Project Management : Maritime / Oil & Gas

Ruben Sheikh/ Pg *

RUBEN SHEIKH

***********@*****.*** +1-908-***-**** PENNSYLVANNIA, USA

SUMMARY

Dynamic and results-driven

engineering steward with over 20

years of experience in overseeing and

optimizing engineering functions.

Proven track record of driving

innovation, managing cross-functional

teams, and implementing strategic

initiatives to achieve organizational

goals. Adept at balancing technical

expertise with strong leadership and

communication skills.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

UNITED KINGDOM

• Master of Science (MSc) in Subsea

Engineering and Management

• Bachelors of Engineering (BEng) in

Marine Technology with Honours In

Offshore Engineering

SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC

BUSINESS SCHOOL

• Advanced Diploma in Business and

Information Systems

SINGAPORE MARITIME ACADEMY

• Diploma in Marine Engineering

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Functional Team Oversight

• Implementation Project Manager

• Business Development

• Interface Management

• Client Relationship Management

• Key Account Management

• Operational Performance Delivery

• Global Team Coordination &

Collaboration

• Dependency Management

• Risk Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AKER PHILADELPHIA SHIPYARD – PHILADELPHIA, PA USA

MANAGER IN CHARGE – PROJECT ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT JUL 2020 – MAR 2024

Instrumental in driving the successful conceptualization, development, and future delivery of numerous projects, such as the National Security Multimission Vessel (5 hulls), Subsea Rock Installation Vessel – DP2 (1 hull), and MATSON LNG (Ammonia Ready) Container Ships (3 hulls). Offered expert guidance and demonstrated leadership in orchestrating design coordination and project management across the entire lifecycle **Awarded excellent employee award in 2021**

Established and manage the Project Engineering department, overseeing coordination and operational strategy for engineering activities across various shipyard departments (Engineering + Production) and international stakeholders.

Supervised and guided teams of 12 professionals, covering SAP/ERP System, Documentation Control, Naval Architecture, Post Delivery Warranty, and Project Engineering & Quality functions. Provided decisive team leadership to deliver superior services to vessel owners, international vendors, and regulatory societies.

Lead the technical review of engineering basic designs from design partners for Engineering, Production and Procurement functions, to ensure alignment with the contracted performance criteria.

Implemented continuous improvement initiatives, policy formulation, and strategic process planning to develop and execute project plans. Managed engineering risk to ensure projects were completed on time, meeting stringent quality and regulatory standards.

Owned and managed senior-level customer relationships for the shipyard, acting as the primary point of contact for vessel owners and single-source vendors in customer relationship management.

Formulated internal and external business growth strategies, fostering positive partnerships and promptly addressing concerns to maintain robust relationships with key source vendors.

Developed and executed operational strategies for efficient project execution, enhancing productivity and profitability while reducing costs for the shipyard.

Facilitated effective communication among diverse project stakeholders across multiple geographical locations, ensuring seamless collaboration.

Ensured compliance with maritime regulations, classification society rules, and industry standards for all engineering activities.

Identified and assessed potential risks associated with engineering activities, implementing strategies to mitigate risks and ensure project success.

Maintained comprehensive documentation of engineering activities, design changes, and approvals, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Actively contributed to the development and execution of the business strategy, prioritizing strategic goals. Monitored and controlled project budgets related to engineering activities, for consistency and quality.

Upheld rigor and discipline in addressing engineering challenges and unexpected issues promptly, collaborating with the team to find innovative and sustainable solutions.

MANAGER – SYSTEM DESIGN INTEGRATION: 07/2020 – 02/2022

Pioneered and developed the Single Source Vendor program, fostering seamless communication and robust partnerships between internal and external Ruben Sheikh/ Pg 2

• Strategist – Strategic Solutions

• Dashboard Metrics Management

ACCOMPLISHMENT

My professional competencies based

on my technical and commercial

leadership roles, have quantified me

with the designatory letters of

Chartered Engineer & Chartered

Marine Engineer (CEng, CMarEng

MIMarEST) of the United Kingdom –

awarded in Aberdeen, Scotland.

PROFESSIONAL

LICENSES

Certificate of Competency – Marine

Engineer Officer Class 1&2 (Motor

Ship) Foreign Going, Merchant Shipping

Act (Chapter 179) - STCW

ISM Code – Internal Auditor, Issued:

by American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

LANGUAGE

PROFICIENCY

• English: Native speaker, clear verbal

and written technical communication

skills

• Bahasa Indonesia / Malay:

Intermediate level verbal and

written understanding and speech

• Mandarin: Beginner, basic

conversation, self-paced

learning

stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of projects and their successful completion within budget.

Led the coordination of design efforts for the electrical propulsion system for the new build MARAD National Security Multimission Vessel (Training Ship) with General Electric (GE), by leading the collaboration between the Single Source Vendor, Korean Design Partners, PSI engineering departments, and PSI Testing

& Commissioning department.

ROYAL CARRIBBEAN CRUISE LINES – MIAMI, FL USA

TECHNICAL MANAGER – NEW BUILDING & FLEET MODERNIZATION 2019 – 2020

Provided primary leadership and technical expertise at new building site, ensuring maritime regulatory compliance for all new building and modernization projects – managing a crew of 150 personnel across various functions.

Successfully managed multiple project budgets of $15M+ across sister vessels and executed a weight reduction and stability enhancement program with a budget of $10M+, maintained project cost controls to prevent lost time incidences

Optimized contractual deliverables and enhanced cost transparency by identifying the best mix of vendor supply chain asset allocation and rationalizing usage, resulting in cost savings of over $0.8M during project delivery cycle

Managed multi-geography stakeholder management across Northern Ireland, Estonia, Spain, Finland, and other regions

Created intellectual capital and drafted scopes for lean engineering proposals in vendor onboarding for multi-project bids

Stimulated and supported recurrent contractors to engage in continuous improvement processes, serving as a conduit of intelligence to primary leadership

Managed the retrofitting project execution of the largest-ever cruise ship revitalization project ($170M+) for Oasis of the Seas at Navantia Shipyard in Cadiz, Spain

Planned for her sister vessel Allure of the Seas ($165M+) before the project was cancelled due to the onset of COVID-19 in 2020.

TE CONNECTIVITY SUBSEA – BALTIMORE, MD USA

MANAGER – FLEET OPERATIONS

2018 – 2019

Responsible for managing the commercial management and day to day operations for a fleet of subsea cable laying vessels and depots globally. Proactively plan with cross-functional teams and serve as coordinator between inter departments and vendors across international geographical locations.

**(Awarded Employee Recognition Award) **

Have full responsibility for all key vessel operations decisions, both operationally and strategically. Managed the crew and labour across 6 vessels.

Ensure long term liquidity in the management of my vessel operational cost and de-clutter any form of revenue compression to accelerate commercial outlooks and continuity of daily operations.

Upstream any commercial contracts for strategic organizational cost saving to chase profitable operational growth, balancing short-term and long- term objectives

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Develop key strategic and operational relationships with customer representatives in pursuit of both customer and company objectives

Sole responsibility in the daily management, procurement, budgeting and commercial forecasting, actively pursuing business development with the onboarding of trusted vendors to reduce costs, and harvest business/revenue growth

Coordinate significantly and manage project objectives with Project Management, Sales, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance, and other functions across

TE to assure projects meet financial, schedule timelines and customer expectations

Responsible for defining and creating project schedules, portfolio management, communication and execution of programs, identifying resource constraints and working with management for resolution, while adhering to Lean PD processes

Responsible for all costings and budgeting for vessel movements and operations.

Incorporating, investigating and implementing new process improvements and cost savings initiatives across the fleet, play a significant role in long- term planning, including initiatives geared towards operational excellence.

Working with inter department management to ensure all necessary maritime arrangements have been made and considered for each port of call and region of operations

Managing the movement of vessels in and/or out of the country in accordance with organizational policy and procedure, and to comply with relevant local, country and international laws and processes.

Improve the ship board operational systems, processes and policies in sup- port of organisation mission -- specifically, support better management reporting, information flow and management, business process and planning.

Provide visible leadership and serve as a role model to company employees and vessels in operation

Achievement: Recognised by management for having negotiated significant costs savings for vessel operations in a foreign port, within the first 6 months of my tenure

CONTRACTOR – NEW JERSEY, USA

PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT

2016 – 2017

Supporting marine asset clients with the aim towards safety and reliability with regards to design, construction and operation, ensuring sustainable and profitable business operations

Formulating client’s management doctrines towards establishing a risk based

“goal-setting” which enables efforts to be focused on those nodes which provide the greatest contribution to safety.

Project engineering and construction management duties, upgrades for the process system requiring initial scoping and planning detailed design for implementation. Responsibilities include review approval of protocol preparation and execution

Responsible for site project engineering and construction management, supervisor of commissioning, equipment installation, validation execution of completed facilities with regulatory protocols.

Validation and installation for the operating qualifications for asset management in the plant facility, addition to existing facility requiring involvement in all phases of start - up activities

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Safety engineering during design and construction, risk analysis and assessment, PFEER assessment, identification of safety-critical elements and performance standards, ALARP methodology, safety case preparation.

Operational readiness of operations. This included safety processes, environmental requirements, quality systems, engineering practices, planned maintenance programs.

DET NORSKE VERITAS (DNV) - ABERDEEN, UK

SENIOR ENGINEER & CLIENT SERVICE MANAGER

2013 – 2015

The subject matter expert and focal point in technical service management for all offshore vessels, operational strategy, structural and offshore drilling packages

(E&P), to ensure all regulatory and project details align optimally.

Upstream / Downstream – 6th Gen Drill Ships – Semisubmersibles – Jack Ups – Ocean Going Marine Vessels

Sole responsibility managing a portfolio of premium client accounts with significant business impact, in excess of USD 1 billion dollars asset value.

Managed technical and business C-level stakeholders in multiple territories with

75% travel internationally, interdependencies and functions. (UK, West Europe, Africa and GOM)

Accountabilities; 40% Client assessment and portfolio management 25% Solution identification 20% Project planning, Issue resolution, Follow-up 15%

Customer communication, training, Internal communication, Mentoring and Consultation Client Portfolio, Sole Management: Stena Drilling (Drill Ships), Rowan Drilling (Jack Ups), COSL(Flotel) and Dolphin Drilling (Semi Submersibles)

Specialty in delivering strategic cross-functional projects with focused consultancy support.

Independent Competent Person (ICP) for conduction verifications services, audit faculties for MODU’s, offshore marine vessels, drilling packages and subsea equipment.

Coordinator and In-Service Surveyor for Class and Statutory survey

Enhanced deliverables and managed articulations to support in the enhancement and implementation of integrity programs and processes for all engineering aspects.

Interface and make recommendations for new application technologies with the ability to lead and influence key internal/ external stakeholders.

Involved in JIP (joint industry projects) and cross-industry forums, working groups, communicating and sharing best practice for Asset Integrity Management (AIM).

Technical reviewer of assessments of asset integrity Issues; review findings of condition assessment and fit-for-service assessments

Coordinator for asset Risk Based Integrity (RBI) management, making recommendation for inspection, monitoring, testing techniques and technologies throughout asset lifecycle.

Technical lead in AIM programme; Asset Life Management as part of ALE (Asset Life Extension) procedures; strategy management to prevent degradation to deal with risk of failure – prediction, detection and assessment.

Focal support for clients in risk management and operational strategy; prospective of installations/assets operating beyond original cessation dates – extension and impending decommissioning programmes and operational enhancement/optimization.

Organised inspection scope for Onshore and offshore Duty Holders (Asset owners) inspection programme; Safety Management Systems, Process Integrity Procedures, Fore and Explosion Hazards, Mechanical Integrity, Structural Integrity and Electrical Control and Instrumentation. Ruben Sheikh/ Pg 5

Develop operator policies; Risk Based goal setting offshore regulation support guidance, Risk Assessment Programs and Performance Standards (PS)

Systems Suitability Management for owner/operator assets via objective evidence gathering that DH functions are optimized by control principles for Corrosion Risk Assessment (CRA) and Corrosion Management Strategy (CMS).

Developer of Safety Case and Performance Standard documents; managing the Duty Holders management of SCE’s (Safety Critical Equipment) through critical assessment of SCE with attention to primary structures. AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING (ABS) – ABERDEEN, UK

CLASSIFICATION SENIOR SURVEYOR

2011 – 2013

Responsible to the Bureau and Flag State for the survey and certification of seagoing vessels and MODU’s (Mobile Offshore Drilling Units) during and after construction.

Conduct regulatory compliance surveys with Classification Rules and statutory International Maritime Organization regulations with 80% travel internationally.

Drilling Operator Client Management; NOBLE, Transocean, ENSCO, Maersk, Rowan, Diamond Offshore, GMS Shipping, etc.

Issue certification of on-board drilling and subsea systems upon design and plan approval review

Auditor for drilling operator verification schemes governing operations and planned maintenance systems requirements.

Witness and review FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) and Prototype Testing for Saturation Diving Systems.

Approve certification of Subsea Systems and review commissioning procedures for subsea control, subsea production and umbilical in accordance to ABS and API standards.

Pressure Testing of BOP (Cameron) and Choke and Kill manifolds (Vetco Gray)

as per FAT and approval of procedures for commission for offshore operations.

Approval and review of repair procedures to subsea BOP control system to applicable rules.

Vendor management in multiple geographies (UK, West Africa, UAE and Gulf of Mexico).

Project communication and management to safety standards and in compliance to regulatory specifications.

Secondment to UAE, based in Lamprell Yard; new build survey and construction of jack-up for ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company), reactivation of jackup rigs for NABORS for Saudi Aramco fields. Field surveyor for reactivation of SEDCO semi submersibles at Inver Gordon, Scotland.

Promoting the services and capabilities of ABS (business development) to present and potential clients.

Competent in discharging the important duties of my survey situations with fidelity and ability, to ensure strict and impartial justice to all parties who assets came under my supervision.

Successfully carried out tasks with predefined/agreed time scales and contractual budgets.

HALLIN MARINE PTE LTD - THAILAND

PROJECT MANAGER / OWNER REPRESENTATIVE

2008 –2008

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End to end project management of a pre-commissioning survey of a 42” diameter pipeline of the Cakerwala Arthit PLEM (Pipeline Ending Manifold) offshore Thailand (Songkla) using an ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) and a survey vessel.

Client representation and management for the interfacing of technical, commercial, project planning and deliverables.

Management and exercise all contractual discretions fairly and constructively between parties.

Organized core group and partnering stakeholder meetings pre/post project commencement.

Administered the project procurement contract in relations to time, cost, valuations, equipment and crew mobilization and demobilization and project completion deliverables.

Monitoring the project implementation from the onset and off site whilst at the field.

Ensuring the statutory requirement of the project scope were met through

value engineering, value management and risk management processes.

Client Representative for; SAIPEM, Bechtel and PTT (Petroleum Authority of Thailand)

ABS CONSULTING INC. (American Bureau of Shipping - Group Company) MARINE SURVEYOR

2006 –2008

Marine Surveyor specialising in delivering safety, reliability and integrity services to marine asset owners and operators throughout the project life cycle—from concept through Newbuild planning to decommission.

Project expertise are but not limited to, feasibility studies, independent engineering review and analysis, construction monitoring, regulatory compliance guidance and third-party inspections.

Measured broad range of risk exposure based on technical forensic insight, helping clients make informed decisions between key risks and commercial decisions.

Actioned clients to achieve intelligent simplification to bridge the gap between technical and regulatory management of projects.

Assured and managed client’s strategy to achieve best balance on value of accounts investment through negotiation and adjustment of objectives and efficiency.

Conducted extensive Record Reviews; An independent examination of ship

classification records which may indicate the present classification status and class condition of a vessel. Performed on behalf of potential owners or other interested parties, the review may also detail reported noteworthy damages and defects that could affect the commercial viability of the proposed acquisition.

Helped marine clients to manage risk through prevention and mitigation strategies.

Used tools such as HAZID and HAZOP as well as fleet and safety assessments to identify potential issues, develop risk scenarios and analyze consequences.

Performed RCM (Reliability Centered Maintenance) at optimum intervals, for fleet owners to ensure fully operational and reduce maintenance expenses.

Conducted International Safety Management (ISM) audits to help clients comprehensively manage risks to minimize interruptions to business operations both onshore and offshore.

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Conducted Condition Assessment Programme (CAP) rating surveys to assist fleet owners maximize the value of their assets.

Developed FMECA/ FMEA (Failure Mechanism Effect Critical Analysis / Effect Analysis) for DP (Dynamic Positioning) trials for Bumi Armada.

A systematic implementation of sound ERM (Enterprise Risk Management) strategy in preparing Protocol on Preparedness, Response To Pollution Incidents and Legislative Requirements For Oil Spill Response – PT INCO, Indonesia (Nickel Mining Operations).

Serving as Project Quality Manager, to represent the project owner's interests as a second party.

In the alternative, I functioned as an independent third party to monitor and audit project performance to meet minimum safety and quality standards, for

(Kuwait Oil Tanker Corp vessels Sea Trials and Vessel Delivery from Korea)

Developed and structured documentation policies; knowledge, development and strategy planning.

SMIT INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD - ROTTERDAM

TECHNICAL SUPERINTENDENT – Heavy Lift & Salvage Vessels 2005 – 2006

Provide customized technical solutions and management ensuring that vessels are operationally active and have limited downtime

Coordinating and working with assigned vessels

Providing on the spot maintenance and back-up service on technical matters to Ship Captain/Chief Engineer.

Participated in chartering/customer inquiries to ensure accuracy of contracts and to achieve client satisfaction.

Advised repairs and provide detail of shipyard repairs/modifications

required on assigned vessels.

Assured vessel compliance to Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Policy

(HSEQ).

Monitored vessel environmental programs for effectiveness with ISO

14001 certifications.

Participated in vessel safety audits and SIRE (Ship Inspection Report Programme) vetting inspections with internal/external auditors.

Involved in the new-building project of four tractor 150MT bollard pull tugs, twin screws, controllable pitch propeller, in-nozzle, high lift rudders. AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES / AMERICAN EAGLE TANKERS/ NEPTUNE ORIENT LINES MARINE ENGINEER – SEA GOING

1994 – 2004

Sailed onboard Crude Oil Tankers / Product Tankers & Container Ships MARITIME, OIL & GAS PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN WITH ABS & DNV: 2006 - 2015 ABS Korea - New Construction Survey attendance and Speed Trials delivery for Kuwait Oil Tankers Corporation Vessels

- Gas Al Kuwait (LPG Tanker)

- Al Salam II (Product Tanker)

- Al Jabriyah II (Crude Oil Tanker)

- Gas Al Negeh (LPG Tanker)

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ABS Malaysia - New Construction Survey attendance and Dynamic Positioning Trials for Bumi Armada Malaysia

- Hull 021 - OSV – DP2

- Hull 022 – OSV – DP2

ABS Singapore

New Construction Survey attendance and build verification for Coastline Maritime Group

- DSA Goliath – OCV

New Construction Survey and Ship Board System Commissioning for SAPURA ACERGY

- MV Sapura 3000 – Pipe Lay Vessel

New Construction Survey and Ship Board System Commissioning for MODEC

- MV Bourgogne to FPSO conversion

ABS Europe

Key Signatory and Project Sponsor, Technical management for in service surveys and dry-dock surveys, structural modifications and drilling and marine equipment upgrades.

ROWAN DRILLING (Jack Up Rigs)

- Rowan Gorilla V

- Rowan Gorilla VI

- Rowan Gorilla VII

- Rowan Stavanger

- Rowan Viking

Client Support Management for all technical issues pertaining to structural and equipment modifications China Oilfield Services Limited (COSL)

- Accommodation Semisubmersible – COSL Rival

SEDCO

- SEDCO 711 (Semi-Submersible Reactivation)

- SEDCO 712(Semi-Submersible Reactivation)

ABS Dubai

Client Support Management for all technical issues pertaining to structural and equipment modifications ADNOC

- 1 Nos Jack Up Rig – New Build

NABORS

- 5 Nos Jack Up Rig – Reactivation for ARAMCO

DNV Norway & UK

Principal Contact Point and Client Support Management for all technical and regulatory issues. STENA DRILLING

- Stena Carron (Drill Ship) – DP3

- Stena Forth (Drill Ship) – DP3

- Stena Icemax (Drill Ship) – DP3

- Stena Don (Semi-Submersible)

- Stena Clyde (Semi-Submersible)

- Stena Spey (Semi-Submersible)

ROWAN DRILLING

- All assets in transfer of class from ABS to DNV

DOLPHIN DRILLING

Lead Surveyor at H&W Yard Belfast, Northern Ireland

- Byford Dolphin (Semi-Submersible)

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