Shibin Abraham, Senior Procurement Engineer (Acting Procurement Manager - EPC)

Shibin Abraham

Senior Procurement Engineer (Acting Procurement Manager - EPC)

Alkhorayef Petroleum

Location
Kuwait
Education
Bachelor's degree, B. Tech in Electronics & Instrumentation
Experience
12 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :12 years, 7 Months

Senior Procurement Engineer (Acting Procurement Manager - EPC) at Alkhorayef Petroleum
  • Kuwait - Al Ahmadi
  • My current job since May 2021

Projects: Kuwait Oil Company's Desalter Project at GCs 9, 10, 19 & 21 & Gas Mitigation Project of Joint Operations (KGOC).

Manage all facets of procurement operations, such as planning, execution, and order process to fulfil managerial requirements. Procurement of all essential Engineered packages required for direct EPC & BOT Projects of KOC & KGOC -Kuwait. Cost optimization, Contract Management and Contract Negotiation to meet stakeholders requirements and objectives.

Senior Procurement Engineer (Acting Procurement Manager - EPC) at Alkhorayef Petroleum
  • Kuwait
  • My current job since May 2021
Procurement Engineer at Alghanim International (Oil & Gas Division)
  • Kuwait - Al Ahmadi
  • May 2017 to April 2021

Projects: Kuwait Oil Company’s Water Management Project at Gathering Centers -GC’s 3, 4, 7, 21 & Remote Header Manifold Project.

Executed the procurement of various Electrical, Electronic, Instrumentation and Mechanical packages worth 100 million USD for EPC Projects. Performed daily operations of department, including planning controlling, and streamlining operations to support project completion. Executed orders along with vendor management, negotiation, commercial management, expediting, and internal collaboration with relevant departments by employing all compulsory post-award administration and follow-up till the completion of all Engineered packages and it get installed successfully at site.

Instrument Engineer at Reliance Industries Ltd, Corporate Office
  • India - Navi Mumbai
  • March 2014 to February 2016

Project: Detailed Engineering & Procurement of Jamnagar-3, Offsites & Utilities Expansion Project with Bechtel France SAS & RIL Special Task Force.

Managed to conclude engineering & procurement activities for Jamnagar-3 refinery expansion project. Developed datasheets, technical bid evaluations (TBE), and material requisition for numerous instrumentation items. Evaluated vendor print documents and approvals to facilitate engineering clearance.

Instrument Engineer at AFI Group
  • Saudi Arabia - Yanbu
  • May 2012 to June 2013

Project: Engineering, Procurement & Construction of raffinate/reformate storage and distribution facilities- Utilities & Off plot Project, SABIC(IBN-RUSHD), tank gauging (64 tanks), DCS and replacement of auxiliary control systems such as VMS, BMS at Yanbu Refinery, Saudi Aramco.

Performed duties of engineer with Project team (Sabic & Aramco Projects) such as material requisition development, technical bid review, and RFQ delivery to vendors and subcontractors, evaluated vendor documents for instruments, valves, and packages to ensure compliance. Developed reports for management to track performance and increase accountability. Prepared and highlighted technical queries in drawings, specifications, and BOQ to clarify concerns. Co-ordinated with stakeholders, such as consultants, vendors, and third parties to discuss delivery schedules, scope of work, best prices, and final terms & conditions.

Instrument Engineer On Supply Contract at Larsen and Toubro limited
  • India - Mumbai
  • September 2009 to December 2011

Project : HMEL Refinery (JV of HPCL and Mittal Energy Pte Ltd); project scope under L&T is setting up seven process units, comprising Diesel Hydrotreater Unit, Delayed Coker Unit, Vacuum gas oil Hydrotreater unit, FCC unit, Polypropylene unit, LPG unit, and two 44000 TPA capacity Hydrogen generation units for HMELs grassroots refinery in Punjab.

Performed duties of engineer in construction division, such as routine area surveillance of instrumentation operations. Established field inspection and testing procedures for E&I with assistance of various key persons involved in project completion. Prepared daily and monthly reports for management review, Inspection, and assessment of calibration, test equipment, calibration arrangements, and calibration reports of all kinds of field instruments as well as safety valves. Co-ordinated and troubleshot loop checking and loop folder preparation in multiple refinery process units. Collaborated with vendor representative for special instruments/systems, checking/commissioning, reinstatement, and punch list clearance to enable instruments/systems ready for commissioning. Oversaw daily reporting, such as safety, progress, schedule, delivery of materials issues, transport, labour, and all resources, influencing Project Engineers/Managers.

Education

Bachelor's degree, B. Tech in Electronics & Instrumentation
  • at Cochin University of Science and Technology
  • June 2009

Specialties & Skills

Procurement
Sourcing
EPC Procurement
Strategic Sourcing
Procurement Management
Contract Negotiation
Contracts Management
Conflict Resolution
Vendor Management
Vendor Development
Supplier Relationship Management
Project Management
P2P Process
ERP Systems
Market Intelligence
Risk Management
Cost Control
Logistics
Inventory Management
Cost Optimization

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Certified Procurement Professional(CPP) from International Institute for Proc & Market Research (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2022
Diploma in Procurement & Supply from Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply,CIPS,UK (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2022

Hobbies

  • Discussions & Debates
  • Travelling
  • Badminton
  • Reading and Podcasts
  • High Altitude Trekking