Team Leader Project Management
Resume:
DOBRIVOJE
KARAPAVLOVIC
**********@*******.***
SUMMARY
SKILLS
Personal:
A proactive and supportive
team leader
Capable of building strong
working relationships
across all levels
Diligent and dedicated
Experienced in all aspects
of the Energy sector
Knowledgeable of PM
methodologies and
processes
Strategically astute and
forward-thinking
Comfortable supervising,
reviewing and reporting
Loyal to employers and
organisational values
Specialist:
Project Management
Site Supervision & Team
Leadership
Electrical Engineering
Consultancy
Tender Preparation
Erection & Commissioning
Installation & Testing
Techno-Commercial
Evaluation
Procurement
Contract Administration
Quality Compliance
Cost Control
Staff Management
I am a confident, versatile and enthusiastic Engineering Consultant with extensive experience in the delivery of high-value electrical, construction, commissioning and power transmission projects across the Serbia, Middle East and Montenegro. Acknowledged as a highly focused and committed professional, I have been entrusted with overseeing expert teams and all site activities for substation installations, grid station construction and network developments, always ensuring engineering and technical operations align with overall commercial objectives. I am passionate about working to the highest standards and have the ability to manage all project activities – including technical specifications, stage inspections, scheduling, progress monitoring and staff management – from initial conceptualisation through to execution.
With over 37 years‘ specialised experience, I am now looking for a position with a forward-thinking and reputable company, where I believe my excellent work ethic and ability to succeed in fast-paced, high-pressure environments will lead to me becoming a valued employee.
CAREER EXPERIENCE
04/2018 - present: Supervising China Machinery engineer Engineering for Corporation, Electrical Serbia work
– TEKO Kostolac B Construction of the new unit with the power of 350 MW (Unit B3)
Site supervision electrical work for installation and testing main equipment, for all functional units, etc.
1 2/16 – 03/2018: Supervising Intec (IEE Doo engineer Novi Sad), Serbia for Electrical work
– TS 400/110/35kV Lastva
Site supervision electrical work for installation and testing main equipment, GIS 400 & 110kV, Power transformers 400/110, 110/35 & 35/0.4kV, Aux. equipment (AC & DC), Control, Protection, SCADA, RTU, etc.
0 6/2016 – 11/16: Manager Elnos Group, for Belgrade, TS & RP Serbia
– Management services across key projects:
Substation Installations: - Administered contracts for electrical installations at TS 110/20kV Krnjesevci, MBTS 20/0.4kV Kikinda NIS, TS 130/10kV Kramfors
Sweden.
10/2013 – 12/2015: Principal Resident Engineer
(& 10/2010 – 08/2012) Energo Consult LLC (Abu Dhabi, UAE)
– offered consultancy and management services across key projects:
Substation Installations: - prepared
specifications/tenders, evaluated contractor bids and administered contracts for electrical installations at Page 2 of 4
11/0.4kV Distribution Substations (58 nos) and 11kV Switching Substations (2 nos)
– supervised all site operations, attaining all project milestones and ensuring the highest quality standards
New 220/33kV Grid Stations: - steered contract administration and site supervision activities for new grid stations in Ain Al Fayadh and all related 220kV cable/OHL works
33kV & 11kV Network Development: - prepared specifications/tenders, evaluated contractor bids and administered contracts for networks on Ariyam Island
– supervised all site operations, including those for related 33 & 11kV cable/OHL works
– attained all time, budget and quality expectations 0 9/2012 – 10/2013: Pre-Operation Verification Specialist SNC Lavalin International Inc. (Abu Dhabi, UAE)
– managed pre-operations activities for key contracts:
EMAL Smelter Complex Project Phase 2: - mapped project plans and supervised site works for the commissioning of Power Energy Equipment (400, 220, 33, 6.6 & 0.4kV including SCADA integration)
220kV GIS & 33kV SWG production ABB.
– worked in accordance with (and met) pre-agreed schedules, budgets and standards
MP44-1 – HV Reconfiguration Implementation: - administered the reconfiguration of 33kV Switchgear Replacement at Dubai Aluminium Plant DUBAL (SWG production ABB).
– achieved all project milestones within a live environment under shutdown and ensured regular supply of Al-production equipment without interruption
– provided ABB T&D service for Dubai Aluminium Co. (Dubal) for 33kV Reconfiguration of 33kV SWG and Control/Protection System
1 0/2008 – 09/2010: Electrical Installation & Commissioning Manager Marubeni Corporation (Qatar)
– coordinated with QC/QS and commercial office staff by obtaining progress status reports from suppliers’ verification of material requisition requests, as well as creating internal/external progress reports in collaboration with other project staff (the Civil Manager, Design Resident Engineer, Commercial & Shipping staff, H&SE staff and Site Engineers)
– carried out the installation, commissioning and handover of 220kV power cables
– completed the HV Power Cable installation as per contract specifications and in accordance with best engineering practices
0 7/1998 – 09/2008: Deputy Project Manager and Testing & Commissioning Leader Mitsubishi Electric (Kuwait, Dubai - UAE)
– completed over 20nos. of 132/33/11kV, 2nos. 300/132kV, 2 nos. 400/132kV and 3 nos. 132/11kV Substations and several HV Transformers & Shunt Reactor replacement on time, both in Kuwait and Dubai
– carried out the installation, commissioning and handover of 400, 300 & 132kV substations
– installed, jointed and tested O/F 300kV 1600sqmm power cables (six circuits from GIS to Outdoor CSE at OHL Gantry area at Jahraa ‘X’S/Stn; cable feeder Kifan ‘W’ – Town ‘W’
(3.5km); cable feeder Kifan ‘W’ – Jabriyeh ‘W’ (8.5km)) and O/F Power cables 132kV 800sqmm
& XLPE 132kV 240sqmm GIS to transformers
– earned back-to-back promotions from Lead Erection & Commissioning Engineer to Deputy Project Manager and then to Deputy Project Manager and Testing & Commissioning Leader Further Roles:
12/1993 - 06/1998: EPS ‘Elektroistok’ (Belgrade, Serbia), Design Manager Page 3 of 4
11/1986 - 11/1993: EPS ‘Elektroistok’ (Belgrade, Serbia), Engineer for Erection, Testing & Commission QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION
1986: Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) University of Belgrade (Serbia)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
D.O.B: 25/03/1961
Nationality: Serbian
Availability: Immediately
LinkedIn: https://ae.linkedin.com/pub/dobrivoje-karapavlovic/30/517/18 References available on request
KEY PROJECTS HANDLED
Client: CMEC (China Machinery Engineering Corporation), Kostolac, Serbia 6.3 Years Role: Supervising engineer for Electrical work
Project Description / Contract Number: Phase II of the KOSTOLAC-B Power Plant Project new Unit with the power of 350 MW (Unit B3)
– Site supervision electrical work for installation and testing main equipment, 400 & 110kV equipment, Power transformers 400/110, 110/35 & 35/6 & 6/0.4kV, Aux. equipment (AC & DC), Control, Protection, SCADA, RTU, etc.
Client: CGES, Podgorica, Montenegro 1.5 Years
Role: Supervising engineer for Electrical work
Project Description / Contract Number: TS 400/110/35kV Lastva
– Site supervision electrical work for installation and testing main equipment, GIS 400 & 110kV, Power transformers 400/110, 110/35 & 35/0.4kV, Aux. equipment (AC & DC), Control, Protection, SCADA, RTU, etc.
Client: TRANSCo/ADDC, Abu Dhabi, UAE 4 Years
Role: PRE (Principal Resident Engineer) / PM (Project Manager) Project Description / Contract Number:
D101656 – Installation of electrical eguipment in various 11/0.4kV Distribution Substations (58nos) and 11kV Switching Substations (2nos) in West region of Abu Dhabi Emirate
N6977.B – New 220/33kV Grid Stations in Ain Al Faydha and all related 220kV Cable / OHL Works
D9441 – Development of 33kV and 11kV Network for Ariyam Island in Abu Dhabi including related 33 & 11kV Cable / OHL Works
Client: EMAL, Abu Dhabi, UAE 1 Year
Role: POV Specialist
Project Description
EMAL Smelter Complex Project Phase 2, one of the world’s largest single-site aluminium smelters for Energy sector
Client: KAHRAAMA, Doha, Qatar 2 Years
Role: Electrical Installation & Commissioning Manager Project Description / Contract Number:
Managed EPE consultancy services in Power HV T&D system of KAHRAAMA (Phase IX) and QP in Qatar
GTC/117/2006 (Phase VI), XLPE Cable 66kV (52km) and XLPE Cable 220kV (35km) Page 4 of 4
GTC/124/2006/C (Phase VII), XLPE Cable 220kV (58km)
GTC/142/E/2006 (Phase VIII), XLPE Cable 220kV (54km) Client: MEW Kuwait, Kuwait 7.5 Years
Role: Deputy Project Manager / Leader Erection and Commissioning Engineer Project Description / Contract Number:
ME/EW/C/3485-06/07 Kifan ‘W’ and Jahra ‘X’ 300/132kV S/stns
ME/EW/C/3377-05/06 Saad Al Abdulla ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’ & ‘D’ four 132/11kV S/stns
MEW/MC/3021-03/04 FAA 'C' & ‘D’ and Khaldieh ‘B’ three 132/11kV S/stns
JO/HC23/PG03 Wafra ‘B’ 132/33/11kV S/stn
MEW/MC/2868-02/03 Shuhadaa ‘B’ 132/11kV S/stn
MEW/MC/2753-02/03 Burgan ‘B’ & Rawdatain ‘C’ 132/11kV, Manageesh ‘C’ three 132/33/11kV S/stns
MEW/MC/2524-2001/2002 Fahad Al Ahmed ‘A’, & ‘B’ and Sabah Al Salem ‘E’ three 132/11kV S/stns
MEW/MC/2339-99/00 West Jaleeb ‘B’, ’E’ & ‘G’ three 132/11kV S/stns
MEW/MC/2245-99/00 Zahraa ‘B’ &‘E’ two 132/11kV S/stns Client: DEWA, Dubai, UAE 2.5 Years
Role: Leader Erection and Commissioning Engineer
Project Description / Contract Number:
CNE/057A/01 – Hudheiba, Hadeeqa and Ittihad three 132/11 kV S/stns
CNE/084/97 – Merkadh 400/132 kV GIS S/stn
CNE/040A/95 – Nahda 400/132 kV GIS S/stn
MANAGEMENT EXPERTISE
Power T&D, Oil & Gas FEED and Energy projects
Turnkey HV Power Cable projects up to 220kV
Turnkey substation projects up to 400kV
HV substation construction up to 400kV
Technical Documentation Production & Révision (inc. IEC, ANSI, BS and CIGRE compliance)
Government & Authorities Liaison
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