Civil Engineer

ZOAIB ILYAS

A-***, First Floor, Block-*, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi, Pakistan

(M): (Pakistan): 030*-*******; 030*-*******

E-Mail: ***********@*****.*** / ***********@*******.***

Seeking assignments in Project Management, Construction Management and Contract Management; preferably in Oil & Gas Sector.

A result oriented performer with over 17 years of experience in civil & construction in Oil & Gas Sector. Currently associated with Pak Arab Refinery Limited (A Pakistan-Abu Dhabi Joint Venture) as a Project Coordinator / Civil Engineer for upcoming 250,000 barrels per day capacity Khalifa Coastal Refinery and having 12 years long association with Pakistan’s biggest oil marketing company “Pakistan State Oil Company Ltd” as Sr. Executive Engineer (Projects). Adept in planning, executing & spearheading construction projects involving method engineering, development, contract administration, resource planning with a flair for adopting modern construction methodologies in compliance to quality standards. Actively involved in project planning and construction of large infrastructure projects for corporate facilities and industrial projects. A keen communicator with honed problem solving and analytical abilities. Hands on experience in working under SAP environment. Member of the Pakistan Engineering Council (Civil/16585).

Professional Forte

Project Planning & Management

Overall project management of construction projects including planning, estimation, scheduling, and execution of projects.

Project scheduling including material & manpower planning.

Anchoring on-site construction activities to ensure completion of project within the time & cost parameters and effective resource utilization to maximize the output.

Participating in project review meetings for evaluating project progress & de-bottlenecking.

Ensuring compliance with quality assurance plans. Coordinating with materials department to ensure seamless operations.

Periodic reviewing & monitoring the progress of the project for end user clients to ensure completion of project within the scheduled time and cost parameters.

Contract Administration & Management

Co-ordination among consultants, contractors & clients for insight design details of different parts of the building.

Preparing & monitoring of budgets & schedules for the company.

Preparation of tender specifications & finalization of requirements.

Interpretation of contractual obligations & rights and evaluation of Technical / Financial problems for Management reporting.

Site & Construction Management/Resource Planning

Appraising project estimate after considering a wide spectrum aspects such as quantum of project outlay involved, existing capacity levels in terms of manpower, machinery and technology, scope of enhancing resources and accordingly deciding the future course of action.

Supervision of a team of engineers for various types of job and resolving bottlenecks.

Preparation and review of Method Statements, Work Specific Quality Control Plans, Health Safety and Environment documents.

Preparing of fortnightly/ monthly Progress Reports & checking contractor’s bills & related MIS for projects status.

Liaison with local authorities for clearances and approvals.

Manpower Management

Executing civil projects involving managing teams of designers, various consultants & engineers.

Addressing training needs of site staff to enhance skills and productivity.

Career Insight

Pak Arab Refinery Ltd, Pakistan Project Coordinator/Civil Engineer-I Since, Dec’07

(A Pakistan-Abu Dhabi Joint Venture)

One of the biggest state of the art Refinery of Pakistan with stations and terminals all over the country. The Implementation Agreement for upcoming Khalifa Coastal Refinery was signed in Islamabad on Nov.13, 2007.This will be deep conversion refinery designed to process 250,000 bpd and will occupy an area of 1800 acres. This refinery worth 6 billion US$ will be capable of processing Heavy Crude which will be procured from the adjoining Gulf countries.

Saudi Cement Company, Dammam Sr. Civil Engineer (Projects & Maint.) Aug’07 to Nov’07

The biggest state of the art cement plant in Hufof City with overall capacity of 28000 MT.

Pakistan State Oil Company Ltd Sr. Executive Engineer (Projects) Nov’95 to Jun’07

Infrastructure Construction Department

A Blue Chip Organization & Market Leader in oil marketing business in Pakistan, with turnover of USD 4.3 billion, Bulk Oil Storage Capacity of 860,000 MT, 3800 retail outlets all over Pakistan and operating 9 Installations and 23 Depots.

Alliance Consultants (Pvt.) Ltd Structural Design Engineer Mar’94 to Nov’95

Renowned Engineering Consultancy Services of Pakistan actively involved in design of high rise buildings, industrial buildings, oil storages and cement plants.

GROWTH PATH WITH SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Since Dec’ 07 Project Coordinator/Civil Engineer-I Pak Arab Refinery Ltd, Pakistan

Actively involved in

Preparation of Tender & Contract Documents and Coordination with the Consultant(s) for Detailed Land Survey & Geo-Technical Investigations of Proposed Khalifa Coastal Refinery Plot bearing area of 1800 acres situated almost 65 km from Karachi in District Gadani, Balochistan. This study will be utilized in Front End Engineering Design (FEED)

Carried out Geophysical studies (Seismic Investigations) of land to evaluate dynamic / elastic properties of soil and subsurface conditions like Shear and Elastic Modulus, Poisson / Damping Ratios and to analyze soil from liquefaction point of view. This study will also be utilized in Front End Engineering Design (FEED)

Preparation of bill of quantities, tender documents, specifications and preliminary drawings for leveling/grading, construction of boundary wall and approach roads for khalifa Coastal Refinery, purchase of satellite imagery of plot, hydrology study, marine survey of salt lake, electrical resistivity survey to explore availability of sweet water, 3-D model of plot including all topographical features & reconnaissance survey with recommendation of most appropriate access route for KCR.

Preparation of preliminary layout of proposed refinery covering all aspects including Process Units, Utilities, Off-Sites, all relevant buildings including area dedicated for coke being a deep conversion refinery.

Preparation of Capital Expenditure Budget with estimates and phase out them in proceeding financial years.

Man power planning and prepared organograms for deployment of staff (PMC + PARCO) in different phases of project. Also prepared presentations of KCR Project Status for Ministry of Petroleum.

Carried out survey & prepared compensation estimates of existing villages located inside the plot declared as an encroachment.

Prepared separate work packages with area coding for proposed Non-EPC Works for Khalifa Coastal Refinery Project.

Prepared Contract Documents in favor of M/s. NESPAK for award of Non-EPC Civil Works that include temporary facilities at site, plant, offices, product dispatch, sea front & off-shore, pipelines and electrical transmission lines to and from KCR, roads to and from KCR and Off-Plot Facilities around Refinery, colony & residential facilities.

Planning and preparation of detailed drawings in MicroSoft Visio Professional-2007 for proposed temporary facilities at site that include Integrated Project Management Office, HR & Administration Block, Cafeteria / Dining Block, Transport Office, General Maintenance Workshops, Ware House, Masjid and allied facilities.

Preparation of advertisements for newspapers regarding prequalification of Civil Contractors for Non-EPC Civil Works at Khalifa Coastal Refinery. Developed evaluation criteria and finalize prequalification with Management approval.

Picked by PARCO Management as an active member for FEED Works.

Coordinated construction activities at Mid Country Refinery for Hydro Desulphurization Project to produce low suplhur HSD meeting EURO II specifications worth US $ 150 Million.

Coordination with Consultant, review and finalization of Bid/Contract Documents for proposed Asphalt Blowing Unit at Mid Country Refinery worth US $ 35 Million having production capacity of 500 MT per day.

Preparation of advertisements for newspapers regarding prequalification of drum manufacturers / suppliers for supplying of 210 liters capacity steel drums for packing of Asphalt at Mid Country Refinery. Developed evaluation criteria and finalize prequalification with Management approval.

Preparation of bill of quantities, tender documents, specifications and preliminary drawings for setting up a drum manufacturing plant having capacity to produce 1000 drums(210 liters capacity each) at Mid-Country Refinery.

Preparation of bill of quantities, bid documents, specifications, drawings and Contract Agreement for modification of existing fire control system at PS-1, Korangi including extension, relocation of fire water hydrants & installation of fire water monitors.

Over all maintenance of Infrastructure of PARCO all over the country. Face lifting of existing Corporate Building, detailed study and preparation of scope of work for storm water drain system for Korangi creek Office, coordination with design consultant for construction of G+3 new Corporate Office Block worth Rs. 100 million.

Aug’07 to Nov’07 Sr. Civil Engineer (Projects & Maintenance) Saudi Cement Co.

Actively involved in

Design co-ordination with the prominent Chinese Contractor M/s SINOMA for various civil structures of the proposed extension having an overall project cost of 600 million dollars.

Supervising execution of mega civil structures like cooler building, central control room, crusher building, power plant and inside rigid and flexible pavements in coordination with Project Management Consultancy of M/s AUSTROPLAN.

Over all civil maintenance of existing plant with an operating capacity of 8000 MT using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and preparing annual civil maintenance blanket contract. This contract will reduce the overall maintenance cost in a professional manner being operated with the minimum manpower.

Nov’ 01 to Jun’07 Sr. Executive Engineer (Projects) Pakistan State Oil Co. Ltd.

Actively involved in

Overseeing construction activities from its inception till finalization of job including site supervision.

Providing technical support to other department like maintenance of PSO House etc., when required.

Complete rehabilitation of all most 15 Depots and Installations to meet the upcoming challenges.

Attended SAP Modules training conducted within the organization.

Resourceful in preparing & evaluating complete list of all possible materials & services to be incorporated in SAP Material and Service Masters during design of SAP module.

Received Appreciation during various communication meetings offered by Executive Director Customer Services for timely / on time completion of major projects.

Fundamental in generating over all cost saving of Rs.20 million whilst completing major projects on or before stipulated completion time periods.

Major Projects handled:

Title Revamp of Lubricants Manufacturing Terminal, Korangi

Worth Rs 400 million

Scope To revamp and automate entire lubricants blending process beginning from the receipt of base oil, blending through automated batch blending system, indigenous manufacturing of lube cans and automated filling of lubes to maintain highest quality standards.

Role To prepare cost estimates including tender drawings & technical evaluation for supply and installation of 46 m & 56 m wide spans, imported Pre-Engineered Buildings from M/s Mammut, M/s Buttler Saudi Building Systems, M/s Zamil Steel, mezzanine floor with metal decking, conveyors system for transportation of cans, imported racking system for storage of pallets, imported high reach trucks, heavy industrial flooring with machine foundations, basement, auxiliary block, power generation building, office block, workers change room, boiler & pump rooms, storm water drainage system, landscaping with inside & outside approach roads. Received appreciation letter from the MD & CEO for the same in 2005. Also, assisted the Treasury Department in a professional manner for finalization of claims of burnt area of Lubricants Manufacturing terminal from Insurance Companies.

Title Development of PSO Aviation Facility at Sialkot International, Airport

Worth Rs. 40 million

Scope Planning, designing & coordinating with design consultants & Site Engineers. This facility consist of state of the art office block, bowzer shed, apron gate, main gates with compound wall, inside pavement in cc pavers, storm water drain & steel storage tanks.

Title Construction of PSO Aviation Facility at Allama Iqbal International Airport at Lahore

Worth Rs. 230 Million.

Scope To close the job in a professional manner and finalize payments to the vendors / contractors.

Title Rehabilitation of existing Sargodha & Juglot Depots

Worth Rs. 100 million

Scope Complete planning & designing of storage point including preparation of time line to complete the projects in a stipulated time period. The main features include Construction of Tank Lorry filling & decantation gantries with camouflage and concealment arrangement, rigid pavements with hardonate topping, inside pavement in cc pavers, lube ware houses, drum stacking platforms with ramps for palletized handling of lubricants, renovation of existing office block, generator/ switch room, development of additional storage based on thruput calculations.

Other Projects Handled

Construction of Retail Outlets, Oil Storage Terminals & Depots all over the country, LPG Plants, Office Blocks, Logistics Blocks, Recreation Blocks for workers, Cafeterias, rigid pavements for Tank Lorry loading & unloading gantries, dyke/ bund walls to accommodate spilled product as per CIE rules using GAP Analysis, fire water tanks & fire fighting line network, switch rooms, ware houses for lubricants, drum stacking platforms with portal frame sheds, up-graded all storage points for palletized handling of lubricants, LPG refurbishments sheds, inside pavements & outside approach roads, security watch towers, state of the art entrance gates with compound walls, DRP rooms with imported raised floorings and development of standard Storage point.

Nov’98- Nov’01 Terminal Engineer- Keamari Terminal –C Installation

Instrumental in undertaking the following operations:

Preparing conservancy, pumps, pipelines, generator, product filling meters & computers / printers annual maintenance/blanket contracts.

Routine maintenance of the whole installation including all civil, electrical, mechanical works, railway tracks & vehicles irrespective of the Engineering Discipline.

Supervising construction of 03 numbers 5000 MT capacity each MS storage tanks with the implementation of API standards.

Annual renewal of explosive license of the installation with chief Internal Explosives.

Merit of implementing HSE awareness to the non-management staff and ISO 9001 certification of the installation with the guidance of Quality Concerns.

Nov’95- Nov’98 Facilities Engineer- Operations Facilities (H/O)

Actively involved in preparing:

Capital & Revenue Budget for all storage depots & terminals.

Budgetary estimates of all Capital Expenditure proposals including material requisition planning for various purchases/ projects.

Purchase requisitions and technical evaluation of bids submitted by suppliers/companies for each purchase made for depots & installations.

Successfully finalized storage capacities for all installation & depots and attended various meetings in Oil Companies Advisory Committee.

Fundamental in monitoring of all construction jobs in installation & depots.

Commenced professional career with M/s Alliance Consultants as Structural Design Engineer from Mar’94- Nov’95

Fundamental in undertaking structural analysis and design of various industrial structures of Pakland Cement Plant Extension, Saadi Cement Plant Islamabad, Lucky Cement Plant, multi story offices & apartment buildings using latest design softwares.

Certifications & Professional Affiliations

Attended various certification courses like:

An introduction to petroleum, liquefied gases measurements and safety codes of practice by M/s SGS Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited.

Effective project evaluation & management by M/s Vision.

Computerized maintenance management system by M/s Petroman.

Computer based project management course with an orientation on PRIMEVERA by M/s PSO.

Introduction to ISO 9001: 2000 by M/s Quality Concern.

Ferro-cement structures competition #1 by NED University.

Primavera Module P-5.0 by Skill Development Council.

Member of Pakistan Engineering Council (Civil/16585)

Educational Credentials

B.E. (Civil Engineering) from N.E.D. University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi in 1994, secured 84.2% marks (7th position)

Computer Skills: MS- office, SAP, Primavera Module P-6.2, Microsoft Office Visio 2007 Professional

Date of Birth: 14th March 1971: Passport No: AM1743472: Marital Status: Married.

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