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CARY ALMEIDA

MMUP/UPDA Certified Mechanical Engineer (Procurement/Site)

Total Work Experience: 11 Years

KEY EXPERIENCE:

A result oriented Mechanical Engineer with experience in Procurement & Site Construction for EPC, Maintenance & Shutdown Projects for Oil and Gas industries.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Procurement, Sourcing &

Expediting (Import / Export)

EPIC Projects, Maintenance &

Shutdown project Experience

Mechanical Construction

Material Management

Vendor / Supplier Relationship

Management

Negotiation

Excellent Communication Skills

Team Player

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1) Company: Vistas Global W.L.L, Qatar - via Secondment (March 2022 - Present) Procurement Material Specialist (Plant & Machinery Spares Reconciliation Project) Client: Qatar Primary Materials Company, Qatar (QPMC)

Identifying & reviewing the Spares inventory requirement through Purchase Orders for Plant & Machinery Equipments such as Komatsu Wheel Loader, Caterpillar Wheel Loader, Doosan Wheel Loader, Volvo Wheel Loader, New Holland Skid Loader, MAN Truck, Terex Demag Mobile Crane etc.

Coordinating with the Stores to check the Materials received physically against the quantity & SAP number provided by Client. Preparing a Detailed Report comparing the details against the Purchase Order / SAP numbers / Material Part numbers.

2) Company: ICAN Trading & Contracting Services, Qatar (June 2021 – Present) Senior Procurement Engineer (Building Materials)

Responsible for managing end-to-end procurement process. Sourcing vendors, building relationships and negotiating prices. Developed productive relationships with key account holders.

Ensured the service provided was efficient, professional, and consistent with customer needs. 3) Company: Qatar Engineering & Construction Company (Qcon), Qatar (Nov 2012 – May 2021) Senior Procurement Engineer (EPC Contractor for Oil & Gas Industries Qatar) Aug 2016 to May 2021

Conversant with Complete Procurement process starting from review of scope of procurement in contract, floating RFQs as per PVL list & Client specifications, receiving Technical offers, Commercial offers and TBEs, multi-level negotiations, knowledge of INCOTERMS 2010, Issuance of PO’s, expediting of POs placed, related co-ordination with Vendors, Engineering, QA/QC, TPI Agencies, Accounts & Logistics for timely delivery of materials to meet project requirements & schedule’s with the required quality level.

Conversant with the Technical specifications, Engineering Standards like ASME, ASTM & API Codes, Material Testing procedures (NDT), regulatory requirements in the Energy Industry. 2

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Utilize company procurement software (ERP System – Microsoft Dynamics) for an easy and accurate procedure to work with.

Knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, plumbing materials (MEP), Steel Structures, Safety, Lifting & Consumables with excellent strong negotiating skills & Procurement expertise on basis of price, quality, delivery terms & credit payment.

Proficient in working effectively for Mechanical Equipment’s & Fabricated Items, including welding, forging and casting Items. Handled procurement of project materials such as Piping CS & SS Seamless and ERW, BW Fittings, Flanges, Gaskets, Fasteners, Armored and Unarmored cables, Distribution boards, Instrumentation fittings Parker, Sandvik tubing’s, Pressure gauges, Structural materials such as CS and SS Plates, Beams in grades A36 / S275JR / S355JR including consumable materials.

The role and duties as followed,

i. Identification of all requirements in requisition for purchase like Equipment, Package & Bulk Items

(Mechanical, Piping, E&I), Consumables and CAPEX Items issued by Design Department, Project Engineers

& Intender in lieu with Company Policy & Procedure. ii. Circulating the RFQ’s with the necessary BOQ’s to Suppliers/Vendors. Searching for vendors for Long Lead Items (LLIs) and maintaining a vendors list after completion of pre-Qualification exercise. Evaluating vendor performance and sharing periodic feedback to the vendors on their performance in formal bid openings. iii. Receiving the Priced quotations (competitive quotes) from Suppliers. iv. Preparation of BID tabulation for Vendor comparison. v. Reiterate with designers and end users for finalization of quantity and quality. vi. Establishing the delivery terms, time and stages of inspection for the supply with Project Management Team. vii. Ensuring that all potential suppliers are provided with identical information upon which the quotations are given as equal opportunity to meet the desired requirements. viii. Maintaining the technical document package such as Technical datasheets, drawings, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), catalogues, Chain of Custody (COC), Material Traceability (MTC), etc. against each material purchases.

ix. Negotiating the best payment terms and contract conditions, maintaining high level of integrity. x. Keeping accurate records to justify the process and any other related decisions made in this regard. xi. Plan, arrange and participate in the kick off and follow up meetings with suppliers. Also Encouraging the unsuccessful bidders for future bidding.

xii. Issuance of Purchase order to the selected Supplier. xiii. Expediting with supplier / manufacturer / Sub-Contractor/internal/external interfaces in relation of all the pre & post order activity including material expediting, documentation follow up and any other related matter regarding engineering and Quality requirements of the project. xiv. Coordinating with PMT / End User for technical approval, status update, arranging TPI (Third party inspector) etc.

xv. Review and approval of supplier documentations such as SMDL (Supplier Master Document List), ITP

(Inspection & Test Plan), Material Certificates, traceability report, various NDT reports, Weld Log, Dimensional reports, FAT reports, Manufacturing Record Book, Mechanical Completion etc. xvi. Advising Sub-contractors / Suppliers on procurement issues with respect to Purchase Order administration, Import/Export activities, Expediting, Export Packing, Transportation and Warehousing. xvii. Tracking and expediting of Shipment. Co-ordinating with Logistics Team for material shipment and local transport & with Stores for planning of deliveries for minimizing the inventory. xviii. Being aware of standards, regulations & required approvals for different kinds of cargo either shipped by air, sea or road. Follow up on the HS code of materials prior to purchase, negotiating factors with forwarders such as shipping options, rates, timelines, regulations affecting shipments etc. to effectively receive materials in a timely manner. Constantly follow up with different agent’s/ freight forwarders to maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations, or other factors that could affect freight shipping. xix. Handling the Delivery and inspection of items. Assisting in Insurance claims, if any. 3

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xx. Preparing the follow-up on the Storage and handling of materials on site, prior to use, during installation and commissioning and closure of any surplus/defective materials after the completion of the project. Communicating with PMT on project procurement activities, progress and issues xxi. Client acceptance/rejection, warranties and other related follow up matters will be handled with the supplier till completion of Project.

xxii. Additionally, providing oversight of the spare parts (SPIR) related activities including obtaining the Required Spare Parts List (RSPL) data as per the Manufacturer / OEM manuals. xxiii. Co-ordinating with different parties (internal/external) in regards of close out of NCR/TQ, Shipping, Payments, and ensuring timely settlements of payments to all the vendors. Approval of Invoice and Liaising with Accounts department in regards of timely Payment of Invoice via Letter of Credit (LC), cheques & telex transfer. xxiv. Keeping updated with market developments and assisting in Vendor Development. xxv. Regularly getting trained on company development programs. xxvi. Issuance of a Weekly/Monthly reporting pertaining to procurement Quality performance and highlighting issues that require management involvement for rectification. xxvii. Arranging and participating in meetings between suppliers and Company engineers and other personnel to facilitate standardization and economical procurement. xxviii. Evaluating supplier performance through Supplier Performance Evaluation. xxix. Assisting the Tendering & Costing Department and awarding call off agreements for all repetitive purchases as per the policies of the department.

Worked as Procurement Engineer for various Shutdowns/Maintenance/ EPC Projects with Clients such as

North Oil Company (NOC) – BAB & CAB inlet Filters Onshore Fabrication and Associated Services - Hook up Spools, Support Fabrication, Piping Spools & pipe supports.

QATARGAS - EPC Services for Two Combined Projects (Installation of Vent Line and Corrosion Monitoring System), Laffan Refinery & Two Combined Projects in QG 3&4, at RLTO Asset.

QATARGAS - EPC Services for Waste Materials Management facility (WMMF).

CAEL - General Construction Works (QG2 and QG3&4 Flare Reduction Project).

Dolphin Energy - EPC for dolphin Shutdown Works 2019-2023.

ORYX - Call off Contract for Electrical and Instrument Maintenance, Structural and Piping Manufacturing and Mechanical On-Site Services.

QATALUM – Miscellaneous Fabrication Jobs.

Additional buying for various Maintenance & Shutdown Projects Projects executed as Mechanical Engineer for Qcon

Mechanical Engineer

Nov 2012 – July 2016

A. Position: Night Shift Shutdown In-charge

Project: DR Plat #2 Heat Recovery Mechanical Jobs (MIDREX Reformer Tube Replacement (Shutdown) Period: Feb 2019 – March 2019 (2 months)

Client: Qatar Steel (QASCO)

Responsibilities:

Supervision of construction works at site to ensure projects are in accordance with the approved Scope of Work, Engineering design, QHSE standards & Specifications. B. Position: Mechanical Engineer

Project: Spares Reconciliation Project

Period: March 2018 – June 2018 (4 months)

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Client: Qatar Solar Technologies (QSTec)

Responsibilities:

Identifying & reviewing the Spares requirement i.e. 2-years Spares, Commissioning Spares & Mandatory Spares through SPIR Forms / Purchase Orders. Coordinating with the Stores to check the Materials has / Spares received physically through the SPIR FORMS against the quantity & SAP number provided by Client. Preparing a Detailed Report comparing the SPIR against the Purchase Order / SAP numbers / Material Part numbers / Drawing numbers.

Providing technical assistance to QSTec Maintenance & procurement team for purchase of Mechanical Equipment parts

C. Position: Lead Engineer

Project: EPC Services for QG1 Flare Tip Replacement (Shutdown) Period: June 2016 – July 2016 (2 months)

Client: Qatar Gas Operating Company Limited

Responsibilities:

Proficient in Piping equipment & layouts and solving issues on spool drawings, releasing the Isometric drawing for Spool fabrication

Conversant with ASME, ASTM Codes and Standards.

Supervision of construction works at site to ensure projects are in accordance with the approved Scope of Work, Engineering design, QHSE standards & Specifications. D. Position: Lead Construction Engineer

Project: Fabrication & Welding Works in Train 3 Shutdown Period: April 2016 – June 2016 (3 months)

Client: Qatar Gas Operating Company Limited

Responsibilities: Piping & Welding Construction works

Possess a Key knowledge on P&ID, GA and ISO drawings of Process Plants.

Preparation of BOQ/BOM, Raising MTO’s for purchase of materials for projects

Preparation of Method Statements, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Test Packs & Risk Assessment for execution of Works.

Proficient in Piping equipment & layouts and solving issues on spool drawings, releasing the Isometric drawings for Spool.

Supervision of construction works at site to ensure projects are in accordance with the approved Scope of Work, engineering design, QHSE standards & specifications. E. Position: Piping / Mechanical Engineer

Project: Qatar Gas Waste Water Treatment Plant (EPC) Period: April 2014 – April 2016 (2 years)

Client: Qatar Gas Operating Company Limited

Responsibilities: Piping Construction

Possess a Key knowledge on P&ID, GA and ISO drawings of Process Plants.

Preparation of BOQ/BOM, Raising MTO’s for purchase of materials for projects

Preparation of Method Statements, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Test Packs & Risk Assessment for execution of Works.

Proficient in Piping equipment & layouts and solving issues on spool drawings, releasing the Isometric drawings for Spool.

Analyze and prepare execution plan in accordance with the overall project execution schedule.

Conversant with ASME, ASTM Codes and Standards.

Supervision of construction works at site to ensure projects are in accordance with the approved Scope of Work, engineering design, QHSE standards & specifications.

Coordinate with Vendors for carrying out pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.

Acted as focal point for punch list clearance.

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F. Position: Junior Piping Engineer

Project: Construction of New U29 Diesel Hydrotreating (DHT) Project at 'LAFFAN' Refinery. Period: November 2012 – April 2014 (1 year & 5 months) Client: Qatar Gas Operating Company Limited (Main Contractor: Samsung Engineering)

Possess a Key knowledge on P&ID, GA and ISO drawings of Process Plants.

Preparation of BOQ/BOM, Raising MTO’s for purchase of materials for projects

Preparation of Method Statements, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Test Packs & Risk Assessment for execution of Works.

Proficient in Piping equipment & layouts and solving issues on spool drawings, releasing the Isometric drawings for Spool.

Conversant with ASME, ASTM Codes and Standards.

Supervision of construction works at site to ensure projects are in accordance with the approved Scope of Work, engineering design, QHSE standards & specifications. 4) Company: Shetty and Company, Udupi, Karnataka, India (May 2011 – Sept 2012) Sales & Marketing Officer (Electric Scooters)

Monitoring, recruiting, training, motivating the manpower and providing direction to the sales team for ensuring optimum performance and enhancing their professional and soft skills. Assisting seniors on field to study the market & solving enquiries of customers for the company. CERTIFICATIONS & TRAININGS:

Certified MMUP/UPDA Certified Mechanical Engineer, Reg No: 24607

CPP / CPPM (2019) - CERTIFIED PURCHASING PROFESSIONAL / MANAGER

Negotiation Skills Course (Procurement) from MiCA QATAR CONSULTING SERVICES

Certification in “Shutdown and Turnaround Best Practices” by Mecton, JMC Consulting, Canada

HAZMAT Safety Course (Hazardous Materials under OSHA)

AUTO-CAD 2010

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical - Nitte Mahalinga Adyanthaya Memorial Institute of Technology, Karkala, Karnataka, India (2012)

PERSONAL PROFILE:

DOB: 29-09-1987

Driving license: Qatar / India

Visa Status: Work Visa (NOC available)

Languages Known: English, Hindi, Konkani and

Kannada

E: adry11@r.postjobfree.com

M: +974-********

CONTACT/PERMANENT

ADDRESS

“CHRISTY VILLA”

Bannanje, Door No 11-3-76,

near Inspection Bungalow,

Udupi, Karnataka, India.

Pin:576101

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