Zahid Rind

Project Management Director and EPC Delivery of brown-field and green-field projects) with an extensive Project Management experience in Oil/Gas On-shore and Off-shore Pipelines, Gas Compression Stations, LNG, FPSO, FSO, Off-shore Exploration and Drilling Rigs covering a wide range delivery of EPC projects in Oil, Gas and Power sectors while being responsible for the EPC project development activities from FEL/FEED through to the project EPC LSTK and Cost Reimbursable projects delivery and their successful Start-up and Commercial operations.

BOO, BOT, BOOT, BOOM, FEL, FEED, Capital and Operating leasing, project development involving risk allocation & project structured finance for debt structuring, corporate finance and direct lending, project evaluation & appraisal, preparation of bankable financial and business models for power plants in development and financing, ECA financing & commercial bank syndication (MLAs), project finance mandates, limited & non-recourse financing, commodity-linked lending, loan agreements & security (Sovereign Guarantees), tariff structures (capacity charge, variable and debt/equity (ROI), etc, derivatives, swaps, debt & equity structures, IPOs.
Projects Strategic Management (Project Development and EPC Delivery of brown-field and green-field projects) with an extensive Project Management experience in Oil/Gas On-shore and Off-shore Pipelines, Gas Compression Stations, LNG, FPSO, FSO, Off-shore Exploration and Drilling Rigs covering a wide range delivery of EPC projects in Oil, Gas and Power sectors while being responsible for the EPC project development activities from FEL/FEED through to the project EPC LSTK and Cost Reimbursable projects delivery and their successful Start-up and Commercial operations. BOO, BOT, BOOT, BOOM, FEL, FEED, Capital and Operating leasing, project development involving risk allocation & project structured finance for debt structuring, corporate finance and direct lending, project evaluation & appraisal, preparation of bankable financial and business models for power plants in development and financing, ECA financing & commercial bank syndication (MLAs), project finance mandates, limited & non-recourse financing, commodity-linked lending, loan agreements & security (Sovereign Guarantees), tariff structures (capacity charge, variable and debt/equity (ROI), etc, derivatives, swaps, debt & equity structures, IPOs.
Skills: Director level · Strategic Enterprise Management · Strategic Mega Developments · Oil and Gas EPC · Concessions

• Responsible for Full Profitability of Energy Projects in Oil/Gas and Power (solar, wind and W2E) in EPC execution and new projects for expansion and strategic EPC projects developments with HSSE leadership as paramount
• Managing construction of complex mega EPC projects in international settings for global project implementation
• Introducing ERP, PMO structures, project delivery methodologies, metrics and projects exceptional execution performance and its timely delivery and overall effectiveness for bettering ultimate outcomes for profits maximization and meeting Stakeholders’ expectations
• Formation of JVs for mega EPC energy projects involving major contractors, Owners and other stakeholders to implement power projects in Africa, Central Asia and South Asia

Multi Million USD Energy Projects for EPC Construction involving Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) and Saudi Aramco with a Profit & Loss Responsibility and Implementation of PMO

Responsibilities and Achievements:
o Responsible for Full Profitability of Energy Projects in EPC execution and new projects for expansion and strategic EPC projects developments
o Introduced and implemented ISO 9001 and 10005 Quality Management System and attained ISO certifications accordingly for EPC execution process and projects
o Introduced and Implemented PMO structures, functions and systems for an overall PMO along with devising project delivery metrics, KPIs, benchmarks and analytics
o Implemented Oracle ERP into the projects systems and execution structures within the projects and Company functions supporting the Project on greater scale
o Ensuring clear identification and management of project risk in the contracting operations, providing governance and driving the development and use of common policies, processes, systems, tools and agreeing on detailed project execution philosophy for higher risk projects, oversight and assurance of existing key projects supporting the development, training and mobilization of personnel to enhance execution competencies
o Closed out 8 Sub-stations projects from 380 KV to 115 KV GIS and brought them to Final Acceptance and Handover to Clients
o Implementing EPC projects with a portfolio value of USD 1.5 b collectively involving oil/gas and power projects for Aramco and Saudi Electricity Company, such projects are at different phases of the EPC execution
o PMP certifications were initiated and accomplished for Project Managers under PMI of USA
o Rolled out 3 new EPC substations projects, 380, 132 and 115 KV GIS as new projects for EPC implementation
o Closed out Gas and Oil Separation Plant (GOSP) for completions and handover valued 500 M USD for Saudi Aramco as the Client
o Preparation of budgets, sub-contracting, tendering, engineering management, construction management and all functions of commercial, financial, legal and project management nature on projects in EPC execution
o Reporting to the Board for projects’ timely progress and budget implementation while maintaining expected profit margins
o Commissioned and brought to completions and testing for handover a simple cycle plant conversion to a combined cycle power plant 450 MWs (Simple Cycle to CC conversion) for full operations valued at 240 m USD
o Managed portfolio of EPC projects for transmission and sub-station projects

o Multi Million USD Energy Projects for EPC Construction and Strategic Project Developments with Profit & Loss Responsibility

o Responsible for Full Profitability of Energy Projects in EPC execution and new projects for expansion and strategic EPC projects developments
o EPC construction of 200 MWs power plant valued at 300 m USD along with associated Balance of Plant (Electrical and Mechanical) and electricity export infrastructure
o EPC Construction of 220 KV switchyard for connection to the Electrical Grid power transmission lines and the construction of electrical sub-stations (step-down) for distribution of electricity to industrial estate for operational requirements for small to medium scale industries
o EPC Construction of Refinery of 300, 000 Tons/year production of Euro Grade -II petroleum products i.e. gasoline, diesel, condensate and LPG, the Refinery valued at USD 100 m using distillation and hydro-treating process technologies along with desulphurization units and reforming units with associated units and electrical and mechanical infrastructure, products storage and export pipelines
o Implementation of E&PSC oil extraction projects for upstream oil and gas extraction and drilling of test and development wells along with pipelines, electrical, mechanical, civil works and process units for supply and refining of oil and gas resources, the extraction projects comprise of two exploration and production blocks each valued at USD 1 billion for exploration and production units
o EPC Construction of 12” gas pipeline of 150 kms with a pumping station to supply gas to industrial area for industrial use and is valued at USD 150 m
o Preparation of budgets, sub-contracting, tendering, engineering management, construction management and all functions of commercial, financial, legal and project management nature on projects in EPC execution
o Reporting to the Board for projects’ timely progress and budget implementation while maintaining expected profit margins

o Full EPC execution of Master Gas Expansion Phase -1 Project (MGSE-1) of Saudi Aramco, 1.3 Billion USD composing of 12 GE Compression Trains, PGT25+, two Compression Stations, 56’’ Gas Pipelines and Associated Process Facilities along with Civil Works and Process Control Center, with Utilities and Flare System

o Management of Saudi Aramco EPC project on LSTK basis for the full engineering, procurement and construction involving commissioning and testing for 12 Trains for gas compression and associated 56” gas pipelines and process facilities and implementation of two EPC contract packages involving E&P and CC contract one EPC package inside Kingdom and one EPC package for E&P outside the Kingdom
o Management of two EPC contracts for E&P valued at USD 895 m and Construction valued at USD 385 m
o Management of GE contract for 12 compression trains and to manage full construction of 12 trains inside the Kingdom for Aero-derivative GE PGT25+ process trains, flare system, black powder filter units, fuel gas conditioning unit, process automation system, gas coolers, nitrogen generation unit, diesel generators, reverse osmosis unit, transformers and switchgears, storage tanks, 56” gas pipelines, 36” gas pipelines, 14” crude oil pipelines
o Management of engineering contract valued at 24 million USD to deliver all engineering deliverables for the project and to engage with Civil contractors and equipment and materials suppliers for global sourcing and construction on site for full large scale construction activities to achieve accelerated progress for project delivery in complex project environment along with project partners for achieving best profit margins and performance
o Management of engineering and construction resources and contractors for full EPC implementation of the project for fast track implementation
o Management of quality, HSE, engineering, construction, procurement, contracts, mechanical, civil, electrical, process, pipelines, HVAC, Instrumentation, telecom, Safety and project planning and controls, etc functions for full implementation of the project systems for best performance and interface management for project execution and delivery for Ready For Start-up (RSFU) Operations and handover and O&M functions to commission the facilities to test and handover for full commercial operations
o Responsible for the full profit on the project and recovery of the claims from the Customer for all additional works done beyond the scope of the agreed EPC scope and negotiation of all claims from the Sub-contractors to the EPC contract with financial management strategy in place to earn profit income and manage cash-flow of the EPC project
o Strategic management of interests of all Stakeholders and Shareholders in the EPC project and deliver performance of the EPC project with full expectations from these parties in a complex relationships setting
o Management of the EPC contract with all contractual and commercial commitments along with the technical obligations and responsible for the billing to the Customer and negotiation of the payments from the Customer and outstanding receivables to maintain financial performance of the EPC project at high profitable levels
o Management of On-site Construction activities and development of strategies for accomplishment of Construction milestones within time and budget and making effective measures in place for supply of material, equipment, sub-contractors and manpower allocation for an accelerated fast track Construction progress at both locations of the Construction project
o Representation of the EPC project to the Customer at all high level management levels for project performance and delivery on time with quality parameters along with all HSE obligations

o Management of Saudi Aramco LSTK EPC projects execution and operations division with strategic implementation of processes and systems covering financial performance, EPC technical delivery, and commercial management of on-going EPC projects and strategy development for new project awards and negotiations
o Execution of Saudi Aramco LSTK EPC packages for the construction of Oil Refinery with capacity 500, 000 barrels /day of refining capacity with 2 trains to process heavy crude oil to produce export products by involving fractional distillation column, process units, cat cracking/reforming units, hydrogen generation, desulphurization units, desalination, steam generation systems, power systems, control systems, pipelines, product tank forms, export terminals, waste water treatment plant, utilities and off-sites, etc, such packages amounting to USD 500 m to USD 1 billion
o Management of over 2000 project personnel, including senior project managers down to specialized construction labor for projects implementations and project operations
o Implementation of processes for full scale pipeline construction systems including coatings, pipe joints welding, contractor selection, crossings/directional drilling, directional drilling rigs, large fittings, plastic, meters, flow scraper/ sphere launchers/ traps, SCADA systems, ultrasonic inspection, vacuum excavators/ potholing, ball valves, welding systems manual and automatic, NDT testing procedures and QA/QC systems
o Management of over USD 1.5 billion budget to manage the operations of different projects and making available the equipments and support facilities for project operations including construction camps, offices and sub-contractors as well as project services consultants, insurance, project audit groups, external management consultants, etc for smooth operations and project implementation
o Management of operations and responsibility for profit and loss. Allocation of operational budgets and monitoring of performance for efficiency and operating margins
o Implementation of heavy industrial oil and gas process constructions and supply of equipment to allocated EPC projects with multipurpose allocation of resources to different project sites and relocation of equipment to cover their ongoing needs to cater for the erection and installation phases of the oil and gas EPC projects
o EPC of oil and gas pipelines covering 370 kms in a combination of oil, gas, LPG and other liquids transportation pipelines values over USD 400 m in varying networks of oil and gas pipelines connecting associated gas processing plants, expansion of pumping stations, hot taps on live crude oil pipelines, LPG extraction plants and minerals processing facilities and power and desalination plants for the supply of fuel as well as feedstock
o Full implementation of commissioning operations for RFSU processes for pipelines including hydrostatic testing, flushing, inerting and quality control procedures for reliability and handover for integration with plant output operations
o Construction of Interface facilities and connection tie ups for industrial water supply from desalination plants, oil refineries, gas processing plants and minerals processing plants valued over USD 350 m
o Construction of storage facilities and loading terminals for export of petroleum products and liquids for international shipping to global customers
o Financial management of EPC projects portfolio to maintain profit values and to execute EPC projects for delivery within time and quality and HSE parameters along with negotiation of new EPC project awards in the oil and gas sectors within Gulf region
o Construction of 56” gas pipeline for supply of gas to saline water conversion plant for production of clean potable water valued at USD 100 m, 5.6 km

o Management LNG operations (including business, production of LNG/LPG/Condensate, P&L, EPC technical, and commercial product sales functions) of on-going Upstream Gas Supply/ Downstream LNG operational businesses including Nigeria LNG 6 Trains - 21.5 mtpa production, APCI process - condensate separation, LPG extraction, gas liquefaction (LNG), storage, uploading, shipping, and delivery for Atlantic customers, product sales of condensate, LPG, LNG to customers in USA and Europe
o Development through to FID for construction of LNG 2 Trains- 10 mtpa production, COP Cascade Process involving, upstream gas developments, , LSTK EPC multiple packages, shipping arrangements, financing, economic modeling, reserves gas supply networks, feed-gas supply to LNG plant, process utilization, early site works, FEED, FID process implementation certification, gas pipelines construction, gas pumping stations, and LNG process implementations along with LNG/LPG/Condensate tanks along with subsea cryogenic 16” product and return pipelines
o Supervised full Cost Reimbursable EPC until RFSU and construction management of NLNG Train 6, comprising of 4.05 mtpa APCI C3MR process along with construction of ISBL and OSBL & ASI packages for LNG T6 including LNG cryogenic tankage of Full Containment 9% Ni Steel 300, 000 M3, LPG tank 2 x 260, 000 M3 and condensate tank 100, 000 M3 along with condensate stabilization unit and 132 KV switchyard, full extension project valued at USD 2 billion
o Development (FEL/FEED) of onshore gas pipelines 500 kms, 36/42", 8 km, 8" subsea LNG pipelines/cryogenic PIPIP lines including crossovers including route selection and EPC construction

o Management of IWPPs/IPPs development (including FEED with Kuljian Corporation, USA) and construction of integrated gas pipelines, water and power (IWPP) and cogeneration facilities/plants for development and operations in the Gulf region
o Appointment and selection of project implementation contracting groups for EPC, O&M, financing, insurance, legal, engineering services, etc
o Negotiation of FSAs for supply of fuel to power and desalination plants
o Management of development (including FEED with Degremont Engineering, SUEZ Group) and LSTK EPC construction of water and power projects IWPPs in the Gulf valued over USD 5 b with plant capacities ranging from 1200 MWs (Conventional Steam Turbine Plant from ALSTOM) >2720MWs (4 Blocks of 680 MWs each GE7FAs from GE), MSFD Water Desalination Plant 200 MGDs + Reverse Osmosis Water Desalination Plant of 60 MGDs in Joint Ventures with international developers and Saudi Utility (Water and Power) Companies Shoaiba IWPP and Marafiq IWPP
o Management of preparation, submission and bidding of proposals for award of energy development projects (including power plants, gas plants, desalination plants and gas pipelines) emerging in the Gulf market with international consortia for plant expansions and new developments
o Management of contractual arrangements to form new business alliances, source new contracts, develop strategic alliances and create growth for the company for the long term
o Analysis of business opportunities to develop long term business opportunities in the construction, development and financing of gas pipelines, energy conversions, cogeneration (water and power projects, IWPPs), oil refining and power generation projects on BOT, BOOT, BOO and BOOM basis
o Financing of energy projects involving ECA financing, commercial bank lending, institutional lending and capital markets equity raising
o Selection of process technology, upstream and downstream technologies, exploration and production of oil and gas options and refining facilities, transport and shipping arrangements for oil and petrochemical products
o Participation in project committees and leadership in new ventures, EPC project executions and EPC contract negotiations as well as project evaluations and expansions for board approvals
o Management of project teams, financial results, corporate reporting, resource allocations, program developments, structured finance, human resource training and appraisals, compliance for quality assurance, EPC execution, O&M management, operations control and management systems development

o Managed full LSTK EPC execution and construction of gas pipeline integrated Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCPP) 385 MWs (GT- 26B) with associated 132 kV Switchyard for delivery to CS Energy, Queensland Government, Australia with their Engineer (PB Power)
o Managed basic and detailed design of the plant, construction of all civil works of the plant, procurement of all equipments: (IGT+IHRSG+1ST+1GEN+Mechanical+Electrical+FuelGas+CoolingTowers+ControlSys+Chemical), erection/installation, commissioning, testing and reliability run for plant handover
o Achieved targeted direct cost savings on the project by 10% and increased budgeted overall net profit margin by 5%
o Developed and maintained Master Program, Primavera P3 based to deliver the Project on time and within critical milestones. The actual progress always stayed between the Early Finish and Late Finish curves
o Maintained quality of the Project as per the EPC stipulated quality standards up to 100% satisfaction of the Client and Owner’s Engineer (Parsons)
o Performed risk assessments and developed risk mitigation measures to have least impact on the project parameters with minimum cost impact
o Management of HSSE systems for full compliance with Alstom global standards for EPC construction projects and maintained full compliance with the onsite requirements to protect property, people, security measures and the natural environment including land, air, noise and water and safe discharge of any pollutants and liquid effluents for processing and disposal
o Maintained people management system and resource management system to meet the labor requirements of the project and keep resources leveled at optimum levels with respect to cost and time considerations without compromise on the quality standards of the project
o Maintained weekly, monthly and yearly reports on the progress of the project with respect to construction, manufacturing, procurement and commissioning stages of the project along with complete update on the costs control and claims status with the Client, milestone progress, HSSE, contingency provisions, budgets, profit margins on the project, man-hours spent and remaining, contractual updates, quality updates, full EPC budget updates and claims recovery from the Client and VOs updates, and complete update on the delivery of items to the site and the import and customs issues
o Priced and ensured claims’ resolution with the client of value more than A$ 10 m and with suppliers for goods/services of value of A$ 2m achieving > 90% claims recovery
o Maintaining Quality Assurance System with periodic audits to comply with the ISO accreditations also with Lloyds Register for quality compliance and maintaining the NCR systems and improvements identified to rectify systems, procedures, processes etc and to produce QA Reports on regular basis quarterly, half yearly and yearly from internal and external Quality Audits done
o Monitored and reported timely progress of the project on monthly basis to the project steering committee of which MD ALSTOM Asia Pacific as the Chairman
o Maintained complex business relationships involving the Client (CS Energy), suppliers (onshore and offshore), consultants, owner engineer (Parsons), ALSTOM global associates and local regulatory bodies (numerous)
o Devised new processes, methods, procedures, initiatives and structures to achieve more than 90% efficiency of work in execution and stayed above the similar type projects
o Devised new commercial contracts as per the advanced commercial procedures of ALSTOM
o Successfully completed with high quality the erection, installation, synchronization, cold/hot commissioning, performance testing, reliability and trial run phases of the project

o Management of Bulwer Island Refinery project 111000 bbl/day production along with a cogeneration project for steam and power to refinery owned by BP and ATCO
o Management of negotiation of GSA, PPA, EPC, O&M, turnkey supplier agreements and engineering consulting arrangements for major industrial projects (cogeneration plants, power plants, and gas processing facilities) and for gas pipelines and associated facilities
o Managed FEL/FEED and LSTK EPC development of LNG Train 4 on APCI process with capacity 4.4 mtpa at Woodside LNG and 2 x 90, 000 m3 LNG Double and Full Containment (9% Ni Steel) tanks involving design and construction for Karatha plant expansion and EPCIC package for Train 4 construction intended for export to Korea Gas
o Management, development and construction of cogeneration (power + steam + hot water) plants on EPC basis and negotiation of commercial arrangements for supply of steam and power to oil refineries through establishment of co-generation facilities
o Preparation of project proposals for gas integrated power plants for industrial use and LNG production under long term energy off-take agreements
o Preparation of acquisition bids and negotiation for acquisition of power and gas pipeline assets offered for market sale through privatization programs
o Devising of capital and operating lease arrangements for cogeneration and gas plants on short terms for the industrial consumers (mining and industrial companies)
o Management of gas supply and pipeline construction arrangements for development and execution of cogeneration projects for supply of steam, power and water to industrial users

o Managed construction of Chavery Basin Refinery in Tamil Nadu in India owned by Hindustan Petroleum and IOCs for 25000 bbl/day production as well as gas processing plant along with desalination plant
o Management of project development (including FEED) and subsequent LSTK EPC construction of gas integrated facilities, power plants and gas pipelines and EPC power plant projects in India in conjunction with Offshore Oil and Gas-fields development, gas supply networks and infrastructure and gas processing and gas supply operations to secure fuel for electricity station of 345 MW (701-F gas turbine on single shaft arrangement) developed and EPC constructed CCGT power station valued at US$ 328 million. The project envisaged with integration of desalination plant of capacity 400 m3/day for the make-up water for heat recovery steam generation
o Managed FEED/PMC plant construction to build new facilities with 40% equity in 680 MW (Combined Cycle Power Plant, 13-E2 gas turbine) Vypeen LNG and Power Project integrated power project and subsequently developed the LNG integrated power plant with ABB Energy Ventures in India. The project was integrated to LNG unloading and re-gasification terminal facility along with 3x110, 000 m3 LNG Double and Full Containment (9% Ni Steel) tanks, project based on long-term supply of LNG from Shell Australia to fuel the power station (value of project US$ 570 million)
o Have managed technical development / FEED of Ennore LNG import terminal from supply of Shell LNG from Australia for export to India consisting of 3 x 120, 000 m3 LNG Double and Full Containment (9% Ni Steel) tanks and regasification facility along with odorizing unit for distribution to gas Grid for a project valued at 650 Million USD
o Acquisition of 200 MWs diesel fired power station Basin Bridge consisting of heavy duty diesel generators each 50 MWs Wartsila generators for supply to the local grid under long-term PPA with the State Electricity Company in Tamil Nadu East India
o Sourcing of Export Credit Agency financing from US Eximbank, Japan Eximbank, ERG of Switzerland and Korean Eximbank in the form of Buyer’s / Supplier’s credit, political risk insurance and executed direct / syndicated loan agreements with commercial banks to finance international oil/gas/power projects

o Development and construction for commercialization of Oil and Gas facilities in North Sea exploration and production and overseas energy developments involving cogeneration facilities power and steam
o Devised power asset leasing options for international capital leasing for off-shore oil/gas production facilities and development of power projects (coal and gas fired) internationally
o Management of technical and FEED / cost reimbursable EPC construction co-ordination of energy generation projects (including 1200 MW hydroelectric dam) valued over 2.1 billion USD financed by The World Bank in a consortium of Ewbank Preece of UK, Binnie and Partners of UK and Harza Engineering Corporation of USA
o Managed design (FEED) and EPC construction of power stations and gas pipelines and steel structures for industrial plants and the associated infrastructure
o Managed preparation of bids for project awards and negotiation of PMC contract awards and the administration of contracts for project delivery for completion and handover to the Clients
o Business management of energy projects for long-term growth of the company and preparation of business plans for strategic growth and market segment expansions
o Management of Coal Fired 2100 MWs power project for EPC in Dominican Republic valued at $ 1.2b, it also involved full development process involving project financing as well as EPC construction