Engineer Project Manager

KIRIAKOS SKARPAS BEng (Hons) MSc CEng MIET

E-mail: ********@*******.***; Mobile: +974-******** (Qatar)

Languages: Greek (native), English (excellent),

Arabic (beginner), Polish (beginner)

Construction/Commissioning Project Manager (Offshore)

A highly qualified Construction/Commissioning Offshore Project Manager

(Chartered Engineer) with strong abilities in both Electrical & Mechanical

Engineering in addition to a good understanding of Civil Engineering and a

wealth of experience successfully achieving targets in the Project

Management cycle. A confident and determined individual who is energetic

and enthusiastic with a disciplined and organized approach, benefitting

from many years of experience working in the Middle East. With strong

leadership, planning, organizing, problem solving and communication skills,

this dedicated career driven professional will be an asset to the project

management team of any forward thinking organization. Profiting from more

than 13 years solid and proven experience in the construction and

commissioning of HV substations from the start of civil works to

energisation.

ACHIEVEMENTS

V Installed & terminated 16km of 11kV cables connecting 7 HV substations

25% faster than the scheduled duration

V Led a successful confrontation against an issued NCR by the client

resulting in a gain of US$350k for my company

V Successful achievement of the professional registered title of Chartered

Engineer

V Acknowledged multiple times by the client for exceptional performance

V Established excellent communication with client and other contractors

V Established an effective construction monitoring procedure

V Developed a procedure to minimize materials' wastage

V Consistently Met deadlines and milestones

V No Lost Time Incidents during service

V Efficiently planned offshore logistics

EDUCATION

MSc in Project Management University of Sunderland

2003 - 2005

Individual Research Project: "EIA: New Port of Patras, Greece"

MSc in Communications and Signal Processing University of Newcastle Upon

Tyne 2002 - 2003

Individual Research Project: "WLAN performance limits" (IEEE 802.11a,

Hiperlan2)

BEng (Hons) in Electrical Engineering Tech. Educational

Institute of Patras 1994 - 2000

Final Year Project: "Fiber Optics in Lighting"

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

July 2013 - to date LS CABLE & SYSTEM (Qatar)

Project: EPIC for Power Supply Project through Submarine Cables from Ras

Laffan to Halul (OFFSHORE)

Client: Qatar Petroleum Offshore Consultant: Qatar Petroleum

Offshore Project Value: US$ 440,500,000

Deputy Construction Manager (132kV Substations Offshore)

Halul Island is a storage and export terminal for Qatar marine crude oil

produced from the offshore fields, comprising oil storage tanks, pumping

stations, power generation plants and oil process plants. A new 132/33kV

GIS intake substation will be constructed which will be fed by Kahramaa

132/33kV GIS intake substation on Ras Laffan via two 132kV, 100MW subsea

cables.

Role is to support the Project/Construction Manager in organising, planning

and managing the construction work (Electrical, Mechanical & Civil) for the

132/33kV GIS substation at Raslaffan and Halul

. Responsible for the management of the subcontractors' construction teams

related to the substation construction

. Ensuring that program milestones are achieved and that the schedule is

followed by the subcontractors

. Scheduling and contacting construction and interfacing meetings as per

project requirements with all stakeholders

. Monitoring procurement and material/equipment deliveries with a budget of

$100m

. Managing the interface between 2 subcontractors and 2 other contractors

. Reviewing and commenting on subcontractors' documentation

. Ensuring strict compliance to the HSE regulations

. Acting as the focal point with the client

. Interfacing with the submarine team

April 2006 - June 2013 ARCHIRODON GROUP N.V. (Qatar & Saudi Arabia)

March 2013 - June 2013: EPIC of New Desalination Plant & Potable Water

Storage Tanks at Halul (OFFSHORE)

Client: Qatar Petroleum Offshore Consultant: Qatar Petroleum Offshore

Project Value: US$ 53,120,000

Commissioning/Plant Start Up Manager (Offshore)

Thoroughly reviewed commissioning procedures, process & control philosophy

of the desalination plant, and reviewed the commissioning sequence/logic,

work plan/procedures, pre-task planning, start-up activities and method

statements to ensure comprehensive feasibility and safety

. Developed and executed safe commissioning work processes, operating

testing procedures and guidelines to ensure process safety, operational

safety and plant integrity

. Prepared the commissioning progress report for the client and the

company's higher management

. Ensured the operational integrity of the installations was maintained at

all times

. Issued platform-specific instructions as required to ensure safe

operation

Apr 2011 - March 2013: EPIC of New Desalination Plant & Potable Water

Storage Tanks at Halul (OFFSHORE)

Client: Qatar Petroleum Offshore Consultant: Qatar Petroleum Offshore

Project Value: US$ 53,120,000

E&M Construction Manager (Offshore)

Directed the installation of equipment (see separate appendix for equipment

installed)

. Effectively coordinated E&M section heads, subcontractors, vendors and

design engineers a total of 560 people

. Successfully determined, planned, organized and directed appropriate

offshore construction activities

. Organised logistics coordinating with deliveries on site and on time as

per the construction schedule

. Ensured that construction activities conformed with the safety codes and

offshore plant regulations

. Coordinate the construction activities' schedule based in the design and

procurement outcomes

. Used alternative ways to increase performance and efficiency through

innovative thinking

. Responsible for the safety, quality and productivity of all construction

work activities

. Actively pursued greater collaboration between offshore and onshore teams

Sept 2010 - Apr 2011 Project: EPIC of the Multi-Products Berth at

Mesaieed Industrial City (MIC).

Client: Qatar Petroleum Consultant: Qatar Petroleum

Project Value: US$ 25,247,000

Lead Commissioning Engineer (Oil & Gas)

Mesaieed industrial city accommodates an oil refinery, a fertilizer

complex, petrochemical complexes, natural gas liquids plant and a steel

mill in addition to the oil receiving terminal and export facilities.

Directed the commissioning of equipment (see separate appendix for

equipment installed)

. Prepared and reviewed commissioning procedures, planned, organised and

executed commissioning schedule

. Coordinated vendors' commissioning activities and interlace coordination

with the activities of third parties

. Drove a safety conscious environment through establishing and maintaining

a strong safety culture

. Completed multiple commissioning activities in parallel and on time as

per client's satisfaction

. Managed the preparation of the project dossier

Jan 2009 - Sept 2010 Project: P&I of Electromechanical Services for

Nakilat Ship Repair Yard (Phase 1&2) & Nakilat Ship Construction Facility

(Phase 4) - Port of Ras Laffan, Qatar

Client: Qatar Petroleum Consultant: Royal Haskoning & COWI

Project Value: US$ 135,700,000

Electrical Construction/Commissioning Section Head (Acting Construction

Manager)

Nakilat Facilities are undertaking repair, maintenance and conversion of

very large ships, as well as conversion of specialist ships, including

offshore supply vessels, tugs and coastal tankers.

Heading of the installation and the commissioning of equipment (see

separate appendix for equipment installed)

. Liaised with client representatives and consultant, and coordinated other

contractors to organise work fronts

. Installed & terminated 16km of 11kV cables connecting 7 HV substations

25% faster than the scheduled duration

. Monitored and organised the delivery of the materials/equipment according

to the site requirements

. Ensured that works are as per the AFC drawings, up to the quality

standards and are completed on the scheduled time with the least amount

of cost, and minimal wastage of materials

. Managed project team interfaces and progress with regular review meetings

. Managed the commissioning activities, review commissioning documentation

. Identified design faults and resolved technical problems that arose on

site

. Conducted post project review to determine areas for future improvement

. Established an effective construction monitoring procedure

Oct 2007 - Jan 2009 Project: P&C of Berths Nos. 31 to 35 at the King

Fahad Industrial Port (KFIP)

Client: Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu Consultant: Royal

Commission for Jubail and Yanbu (Bechtel)

Project Value: US$ 84,486,000

Lead Site Electrical Engineer/Lead Commissioning Engineer (Oil & Gas)

KFIP handles raw materials such as petrochemicals, refined petroleum

products, liquid petroleum gas products, chemical fertilizers and sulphur.

Construction of five berths to handle petrochemical tankers ranging in

capacity from 3,000 to 80,000 dwt.

Managed the installation & commissioning of equipment for 5 berths (see

separate appendix for equipment installed)

. Led a successful confrontation against an issued NCR by the client

resulting in a gain of US$350k for my company

. Implemented and ensured effectiveness of communication process among

subordinates

. Ensured compliance of the work performed with the project governing

standards

. Reviewed commissioning procedures and O&M Manuals and shop drawings

. Reviewed construction method statements and inspection test procedures

. Implemented and oversaw the Safety, Health, and Security on site

. Participated in weekly progress meetings with the client

. Developed a procedure to minimize materials' wastage

. Prepared the site activities progress report

Apr 2006 - Oct 2007 Project: EPIC of Fuel Gas Desulphurization (FGD),

Jeddah-4 Plant (SWCC)

Client: Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) Consultant: Electrowatt

Ekono A.G., Switzerland

Project Value: US$ 80,727,000

Site Electrical Engineer/ Commissioning Engineer

Supervised the installation & commissioning of 3 substations & 1 sea water

pump house (see separate appendix)

. Efficiently planned/organized/executed site activities and prepared the

site activities progress report

. Prepared construction materials submittals, method statements and

inspection test procedures

. Organized materials/equipment and workforce in order to maximize

construction progress

. Ensured that all materials/equipment used on site are as per project

specifications

. Prepared commissioning procedures, O&M Manuals and shop drawings

. Distributed manpower efficiently and in an optimized manner

September 2000 - June 2002 HELLENIC NAVY

Petty Officer (Electrical/Commissioning Engineer)

. Gained familiarization with military regulations, rules and the chain of

command

. Acquired technical skills, experience and learned to operate both as a

unit and as a part of a team

September 1997 - August 2000 CH.G. Kritikos S.A.

Client: CH.G. Kritikos S.A. Consultant: Diamantopoulos & SIA E.E.

Project Value: US$ 12,435,000

Site Electrical Engineer/ Commissioning Engineer

. Liaising with the consultant, subcontractors, supervisors, planners,

quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project

. Day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring

the site work force and the work of the subcontractor

. Ensuring that all materials used and work performed are as per

specifications

. Reviewing the Method Statements and the Commissioning Plans

. Checking plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy

. Acting as a technical adviser for the subcontractors

PROFESSIONAL COURSES

Mechanical Engineering for Non Mechanical Engineers

TUV NORD Academie

Process Plant Start-Up, Commissioning and Trouble-shooting

TUV NORD Academie

Commissioning & Maintenance Inspection & Tests for LV, MV, HV Power Equipt

TUV NORD Academie

Team Leadership: Situational Leadership II Ken

Blanchard Companies

Performance Appraisals

Oxford Consulting

EPC Module: FIDIC Conditions of Contract for EPC/Turnkey Projects

FIDIC

Project Management in Primavera P6

CMCS

Quality Management Systems Lead Auditor ISO 9001:2008 - IRCA Certified

BSI

OSHA 30 hour Construction Safety and Health

OSHA

Managing Safely

IOSH

QUALIFICATIONS

Member of PMI (Membership Number: 2962902)

Member of IEEE (Membership Number: 80738952)

Member of ISA (Membership Number: 33187134)

Member of ASME (Membership Number: 100326765)

Member of Greek Contractor Register

(Membership Number: 34118)

Electromechanical/Industrial Works: C Category

Member of IET, CEng (Membership Number: 97080219)

INSTALLED EQUIPMENT APPENDIX

EPIC of New Desalination Plant and Potable Water Storage Tanks at Halul

(OFFSHORE)

. Substation 11kV, 50Hz

. 400V, 50Hz, Low Voltage Switchgear

. 1600kVA 11/0.418kV 50Hz, Power Transformers

. High Pressure Pumps VSDS 160KW each (4 Units)

. Grounding and Lightning Protection System

. Fire Detection, HSSD and Alarm System

. DC & AC Uninterruptable Power Supply System

. CCTV, PAGA & Access Control

. HVAC System

. (500m & 350m) underwater HDPE pipes as per ISO 21307/ DVS 2207-1

. 8km of GRE pipe as per ISO 14692-4

. Sacrificial Anode Cathodic Protection for the underwater HDPE pipe

sleepers

. Impressed Current Cathodic Protection System for the PWST

. Potable Water Storage Tanks 2500m3 each as per API 650

. Reverse Osmosis Units of 2400m3 daily production each (4 units)

. Power Management System

. De-energisation of 11kV substation

EPIC of the Multi-Products Berth at Mesaieed Industrial City (MIC).

. Substation 6kV, 50Hz

. 3150kVA 11/6KV 50Hz, Power Transformers

. 1000kVA 6/0.415kV 50Hz, Distribution Transformers

. 480V, 50Hz, Low Voltage Switchgear

. Diesel Fire Pumps with Foam System

. 500kVA, 415VAC, 50Hz Emergency Diesel Generator

. Electrical Distribution System for Internal & External Areas

. Uninterruptable Power Supply System

. Grounding and Lightning Protection System

. Fire Detection and Alarm Systems

. Impressed Current Cathodic Protection System for the steel fire water

tanks

. Berth Hydraulic Loading Arms (5 Units)

P&I of Elerctromechanical Services for Nakilat Ship Repair Yard (Phase 1&2)

& Nakilat Ship Construction Facility (Phase 4) - Port of Ras Laffan, Qatar

. 2 Substations 11kV, 50Hz

. 480V, 50Hz, Low Voltage Switchgear

. Grounding and Lightning Protection System

. Fire Detection and Alarm System

. Uninterruptable Power Supply System

. PDMS Plant Design Management System

. 16km of 11kV cables connecting 7 HV Substations

P&C of Berths Nos. 31 to 35 at the King Fahad Industrial Port (KFIP)

. 33kV SF6 Ring Main Unit

. 1600kVA 33/11kV 50Hz, Power Transformers

. 1000kVA 11/0.415kV 50Hz, Distribution Transformers

. 480V, 50Hz, Low Voltage Switchgear

. Grounding and Lightning Protection System

. Impressed Current Cathodic Protection System for reinforced concrete and

piles

. Berth Telecommunication System

. CCTV System with Wireless Video Cameras 3IR Multi Spectral flame detector

. Fire Alarm System with gas, smoke, flame and heat detectors with visual

and manual alarms

. Quick Release Hooks with 100 tonnes rated capacity

. Laser Docking System with large display board

. Service Tower with 2.5 tones lifting capacity hydraulically operated

service crane

. DCS for monitoring and control with graphic display

. Uninterruptable Power Supply System

Fuel Gas Desulphurization (FGD), Jeddah-4 Plant (SWCC)

. 2 Substations 13.8kV, 50Hz

. Substation 4.16kV 50Hz

. 12MVA 13.8/4.16kV 50Hz, Power Transformers

. 315kVA 13.8/0.480kV 50Hz, Dist. Transformers

. 1500kVA 13.8/0.480kV 50Hz, Dist. Transformer

. 2000kVA 13.8/0.480kV 50Hz, Dist. Transformer

. 480V, 50Hz, Low Voltage Switchgear

. Electrical Distribution System for Int. & Ext. Areas

. Uninterruptable Power Supply System

. Grounding and Lightning Protection System

. Fire Detection and Alarm Systems

. DCS for monitoring and control with graphic display

. 13.8kV, 630Amp. Reactors

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