Syed Owais Iqbal, Global Senior Technical Adviser

Syed Owais Iqbal

Global Senior Technical Adviser

Shell

Location
Pakistan - Karachi
Education
Master's degree, Industrial Management
Experience
24 years, 2 Months

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Total years of experience :24 years, 2 Months

Global Senior Technical Adviser at Shell
  • Pakistan
  • My current job since August 2016

Dimensions: 100+Oil & Gas terminals in 30+ countries under Shell Downstream Services Intl including North / Latin America, S. Africa, Europe, Nordics, Middle East & South/East Asia

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Key responsibilities are (1) providing technical support and guidance / act as a Subject Matter Expert on Materials, Mechanical and Integrity (MMI) area and Process Automation and Controls (PACO) area (2) Provide assurance to the Shell group thru conducting technical reviews and audits (3) Provide coaching and mentoring for the development to young Engineers

Further details listed but not limited to the following,

» Providing technical support to the Regional Engineering Organization as a Technical Authority in Material, Mechanical and Integrity (MMI TA-2)domain.
» Participate in Incident Investigations
» Conduct Technical and Process Safety Audits and Reviews » Coordination with technical bodies within and outside Shell to table and resolve technical and process safety related matters
» Develop and access new TA-3 Engineers
» Provide technical support to streamline Ops/Engg and HSSE/Engg interface.
» Lead and embed Process Safety culture and practices by example and implement the
» Provide input to operationalize the technical standards into fit for purpose actions.

Global Reliability & Integrity Engineer at Shell Downstream Services International
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • May 2012 to August 2016

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: (Global scope extending from NA to EU and East)
» Custodian of Shell Inspection & Maintenance Practices and Shell Engineering Guidelines
» Providing input for updating Distribution Engineering Practices (DEPs) to incorporate Shell best practices from TSTGs
» Develop & implement “Reliability & Integrity Accreditation prog” for Global Terminal Ops audience to bring them to a minimum acceptable competency level
» Support Global Integrity Programs such as Tank and Pipeline Risk Based Inspections (RBIs)
» Lead Asset Management System (AMS) Effectiveness Reviews for NA, EU and East regions
» Participate in various global self assurance programs like I&M review, AMS review and AI-PSM review across all regions
» Setting criterions for Safety Critical Inspections and Design Base Finalization for Shell Distribution Terminals
» Lead implementation of pipeline leak detection system for the first time in Shell PK
» Pilot study to transfer Global R&I plans into GSAP and exploring the possibilities to expand GSAP usage for other key indicators like HEMP eqmnts, SC inspections etc.
» Conducting AMS refreshers for local OUs, where required.

Senior Facilities Engineer at Shell
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • October 2009 to May 2012

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (Pakistan, Oman & Dubai)
» Capex program delivery and multiyear capex planning for Pakistan, Oman and UAE
» Process safety reviews, Technical audits, SIL studies, PHSER, HAZOP & HEMP studies
» Project execution ensuring Shell Process Safety, Shell DEPs and Shell Project Management standard (DPEG)
» Project closures, Change Management and issuance of Statement of Fitness and Pre-Commissioning Review
» Technical scoping, Technical bid evaluation, Tendering, Negotiation and Market Strategy for projects.
» Stakeholder management (Business Development, Procurement Team, Senior Management, Consultants, Contractor)
» Technical support to Facilities Engineers, Reliability Engineers and Operations
» Project handling in SAP and issuance of progress reports inclusive of S-curve, Time, Cost, Objective and HSE

KEY PROJECTS
» Construction of 4no 10KT Tanks
» Construction, modifications, integrity inspections, maintenance and repairs of pipelines and tanks
» Implementations of Benzene Reduction and Life Safety projects
» Installation and maintenance of pumps, flow meters, tank radars, overfill systems, fire systems & loading arms etc.
» Construction of perimeter walls, roads, hard standings, office blocks, staff rest facilities, laboratories, filling/receipt gantries, warehouses, drainage systems, pump houses, unloading platforms etc.
» Fire gap analysis and subsequent up gradations/modifications in fire fighting system

ACHIEVEMENTS
» Received Special Recognition Awards on …
i) successfully delivery of SAM-PM implementation and Tank conversion project
ii) efficient project management of 2x10KT Tanks
» Received LAT (Leadership, Accountability & Teamwork) award on safe and timely delivery of 2010 capex program for Pakistan Oman and Dubai

RELIABILITY, INTEGRITY & MAINTENANCE LEAD at Shell
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • June 2005 to October 2009

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (Pakistan, Oman & Dubai)
» Delivery of Reliability and Integrity (R&I) projects
» Development and implementation of R&I, RBI and maintenance plans
» SME for Asset Management System
» Supervise Tank Integrity Program, Pipeline Integrity Program, MFL, LRUT, PCM, UT, Intelligent Pigging, DPT, RT and VBT as per API653, API570, API598, API500, API576 and NEQS requirements
» Handover and start-up / commissioning documentation and assistance
» Development of maintenance contracts including technical scoping, bid evaluation and other tendering activities.
» Lead Tripod analysis / Bow Tie study, HAZOPS, HEMPS, Technical reviews and safety audits
» Lead SAP PM implementation in Pakistan, Oman and Dubai

ACHIEVEMENTS
» Three LAT awards on outstanding performance on various projects
» Nominated as SME for Level Gauges, Tanks and Asset Management System
» Led Shell Middle East Asia R&I Functional network
» Development of minimum technical standards for new consumer facilities

PLANNING / CONTRACTS ENGINEER at Shell
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • July 2003 to June 2005

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
» Development of technical scopes, specifications, BOQs, TORs, Project Plans and long / short range contracts
» Management of pre-tendering documentation, negotiations, technical reviews, bid analysis, contracting strategies, Purchase requisitions, Purchase orders and coordination with vendors, consultants, engineers, SMEs and operations
» Preparation of capex and opex budgets, T&R spending plans, cost tracking reports, progress reports
» Participation in brainstorming sessions with Operations and Engineering to develop fit for purpose scope for projects

ACHIEVEMENTS
» Led first HAZOP for Shell Pakistan
» Identified saving upto US$ 53.3K by sales tax recovery

MAINTENANCE & ENVIRONMENT ENGINEER at Shell
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • December 2001 to July 2003

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
» Preventive, breakdown and risk based maintenance and inspections of retail outlets while achieving the KPI's of HSSE, operational excellence, cost, product quality, customer satisfaction and environment.
» Management of call log system and routing complaint handling.
» Start up / commissioning of new outlets. This includes document control and physical asset verification
» Management of direct reports (3 subordinates and various civil, mechanical and electrical contractors of the region)
» Coordination with concerned government agencies and explosive department for various permissions and permits
» Environmental assessment and remediation as per NEQS and Global Environmental Management Standards (Shell's internal standard)
» Management of capex and opex budgets / projects

SHIFT INCHARGE at Shell
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • March 2000 to November 2001

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
» Managed the terminal operation (fuels and lubricants) while achieving the KPI's of HSSE, operational excellence, cost, product quality, customer satisfaction and product gain/loss.
» Management of direct reports (Reporting line comprised of a total of 12 subordinates)
» Management of tank lorry filling/receipt, pipeline receipts, invoice control, gain/loss monitoring, product reconciliation, Stock management, tank farm operations, gantry operations, labor union issues, routine maintenance.

ACHIEVEMENTS
» Rectification of radar gauge variances
» Development of ‘Electronic Indent Flow’ and ‘Dip-Volume Calculator’.
» “Good” rating in the ‘Distribution Operations Review’ Audit (2001)

Education

Master's degree, Industrial Management
  • at Institute of Business Management
  • March 2009
Bachelor's degree, Industrial Electronics
  • at NED University of Engineering & Technology
  • December 1999

Specialties & Skills

Project Management
Safety Audits
Maintenance Management
Project Management
Change Management
Contracts / Contractor Management
Asset Management System
Technical Mentoring
PTW, HAZOP, HEMP, Bow Tie
Process Safety audits & Technical reviews

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Project Management Professional (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2021
Valid Until:
August 2024