Name Zahid Rind

Email address adsema@r.postjobfree.com

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Nationality Australian

Covid-19 vaccination Received 3 doses

PMP Certification PRINCE-2, Member of Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM), 2005

Member Australian Institute of Engineers (AIE)

Member Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE)

EDUCATION

MBA in Project Management

University of Glasgow, United Kingdom, 1994

Bachelor of Engineering (BE)

Civil Engineering and Construction Management

University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, 1989

PROFILE

Projects Controls Manager (EPC Delivery of brown-field and green-field projects) with an extensive EPC Project Management experience in oil/gas Off-shore and On-shore projects FPSO, FSO, Off-shore Exploration and Drilling Rigs covering a wide range delivery of EPC projects in Gas and Oil sectors while being responsible for the EPC project development activities from FEL/FEED through to the project EPC LSTK and Cost Reimbursable projects delivery and their successful Start-up and Commercial operations.

PMO- Implemented project delivery systems and methodologies via the Oracle ERP, Cloud Systems, PMO structures, KPIs, analytics and metrics for projects exceptional delivery performance and an overall effectiveness for exceptional ultimate project outcomes for profits maximization and meeting the Stakeholders’ expectations.

Project plans on Primavera P7, cost controls, earned value management, PCI, PSI and project monitoring systems, cost estimation and allocation, S-curve reporting, recovery plans, financial management of project, cash-flow forecasting, profit margins and control, etc.

Projects included constructed midstream and downstream Oil refineries & Gas processing and LNG processing plants, Power plants and HV Sub-stations, Desalination Plants (RO/MSFD) and big size 56”, 52”, 48” and 36” Oil/Gas pipelines (onshore and sub-sea, offshore production and storage platforms) along with Gas Compression Booster Stations (up to 9.6 BCF/day) and Oil/LNG storage / export facilities. I delivered mega projects while working with Main EPC Contractors in-field Construction Management for majors Clients like Saudi Aramco, GDF SUEZ, Eni Group, British Gas, Conoco-Phillips and Shell. Able to work on own initiative or as part of a team with proven leadership skills which include managing, developing, planning, trouble shooting and motivating multicultural teams to achieve the valuable objectives of the project and to deliver it within budget, cost and quality with top HSSE considerations.

ICT EXPERTISE: Well versed in SAP, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, Primavera-7, MS Outlook, Information Systems Design and Management, Computer Integrations and Information Data Networks, LANs, Oracle Cloud, and ERP systems implementations for project delivery.

JOB HISTORY

Position Projects Director - International

(Energy Projects)

Company Cavendish Management Resources, UK, Projects Contractor

Country London, UK

Clients International

Period 15 April 2020 - Current

Responsibilities and Achievements:

•Responsible for Full Profitability of Energy Projects (Oil/Gas and Power) in EPC execution and new projects for expansion and strategic EPC projects developments with HSSE leadership as paramount

•Managing construction of complex mega EPC projects in international settings for global project implementation

•Introducing ERP, PMO structures, project delivery methodologies, metrics and projects exceptional execution performance and its timely delivery and overall effectiveness for bettering ultimate outcomes for profits maximization and meeting Stakeholders expectations

•Formation of JVs for mega EPC energy projects involving major contractors, Owners and other stakeholders to implement power projects in Africa, Central Asia and South Asia

Position Projects Director

Company TITC Corporation, EPC Contractor

Country Saudi Arabia

Client Aramco

Period 22 Jan 2019- 31 Dec 2019

Responsibilities and Achievements:

•Responsible for Full Profitability of Oil and Gas projects in EPC execution and new projects for expansion and strategic EPC projects developments

•Introduced and implemented ISO 9001 and 10005 Quality Management System and attained ISO certifications accordingly for EPC execution process and projects

•Introduced and Implemented PMO structures, functions and systems for an overall PMO along with devising project delivery metrics, KPIs, benchmarks and analytics

•Implemented Oracle ERP into the projects systems and execution structures within the projects and Company functions supporting the Project on greater scale

•Ensuring clear identification and management of project risk in the contracting operations, providing governance and driving the development and use of common policies, processes, systems, tools and agreeing on detailed project execution philosophy for higher risk projects, oversight and assurance of existing key projects supporting the development, training and mobilization of personnel to enhance execution competencies

•Implementing EPC projects with a portfolio value of USD 1.5 b collectively involving oil/gas and power projects for Aramco, such projects are at different phases of the EPC execution

•PMP certifications were initiated and accomplished for Project Managers under PMI of USA

•EPC construction and closed out Gas and Oil Separation Plant (GOSP) for completions and handover valued 500 M USD for Saudi Aramco as the Client

•Preparation of budgets, sub-contracting, tendering, engineering management, construction management and all functions of commercial, financial, legal and project management nature on projects in EPC execution

•Reporting to the Board for projects’ timely progress and budget implementation while maintaining expected profit margins

Position Projects Director and PMO

Central Asia Region

Company The World Bank Group (PPP-Projects), Owner

Country Dubai, UAE

Period 22 Jan 2017- 31 Dec 2018

Responsibilities and Achievements:

•Responsible for Full Profitability of Energy Projects in EPC execution and new projects for expansion and strategic EPC projects developments

•Introduction of ERP, Cloud Systems, PMO and EPMO structures, methodologies, KPIs, analytics and metrics for projects exceptional delivery performance and an overall effectiveness for exceptional ultimate project outcomes for profits maximization and meeting the Stakeholders’ expectations

•EPC Construction of Refinery of 300,000 Tons/year production of Euro Grade –II petroleum products i.e. gasoline, diesel, condensate and LPG, the Refinery valued at USD 100 m using distillation and hydro-treating process technologies along with desulphurization units and reforming units with associated units and electrical and mechanical infrastructure, products storage and export pipelines

•Implementation of E&PSC oil extraction projects for upstream oil and gas extraction and drilling of test and development wells along with pipelines, electrical, mechanical, civil works and process units for supply and refining of oil and gas resources, the extraction projects comprise of two exploration and production blocks each valued at USD 1 billion for exploration and production units

•EPC Construction of 12” gas pipeline of 150 kms with a pumping station to supply gas to industrial area for industrial use and is valued at USD 150 m

•Compliance with RoK regulations with respect to energy production, transmission and distribution

•Preparation of budgets, sub-contracting, tendering, engineering management, construction management and all functions of commercial, financial, legal and project management nature on projects in EPC execution

•Reporting to the Board for projects’ timely progress and budget implementation while maintaining expected profit margins

Position Project Execution Manager

EPC of Master Gas Expansion Project – 1, 9.6 bcf/day, Throughput Capacity Upgrade

Company SEPCO III, EPC Contractor for MGSE Pahse-1 Project

Client Aramco

Country UAE, Dubai

Period 18 Jan 2015- 12 Jan 17

Full EPC Management, 1.3 Billion USD composing of 12 GE Compression Trains, Two Compression Stations, 56’’ Gas Pipelines and Associated Process Facilities along with Civil Works and Process Control Center, with Utilities and Flare System

Responsibilities and Achievements:

•Management of Saudi Aramco EPC project on LSTK basis for the full engineering, procurement and construction involving commissioning and testing for 12 Trains for gas compression and associated 56” gas pipelines and process facilities and implementation of two EPC contract packages involving E&P and CC contract one EPC package inside Kingdom and one EPC package for E&P outside the Kingdom

•Management of two EPC contracts for E&P valued at USD 895 m and Construction valued at USD 385 m

•Management of GE contract for 12 compression trains and to manage full construction of 12 trains inside the Kingdom for Aero-derivative GE PGT25+ process trains, flare system, black powder filter units, fuel gas conditioning unit, process automation system, gas coolers, nitrogen generation unit, diesel generators, reverse osmosis unit, transformers and switchgears, storage tanks, 56” gas pipelines, 36” gas pipelines, 14” crude oil pipelines

•Management of engineering contract valued at 24 million USD to deliver all engineering deliverables for the project and to engage with Civil contractors and equipment and materials suppliers for global sourcing and construction on site for full large scale construction activities to achieve accelerated progress for project delivery in complex project environment along with project partners for achieving best profit margins and performance

•Management of engineering and construction resources and contractors for full EPC implementation of the project for fast track implementation

•Management of quality, HSE, engineering, construction, procurement, contracts, mechanical, civil, electrical, process, pipelines, HVAC, Instrumentation, telecom, Safety and project planning and controls, etc functions for full implementation of the project systems for best performance and interface management for project execution and delivery for Ready For Start-up (RSFU) Operations and handover and O&M functions to commission the facilities to test and handover for full commercial operations

•Responsible for the full profit on the project and recovery of the claims from the Customer for all additional works done beyond the scope of the agreed EPC scope and negotiation of all claims from the Sub-contractors to the EPC contract with financial management strategy in place to earn profit income and manage cash-flow of the EPC project

•Strategic management of interests of all Stakeholders and Shareholders in the EPC project and deliver performance of the EPC project with full expectations from these parties in a complex relationships setting

•Management of the EPC contract with all contractual and commercial commitments along with the technical obligations and responsible for the billing to the Customer and negotiation of the payments from the Customer and outstanding receivables to maintain financial performance of the EPC project at high profitable levels

•Management of On-site Construction activities and development of strategies for accomplishment of Construction milestones within time and budget and making effective measures in place for supply of material, equipment, sub-contractors and manpower allocation for an accelerated fast track Construction progress at both locations of the Construction project

•Representation of the EPC project to the Customer at all high level management levels for project performance and delivery on time with quality parameters along with all HSE obligations

•Management of large fleet of manpower, construction force, functional project managers and all associated staff on the EPC project for effective utilization, high productivity performance, commitment and motivation to contribute to the progress of the EPC project without inter-personal conflicts and maintain alignment of all project contributors to achieve best possible results for project progress

•Management of Engineering for its quality delivery and contribution to the EPC project and all critical Engineering decisions required for full compliance with the EPC contract obligations to the Customer

Position Projects Director

Company GCC Ltd, EPC Contractor

Country Saudi Arabia

Client Aramco

Period 1 Feb 2012 to 31 December 2014

Responsibilities and Achievements:

•Management of Saudi Aramco LSTK EPC projects execution and operations division with strategic implementation of processes and systems covering financial performance, EPC technical delivery, and commercial management of on-going EPC projects and strategy development for new project awards and negotiations

•Execution of Saudi Aramco LSTK EPC packages for the construction of Oil Refinery with capacity 500,000 barrels /day of refining capacity with 2 trains to process heavy crude oil to produce export products by involving fractional distillation column, process units, cat cracking/reforming units, hydrogen generation, desulphurization units, desalination, steam generation systems, power systems, control systems, pipelines, product tank forms, export terminals, waste water treatment plant, utilities and off-sites, etc, such packages amounting to USD 500 m to USD 1 billion

•Construction and installation of FPSOs, FSOs and oil rigs for off-shore exploration and production of hydrocarbons for Aramco

•Management of over 2000 project personnel, including senior project managers down to specialized construction labor for projects implementations and project operations

•Management of over USD 1.5 billion budget to manage the operations of different projects and making available the equipments and support facilities for project operations including construction camps, offices and sub-contractors as well as project services consultants, insurance, project audit groups, external management consultants, etc for smooth operations and project implementation

•Management of operations and responsibility for profit and loss. Allocation of operational budgets and monitoring of performance for efficiency and operating margins

•Implementation of heavy industrial oil and gas process constructions and supply of equipment to allocated EPC projects with multipurpose allocation of resources to different project sites and relocation of equipment to cover their ongoing needs to cater for the erection and installation phases of the oil and gas EPC projects

•EPC of oil and gas pipelines covering 370 kms in a combination of oil, gas, LPG and other liquids transportation pipelines values over USD 400 m in varying networks of oil and gas pipelines connecting associated gas processing plants, expansion of pumping stations, hot taps on live crude oil pipelines, LPG extraction plants and minerals processing facilities and power and desalination plants for the supply of fuel as well as feedstock

•Full implementation of commissioning operations for RFSU processes for pipelines including hydrostatic testing, flushing, inerting and quality control procedures for reliability and handover for integration with plant output operations

•Construction of Interface facilities and connection tie ups for industrial water supply from desalination plants, oil refineries, gas processing plants and minerals processing plants valued over USD 350 m

•Construction of storage facilities and loading terminals for export of petroleum products and liquids for international shipping to global customers

•Financial management of EPC projects portfolio to maintain profit values and to execute EPC projects for delivery within time and quality and HSE parameters along with negotiation of new EPC project awards in the oil and gas sectors within Gulf region

•Construction of 56” gas pipeline for supply of gas to saline water conversion plant for production of clean potable water valued at USD 100 m, 5.6 km

Position Project Director

Company Eni Group S.p.A., ENI UNITED KINGDOM, Oil & Gas, Owner

Business Area Exploration & Production (LNG/Oil/Petrochemicals)

Country Nigeria

Period (6 November 2006 – 30 September 2011)

Eni, ConocoPhillips, Shell, Total, Bechtel and Shell Global Solutions-Hague

Responsibilities and Achievements:

•Management LNG operations (including business, production of LNG/LPG/Condensate, P&L, EPC technical, and commercial product sales functions) of on-going Upstream Gas Supply/ Downstream LNG operational businesses including Nigeria LNG 6 Trains - 21.5 mtpa production, APCI process – condensate separation, LPG extraction, gas liquefaction (LNG), storage, uploading, shipping, and delivery for Atlantic customers, product sales of condensate, LPG, LNG to customers in USA and

•Sanctioned FPSOs, FSOs and off-shore exploration and drilling rigs for oil and gas production covering more than 800,000 bls/day to feed LNG onshore production and oil sales off-shore

•Development through to FID for construction of LNG 2 Trains- 10 mtpa production, COP Cascade Process involving, upstream gas developments,, LSTK EPC multiple packages, shipping arrangements, financing, economic modeling, reserves gas supply networks, feed-gas supply to LNG plant, process utilization, early site works, FEED, FID process implementation certification, gas pipelines construction, gas pumping stations, and LNG process implementations along with LNG/LPG/Condensate tanks along with subsea cryogenic 16” product and return pipelines

•Managed Non-Operated Ventures (NOVs) for LNG, Gas and Oil production upstream as well as downstream for onshore and offshore oil and gas production

•Supervised full Cost Reimbursable EPC until RFSU and construction management of NLNG Train 6, comprising of 4.05 mtpa APCI C3MR process along with construction of ISBL and OSBL & ASI packages for LNG T6 including LNG cryogenic tankage of Full Containment 9% Ni Steel 300,000 M3, LPG tank 2 x 260,000 M3 and condensate tank 100,000 M3 along with condensate stabilization unit and 132 KV switchyard, full extension project valued at USD 2 b

•Development (FEL/FEED) of onshore gas pipelines 500 kms, 36/42", 8 km, 8" subsea LNG pipelines/cryogenic PIPIP lines including crossovers including route selection and EPC construction

•Management of FEL/FEED with Bechtel Corporation USA for 10 mtpa, 2 Trains LNG plant

•Management of FEL/FEED with Shell Global Solutions Netherlands for 400 km, 42" associated gas pipeline valued at USD 680 m

•Management of FEL/FEED with Shell Global Solutions Netherlands for LNG Train, APCI process, 4.5 mtpa valued at USD 1.9 b and subsequent EPC execution for onsite construction through to RFSU and handover

•Negotiation of GSAs for supply of associated gas from upstream gas suppliers for feedstock to the LNG production facilities (supply of gas 100 mm3pd for 6 Trains/22 mtpa and 10.5 TCF for 2 Trains/10 mtpa), including gas transfer pricing, capacity requirements, operational needs, availability of gas flows, gas specifications, etc

•Management of BGT LNG Shipping Operations for achieving best performance for Eni on the basis of quarterly and yearly revenue combined portfolio of over $ 10 b per annum, and subsequent annual profits gained over $ 5 b /annum

•Representation for Eni in the Board’s Sub-committees, Strategic Review Committees, Steering Committees, Financial Advisory Committees, Technical Advisory Committees for business management and compliance and for corporate governance, etc

•EPC management and development of 2 LNG Trains, 10 mtpa production, valued at USD 15 billion from FEED>FID>EPC execution, along with shipping operations for LNG delivery from Nigeria to the Atlantic region on DES basis and FOB to Far East region through various phases of development, execution and operational expansions

•Preparation of yearly budget including capex and opex for LNG operating business and LNG expansion trains (green-fields and brown-fields) projects

•Management of upstream gas/oilfields development projects, reserves certifications and projects execution for the gas gathering arrangements, off-shore and onshore sourcing of associated gas to supply to the LNG plant via gas transferring arrangements and pricing & establishment of gas pipelines network to feed the LNG plant and for its future expansions

•Management of OGGS (Offshore Gas Gathering System), capacity upgrades, EPCI, associated pipelines, and supply of hydrocarbons to onshore processing for downstream operations

•Management of co-ordination with project management functions as required or directed by the corporate for implementation and operational efficiency and project management systems development

•Advice on the LSTK/cost reimbursable EPC contracting strategies, EPC scope definitions and requirements, SSPL projects' budget estimation and implementation, devising financing (structured products for debt and equity) plans, O&M strategy, Integrated Execution Plans for capital (upstream and downstream) energy projects

•Ensuring Gas business unit is well co-ordinated with other departments and HQ requirements and enforce emphasis on working in full integration with other pertinent departments from upstream to mid-stream operations and LNG expansions and strategic developments

•Clarification and co-ordination with various disciplines of the Upstream Gas Developments / LNG business and downstream development projects i.e. processing plants, gas conversion facilities, pipelines, LNG shipping facilities, oil export and LNG terminals involving safety management, HR, finance, legal, operations, marketing, planning and accounting

•Advice on technological issues for change and optimization of technology in use for gas processing and construction of oil and gas facilities as well as off-shore platforms / sub-sea pipelines

•Liaison with upstream oil and gas supply fields/sources for matters related to feed-gas supply master plans and upstream developments to feed downstream and mid-stream capital developments and investments

Position Projects Manager

Company Engie / Tractebel Engineering, EPC Contractor

Country Saudi Arabia / UAE

Client Aramco

Period (1 January 2003 - 20 October 2006)

Saudi Aramco, General Electric and ALSTOM

Responsibilities and Achievements:

•Management of IWPPs/IPPs development (including FEED with Kuljian Corporation, USA) and construction of integrated gas pipelines, water and power (IWPP) and cogeneration facilities/plants for development and operations in the Gulf region

•Off-shore Gas and Oil Separation facilities, FPSO, FSO and Oil Rigs deployment including design, fabrication/construction, towing and installation in deep waters for Aramco projects to feed gas plants and oil exports, max capacity for off-shore processing up to 500000 bls/day

•Appointment and selection of project implementation contracting groups for EPC, O&M, financing, insurance, legal, engineering services, etc

•Negotiation of FSAs for supply of fuel to power and desalination plants

•Management of development (including FEED with Degremont Engineering, SUEZ Group) and LSTK EPC construction of water and power projects IWPPs in the Gulf valued over USD 5 b with plant capacities ranging from 1200 MWs (Conventional Steam Turbine Plant from ALSTOM) >2500 MWs (4 Blocks of 625 MWs each GE7FAs from GE), MSFD Water Desalination Plant 200 MGDs + Reverse Osmosis Water Desalination Plant of 60 MGDs in Joint Ventures with international developers and Saudi Utility (Water and Power) Companies Shoaiba IWPP and Marafiq IWPP

•Management of preparation, submission and bidding of proposals for award of energy development projects (including power plants, gas plants, desalination plants and gas pipelines) emerging in the Gulf market with international consortia for plant expansions and new developments

•Management of contractual arrangements to form new business alliances, source new contracts, develop strategic alliances and create growth for the company for the long term

•Analysis of business opportunities to develop long term business opportunities in the construction, development and financing of gas pipelines, energy conversions, cogeneration (water and power projects, IWPPs), oil refining and power generation projects on BOT, BOOT, BOO and BOOM basis

•Financing of energy projects involving ECA financing, commercial bank lending, institutional lending and capital markets equity raising

•Selection of process technology, upstream and downstream technologies, exploration and production of oil and gas options and refining facilities, transport and shipping arrangements for oil and petrochemical products

•Participation in project committees and leadership in new ventures, EPC project executions and EPC contract negotiations as well as project evaluations and expansions for board approvals

•Management of project teams, financial results, corporate reporting, resource allocations, program developments, structured finance, human resource training and appraisals, compliance for quality assurance, EPC execution, O&M management, operations control and management systems development

Position Project Manager

Company ALSTOM Ltd, Switzerland, EPC Contractor

Business Area Gas & Power

Country Australia

Client Queensland Government

Period (1 January 2000 - 31 October 2002)

PB Power and ALSTOM Ltd

Responsibilities and Achievements:

•Managed full LSTK EPC execution and construction of gas pipeline integrated Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCPP) 385 MWs (GT- 26B) with associated 132 kV Switchyard for delivery to CS Energy, Queensland Government, Australia with their Engineer (PB Power)

•Managed basic and detailed design of the plant, construction of all civil works of the plant, procurement of all equipments: (IGT+IHRSG+1ST+1GEN+Mechanical+Electrical+FuelGas+CoolingTowers+ControlSys+Chemical), erection/installation, commissioning, testing and reliability run for plant handover

•Achieved targeted direct cost savings on the project by 10% and increased budgeted overall net profit margin by 5%

•Developed and maintained Master Program, Primavera P3 based to deliver the Project on time and within critical milestones. The actual progress always stayed between the Early Finish and Late Finish curves

•Maintained quality of the Project as per the EPC stipulated quality standards up to 100% satisfaction of the Client and Owner’s Engineer (Parsons)

•Performed risk assessments and developed risk mitigation measures to have least impact on the project parameters with minimum cost impact

•Management of HSSE systems for full compliance with Alstom global standards for EPC construction projects and maintained full compliance with the onsite requirements to protect property, people, security measures and the natural environment including land, air, noise and water and safe discharge of any pollutants and liquid effluents for processing and disposal

•Maintained weekly, monthly and yearly reports on the progress of the project with respect to construction, manufacturing, procurement and commissioning stages of the project along with complete update on the costs control and claims status with the Client, milestone progress, HSSE, contingency provisions, budgets, profit margins on the project, man-hours spent and remaining, contractual updates, quality updates, full EPC budget updates and claims recovery from the Client and VOs updates, and complete update on the delivery of items to the site and the import and customs issues

•Priced and ensured claims’ resolution with the client of value more than A$ 10 m and with suppliers for goods/services of value of A$ 2m achieving > 90% claims recovery

•Maintaining Quality Assurance System with periodic audits to comply with the ISO accreditations also with Lloyds Register for quality compliance and maintaining the NCR systems and improvements identified to rectify systems, procedures, processes etc and to produce QA Reports on regular basis quarterly, half yearly and yearly from internal and external Quality Audits done

•Monitored and reported timely progress of the project on monthly basis to the project steering committee of which MD ALSTOM Asia Pacific as the Chairman

•Maintained complex business relationships involving the Client (CS Energy), suppliers (onshore and offshore), consultants, owner engineer (Parsons), ALSTOM global associates and local regulatory bodies (numerous)

•Devised new processes, methods, procedures, initiatives and structures to achieve more than 90% efficiency of work in execution and stayed above the similar type projects

Position Senior Executive

Company BORAL (Bitumen and Oil Refineries of AUSTRALIA Ltd), Owner

Business Area Oil/Gas

Country Australia

Period (1 January 1998 - 20 December 1999)

ExxonMobil, GE, Edison Mission Energy, BHPBilliton, ALSTOM, and Epic Energy

Responsibilities and Achievements:

•Management of Bulwer Island Refinery project 111000 bbl/day production along with a cogeneration project for steam and power to refinery owned by BP and ATCO

•Installation of PFSOs, FSO and Sub-sea trunk lines and risers for oil and gas extraction and production for Off-shore processing of hydrocarbons and off-loading

•Installation of deepwater foundations, platforms and structures to support FPSOs and FSOs and off-shore Rigs of the coast of Western Australia and East Timor Sea

•Management of negotiation of GSA, PPA, EPC, O&M, turnkey supplier agreements and engineering consulting arrangements for major industrial projects (cogeneration plants, power plants, and gas processing facilities) and for gas pipelines and associated facilities

•Managed FEL/FEED and LSTK EPC development of LNG Train 4 on APCI process with capacity 4.4 mtpa at Woodside LNG and 2 x 90,000 m3 LNG Double and Full

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