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MOHAMED R. CHAAITO

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Hayward, California

+1-510-***-****

acxols@r.postjobfree.com

http://www.linkedin.com/in/mohamedrayanchaaito

OBJECTIVE

Acquire a leading role as a project management professional. PROFILE

A multilingual and experienced mechanical engineer who combines a strong, hands on, technical background and knowledge in project and engineering management. Proven track to safely manage and deliver large and small capital projects from inception to implementation. Over 7 years of engineering experience working on various plants in the Oil & Energy industry, mainly in the downstream sector, around the world. Led numerous shutdowns and turnarounds at petrochemical, oil & gas and power plants; clients included Saudi Aramco, Sabic, Equate, PDO, QatarGas, RasGas, Gasco, Chevron, Valero, Exxon Mobil, Tesoro and Mississippi Power.

Expertise:

Project Management – Estimating, Planning / Scheduling, Cost Control and Decision & Risk Management.

Piping, Pressure Vessels and Mechanical Equipment – Material Selection, Design Review and Installation.

Operation & Maintenance – Testing, Commissioning, Start-ups and Troubleshooting.

Quality & HSE Control – Codes & Standards Compliance, Auditing and Data Analysis.

Sales Management – Technical Proposals, Product Presentation and Client Management.

Water Treatment – Produced Water, Processed Wastewater, Cooling Water and Seawater Treatment.

Refractory & Insulation – Monolithic, Bricks and Ceramic Fibers. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Institute: University of Michigan Location: Dearborn, Michigan - USA Degree: BSE Mechanical Engineering Graduation Date: May 2010 CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

ISO 9001:2008 Certified Internal Auditor from Intertek Moody International.

Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

Member of Project Management Institute (PMI).

Member of Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering International (AACEI).

Member of American Society of Quality (ASQ).

Member of Engineering for Change (E4C).

Member of Network of Arab American Professionals (NAAP). 2 P a g e

CAREER WORK EXPERIENCE

Project Engineer

J.T. Thorpe & Son, Inc.

Richmond, California - USA

March 2015 – October 2016

Managed all aspects of projects, $5K – $10MM range, from cradle to grave involving refractory and insulation installations or repairs in the Oil & Energy industry throughout the U.S.

Achieved a 20-30% increase in project capital by outsourcing fabrication of vessels, ducts / pipes and mechanical systems, through 3rd party fabrication groups, for existing and new clients.

Negotiated deals with out-of-state local union workers and vendor accounts for various projects resulting in 25% increase in labor and material profit margins.

Quality controlled the fabrication / welding for 3rd party fabricators as part of the company’s Fabrication Group reducing the need at times for 3rd party inspectors and / or additional expenses. Project Engineer - MENA Region

MyCelx Technologies Corporation

Duluth, Georgia - USA

May 2013 – October 2014

Execution of multiple million dollar projects in the Oil & Energy industry around the MENA Region. Involvement in various project phases: Definition, Design Review, Planning, Scheduling, Procurement, Construction, Testing/Start-up and Commissioning.

Assisted in proposal stages, technical and commercial (Capex and Opex), project submittals and design reviews.

Achieved a 30% decrease in piping and material costs through cost management and engineering methods.

Controlled project material and manpower budgets ranging from $250 K- $1 MM.

Controlled all project variables through proper planning/scheduling, procurement expedition and reduction in man-hours; managed to successfully establish an operation and maintenance team for each project.

Maintained quality control of all equipment including piping, valves, instrument controls and vessels.

Enforced HSE standards through toolbox meetings, safety courses and raising awareness; over 100,000 safe man-hours maintained and zero injuries.

Created operation and maintenance procedures to clients; performed presentations and team site walkthroughs.

Initiated spare parts lists, data reports and on-site inventory/log sheets. 3 P a g e

Mechanical Engineer and Internal Auditor

Modern Arab Construction (MAC)

Al Khobar, Eastern Province - KSA

November 2010 - April 2013

Assisted the Senior Project Engineer in the successful completion of Saudi Aramco's Tanajib Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project under an EPC contractor (JGC).

Lead multiple shutdowns, Start-ups, Testing, Punch-killing, Inspections and Commissioning.

Prepared Lifting Plans, Method of Statements, Material Requisition, Procurement and Cost Control.

Achieved problem-solving situations at peak stages such as Manpower Distribution, Increasing Productivity Rate and Scheduling of Certifications and Training.

Reviewed and Coordinated Design and Survey activities to ensure actual size/measurements at the field.

Prepared Material Take Offs / Bill of Quantities from vendor and client drawings.

Installed Metallic and Non-Metallic Piping, Mechanical Systems and Vendor Equipment.

Conducted Internal Audits to determine the company's dedication and implementation of the Quality Management System established within the organization and its departments.

Revised Operational Manuals for Asset and Maintenance Control pertaining to the ISO 9001:2008 Standards. COMMUNICATION & LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Fluent in English, Arabic and French.

Successfully lead and completed multiple projects and shutdowns.

Completed over a combined 2 Million Safe Man-hours throughout the course of my career.

Deputized as PMV Manager at Modern Arab Construction Co. Ltd. (Estimated Assets Value: $10 MM)

Entrusted to fill the role of Project Engineer at Tanajib Gas & Sea Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project. COMPUTER PROFICIENCY & OTHER SKILLS

Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Visio.

Drafting: Solid Edge and IDEAS 8.

Take-off/Estimation: PlanSwift 9.

Planning and Scheduling: MS Project, Microsoft Dynamics CRM and eMIS (ERP).

Transportation: Valid Driver License and Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC). TRAINING & ORIENTATION COURSES

Communication Skills, Problem Solving and Decision Making.

Supervisor's Skills Workshop.

Orientation & Safety Courses:

H2S & Environmental Awareness, Confined Space Entry, Standby Man, Fire Drills & Fire Fighting / Emergency Response, Working at Heights, Hazard Communication & Chemical Safety Procedures and Lockout / Tag-out. References Are Available Upon Request

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