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PRAVEEN KUMAR MUNIKOTI, General Manager

PRAVEEN KUMAR MUNIKOTI

General Manager·Forum Energy Technologies (OJS)

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Costing & Management Accountancy

Work experience

Total years of experience: 16 years, 3 months

General Manager

April 2011 - August 2014

Forum Energy Technologies (OJS)

Indonesia

April 2011 - August 2014

•Lead the Batam Operations, Base & Workshop with Zero TRIR & LTI.
•Lead team of total 200 personnel in Batam, including 120 Expat Offshore Technicians in generating $27.5MM in revenue for 2012.
•As a member of corporate Management team, contributed to the development and implementation of organizational strategies, policies and practices while ensuring day to day success of operations and adherence to all legal requirements and ethical standards.
•Develop, direct, and manage operations, planning processes and execution of multiple projects in a cost effective manner and insure that deadlines and deliveries are met.
•P&L oversight for monthly and quarterly managerial reporting, project financial estimates, forecasts, operations financial performance, and operational goals.
•Work directly with Project Managers/Coordinators, Proposals and Engineering Leads to identify and resolve specific inputs that may affect projects schedule, customer relationship and cost to ensure successful attainment of all project metrics.
•Monitor and analyse trends in project spending and inventory control in order to make recommendations for the future and identify areas for possible savings
•Manage the different aspects of the supply chain for project mobilizations and demobilization's including identifying and qualifying potential new vendors for more cost effective products and services.
•Acted as the primary communication contact (internal & external) if Tender, or Project Management team is not able to resolve the issues at their dedicated level
•Approved all Variation orders for assigned project scope.
•Executed improvement processes for long-term operational excellence.
•Liaison with Corporate legal counsel on relevant matters
•Oversee Recruitment's, Performance Appraisals, Training & Development and career guidance.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Successfully managed several Onshore/Offshore pipelay projects in the SEA Region for prestigious clients like Clough (Australia), Mc Dermott (Singapore & Dubai), Dragon Oil (Dubai), Nippon & Technip (Singapore), Sapura Acergy & TLO (Malaysia), Swiber (Indonesia) by using specialized OJS field joint coating applications like HDPF, SPU, FBE, Blast & Heat.
Established a personnel and equipment scheduling program, with input for proposals, for long term planning, asset allocation and capital expenditure.
Developed a project revenue rolling forecast system which was adopted globally within OJS.
Met revenue goals for 2012 with an increased Operating Profit margin.
Developed and implemented a plan to meet a 25% revenue increase for 2013 from 2012, with increased staffing, equipment and training.
Instituted best business practice solutions in execution of 90% of OJS global projects from Batam including PQT’s, Equipment refurbishments, Personnel allocations, Client demos and effective centralized inventory management system.
Spearheaded and resolved long outstanding legal environmental issues with local government bodies and managed to dispose expired hazardous chemical from Batam warehouse.
Profit margins continuously protected by instituting best negotiation practices with freight forwarders and vendors implementing Forum’s FCPA rules.
Implemented a systematic approach to keep the PM’s disciplined to run all projects more efficiently, plan & execute projects in a most cost effective manner using SQDV principles (Safety, Quality, Delivery & Value).
Developed and implemented project pack out (MTO) process explaining on how everything works and fits together.
Organized an equipment board showing the physical locations of all major OJS equipment globally, Green tag procedure for all equipment and sourcing key spare parts from local suppliers thereby minimizing unnecessary airfreight costs from Houston.
Implemented daily safety tool box meetings (every morning before commencing work) to discuss day-to-day workshop safety and Hazardous observation cards. (STOP cards)

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Management

Administration Manager (Operations)

July 2008 - January 2011

Impact Solutions Asia Pte Ltd (Secure Drilling)

Singapore

July 2008 - January 2011

PROFILE

• Supported start-up incorporation formalities for Secure Drilling’s Asia Pacific head quarters in Singapore.
• Provided financial analysis support to operations and assist in the budget and forecast process for projects, personnel & equipment. Point person for corporate reporting requests.
• Developed and implemented fundamental operational processes in finance/cost control, supply chain, human resources and administration.
• Managed company’s bank accounts, monthly MIS and analyzing monthly variances with budgets.
• Carried out preparation of WIP/Revenue recognition calculations for various projects.
• Responsible for processing of payments to contractors and generating related reports.
• Interacted with company auditor for corporate audit related matters and complying to Singapore Taxation regulations.
• Managed project inventory lists for all global projects and reconcile them against Project BOM’s.
• Managed Human Resource activities including managing compensation & benefits, recruitment, employee health insurances, training & development, field job bonus, personnel tracking/utilization, manpower planning, policy making, budgeting, performance management, staff communication and grievance handling for regional business unit.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Researched, developed and implemented a new job grading structure was for offshore personnel

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Administration

Base Manager

June 2005 - June 2008

Weatherford International

Indonesia

June 2005 - June 2008

PROFILE
• Relocated on promotion from Weatherford Oil Tool Middle East, Dubai - UAE as Batam Base Manager.
• Assisted in developing and implementing an inter-company web portal to manage the unit’s activities. Portal has been adopted by corporate to manage the company’s sales efforts, personnel tracking, utilization & forecasts, maintain employee database & training records. Portal has been nominated for the Chairman’s Award.
• Base Manager for Operations Base in Batam and lead a team of 100 Workshop/ Operations & Administration personnel.
• Developed and implemented Supply Chain procedures and built a strong JD Edwards Admin team comprising 15 persons to manage Procurement, Shipping, Logistics, and Human Resources & Base Admin.
• Coordinated with Business Unit Managers across all Asia Pacific countries and ensure a proper project cost allocation process on JD Edwards.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Implemented various cost cutting measures on Supply Chain which reduced the Base Operating costs by 28%

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Management

Senior Business Unit Administrator - CPDS

August 2002 - May 2005

Weatherford Oil Tool ME Ltd

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

August 2002 - May 2005

PROFILE
• Acted as a focal point for UBTS activities for Middle East and North Africa operations
• Maintained Personnel tracking/ Utilizations & focal point for issues relating to Job Bonus disputes for Operations personnel.
• Organized support services for Operations and HSE Teams including crew scheduling & movements, expense reports and time sheets.
• Organized & maintained Personnel records for basic Safety / Oilfield related training courses for field personnel and keep a track of validation / expiration of the certificates
• Assisted in the production of high quality documents, management/technical presentations, charts and process flow diagrams for the teams.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Promoted from Senior BU Region Administrator to Base Manager for Asia Pacific Operations within a span of 3 years

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Administration

Project Administrator

March 1998 - June 2002

Belhasa Six Construct LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

March 1998 - June 2002

Worked with SIXCO in joint venture with Overseas AST. for Wadi Muddiq - Gillay 1.3 Kms Tunnel Project at Kalba - Fujairah.
Job Profile:
􀂉 Reported to Project Manager.
ô€‚‰ Prepared daily 3rd party cash / credit vouchers/ debit notes and Suppliers’ cheques based on Invoices received.
ô€‚‰ Account bifurcation of transactions as per company’s chart of accounts.
􀂉 Prepared the monthly depreciation reports for Plant & Machinery.
􀂉 Placed LPO / FPO as per requisition received from various departments.
􀂉 Follow up with 3rd Party & Foreign suppliers.
􀂉 Prepared monthly Bills Payable & BRS.
􀂉 Maintained the Site Personnel Time Records on Computer.
􀂉 Co-ordinated with Head Office for manpower requirements & transfers.
􀂉 Fulfilled the UAE formalities for medical & Labour card renewals for workers.
􀂉 Vehicle allocation at site and coordinating with site drivers.
􀂉 Arranged of vehicles on monthly Rent / Lease.
􀂉 Arranged distribution of monthly wages of workers.
􀂉 Co-ordinated with Camp Boss for smooth running of Labour accommodations.
􀂉 Arranged vehicles for Airport Arrivals / Departures.

Was assigned by BESIX to work for NORR Group consultants for a project “Caterpillar Logistic Services / Daimler Chrysler Warehouse & Office Bldg” at Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai
Job Profile:
􀂉 Full fledged project administrative support to the Resident Engineer including:
􀀹 Filing, typing correspondences, site memos, site instructions
􀀹 Analyzing and developing new filing system procedure for various submitting
􀀹 Generating & distributing weekly, monthly statements including minutes of meetings
November 1998 to May 2000
Was assigned by BESIX to work for an International Reinforcement Contractor “BABICH SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.”, a steel Reinforcement Specialist Company from Singapore, for a prestigious project, Abu Dhabi Trade Center in Joint Venture with M/s Campenon Bernard SGE - a project worth AED 900 Million.
􀂉 Provided administrative support to the Reinforcement Manager and a team of French Reinforcement Engineers.
􀂉 Full fledged coordination with the Construction Manager & related departments.
􀂉 Maintained Human Resources information and wages record for 300+ Thai workers.
􀂉 Prepared Purchase Orders for Reinforcement Steel from BBS issued by Q.S.
􀂉 Follow up for ordered steel and managing trailers as per urgency at Site.
􀂉 Generated & distributed monthly, quarterly statements including progress payments.
􀂉 Arranged Flight reservations and travel arrangements for Project personnel & Thai workers.
February 1998 to November 1998
Joined BESIX and provided full fledged project administrative support to Accounts & Personnel departments
Accounts Department:
􀂉 Provided secretarial support to the Manager - Finance & Administration
􀂉 Responsible for Book Keeping - Basic accounting, L/C, Bank Guarantees etc.,
􀂉 Banking and preparation of Bank Reconciliation Statements for 28 Banks in UAE.
􀂉 Managed and maintained all aspects of issuing cheques & Foreign Exchange Dealings
Personnel Department:
􀂉 Provided Administrative support to the Personnel Manager in fulfilling UAE Visa formalities and control over passports
􀂉 Generated and distributed weekly & monthly Manpower reports
􀂉 Assisted the Personnel Manager while conducting tests for new recruits

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Administration

Education

Andhra University

August 1991

August 1991

Bachelor's degree, Costing & Management Accountancy

India

GPA (percentage): 55%

GPA (percentage): 55%

Bachelors Degree in Commerce with Economics, Financial Management, Business Statistics.

Skills

Commercials
Expert
Commercials
Expert
Supply Chain
Expert
Supply Chain
Expert
Budgeting
Expert
Budgeting
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
operations
Expert
operations
Expert
Computer Applications
Expert
Computer Applications
Expert
Commercials
Expert
Commercials
Expert
Supply Chain
Expert
Supply Chain
Expert
Budgeting
Expert
Budgeting
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
operations
Expert
operations
Expert

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Expert
Indonesian
Intermediate
Telugu
Expert
Bengali
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Training
Management's Role in Enterprise Excellence
Philip Crosby Associates
Feb 2006
Management Development Program
Weatherford
Oct 2007
Health & Safety
Forum Energy Technologies
Jul 2013
Basic Training For Supervisors
HR New Corp Inc
Sep 2006
Effective Cost & Budget Management
Universal Stage Singapore
Dec 2007
Influential Presentations
HR New Corp Inc
Jan 2006
Global Anti Bribery - Doing Business with Foreign Public Officials
Forum Energy Technologies
Mar 2013
High Impact Project Management
Project Decision
Sep 2006
BIZ WIZ
Don Barkman Associates
May 2006
Defensive Driving Behavior Development Training
Prosafe Binatama, Indonesia
Mar 2008
Training Coordinator Workshop
Ecoman Dubai
Jan 2004

Hobbies

  • Travelling
    Traveled widely round the world