Florin Biltan, Senior Expert Project Services

Florin Biltan

Senior Expert Project Services

OMV Offshore Abu Dhabi

Lieu
Émirats Arabes Unis - Abu Dhabi
Éducation
Master, MBA in Oil & Gas Management, Distinction
Expérience
17 years, 8 Mois

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Expériences professionnelles

Total des années d'expérience :17 years, 8 Mois

Senior Expert Project Services à OMV Offshore Abu Dhabi
  • Émirats Arabes Unis - Abu Dhabi
  • Je travaille ici depuis août 2023

Enhanced cost engineering for budget compliance & savings for an extensive offshore portfolio exceeding EUR 35 billion, encompassing surface facility enhancements, modifications, and tie-ins across multiple project phases: Dalma Gas - Hail & Gasha Concession (Execute Phase), Hail & Gasha Development (Execute Phase), Sarb Deep Gas Development - Hail & Gasha Concession (FEED Phase), Nasr Deep Gas Development - Hail & Gasha Concession (Select Phase), SARB Phase 1 (Execute Phase), SARB Phase 2 (Execute Phase), SARB Phase 3 (Select Phase), Toxic Gas Refuges and Lifeboats on Sarb Artificial Islands (Define Phase), UMMLULU Phase 1 (Execute Phase), UMMLULU Phase 2 (Select Phase), UMMLULU Phase 3 (Select Phase), Umm Lulu Main Oil Line (MOL) Replacement (Execute Phase).
Drove the budgeting, forecasting, cost phasing processes and alignment with project schedules.
Provided robust support for cost estimates and Mid Term Plan budgeting in compliance with organizational procedures.
Optimized cost engineering processes to convert official project estimates into approved, cost-effective control budgets.
Conducted thorough reviews of Operators' Business Plans, Cost Reports, and Governance documents, delivering critical feedback for improvement.
Generated comprehensive monthly project reports for a 14-project portfolio, detailing schedule milestones, financials, risks, and key accomplishments.

Senior Cost Engineer à OMV Exploration & Production GmbH
  • Autriche - Vienne
  • novembre 2018 à juillet 2023

Spearheaded cost engineering for a portfolio of ~EUR 1 billion in Libya onshore projects, encompassing surface facilities upgrades, tie-ins, and redevelopment initiatives.
Drove cost optimization for Austria onshore projects, focusing on CO2 emission reduction through the Electrical Compressor KSAU Project.
Orchestrated the translation of Project Estimates into approved Control Budgets, enhancing financial accuracy and accountability.
Acted as the central point for comprehensive budgeting, forecasting, and cost control planning, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations.
Provided pivotal support to the Libyan Operator for budget preparation in compliance with the Libyan National Oil Company standards.
Led the budgeting process, including the preparation of Approval for Expenditure (AfEs) and Mid Term Plan, adhering to strict company procedures and timelines.
Developed and maintained a cost controlling and reporting tool, ensuring seamless updates to CAPDAT (PIMPS) and Primavera systems.

Senior Project Controller à OMV Petrom
  • Roumanie - Bucarest
  • septembre 2012 à octobre 2018

Provided comprehensive Project Services support, encompassing cost engineering, estimates, scheduling, contracts administration, and document control, for EUR 800 milion across multiple development phases:
• offshore projects worth around EUR 500 million, including key phases of Field Development Petromar and Istria.
• onshore projects with a combined value of EUR 300 million, guiding critical phases of developments such as Parc 3 Turburea, Central Produce Facility Oprisenesti, Totea Compressors, and Field Development initiatives such as EOR Polymer Videle and Blejesti Videle, including innovative stimulation steam injection pilots.
Led CAPEX forecast, managing ~€100mn yearly budget.
Directed the Approval for Expenditure (AfE) and Mid Term Plan budgeting processes, ensuring compliance with corporate standards and timelines.
Conducted in-depth variance analyses, comparing actuals to plans and forecasts, and provided strategic recommendations to enhance project financial performance.
Proactively challenged project teams on cost and planning forecasts to optimize resource allocation and project outcomes.

Senior Cost Engineer à OMV Petrom
  • Roumanie - Bucarest
  • septembre 2010 à août 2012

Led Cost Engineering initiatives for a EUR 115MM Waste Infrastructure Program, encompassing Bioremediation Plants and Landfill construction projects.
Managed full spectrum of Cost Engineering duties: cost estimation, budgeting, forecasting, and execution of cost control strategies in accordance with Red, Silver, Yellow FIDIC contracts.
Delivered precise budget formulation and adherence to E&P Controlling schedules, ensuring punctual reporting.
Created and upheld a comprehensive cost control and reporting system, crucial for synchronizing project updates with Primavera timelines.

Contracts Administrator à OMV Petrom
  • Roumanie - Bucarest
  • octobre 2008 à août 2010

Exhibited outstanding contract administration skills, encompassing negotiation preparation, accurate cost analysis, strategic term discussions, issuance of change orders, and ensuring the prompt execution of contracts portfolio exceeding EUR 150 million.
Supported the development and execution of tender documents, collaborating with Procurement and Legal teams.

Contracts Administrator à OMV Petrom
  • Roumanie - Ploieşti
  • octobre 2006 à septembre 2008

Spearheaded contract administration for the Modernization of 110KV medium voltage stations project, with a portfolio valued at EUR 50 million, during the Execute Phase.
Played a pivotal role in cost management through meticulous evaluation of bid documentation within the public procurement process.
Expertly managed supply contracts, ensuring stringent budget adherence, cost efficiency, and streamlined invoicing processes.
Coordinated the timely schedule for the delivery of services and equipment.

Éducation

Master, MBA in Oil & Gas Management, Distinction
  • à Oil and Gas, Petroleum Gas University of Ploiești
  • juin 2008

MBA in Oil & Gas Management, Distinction

Baccalauréat, B.Sc. in Oil & Gas Management
  • à Oil and Gas, Petroleum Gas University of Ploiești
  • juin 2006

B.Sc. in Oil & Gas Management

Specialties & Skills

SAP CRM
Forecasting
Cost Engineering
Budget Process
Cost Management
Planning
Project Governance
Change Management
Risk Management
Milestones (Project Management)
Bidding
Decision Making
Primavera Software
SAP CRM
Contracts Administration
Cost Engineering
Forecasting
Cost Management
Budget Process
Scheduling
Data Collection
Strategic Thinking
Time Management

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