Project Manager Vice President

Mehdi Ehsani, M.Sc., PMP, EVP

Professional Summary

Results-driven Project Manager with over 21 years of experience in the energy and water sectors. Proven expertise in oil and gas field development (EPD, EPC, and E&P), both offshore and onshore. Strong leadership skills, ethical and disciplined approach, compliance, well communication, accountability, collaboration, transparency and excellent problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in negotiation with clients, customers, and stakeholders. Committed to maximizing performance and achieving financial goals.

Summary of Qualifications

Executive Vice President at an Exploration and Production Oil Company, overseeing internal operations, stockholder relations, and performance maximization.

PMO Head for 16 Gas and Oil Wells EPD and EPC projects in BiBi Hakime, South Iran.

CEO and Founder of DCI (Drilling Company International), established under PEDCO headquarters for offshore drilling operations and services.

Department Head at ACO Pars, established a new Fluid Drilling Department in partnership with an Indian company.

Comprehensive knowledge of financial, planning, engineering, procurement, logistics, operations, contractual, HSE, and HR departments.

Developed two Integrated Drilling Services contracts totaling $180M CAD, with $20M gross annual profit and 125 new employees within two years.

Improved PEDCO's profitability by purchasing a Jack-up rig ($176M USD), generating $65M USD annual rental income.

Negotiated contracts with clients, stakeholders, subcontractors, and controlled strategic and financial portfolios, reducing project OPEX.

Project Manager for three BOT contracts for potable water RO desalination plants in Iran, with a 40M Euros investment in JV with an Italian company.

Familiar with various contract types: Buyback, BOT, EPC, EPCF, EPDF, E&P.

Work History

SEALAND ENGINEERING AND WELL SERVICES

E&P, EPD, Well Services (DD/MWD/LWD), and Wireline Services

Vice President

2021 – Present

Head of PMO for EPD Oilfield Development Projects

FINISHING MACHINERY WORKSHOP

Machinery and Laser Cut

Operation Manager

Calgary, Canada

2020 – 2021

Projects Control, Cost Control, Client Meetings

QC and Logistics

SEALAND ENGINEERING AND WELL SERVICES

Directional Drilling (DD/MWD/LWD) and Wireline Services

Vice President

Iran

2017 – 2019

Project Management, Financial Control, Client Account Meetings

HR Committee, Tenders Strategy, New Business Development

Contract Review and Approval

ACO PARS PETROLEUM

Offshore and Onshore Casing Running, Fluid Drilling Services

Operations Manager

Iran

2016 – 2017

Managed Casing Running Operations

Negotiated Contracts with Clients

Established Fluid Drilling Services

PETROIRAN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (PEDCO)

PM, CEO, and VP

Iran

2007 – 2016

Oversaw all aspects of rig drilling service company

Managed Financial Issues, Contract Approvals, HR Committee

CEO and Board Member of DCI (Drilling Company International)

Project Manager for Integrated Drilling Offshore Services

Head of Tenders Committee for Jufayer Onshore Oilfield

WTD-SHASTA (FZC)

Managing Director

Sharjah Free Zone, UAE

2000 – 2007

Managed Financial and Technical Issues as CEO

Project Manager for Desalination Plants in Iran

TAKESTAN AZAD UNIVERSITY

Instructor

Iran

1998 – 2000

Taught Math and Physics in Mechanical Engineering Faculty

NRCAM

Researcher

Iran

1994 – 1998

Researched Surface Engineering, Vacuum Coating, PVT, Hard Coatings

Supervised Nine Master Degree Students' Theses

Education

M.Sc. Solid State Physics, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran - 1994

B.Sc. Applied Physics, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran - 1989

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) - 2021

Project Assessment, ARYANA, Iran - 2014

Microsoft Office, Excel - 2014

Project Management Courses based on PMP and PMBOK - 2014

Safety Induction, Sea Survival, HUET, Basic Fire - 2014

Primavera (P6), Project Manager Software, PEDCO - 2010

CONFAR Software, Project Feasibility Study, Tehran University, Iran - 2009

Project Management Concepts, Iran, NPC - 2007

Accounting for Non-Financial Managers, Iran, IDRO - 2005

Desalination Plants Concepts and Operations (RO, MSF), Italy, WTD srl - 2002

Ion Sources and Vacuum Coating (PVT), China Research Center - 1998

Radioactive Protection/Health Physics, LALEH Research Center, Iran - 1997

Vacuum Systems and Related Pumps, NRCAM, Iran - 1995

Skills

Project Management

Financial Planning and Analysis

Contract Negotiation

Team Leadership

Strategic Planning

Microsoft Office Suite

Primavera (P6)

CONFAR Software

Safety and Risk Management

Desalination Plant Operations

Awards

Dr. Hesabi Prize for MSc Thesis

Hobbies

Calligraphy

Table Tennis

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