Manager Project

Baraa Kadhum

Email. *****.******@*******.*** or *****.******@**.***

Cell: +1-630-***-****, Location: Illinois, USA

Summary:

Senior leader with an extensive professional experience in project management, product management, product engineering and account management for industrial, utility and oil and gas fields. As Senior Program Manager, built a PMO from the ground up to deliver and manage more than a $170 million Portfolio. As Project Manager, managed multiple utility upgrade projects through the project life cycle management delivering double digit margins and on time delivery. As seasoned account manager, developed long-term customer technical & commercial expectation and aligned them with strategic initiatives. I provide project management leadership to projects including engineering, procurement and construction. Have completed several projects on time with double digit margins, and customer communications. Previously as a Senior Program Engineering Manager, I was leading and coordinating all technical aspects of renewable energy power projects and oil refinery, including engineering related program planning & project execution as well as interfacing with customer engineering management on program level issues such as process, standards, etc.

Developed long-term customer technical & commercial expectation as well as program operating practices & procedures, design standards & regulations, equipment vendor standardization, strategic initiatives. Actively mentored Interns, new engineers and project managers. Previous experience include working as a Site Engineer managing, erecting, testing and commissioning of industrial facilities. Skills Project Management, Product Management, Account Management, Risk Management, Proposal Development, Portfolio Management. Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Quick Learner. Six Sigma. Employment History Summary

3/2011- present: Sr. Program Engineering Management Leader at General Electric. 5/2006-12/2010: Sr. Engineering Commissioning, Maintenance and Reliability Manager for Middle East at Exterran Company.

5/2004-5/2006: Sr. Engineering Commissioning, Maintenance and Reliability Manager for Middle East at Aggreko Company.

4/2003-5/2004: Project Manager at US Army Corp of Engineers. 8/1995-12/2002: Sr. Electrical engineer (Maintenance and Reliability) at Waha Oil Company. Experience:

Led the way in increasing the company’s footprint in high-priority industries and channels. I was promoted into this role following my achievements as a senior program engineering leader. I held P&L responsibility for

$170 million in projects and built the PMO from the ground up. Operated in lock-step with product management to create a clear strategic direction for build needs, and convey that vision to the service’s scrum team. Directed the team with a clear and descriptive set of requirements captured as stories and partnered with the team to determine what can be delivered through balancing the need for new features, worked with cross-functional teams to deliver features and major, complex products, Owned the short-term roadmap.

My successes have been due to my combination of leadership strengths, technical knowledge, and business acumen. As a bilingual (English and Arabic) U.S. citizen, able to effectively work across linguistic, cultural

(worked in 17 different countries), geographic, and political barriers to reach consensus and drive projects forward.

Strong analytical skills. Recruits and selects talent. Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates design data and provides recommendations. Maintains project data in accordance with standards and establishes protocols of methodology and product function. Provides technical presentations to internal and external customers, communicates professionally with different program stakeholders. Generates concepts & requirements including new products, and develops alternative solutions while understanding customer needs. Employment History (Details):

Sr. Program Engineering Management Leader at General Electric 03/2011- present ($1.8M-$270M projects):

General Responsibility (Project Management): Accountable for positive leadership of assigned personnel including day-to-day management responsibilities, supporting Project director in employee evaluations and reviews, coaching, resource allocation and tracking, and regular team communication Supervisory roles that are responsible for direct or indirect leadership and/or management of project resources. Develops an operational year plan for the own department activities. Suggests improvements in products, processes and procedures. Contributes to plan of larger unit. Works together with high level people from the business and SPB and EB level. Specifies needs, communicates about project approach and presents outcomes of research done. Diverse clients in a region. Works on the basis of predefined contracts and frameworks. Some latitude to deviate from those conditions.

General Responsibility (Engineering): Sr. Engineering Projects Leader on MV, HV and EHV substation and power generation projects (for gas turbine and renewable projects). Resolve problems of complex scope. Serve as a key technical resource within area of specialization. Regularly expect to apply creativity or new approaches to assignments that may be unique. Lead others on complex projects. Customarily and regularly use discretion and independent judgment in fulfilling these job functions. Manage complex projects and perform engineering analyses, and develop conceptual designs, develop innovative solutions to solve challenging technical issues. Acts as a company witness, liaison, and/or information provider to outside parties. Develops execution procedures, and contributes to the development of standards, specifications, and guidelines. Represents GE at external industry associations, committees, trade organizations and other inter- utility groups.

Product Management: Develop cluster solution for GE Wind which saved 30% of project cost. EBOP

(Electrical Balance of Plant). Manage and lead GE TM2500 & LM6000 power generation mobile substation design and commercialization of standard designs. Act as a single point of contact for senior level customer contacts and internal / external project team; assume overall responsibility for project leadership and strategy including planning, directing and controlling resources / processes to ensure compliance to quality standards, and safety and technical standards to design mobile substation from 30kV to 230kV. Coordinate the development of multiple subcontractor work scopes and coordinate administration for written contracts, coordinate resolution of issues through the use of change management and ensure timely collection of monies, determine and communicate work package percent complete and percent committed required for project financial “estimate at completion” forecasting.

Energy storage and data centers: Proactively leads a joint product development and partner planning process that develops joint energy storage product specification and supporting collateral, mutual performance objectives, financial targets, and critical milestones associated with a productive partner relationship. Help to develops and executes partner agreements (e.g., joint development, joint integration) and ensures partner and company compliance with those agreements. Maintains high partner satisfaction ratings that meet company standards. Enlists the support of sales specialists, implementation resources, service resources, and other sales and management resources as needed. Works closely with customer service representatives to ensure customer satisfaction and problem resolution.

Example Projects:

GPS Inventory Program (GE Power) products management: work with internal client GE Power to provide total solution for their eBOP scope, succeed develops strategy to make lead time for main power transformer 12 weeks, HYPACT (170kV GIS breaker, CCVT, disconnect switches) to 8weeks lead time, and PCH (power control house) to 14 weeks. Achieved 130% of the target profit margin. Client: RMT Renewable Wind & Solar Projects -Successfully lead $5M Colorado Highland: installed 34 wind turbines with 78 MVA, met 200% of target profit margin. -Successfully lead $15M Post Rock: installed 52 wind turbine with 120 MVA substation. Achieved 117% of the target profit margin. Client: PSEG (Utility, new customer): Successfully lead $55M South Waterfront (three-year project): Upgrade 230KV substation from 40KA to 80KA, scope include upgrade 10 CB Ring Bus, 18 disconnect switches, black start generator, & pump house structure. Achieved 122% of the target profit margin. Client: PGE (Utility): -Successfully leading $6M Midway security project install. Achieved 107% of the target profit margin.

Client: PLN Indonesian Electricity Gorontalo Power station 100MW@150 kV, substation (Utility): Successfully leading $35M Gorontalo 150 kV, GIS Substation Project. Install four TM2500 turbines. Achieved 102% of the target profit margin.

Client: Ongoing projects PLN Indonesian Electricity Power station 500MW@150 kV, substation

(Utility): Successfully leading $90M Megadeal project which has 4 sites Air Anyir, Jeranjang, Paya Pasir and Tarahan 150KV power stations, 19 TM2500, 20 GIS, 8 GSU 70MVA,, 40 150KV disconnect switches, Achieved 114% of the target profit margin.

Sr. Engineering Commissioning and Maintenance Manager (Instrument & Electrical maintenance and Liability) at Exterran Company (UAE, OMAN, IRAQ&USA) 05/2006 – 12/2010 ($25M-$59M projects):

General Responsibility: Manage Maintenance operation the compression (Gas Plant) Project Engineering team and operation team, including technical support, lessons learned, standards and development of design tools. Assessed the engineering workload and capacity planning. Analyzed complex operational requirements, standards, customer specifications, and other documentation to establish scope in sufficient detail to establish guidelines and a starting point for the engineering design Provided technical expertise and assistance to Sales, Application Engineering, Operations, Project Engineers, and Project Managers. Provided application support for proposals including the review of customer specifications and technical questions assisting in the development of our quotation. Advised and consulted with upper management, customers and industry representatives concerning opportunities and potential problems which may impact on the Company's business.

Example Projects:

Client: PTTEP and PDO (Oman): Successfully led $49M Shames gas station exploration and production 50,000,000 m3/d (LPG). Managed 33 engineers and technicians to constructed and operated Shames gas station. Re-designed where required, led team to install and commission solar energy system and gas power generators (9MVA), power system generation and distribution: organized and completed all I&E commissioning, construction & maintenance. Gathered and analyzed test data for HV and MV protection devices to improve test coverage and efficiencies. Commissioned and tested MV and HV SF6 circuit breaker (15kV & 4.6 kV), main power transformer

(90MVA,120MVA), 4.6kV VFDs drives huge gas pumps (4.6kV, 5MVA), Coordinated and scheduled all planned shutdowns, finalized all maintenance procedures through the operation mode, made strong plan to training intern engineers and senior technicians. • QS and electrical specialist for troubleshooting and maintenance of main power plant systems:

• 11kV switchgear type ABB UNIGEAR ZS1 (medium voltage breakers, current transformers, voltage transformers, earth switches, auxiliary circuits and additional components), Medium Voltage Transfer Panels;

• Oil transformers 12MVA (11000/4600 Vac);

• UPS (inverters, rectifiers and batteries (48/220/400 Vdc);

• 33kV electrical distribution station (breakers and measure cells);

• Provide work direction and instruction to the contractor maintainers and craftsman;

• Identify area for improvement in activities performed

• Verify completed maintenance activities and ensure that the job is performed as per requirement and complete the maintenance activity sheet.

• Issued 27 electrical maintenance procedures and 2 electrical training skill procedures.

• Provided on-the-job training; Participated in the assigned plant shutdown activities and ensured timely completion of job activities.

Client: PTTEP and PDO (Oman): Successfully led $36M gas station exploration and production project 35,000,000 m3/d (LPG), Managed 21 engineers and technicians to constructed and operated gas station construction. Re-designed where required. Led team to install and commission solar energy system and gas power generators (6.5MVA). Power system generation and distribution: organized and completed all I&E commissioning, construction and maintenance. Gathered and analyzed test data for HV and MV protections devices to improve test coverage and efficiencies. Commissioned and tested MV and HV SF6 circuit breaker (15kV & 4.6 kV), main power transformer

(90MVA, 120MVA), VFDs drives huge gas pumps (4.6kV, 5MVA). Coordinated and scheduled all planned shutdowns, finalized all maintenance procedures through the operation mode, made robust plan for training intern engineers and senior technicians.

Senior Engineering Maintenance Manager (Commissioning and Operation) at Aggreko International Power Rental Company (Afghanistan, UAE, Oman, Iraq and other countries) 05/2004 – 04/2006 ($25M-

$59M projects):

General Responsibility: Set stretch targets and aggressive pace to deliver sustainable results that tie to business goals, Coached and trained Orange Belts and developed team members as needed on projects, utilized standard problem-solving methodologies in actively supporting and promoting the use of productivity tools and techniques Analyzed information and made recommendations based on verified testing and data drive change through coaching and consultative approach. Facilitated Kaizen events and trained/coached/mentored other team members in facilitation. Implemented properly designed and tested solutions with appropriate process controls. Maintained appropriate documentation including project charter progress updates and final reports. Managed complex projects and strategic accounts. Increased brand awareness in positioning the various markets and Aggreko as the innovation leader in the industry and supplier of advanced solutions. Project Examples:

Client: The Private Office of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Project: Logo Island project (Dubai, UAE). Led Logo Island project with total cost of $17M, Managed 17 engineers and technicians who installed a 10MVA temporary power system including submarine cable plus built three 33kV MV substations in Logo Island.

Approved the designs of electrical power distribution systems, standby power generation and distribution systems, including: grounding systems, supervised testing and troubleshooting of microprocessor-based instruments with computer-controlled equipment for lightning protection systems under DEWA specification and IEC standers.

Client: Dubai airport authority: Installed 25MVA power system with 6 power transformers (33kV/400V, 6 main ring unit), managed 14 engineers and a technician. Project Manager at US Army Corp of Engineers, 101st Division, (USA) 03/2003 – 05/2004 ($0.5M-

$7.5M projects): Managed Army projects, Monitored the progress of others in the procurement and administration of contracts related to ordnance clearance operations, recommended task assignments among multi-discipline engineering and contracting team with respect to drafting. Managed, controlled, coordinated and executed ordnance clearance projects in many locations. Responsible for contract documents, procuring contracts and reviewing contract deliverables. Collected execution data on ordnance clearance operations for use in estimating cost and production rates for current and future projects. Kept customers informed of project progress, issues and resolution, and any impact on costs. Negotiated with contractors and vendors, and advised Army on technical priority of projects. Ensured the project stayed on budget. Managed following projects: Al Ksik project with NOC (oil and gas plant), Alkindie project with NEC (power generation project), and Kirkuk project with the Kirkuk Electricity Water Company (water station project). Managed designers, drafting and support services for electrical projects.

Sr. Electrical engineer (Maintenance and Reliability) at Waha Oil Company (Libya) 08/1995 – 12/2002 (0.5M- $10M projects): Waha Oil Company, owned by the Libyan government, produced 800,000 barrels per day of crude oil. Held primary responsibility for reliability and managed maintenance on three oil fields including execution of detailed electrical design and construction, cost, schedule, quality, sourcing management. Assumed direct QS responsibility for pre-turnover and all electrical commissioning activities within the company.

Responsible for testing, troubleshooting and power-up of medium-voltage system, comprised of 132kV substations, 24kV power generator, generator excitation system and integrated protection system including:

• Panel wiring verification /Cable fault identification;

• Relay primary and secondary injection/Relay set-up and programming;

• MV Breakers complete electrical testing (ABB HD4);

• Complete testing and power up of 24 kV Power Generator and EX2100 excitation;

• Managed construction teams during the pre-turnover and commissioning phase of the electrical systems;

• On-site technical and software modifications with manufacturer agreement (ABB and General Electric)

• Consult with project engineers on protection and engineering issues;

• Provided assistance and advised contractors’ personnel;

• Conducted pre-job safety meetings. Responsibilities included keeping a strong field presence and safety interventions.

• Hands on commissioning and installing of soft starters, variable speed drives, daily maintenance and trouble-shooting for oil fields (Waha oil field, Samah oil field,and Al -Jufra), 4.6kV pumps, black start generator.

Education and Trainings:

University of Mosul Iraq, BS Electrical Engineering, 1995. Education evaluation to US standards completed.

GE New Manager Development Course.

GE Leadership Development Course.

Total Quality LSS GB Training (Six Sigma Green Belt) (Code: GEINFR-QUAL-GB-COURSE) Electrical Safety Advanced. (Code: GE-EHS-280R)

Grid Solutions Quality Policy. (Code: GEEC-GS-SCM-2072521) Wind Project Turnover to Services Training. (Code: GEE-PROJMGMT-WPTS-ACK-PPS) 01 PMU – Managing Partner and Consortium Projects. (Code: GEE-PROJMGMT-PMUNIV-CRSE1) Managing Partner and Consortium Projects -. (Code: GE-COURSE1QUIZELC-C1_CO) PMU Course 1 - Managing Partner and Consortium Projects - CRSE. (Code: GEE-PROJMGMTPMUNIV- CRSE1c1)

Project Management. (Code: GE-PSKL-HMM-PROJECT)

Introduction to Measurement System Analysis. (Code: GEE-QUAL-LSSM2-MSA_CO) Types of Measurement System Analysis. (Code: GEE-QUAL-LSSM3-MSA_CO) Document Management Acknowledgement. (Code: GEE-DOCMAN-C1_CO) Lockout/Tagout Authorized. (Code: GE-EHS-CEP-34)

Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. (Code: GE-EHS-420 ASBESTOS) Product Safety Process (GEEQMS 7.3.8) Training. (Code: GE-EHS-560) Compressed Gas Safety. (Code: GE-EHS-180c1_CO EHS) Overview for Engineers with Industrial Exposure. (Code : GE-EHS-261R) Energy Management - Product Safety Overview. (Code: GEEM-ENG-SAFETYPROC) Advanced International Trade Compliance (ITC) Fundamentals Training. (Code: GECORP-LD-1117163- Rev1)

Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas

Power System Planning and HV Switching Operation: License certificate from Scotland’s institute. Diesel Engine Power Plants, Principle and Practice Electrical Equipment & Control Systems: Commissioning, Testing & Start-Up of Electrical equipment’s. Instrumentation Basics & Sensors (basic instrument, sensors for flow, level, pressure, temp, speed, position)

Power Quality on Distribution Systems Electrical Power Systems Logic & Automation Level 1 STIR and Level 2 STIR

LV and HV Electrical Isolation

Risk Assessment and Electrical apparatus in hazardous area PREMIUM PLC from Schneider Electric Academy.

Britam’s first aid training course.

H2S safety training

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