Area Coordinator - Operations, Maintenance, Projects
Kuwait Oil Company
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :31 years, 4 أشهر
1. Leadership and Team Management:
- Headed the Patrolling and Inspection Team responsible for overseeing the condition of pipelines in Consumers Pipeline Networks for Kuwait Oil Company.
- Coordinated with Maintenance Groups to ensure the timely maintenance and improvement of pipeline areas designated for inspection and patrolling.
- Administered requisitions for maintenance supplies and special tools essential for plant operations.
2. Supervision and Oversight:
- Provided oversight of personnel within the team, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational guidelines.
- Maintained equipment history and performance records, contributing to efficient tracking and trending of equipment performance.
3. Operational Coordination:
- Coordinated work functions across various disciplines within the designated area of responsibility.
- Distributed workforce as directed by the Company's Supervisor, ensuring optimal manpower utilization.
- Organized, in liaison with KOC Supervisor, the early completion of major breakdowns in the field.
4. Surveillance and Monitoring:
- Implemented a surveillance system to monitor progress, ensuring proper distribution of manpower in the designated area.
- Monitored and recommended improvements to plant and equipment for increased machine availability and maintainability.
5. Communication and Liaison:
- Effectively liaised with Contractors Head Office, coordinating with operations for routine matters.
- Maintained communication with Company Representatives on work planning, safety measures, and material management.
- Collaborated with other Company maintenance functions and contractors on equipment and items of common interest within the broad scope of work.
6. Contract Management:
- Acted as Contracts Managing Engineer in the absence of CME, handling responsibilities as required by the role.
Achievements:
- Successfully recommended operational solutions for the upgrade and repair of pipeline networks, contributing to enhanced efficiency.
- Ensured the timely completion of major breakdowns in the field, minimizing downtime.
Implemented a surveillance system that significantly improved progress monitoring.
Supervised, monitored, and controlled safe and efficient operations for oil, gas, water, and power production.
Coordinated maintenance and shutdown activities, ensuring synchronization with Maintenance, Construction, and Projects for minimal disruptions.
Planned and executed Field Services activities, including wellheads, flow lines, track maintenance, wellhead completions, surface casing repairs, and handover of wells to drilling for workover.
Assisted in developing the department’s capital and operating budget, closely monitoring expenditures.
Liaised with GASCO and other ADNOC Operations personnel for maintenance/shutdown activities.
Drafted, reviewed, and implemented approved policies and procedures covering plant operations and field services activities.
Key Achievements:
Successfully ensured smooth operations of Remote Degassing Station (RDS) and Gas Remote Stations (GRS) with minimum disruptions to off-take requirements.
Conducted Pre-commissioning and Commissioning activities for ISBL (Area 8).
Prepared punch lists for equipment and pipelines in Area 8, ensuring comprehensive quality checks.
Developed technical procedures for all assigned equipment in Area 8, aligning them with vendor-supplied procedures.
Executed processes required for the start, operation, and interruption of installations/equipment in compliance with established procedures.
Monitored the operational status and good working order of equipment/installations, taking proactive measures for maintenance and repairs.
Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, environment, and quality programs, implementing directives and protocols.
Confirmed the availability and functionality of all safety devices, prioritizing safety in all commissioning activities.
Key Achievements:
Successfully completed Pre-commissioning and Commissioning activities for ISBL (Area 8), meeting quality and safety standards.
Developed and implemented streamlined technical procedures, improving efficiency in equipment operation.
Prepare Technical analysis on the proposed project and follow up for implementation.
Conduct thorough reviews of expenditure requests for new and upgraded projects across all plants in the Eastern Region, ensuring strict adherence to budgetary constraints and alignment with project objectives.
Investigate plant trips and upsets on assigned plants and submit to the Technical Committee the recommended solutions.
Follow up then to Operations on the recommended solutions for implementations.
Inspect the HAZOP items indicated during Operations - Maintenance and Engineering Technical Meetings, to be complied with by the Operations Group. Member of Operations-Maintenance-Engineers Team (OME).
Key Achievements:
Prepare a start-up checklist for commissioning and prepare its procedure.
Submitted recommendations and improvements on the said project based on the Safe Operations Manual of Saudi Aramco.
Updated the i-plant drawings based on the new projects implemented on each plant.
Operates the Control System for the Tank Farm, managing loading and unloading operations. Monitors and operates equipment within the Tank Farm to ensure safety and efficiency.
Conducts comprehensive Hazard Analysis for all activities, including those executed by contractors, ensuring thorough pre-activity assessments and post-activity re-evaluations.
Conducts quality control on received products, re-evaluating before customer delivery.
Reports directly to the Senior Operator and Tank Farm Supervisor. Performs Weekly and Monthly inspections on all Fire System Equipment, providing actionable recommendations to the Tank Farm Supervisor as needed.
Serves as the designated Work Permit Issuer and Safety Coordinator for the Area.
Key Achievements:
Develops and maintains a Fire System Monitoring Log sheet in strict adherence to company Safety Rules and Regulations.
Actively participates as a key member of the Job Safety Analysis Team for the Area
Led a team of 16 technical personnel, including 4 Engineers and 12 Technicians, overseeing the comprehensive operation of the Malitbog 232.5MW Geothermal Fluid Collection and Recycling System (FCRS). Managed both the control room and field operations to ensure a continuous and high-quality steam supply to main and optimization power plants, collaborating with interconnected FCRS systems. Held key roles as acting Production Manager and Deputy Production Manager during their absence, providing continuity in leadership. Responsible for the integrity and performance of wells and associated pipelines supplying clean steam to the Power Station. Demonstrated expertise in safe plant operations, commissioning, and start-ups/shutdowns of heavy facilities and equipment, including high-pressure pipelines, separator vessels, water drums, fans, blowers, and high-pressure geothermal production and reinjection wells.
Implemented and managed the Production Equipment Preventive Maintenance schedule, collaborating seamlessly with the production planner to orchestrate efficient equipment shutdowns and timely resumptions. Responded adeptly to abnormalities reported by production personnel, conducting thorough evaluations and executing repairs promptly. Proactively conducted hazard assessments for proposed locations and improvements as requested by the Production Department, emphasizing a commitment to safety. Reviewed and provided insightful recommendations for the mechanical aspects of the company's proposed expansion, showcasing a deep understanding of the industry and contributing to future growth
Reviewed and meticulously evaluated the HVAC plan, ensuring accuracy in the submitted material take-off. Conducted thorough visual inspections of HVAC installations at construction sites, providing recommendations through the Site Foreman to align with approved plans. Effectively coordinated with draftsmen during weekly meetings to address and implement approved modifications. Prepared detailed billings for completed equipment installations, quantifying achievements and ensuring accuracy. Guided Quality Inspectors to specific areas outlined in billing, reinforcing a commitment to maintaining rigorous quality standards.
Responsible for the integrity of all machines and equipment of Production Department. Responds to any emergency repair or modifications on all calls by the Production Department. Coordinate with Production Planner for the repair of equipment and putting it back into service. Implements the Preventive Maintenance Schedule of all equipment of the production. Maintains all equipment of the Manufacturing Plant. Assisted the Plant Mechanic in repairing all equipment called attention by the Production Department.
Passed Licensure Board Examination for Mechanical Engineers
Graduatead in BSME as a Full Scholar for MSU - 1985-1990 Registered Mechanical Engineer - since1994, licensed # 46-205 Member/Founder of MSU Volleyball Club - 1988-1990