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Maintenance services for production facilities in KUWAIT OIL COMPANY.
Periodical maintenance, routine maintenance of rotating equipment
static equipment, pressure vessels. instrument &plant compressors
tankage area maintenance, L.P. Seperators headers, Desalter feed heaters, Desalters, Heat exchangers, chemical storage area maintance in Crude Oil Gathering Centre.in KOC-North Kuwait

Company Profile
• AlJaber Engineering is a leading general contractor based in the State of Qatar. http://www.jec.qa/

Project
• Barzan Onshore Project, Ras Laffan Qatar - Early Site Works (ESW) Client:: Ras Gas Ltd

Key Responsibilities
• Planned work packages, scheduled works and allocated resources to meet requirements Ras Gas specifications and procedures.
• Supervised operational activities ensuring adherence to OSHAS standards related to on-site safety as per Ras Gas standards.
• Planned, defined objectives and ensured optimum utilization of manpower and machinery at site.
• Developed plans for early site earthworks involving excavation and refilling as per project requirements.
• Monitored and ensured compliance with project quality plan and quality control procedures.
• Managed the permit to work (PTW) process including applications for hot and cold work permits in hazardous areas, obtaining approval of client safety department and closing of work permits on completion of jobs.
• Reported project progress to the PMO office and implemented corrective measures to address areas of concern.
• Conducted daily safety meetings and delivered tool box talks to peers and subordinates.
• Coached and mentored team members to improve performance, productivity and safety compliance.
• Liaised with Ras Gas teams in executing works meeting client requirements.
• Successfully completed assigned scope of work in the project in Jul 2011.

Key Responsibilities
• Managed the execution of a pipeline project in the Abu Dhabi Industrial Area.
• Coordinated with civil engineers in all earthwork preparation jobs.
• Interpreted engineering drawings and issued work instructions to the site team for safe and on time execution of jobs.
• Supported fabrication jobs related to the pipeline project.
• Participated in procurement activities including approving of quotations and issue of local purchase orders (LPO).
• Supervised and ensured installation of the pipeline as per approved drawings and company standards.
• Documented all project records and communicated with the senior management.
• Led a team of 30 and provided overall supervision for all maintenance and service tasks.

Company Profile
• East Coast Constructions and Industries (ECCI) is a leading turnkey solutions provider in the construction industry. http://ecci.in/

Key Responsibilities
• Participated in preparing plans for EPC and other construction projects of the company.
• Estimated and allotted resources - plant, equipment and machines - to projects as per the execution schedules.
• Interfaced with team members, clients, vendors and subcontractors during activities like provisioning, site set-up, installation and integration testing.
• Participated in various kinds of mechanical engineering activities like erection of structural buildings, columns, rafters and I-beams.
• Read and interpreted steel test certificates and material test reports of bolts and nuts ensuring compliance with project specifications.
• Prepared bill of materials (BOM) and assisted procurement department in selection of vendors and materials.
• Participated in the maintenance of all construction equipment and batching plants at site.
• Coordinated with various departments to allocate resources as per their requirements.
• Streamlined project activities through work sheets and generated real-time solutions to productivity bottlenecks.
• Managed execution of on-site erection activities by supervising the scaffolding and fabrication departments and the rigging teams.
• Ensured on time and accurate preparation of invoices for all mechanical engineering jobs.
• Managed subcontractors ensuring adherence to schedules and specifications.

Client: Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd (Chennai India)

Key Responsibilities
• Supervised overhauling and service of different types of pumps - centrifugal, reciprocating and open/semi-open/blade type multi-stage; repair and reconditioning of gate and globe valves and service and maintenance of plant equipment and machinery.
• Participated in examination, inspection and testing of mechanical equipment and tools.
• Provided required engineering support for workshop activities.
• Analyzed technical and mechanical problems and implemented corrective and preventive measures to solve issues and prevent recurrence.
• Determined RDT for various jobs to monitor and assure team performance.
• Developed and implemented periodic preventive and routine maintenance schedules for plant and machinery.
• Supervised breakdown maintenance jobs ensuring quick turnaround of the equipment.
• Supported the fabrication section in selection of materials and welding electrodes.
• Managed all safety matters including job hazard analysis, safety meetings and tool box talks to promote safe working in the unit.
• Coordinated with the QC department for Level 1 NDT tests - DPT, LPT and ultrasonic tests.
• Maintained equipment history and documentation related to repairs of pumps and valves for future reference.
• Prepared bills of materials (BOM) and coordinated with purchase department for vendor and material selection.
• Organized periodic meetings of plant engineers to review progress and status of maintenance works.

Achievements
• Worked for a World Bank funded project and achieved 92% plant and machinery productivity hours.

Key Responsibilities
• Managed maintenance, service, repairs and overhauling of a range of Caterpillar earthmoving equipment - shovels, dumpers, dozers and road graders; material handling equipment - forklifts, mobile cranes, articulated cranes and crawler cranes; marine engines, diesel generating sets and Ingersoll & Atlas Copco compressors.
• Overhauled all types of pumps and valves.
• Managed jobs related to administration of spare parts, warranty administration, inspection, reconditioning, repairing and replacement of equipment.
• Built and managed productive relations with customers.