Jayant Ahuja
He/ him
(Canada Permanent Resident no. 61807084)
Address: ****, *********** ***, ********, *** 4W3, Ontario.
Email: ************@*****.*** Phone: +1-437-***-**** (WhatsApp +965-********)
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Innovative, and highly driven individual with over 30 Years of extensive experience in handling of Contracts valuing USD 30 million to USD 65 million each.
Proven record of accomplishment and skills in functions like:
Administration of Contracts for hiring of various services for oil industry
Preparation of tender documents and Technical &Commercial Evaluation of Bids.
Pre-qualification of new Service provider(s).
Exceptional ability with strong interpersonal skills to work under pressure in a team spirit, communicate in a clear, concise, and understandable manner and coordinate with all levels of personnel.
Expertise in strategic planning and execution with cost containment.
SKILLS
Extensive experience in Oil Industry (Operations and Contracting)
Negotiation skills with optimum cost saving to Company.
Communication skills with Contract stakeholders like User group, Marketing, Legal.
Liaise with Legal, Insurance, Account Groups for negotiation inputs and Contractual issues.
Techno Commercial approach to interpret the Contractual provision to various groups.
Record keeping all Contract documents and related correspondence with various groups and Contractors.
Coordinate with logistical aspects, arranging meetings, seminars and travel arrangements.
Administrative support to higher management for review of Contract documents, reports, correspondence to be prepared for issuance at higher level.
Compliance with Company’s HSE Management System.
Core Mechanical Engineering related issues.
Proficiency in MS office with presentation skills.
CAREER ACHIEVEMENT
Finalization of more than 100 Contracts (worth USD 30 to 65 million each) for hiring of Drilling & Workover Rigs and services from 2006 to till date.
Processing of multiple tenders for hiring of Drilling & Workover Rigs and other services with Kuwait Oil Company, Kuwait, British Gas Exploration and Production India Limited and Oil & Natural Gas Corporation, India.
Recipient of Kuwait Oil Company-Chairman’s Excellence Award-2013 for Exceptional abilities.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Kuwait Oil Company, Kuwait: June-2015 to Aug 2022
Profile: Senior Professional Contracts (Sr. Drilling & Workover Engineer) (Drilling & Work-over Rigs Contracts)
Administration of existing contracts for Drilling & Workover Rigs and drilling services. Preparation of tender documents for Competitive bidding for new / additional requirement, Evaluation of bids (technical & commercial) and appraisal / presentations to management prior to Recommendations of Award. Management approval for Contract award and compilation of Contract documents. Pre-Qualification of New Services Providers, finalization of scope of services and preparation of Pre-Qualification questionnaire and evaluation of applications. Processing adjustment orders as per Operational requirement. Communication with HSE, Operations and other stakeholders to execute the Contracts and advice during Contractual disputes.
British Gas Exploration and Production India Limited, Mumbai, India: June-2013 to May-2015
Kuwait Oil Company, Kuwait: June-2006 to May-2013
Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited, India: Mar-1982 to May-2006
Last Position in Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC): Chief Engineer (Drilling)
Part of Supply Chain Management in planning of well material through global competitive tenders in centralized procurement department in ONGC, India.
HSE Compliance and auditing in Oil Industry Safety Directorate (OISD) under Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas of India, to oversee the compliance of the safety standards on all drilling and work-over rigs in India.
In-charge of Drilling Rigs deployed for drilling of oil & gas wells in India.
TRAININGS
1986: Advanced Drilling Technology in Moscow, Krasnodar & Grozyny, USSR (Duration -3 months),
1990: Maintenance of Directional tools with M/s Smith International, Houston, USA (Duration -2 weeks),
Lead Auditor of ISO 9001 & QHSE certification & Internal Auditor course of ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001
EDUCATION
1981: Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) – First Division with Honors
1991: Diploma in Management of Business Administration
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Certified Lead Auditor of ISO 9001 and Internal auditor of ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 & ISM
REFERENCE(S)
On request