ROBERT THAKUR

Dubai, UAE • +971-**-*******, +971-**-******* • ac3e6r@r.postjobfree.com

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Executive Profile

A management professional with 22+ years of specialized experience in project execution and implementing the document process from scratch till final handover to the client on multi disciplinary projects with exposure to the entire spectrum of project activities ranging from site administration, MIS reporting and cross functional coordination across the stakeholders in the EPC, consulting and solar, wind, desalination and RO and oil and gas sectors. Experience in working with EPC, EPCC contractors, consulting engineers, O & M and project owners.

Areas of Expertise

Strategic:

Project Management & Administration

Cloud Based Document Management

Systems

Policies and Procedures

Establishing Document Control Dept.

from scratch

E commerce Specialist

Operational:

Site Administration

MIS Reporting

Cross Functional Coordination

Test Pack Coordination

Punchlist Management

Value Added Attributes:

Primavera, MS Project, AutoCAD

Visio, SQL, Oracle 8i, MS Office, MS

Access, Team Management,

Communication and Interpersonal

Skills

Career Snapshot

DMS Administrator and Sr. Document

Supervisor

ACWA Power, UAE Oct 2015 Present

Test Pack Coordinator Snamprogetti ENI (SAIPEM), UAE Mar 2011 Sep 2014 Document / Office Manager ILF Consulting Engineers, KSA Dec 2008 Mar 2011 Document Manager & Test Pack

Coordinator

Mitsubishi Corporation, UAE May 2005 Dec 2008

Sr. Document Controller Fisia Italimpianti, UAE Apr 2004 May 2005 Career Progression

DMS Administrator and Sr. Document Supervisor October 2015 Present ACWA Power Owners, UAE

The entity is the developer, investor, co owner and operator of a portfolio of power generation and desalinated water production plant.

DMS Successfully Implemented (Full Spectrum Implementation):

Hassyan Energy Phase 1 PSC Power Plant, Dubai ( USD 4 billion) (USD 3,237 Mn)

ACWA Power Zarqa CCGT Project, 485 MW, Jordan (USD 464 Mn)

Noor 1 (OUA 1) Solar Power (CSP) 160 MW. Ouarzazate, Morocco (USD 210 Mn)

Noor 2 (OUA 2) Solar Power (CSP), 200 MW Ouarzazate, Morocco (USD 1,100 Mn)

Noor 3 (OUA 3) Solar Power (CSP), 150 MW Ouarzazate, Morocco (USD 862 Mn)

Kalladi Wind farm 120MW, Tangiers Morocco (USD 174 Mn)

DEWA Shuaa Energy 1 IPP, 200 MW, Dubai (USD 326 Mn) Achievements:

Designed technical document review process to be implemented and used across all the ACWA Power key projects.

Successfully implemented organization wide cloud based DMS encompassing steps of reviewing of contractor document procedure, and creating processes as agreed with all the stakeholders in collaboration with the third party vendor.

Managed the seamless upload and migration of all the old documents, prior to the implementation of the DMS system into the new system.

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Key Responsibilities:

Define and manage process efficiency and continuous improvement of project documentation

Spearheading all training and competency development initiatives for document controllers across the organization and ensuring the optimal use of the DMS system.

Conducting periodic audits to verify the implementation and usage of the DMS system by the stakeholders, ascertaining system vulnerabilities and effecting methods to optimize the process.

Leading the initiative of managing the Document Control group during the execution of capital projects and handling large teams from diverse technical functions working together.

Reviewing project documentation processes and contributing to continuous development.

Work with management to improve business processes and controlled documentation. Test Pack Coordinator March 2011 September 2014

Snamprogetti ENI (SAIPEM), UAE

The entity is a leading player in the oil and gas sector and is the main EPC contractor of Shah Gas Development Project, Package 2 & 3.

Achievement:

Independently established the Test Pack / Procedure System, which contained daily input of test pack monitoring system, TOD list monitoring and report generation for appraisal to the client and consultant. Key Responsibilities:

Ensured the smooth flow of packages between concerned departments.

Weekly test progress up to date and distributed the information about test pack status, reporting and following up on the same to Construction Manager and Operations Manager.

Punch list preparation and clearing punch lists from client.

Test Pack coordination with team members, GRE Document Preparation, Final Test Pack review and submission to the client and witnessing of the Hydro Test.

Ensured strict compliance to all planned activities. Document/ Office Manager December 2008 – March 2011 ILF Consulting Engineers, KSA

The company is engaged in engineering and consulting services for oil and gas and the power plants sector. Achievement:

Started as a Lead Document Controller and later promoted to Document Manager by the Project Owner in recognition of exemplary service.

Oversaw data management, document control, communication management and other IT specifics of a massive power plant project.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepared the catchup plan in consultation with the owner and oversaw MIS reporting.

Devised effective strategies to ensure that all documentation for projects was managed and filed via electronic document management programs in collaboration with a number of different engineering groups.

Proficiently prepared minutes of the meeting, monthly and weekly progress reports for client appraisal.

Informed the project owners with regards to the achievement of contractual milestones and managed graphical report presentation.

Defined and maintained optimal document control and correspondence procedures in place in accordance with the typical project environment.

Managed a broad spectrum of office management functions as well, such as wage and salary administration, visas, transportation and travel etc.

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Document Manager & Test Pack Coordinator May 2005 December 2008 Mitsubishi Corporation

The company is a leading conglomerate in the engineering sector. Was involved as the main EPC Contractor for the power plant “L Station”

Achievement:

Flawlessly defined and implemented the punchlist and test pack procedures.

Established in house database system for monitoring, recording of the punch list and test pack progress.

Designed a reporting system for progress measurement.

Devised the turnover package numbering system.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitored the entire database, removed bottlenecks and assumed control over the test pack system.

Educated all engineers and inspectors on using the proper numbering system for using the test pack system.

Maintained close working relationship with the owner’s engineer for clearing the test pack and signing of the punch list signing of the construction completion certificate and ensuring completion of construction commissioning activities.

Previous Professional Experience:

Apr '04 May '05: Sr. Document Controller, Fisia Italimpianti, UAE

Sep '00 Apr '04: Computer Programmer, Enel Power Spa, Italy, UAE

Jun '95 Aug '00: Computer Programmer, Vimarzoo Salt Works, India Education & Credentials

Suresh Gyan Vihar University

MBA in Project Management

Mumbai University

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce

Specialized Diplomas

E Commerce Specialist, St. Angelo’s, Mumbai, India

Advanced Diploma in Database Management (SQL, Oracle 8i, Visual Basic).

Advanced Diploma in Computer (MS Office, MS Access, Visio).

Diploma in Mechanical from S.H.E.D, Mumbai (India)

Diploma in Auto Cad 2000, E DIT

Strategic Cloud based Document Management System

Thinkproject

TeamBinder

SharePoint

ACONEX

AWARO (Project Workbench)

EDMS (Electronic Document Management System) Proc nor / Replica / MMS Personal Information

Marital Status: Married

Nationality: India

Driving License: Valid UAE and KSA Driving License

Language Fluency: English and Hindi

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