Site Engineer

KHAJA. G. SAQLAIN

Contact: ***-718-***-****,+91-970*******, 001**********, +91-040******** E-Mail: ************@*****.*** SITE ENGINEER BSCE {USA}, E.I.T {USA}

Refinery – Upstream, Midstream & Downstream Construction Operations, Plant & Gathering Stations Industry: Oil & Gas/New Refinery Construction Projects PERSONAL DOSSIER

Nationality : American

Last Position : Civil Construction Engineer – Civil/Struc (PMC) Last Organization : Amec Foster Wheeler – (PMC), Kuwait (Client Kuwait Oil Company) Preferred Locations : Kuwait

Salary : As per Industry Standards

US Passport Details : 505978238

Address : 12865 Thorn hill Court, Saint Louis, MISSOURI-63131, USA PROFESSIONAL ABRIDGEMENT

A qualified Civil Engineer with BSCE (USA), E.I.T-USA offering over 20 years of expertise in Site and International Construction Management, with Oil & Gas construction, Gathering Stations, Refinery Construction Upstream/Downstream, Petrochemicals Plant, Booster Stations, Water Treatment Plant and U/G Pipe Line Works, Water pipe line, and Power Plant and many civil construction projects in various Gulf regions. Extensive experience in the field of Construction, Monitoring and inspection of all civil structures including steel structures; field tests in accordance with ITP, JSA Analysis, HSE and progress measurement . Well experienced in handling onsite field tests within quality control policies (ITP) and maintaining strong relationship with management, contractors and project members. Initiate checking, implementing and demonstrating site safety coverage and carrying out inspections. Supervision of contractor/sub-contractors performance as per scope of work with approved drawing and survey layouts. Familiar with standard API 1104 and ASME B31.3, ASME Sec V, ASME Sec VIII. Deft in conducting field tests on site with according to quality control (ITP); developing & maintaining progress measurements and quantifying progress. Well versed with issuance of daily work permits and supporting documents and handling of toolbox meeting on site. In-depth knowledge of all mandatory procedures, regulations related to production operations with strict compliance and adherence. Initiating ownership, meeting deadlines and tenacity to make high-stake decisions are my key strengths to give the best on project fronts. Excellent communication, an effective team leader and possess problem solving and motivational skills. CORE SKILLS

Project Planning, Management & Execution

Construction-Civil & Structural

Installation & Commissioning

Safety (HSE)

Quality Assurance & Control

Trainings & Team Development

ORGANISATIONAL SCAN

Jan’15- April, 19 Amec Foster Wheeler-(PMC), Kuwait Construction Engineer-Civil/Structural (PMC) Project EF-1928 MGT (Manifold Group Trunk line) System for three different Gathering Stations GC: 29, GC: 30, and GC: 31 in North Kuwait Oil Field Area. Client Kuwait Oil Company

Description Construction of Main manifold (MMF) for Gathering Center: 29, 30, and GC:31 along with the construction of four Sub-group manifolds SGrMF (01 to 04) with the pipe trench line system (16”, 14” and 12”) diameter pipes app: 50KM in length

Key Contributions:

Coordinated and supervised site construction work for timely delivery of project; reviewed and approved sub- contractors statement method, shop drawings and built drawings.

Identifying discrepancies in Contractor activities and implementation of recovery action plans by the Contractors.

Monitoring EPC Contractor’s & Sub-contractors construction activities & performance management as per agreed scope of work, specifications and schedules including resourcing of equipment, manpower deployment.

Responsible to Issue work permits to contractors and attend tool box meetings.

Ensured compliance of safety, health and environment and attaining high levels of HSE performance.

Detailed work progress, manpower & equipment availability at site and all related items of welder qualification as per ASME Sec IX.

Checked welded joints as per approved WPS (WPS-welding procedure specification).

Reviewed RT film as per Project specification, ASME B31.3 and ASME Section VIII article 1.

Witnessed hydro test and leak test, including calibration of gauges, test pressure and holding time.

Checked centreline & alignment of pipeline in the trunk line; carried out cleaning, pigging, gauging, and flooding as per organizational approvals.

Inspected coating & wrapping of field joints; before & after lowering pipe holiday test to check coating damage on pipes and ensuring repair of affected areas as per specifications by the contractor.

Interfaced with locations for lower carbon steel pipeline with (16” / 14”) diameter about 20Kms length from all sub group manifolds to main manifold.

Reviewed pre & post padding with backfilling and compaction up to the Berm above the ground, signage, and markers as per approved drawing details and witnessed all activities as per approved ITP.

Approved construction documents to support timely construction installation and completion.

Demonstrated commitment to raising HSE standards and proposed new initiatives or Improvement Procedures and provided directions concerning all facets of construction, completions and deliveries.

Ensured implementation of Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for all construction activities carrying on site with recognition of hazards and risk assessment of activities.

Monitored and reviewed construction related documentations provided by the EPC Contractor.

Ensured documents were as per (KOC-S-004) standard procedures and issue the PTW permit to WSS with fully coverage of safety according to KOC-HSE Standard procedures on site and ensured satisfactory deliveries. Jan’10-Sep’14 S.K Engineering Construction, Kuwait Construction Engineer (PMC) Project Epics for Air Compressor foundations, Drain Unit, Hydraulic unit, glycol unit, vessels foundations, control building, underground trenches and Electrical Sub-station with complete transformers foundations shelters, and internal perimeter roads within Booster Station North Kuwait. Client Kuwait Oil Company

Deliverables:

Managed construction of foundation of hydraulic unit and glycol unit, proposed new compressors foundations and sub-station building included the foundation of transformer and ensured timely execution.

Identified slippage in contractors’ activities for immediate recovery plans & actions.

Supervised construction of R.C.C Structures underground heavy foundation, trenches of petrol bays on both directions, construction of Steel Structure roof along with the columns and I-beams; and base slab concrete foundations on ground & steel supports for roof.

Updated new proposed complex for operation group, bund wall, flare burn fit and storm water line along with the VPC piping system and connected to existing soak away and manholes.

Inspected construction of Sub-station building with the transformer foundations along with cable trenches. Jan’06-Nov’09 Kuwait Dynamics Engineering Construction (PMC) Construction Engineer (PMC) Project New office Complex for Operation Group, Crude oil testing Laboratory, Fuel storage tanks, Sub- station building with transformers, control room building, central plant building included Heavy foundation of equipment, sec building, and asphalt road with parking shelters, etc. Client Kuwait Oil Company

Location Mina, Al-Ahmadi, Burgan Oil Field Area, South & East Kuwait Deliverables:

Administered complete construction activities; approvals, supported installation & completion and onsite work performance in coordination with planning & contractor engineers for timely and satisfactory deliveries.

Monitored EPC Contractor’s and Sub-contractors activities; resourced, managed sites and technical support to construction team; and ensured adherence to HSE standards.

Oversaw weekly/monthly reports presented by contractors and presented to and attended progress meetings.

Adhered to KOC procedures & policies and delivered to 100% KOC satisfaction.

Reviewed project studies & proposals to identify construction hazards; provided guidance and directions related to construction, completion and timely deliveries.

Jun’02-Nov’05 Projacs International Consultant Group (PMC) Construction Engineer-Civil Project Khalifa Sports City Stadium for Asian Games, 2006 Client Olympic Sports Development Committee Qatar for Asian Games, 2006 (Doha-Qatar) Deliverables:

Inspected heavy construction of a Covered Sports Hall & associated opened Athletic training field; leisure facility areas at northwest of existing Khalifa stadium within proposed Khalifa sports city in Doha, State of Qatar.

Handled inspections of VIP Entrance Bridge; reinforcement details of Stadium, ticketing building, base slab & vertical walls of swimming pool, diving pool and training pool; heavy Reinforcement of pile & raft foundations of the Main Arch; massive concrete abutments at each ends; heavy beams and columns, for construction of central building with leisure facilities.

Supervised Reinforcement details of peripheral boundary R.C.C retaining wall and Foundations for the supporting lattice steel posts supported on heavy columns along the boundary wall. Duration Apr’01-May’02 Construction Engineer – Civil (PMC) Project New Drainage Pipeline Works (C.P:629), Doha, Qatar Client Drainage Client: Drainage Department (Project Management Consultant) Deliverables:

Managed installation of new pipe works, construction of additional sludge during beds; valves (control flow system) with fittings, pipe work chambers on existing process pipe work within site at Doha South Sewage Treatment Plant located at Abu-Hamm.

Checked installation & invert levels of GRP 900mm diameter pipe line app: 220mts long to interconnect the aeration tank effluent pipes and other 900mm diameter pipelines 150mts long to interconnect the primary settlement tanks and provided six gate valves chambers on the feed pipes to the primary settlement tanks.

Inspected construction of underground R.C.C chambers for control valves including roof plate covers and underside the mass concrete supported on the gate valves with fittings, etc.

Checked formation gradients, centre line gradients of the GRP pipes in the pits as per mentioned approved design drawings and checked hydrostatic pressure and leak test at the joints in pits prior to filling gravels.

Reviewed contractor evaluation certificate and monthly bill of invoice performed at the site. Sep’99-Feb’01 Rashid AL – Owais Engineering Consultant (PMC) Construction Engineer-Civil/Structure Project Construction of New out – Patient Hospital Building with Car Parking Building, Sharjah, UAE Client Ministry of Health

Deliverables:

Supervised construction of Retaining walls, pile foundation & combined footings along with heavy tie beams, raft foundation, overhead water tanks, Drainage works, underground water tanks septic tanks and soak-away, etc.

Coordinated with Mechanical & Electrical Services and obtained approval on structural shop drawings; checked elevations, detailed steel arrangements elevations and steel detailed arrangements in the pile caps foundations, tie beams, columns splices, up stand beams, and slabs as per structural drawings and code practice.

Managed construction of Drainage utility services along with septic tanks and soak-aways; road asphalt in basement including sub-grade and sub-base layers, prime & tack coat, wearing course and kerb stone as per approved specifications and drawings.

Involved in technical discussions with design engineers for incorporating any change in team at location to meet architectural requirements & adjustments of crossing services. Mar’98-Feb’99 Whilt’z Engineering Consultant Group Construction Superintendent (PMC) Project Health Centre with Car Parking Building, Car drive way and inner perimeter roads Client Indianapolis Medical Health Centre, State of Indiana (USA) Deliverables:

Supervised and inspected construction of parking building including Raft/Mat foundation footing, footings, Basement Boundary covered by retaining wall, Entrances and Exit ramps in basement floor, individual stepped footings, tie beams between columns, up stand beams, and slabs, etc.

Ensured excavated formation surface & gradients as per drawings; interior peripheral asphalt road with approved mix grade including sub-grade & sub base layers, prime and track coats along with final wearing course

Checked elevations of assigned sidewalk slab, top of slab and up-stand beams of the parking building prior to casting concrete. Checked test results of slump and soil investigation reports prior to casting blinding. Reviewed drawings and committed for the discrepancy of the drawings and arranged with architect. May’91-Dec’94 Hamad Bin Khalid Contracting Company Construction Engineer-Civil Project Residential Palace, Doha-Qatar

Client H H Shaikh Hamad Bin Khaifa AL-Thani

Deliverables:

Monitored overall construction activities on project site including underground heavy irrigation and storage water tanks; grand Majlis Hall, Swimming pool, Club house with Gymnastic Centre, prayer hall and luxurious villas.

Construction of heavy chillers & pump foundations with detailed reinforcement along with the culverts, services & drainage manholes; reviewed surveyor layout and formation elevation of building, drainage works and septic tanks. Mar’88-Jan’91 Reliance Industrial Construction (R.P. Jamnagar, Gujarat, India) Construction Engineer-Civil Project Expansion of Central Tank Farm Capacity

Client Reliance Petroleum Corporation

Description Construction of all raft foundations, foundation of heaters, pump foundation, and Compressors, vessels, Desalters, Crude oil storage tanks with bund walls, Control building, sub-station Building with transformer foundations, and Crude distillation tower, vacuum distillation unit, Hydrogen Generation unit, SRU (Sulphur recovery unit) and HRSG/ CCPU ( Thermal Power plant).

Handled Project on site for Expansion of Central Tank Farm capacity and issued all work permits; ensured full safety coverage on site; managed construction of additional tanks of individual capacities of 20,000 kls to meet Central Farm Capacity requirement.

Monitored raft foundation of the distillation unit towers, vessel foundation-circular columns, heat exchangers, boilers, reflux drum, pressure vessels and sub-station building; tank farm terminal and retail outlets, crude oil storage tanks, truck loading bays, pump, boilers, vessels, heaters, and other associated infrastructures valve pits, pipe bridges, heavy pipe racks, sleepers, pipe supports, and pavements, etc. ACADEMIA & PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

1994- BSCE from Purdue University, IUPUI Campus, Indianapolis, Indiana (USA) 1999 E.I.T – USA

IT SKILLS

Proficiency in Windows; MS-Project & Excel

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