Jad Chamseddine

Operational Oversight & Multi-Site Management: Directed day-to-day operations for HETCO and sister company El Hoss Engineering & Transport Co., overseeing 500+ personnel and a fleet of 300+ heavy transport and specialized carrier vehicles across Kuwait and GCC project sites.

Resource & Manpower Planning: Planned and optimized workforce deployment across multiple client contracts, coordinating with HR and department heads to ensure right-sizing, shift coverage, and cost-effective staffing aligned with contractual scope.

Fleet & Maintenance Management: Managed a KD 780, 000 annual maintenance budget, implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs via SAP and Fleet Management Systems (FMS) with GPS/Telematics monitoring; achieved 10% reduction in maintenance expenditures and 15% decrease in fleet downtime.

Project & Contract Management: Oversaw up to 7 simultaneous rig move and project mobilization contracts, managing schedules, resource allocation, and client deliverables using Microsoft Project; improved rig move efficiency by 20%.

HSE & Safety Culture: Championed NEBOSH-aligned safety standards in collaboration with QHSE department; conducted incident investigations, enforced corrective actions, and reduced LTI and incident occurrences by 15%.

Process Improvement & SOPs: Developed and implemented standardized operating procedures for transport, logistics, and maintenance workflows; tracked KPIs to drive continuous improvement and operational transparency.

Vendor & Procurement Management: Managed supplier relationships and procurement processes for spare parts, consumables, and subcontractor services; monitored inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted operations and minimize supply chain disruption.

Key Achievements: Generated KD 5-6M annual revenue across multi-client operations; maintained NEBOSH certification standards and zero major safety incidents through rigorous HSE oversight.

• Project & Operations Management: Managed and coordinated projects from mobilization through completion, ensuring alignment with contractual and client requirements, HSE standards, and quality protocols across heavy transport and engineering service operations.
• Resource Allocation & Planning: Allocated manpower and equipment resources across multiple simultaneous projects through effective planning and time management; optimized transportation and logistics scheduling to maximize cost savings and
operational efficiency.
• Team Leadership & Site Supervision: Supervised and mentored the operations team; conducted regular site visits and compliance audits to verify adherence to operational, safety, and quality standards across all active sites.
• Reporting & Performance Management: Compiled and delivered detailed reports to senior management on project milestones, equipment and manpower status, logistics efficiency metrics, and procurement requirements using Excel-based dashboards and structured reporting templates.

• Project Mobilization & Operations: Planned and coordinated initial project mobilization, rig commissioning, and daily drilling operations in line with contractual requirements, HSE regulations, and quality standards through regular site visits, audits, and incident investigations.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinated with Operations, HSE, Purchasing, and HR departments as well as suppliers and subcontractors to identify and resolve operational challenges, ensuring deliverables were met within project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Compliance & Documentation: Reviewed and approved equipment specifications, design documents, safety procedures, and sub-contractor contracts to ensure compliance with client HSE management systems and contractual standards; assisted in preparation of tenders and pre-qualification documents.

• Maintenance Planning: Developed short, medium, and long-term preventive and predictive maintenance plans for plant equipment, systems, and vehicles in close consultation with unit chiefs and inspectors, proposing optimal manpower levels to achieve cost-effective deployment.
• Database & Inventory Management: Maintained the SAP maintenance database to ensure historical data accuracy for analysis and reporting; monitored spare parts and consumables inventory to ensure uninterrupted operational availability and minimize downtime.