daily toolbox meetings to ensure all parties were updated with all HSE standards.
• Scheduled maintenance of vehicles and equipment in coordination with workshop.
• Worked with Mechanics Dept. to modify vehicle, machine, and equipment designs for special purposes.
• Rebuilt and recycled damaged geophones, FDU cables, LAUL/LAUX, radio, and satellite equipment.
IT consulting for Atos SE (previoulsy Atos Origin ME) to provide Saudi Aramco and its partners with the latest in ERP solutions ensuring efficiency and real-time visibility into their business, instrumental in the achievement of their strategic goals.
PROJECT S.A.H.L
Saudi Arabia 01/2005 - 09/2007
Team Lead contracted for the world’s first implementation of SAP Healthcare for client Saudi Aramco, covering over 100 sites across the Kingdom.
All POE online processing full healthcare and payment cycle within original project time frame.
PROJECT BOM
Khobar, Saudi Arabia 08/2003 - 12/2004
IT Consultant contracted to implement Microsoft Axapta ERP for the Kingdom’s largest paper manufacturer with custom-built system generated Bill-of-Materials purchasing.
Activity Highlights:
• Functional consulting on Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, and Oracle solution implementations responsible for Finance, HR, CRM, Production, Healthcare, Warehouse and Fleet Management modules; industries covered: Oil & Gas, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Distribution, Banking.
• Wrote proposals, contracts, project scopes; managed contract amendments.
• Finalized ERP/MIS system designs based on the careful fusion of customer requirements, best practice, system compatibility, and customization limitations to ensure the delivery of a stable functional system.
• Presented solution and its blueprint to division heads and decision makers prior to project kick-off.
• Tailored network design according to for the various project types and site architecture.
• Fit new servers on site, installed SQL and Oracle databases to be used by new ERP/MIS solution.
Computer Engineering Graduate obtained by theoretical and empirical understanding of electrical distribution and properties, software programming and integration, and communication systems. Thoroughly enjoyed mandatory electives of sports, sociology, and philosophy. Limited free time was well utilized as member of many student organizations, active in on-campus events, and assisting local public organizations in the form of community service. Two summers beneficially spent working as an intern as a member of IT Dept. for e2i Business Solutions in Dallas, TX and for Softech in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia.
