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Baskaran Saminathan, CONTRACT MANAGER - Reliever Vacancy

Baskaran Saminathan

CONTRACT MANAGER - Reliever Vacancy·National Petroleum Co. (KNPC), under M/s. Finesco International Company, Kuwait

Kuwait

Master's degree, Computer Applications

Work experience

Total years of experience: 32 years, 3 months

CONTRACT MANAGER - Reliever Vacancy

March 2025 - Present

National Petroleum Co. (KNPC), under M/s. Finesco International Company, Kuwait

Al Ahmadi, Kuwait

March 2025 - Present

• Project/Contract Management
• Tendering & Structural analysis
• Estimation & Budgeting
• Technical expertise
• Leadership skills

Company industry:
Oil & Gas

IT Consultant Engineer

September 2016 - November 2024

Ministry Of Electricity And Water - Kuwait under the contractor of AlDhow Co.

Janub as Surrah, Kuwait

September 2016 - November 2024

Company industry:
Energy & Renewables

Consultant Engineer – Planning Dept.

September 2016 - November 2024

Ministry of Electricity Water, Kuwait under the contractor of M/s.AlDhow Engineering & Contracting

Janub as Surrah, Kuwait

September 2016 - November 2024

• Combined cycle Gas turbine (EPC) to upgrade Power capacity at sabiya power Plant - 750MW.
• Conversion of 1st stage Sabiya Gas Turbines (EPC) to combined Cycle Plant-500MW.
• Conversion of 3rd stage Az-Zour south Gas turbines (EPC) to combined cycle-500MW
• Combined cycle Gas Turbine (EPC) Sabiya Power Plant Project - 2400 MW
Key Results Areas
• Assuring compliance of laid code of standard Preparation of specifications of tender document
& review of bids quoted by tenderer and Materials submitted by contractor and obtaining
specified & alternative materials as per project requirement / specification.
• Evaluating all construction drawings submittal for approval from MEW and established
comments prior for approval or rejection
• Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
• Monitor project- portfolio CAPEX/OPEX and resource allocation effectively.
• Launched a training program for staff, members
• Networking with consultants/Contractors to ascertain technical specification, construction
related essentials based on prevalent rules.
• Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
• Review the project progress reports ensure strict adherence to all applicable laws, regulations
and policies.
• Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
• Draft the tender documentation for new power plant projects, feasibility study projects,
environmental study projects to float the tender in CAPT.
• Review the contract to evaluate the new power generation projects of Engineering, Procurement
and Construction (EPC) contractors bid, Feasibility Study contractors bid and so on
• Highlight project issues to department manager and makes alternative idea and
recommendations for improvements.
• Review and gives comments for quality management systems, asset management systems and
other systems that have been specifically engineered for the new power generation projects.
• Support the execution of feasibility studies, renewable energy potential studies, integrated
resource planning, new technology evaluation, project proposal evaluation, cost estimates, and
strategic planning.
• Any other relevant duties as assigned by the department

Company industry:
Electric Power Production & Transmission

IT Consultant Engineer

July 2010 - August 2016

Ministry Of Electricity And Water - Kuwait under the contractor of Kharafi National Co.

Janub as Surrah, Kuwait

July 2010 - August 2016

Company industry:
Energy & Renewables

PLANNING ENGINEER - Planning Dept.

July 2010 - August 2016

Ministry of Electricity and Water, under the contractor of M/s.Kharafi National, Kuwait

Janub as Surrah, Kuwait

July 2010 - August 2016

• Combined cycle Gas turbine (EPC) to upgrade Power capacity at sabiya power Plant - 750MW.
• Conversion of 1st stage Sabiya Gas Turbines (EPC) to combined Cycle Plant-500MW.
• Conversion of 3rd stage Az-Zour south Gas turbines (EPC) to combined cycle-500MW
• Combined cycle Gas Turbine (EPC) Sabiya Power Plant Project - 2400 MW
Key Results Areas
• Assuring compliance of laid code of standard Preparation of specifications of tender document & review of bids quoted by tenderer and Materials submitted by contractor and obtaining specified & alternative materials as per project requirement / specification.
• Evaluating all construction drawings submittal for approval from MEW and established comments prior for approval or rejection
• Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
• Monitor project- portfolio CAPEX/OPEX and resource allocation effectively.
• Launched a training program for staff, members
• Networking with consultants/Contractors to ascertain technical specification, construction related essentials based on prevalent rules.
• Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
• Review the project progress reports ensure strict adherence to all applicable laws, regulations and policies.
• Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
• Draft the tender documentation for new power plant projects, feasibility study projects, environmental study projects to float the tender in CAPT.
• Review the contract to evaluate the new power generation projects of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor's bid, Feasibility Study contractor's bid and so on
• Highlight project issues to department manager and makes alternative idea and recommendations for improvements.
• Review and gives comments for quality management systems, asset management systems and other systems that have been specifically engineered for the new power generation projects.
• Support the execution of feasibility studies, renewable energy potential studies, integrated resource planning, new technology evaluation, project proposal evaluation, cost estimates, and strategic planning.
• Any other relevant duties as assigned by the department

Company industry:
Energy & Renewables

Senior Engineer - Systems

November 2008 - March 2010

Vestel Telecom Services

Chennai, India

November 2008 - March 2010

Company industry:
Telecommunications

SENIOR ENGINEER - SYSTEMS

November 2008 - February 2010

M/S. Vestel Telecom Services Company,

Chennai, India

November 2008 - February 2010

• Developing existing programs by analyzing and identifying areas for modification;
• Provided Support for networking, servers, workstations, software and devices.
• Conducted network maintenance and ensure smooth operation of all communication systems, such as CCTV, telephone systems, fiber optics and microwave radio systems.

Company industry:
Telecommunications

Senior Engineer - Systems

November 2008 - February 2010

M/s. Vestel Telecom Services Company,

Chennai, India

November 2008 - February 2010

• Developing existing programs by analyzing and identifying areas for modification;
• Provided Support for networking, servers, workstations, software and devices.
• Conducted network maintenance and ensure smooth operation of all communication systems,
such as CCTV, telephone systems, fiber optics and microwave radio systems.

Company industry:
Telecommunications

IT Manager

April 2004 - August 2008

AlQudra Holdings PJSC., AbuDhabi

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

April 2004 - August 2008

Company industry:
Facilities & Property Management

OPERATION MANAGER IT

April 2004 - August 2008

M/s. Al Qudra Holdings P.J.S.C.,

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

April 2004 - August 2008

• Oversaw large-scale projects and vendor relationship within the education services sector, health services sector, ensuring timely and efficient execution
• Managed enterprise information system projects, ensuring adherence to internal and external standards.
• Reduced IT project completion time by 25% through implementation of agile methodologies and expertise strategic Planning.
• Successfully oversaw IT human resource activities for a team of 25 professionals.
• Managed IT budgets, vendor support, ERP, SAP, Health Club Management (CRM) software and resources effectively.
• Facilitates Al Qudra staff’s meetings effectively. Holds regular status meetings with our IT team.
Oversees troubleshooting, systems backups, archiving, and disaster recovery and provides expert support when necessary.
Meets with operation manager and general manager to formulate information technology strategies, communicate problems and solutions and share related information.
• Conducts basic computer training for employees.
• Prepares annual budget for information technology operations.
• Ensures that all data and programs are backed-up regularly. Performs preventive maintenance on computer hardware. Makes trouble shoot and repairs on computer hardware.
• Oversees the operation of Adding new users to Windows Server, Exchange Mail Server and Microsoft Outlook.
• Coordinates with software vendors to implement and integrate software modules.
• Attends meetings as appropriate. Maintains an updated system for network security including firewalls and CCTV systems.
• Performs other appropriate tasks as assigned by the General Manager.
• Planned and implemented Fitness Management software for Sports clubs Managements using ASP.NET, Oracle, VB and Crystal report

Company industry:
Facilities & Property Management

Operation Manager - IT

April 2004 - August 2008

M/s. Al Qudra Holdings PJSC,

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

April 2004 - August 2008

• Oversaw large-scale projects and vendor relationship within the education services sector,
health services sector, ensuring timely and efficient execution
• Managed enterprise information system projects, ensuring adherence to internal and external
standards.
• Reduced IT project completion time by 25% through implementation of agile methodologies
and expertise strategic Planning.
• Successfully oversaw IT human resource activities for a team of 25 professionals.
• Managed IT budgets, vendor support, ERP, SAP, Health Club Management (CRM) software
and resources effectively.
• Facilitates Al Qudra staffs meetings effectively. Holds regular status meetings with our IT
team.
Oversees troubleshooting, systems backups, archiving, and disaster recovery and provides
expert support when necessary.
Meets with operation manager and general manager to formulate information technology
strategies, communicate problems and solutions and share related information.
• Conducts basic computer training for employees.
• Prepares annual budget for information technology operations.
• Ensures that all data and programs are backed-up regularly. Performs preventive maintenance
on computer hardware. Makes trouble shoot and repairs on computer hardware.
• Oversees the operation of Adding new users to Windows Server, Exchange Mail Server and
Microsoft Outlook.
• Coordinates with software vendors to implement and integrate software modules.
• Attends meetings as appropriate. Maintains an updated system for network security including
firewalls and CCTV systems.
• Performs other appropriate tasks as assigned by the General Manager.
• Planned and implemented Fitness Management software for Sports clubs Managements using
ASP.NET, Oracle, VB and Crystal report

Company industry:
Facilities & Property Management

System Administrator

February 1997 - March 2004

ElectroSteel Castings Ltd.

Chennai, India

February 1997 - March 2004

Company industry:
Industrial Production

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

February 1997 - March 2004

Electro Steel Castings Ltd.,

Chennai, India

February 1997 - March 2004

• Provided Support for servers, workstations, software and devices to support more than 25 clients
• Ensure that all data and programs are backed up regularly and manages company’s ERP system.

Company industry:
Industrial Production

System Administrator

February 1997 - March 2004

M/s. ElectroSteel Castings Ltd.,

Chennai, India

February 1997 - March 2004

• Provided Support for servers, workstations, software and devices to support more than 25
clients
• Ensure that all data and programs are backed up regularly and manages companys ERP
system.

Company industry:
Manufacturing

SUPERVISOR

August 1993 - November 1996

Al Rajhi Foam & Plastics Factory,

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

August 1993 - November 1996

• Designing and programming of CNC Contour cutting Machines using FKCAD, CAP (Baumer CAD) software
• Maintaining IBM systems, novel networks and inventory system using with FOXPRO
• cutting machines and so on.

Company industry:
Industrial Production

Supervisor

June 1993 - November 1996

Al Rajhi Foam and Plastics Factory, Riyadh

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

June 1993 - November 1996

Company industry:
Manufacturing

Education

Madurai Kamaraj University

September 2003

September 2003

Master's degree, Computer Applications

India

GPA (percentage): 8.65%

GPA (percentage): 8.65%

Bharathidasan University

August 1991

August 1991

Bachelor's degree, Computer Applications

India

GPA (percentage): 8.25%

GPA (percentage): 8.25%

Skills

Education
Expert
Education
Expert
Facilities
Expert
Facilities
Expert
Production
Expert
Production
Expert
IT
Expert
IT
Expert
Energy
Expert
Energy
Expert
DETAIL ORIENTED
Intermediate
DETAIL ORIENTED
Intermediate
ISO 9000 SERIES
Intermediate
ISO 9000 SERIES
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
Intermediate
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
Intermediate
PLANNING
Intermediate
PLANNING
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
TEAMWORK
Intermediate
TEAMWORK
Intermediate
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate
ASP.Net, VB, Python, Oracle and so on
Expert
ASP.Net, VB, Python, Oracle and so on
Expert
AutoCAD
Expert
AutoCAD
Expert
ERP, SAP
Expert
ERP, SAP
Expert
PMP Certified
Expert
PMP Certified
Expert
CCNA Certified
Expert
CCNA Certified
Expert
CCNP
Expert
CCNP
Expert
QMS
Expert
QMS
Expert

Languages

Arabic

Intermediate

English

Expert

Hindi

Beginner

Malayalam

Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
PMP (Project Management Professional)
ISO 9001:2000 (Quality Management system)
Driving License Kuwait LMV Driving License With own car

Hobbies and interests

reading.
Snooker
Playing Volley Ball,
Listening to music,