Abdul Rehman Sheikh
Project And Operations Management
Hinganghat
Summary
Certified Project Management Professional and Plant Manager with 15 plus years of experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs with extended record of excellence in leading the Complex and Challenging Projects in Oil & Gas Modular Skids Package, Surge Relief Skids, Chemical Injections Skids, Utilities & Instruments Air Receiver Skids & Truck Loading Skids, Metering Skids, Fabrication and Installation of Pipe Spools/Pipelines, Storage Tanks, Column & Pressure Vessels, Pipe Rack Modules, Heavy Structures Steels, Maintenance and Shutdown Projects like recondition of Pipelines, Storage Tanks and Reactors from the ideation through to completion. Well – Experienced in delivering projects on time, within budget and with the desired outcomes aligned to the End User Objective.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certificates
2
2
Languages
Work History
Plant Manager
Novel Arabia Middle East Ltd
Al Jubail
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Heading Operations, Plant maintenance and Projects department, responsibilities include business acquisition together with QA/QC and Estimation team, Procurement Management / execution of Pressure Vessels, Pipe Rack Modules, Equipment Modules, Pipe Spools and Structure Steel.
- Overall responsibility for short/medium term planning and organization of all resources.
- Close Coordination and follow-up with all support functions/departments i.e. Commercial, HR/Admin, Finance etc. to ensure that all required support is timely furnished to all projects.
- Provide technical support to estimation department during bidding (constructability, method statements, special scope, etc.)
- Timely billing of progress invoicing and collection as per contract terms & conditions.
- Attending progress review meetings with clients / project teams.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
- Implemented useful inventory management and tracking systems to reduce costs and improve operations.
- Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
- Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
- Oversaw daily operations of 120000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant
- Devised and administered cost control initiatives saving $100000
Plant Manager
Advanced Precision Services Limited
Dammam
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Heading Plant, responsibilities include business acquisition together with CEO, GM, Estimation team, Project Management and QA/QC team for execution of Chemical/Corrosion Injection Skids and Surge Relief Skids Packages.
- Develop and execute company's operational strategy to achieve business goals, streamline processes, and enhance overall efficiency.
- Identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to optimize supply chain, transportation, and warehouse operations.
- Lead and manage team of department managers and supervisors, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
- Foster culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within operations team.
- Analyze existing operational processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for automation or streamlining.
- Implement best practices and standardized procedures to ensure consistent and effective operations across all departments.
- Oversee transportation, distribution, and delivery processes, ensuring timely and cost-effective movement of goods.
- Collaborate with carriers, vendors, and partners to establish strong relationships and negotiate favorable terms.
- Manage inventory levels to minimize excess stock and shortages while optimizing warehouse space and reducing carrying costs.
- Implement inventory tracking systems and regular audits to ensure accuracy.
- Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure operational performance, monitor progress, and drive continuous improvement.
- Regularly analyze data and metrics to identify trends, areas for improvement, and opportunities for cost reduction.
- Collaborate with finance and senior management to create and manage operations budget, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently.
- Identify cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or service levels.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and legal requirements in all operations.
- Implement and maintain safety protocols to safeguard employees, equipment, and facilities.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with vendors, suppliers, and service providers to secure best deals for company.
- Monitor vendor performance and address issues as needed.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation and operational excellence.
- Initiate and lead process improvement projects to enhance overall operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw daily operations of 40000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant
- Devised and administered cost control initiatives saving $40000
Projects Manager
Geyad For Industry And Contracting Company Limited
Dammam
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Review client inquiry documents, identify requirements, risks and lead proposal preparation process for Gas and Oil Modular Skids, Pressure Vessels and Structure Steels.
- Develop detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource allocation.
- Lead project kickoff meetings, defining roles, responsibilities, and project communication protocols.
- Monitor project progress, track key milestones, and manage risks and issues.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including design, development, quality assurance, and other relevant departments.
- Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members and ensure clear communication of project objectives.
- Implement project management methodologies and best practices to drive efficient project execution.
- Communicate project status, risks, and issues to senior management and other relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure project documentation is comprehensive, up-to-date, and accessible to team members.
- Foster collaborative and productive team environment, promoting open communication and knowledge sharing.
- Ensure compliance with project requirements, quality standards, and relevant regulations.
- Co-ordination with client and their engineering consultant for approval of basic / detailed engineering documents (NMR), resolution of technical queries.
- Coordinate with Engineering to finalize SDRL/NMR document list and planning at beginning of project.
- Review and approval of Project plan and schedule.
- Co-ordinate with supply chain to ensure availability of material for project on time.
- Organize Project Management function to facilitate meeting with client, consultant for timely approval.
- Project reporting: Circulate weekly/Monthly Project reports and appraise management on Project status and escalate major issues if any.
- Ensure profitability of Project in line with budget by establishing Project control system, Risk Management plan.
- Budget monitoring and cost control through scope management and variation orders.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance
- Managed projects from procurement to commission
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals
- Improved project margins by 5- 8 % with aid of meticulous planning and close monitoring.
- Reduced Project expenses by 10 % by Process improvement and eliminating waste.
- Lead project closure activities, including final documentation, lessons learned, and stakeholder feedback.
Senior Project Engineer
Gulf Steel Works
Al Jubail
03.2014 - 03.2018
- Handling multiple project executions for Oil & Gas Modular Skids, Chemical Injection, Truck Loading Skids and Metering Skids.
- Preparing techno-commercial queries & deviations from bid documents
- Collaborating with consultants, end users and multiple cross-functional internal departments for resolving issues and maintaining project progress.
- Review scope of work and determine detailed work methods as per related standards and drawings. Conducting project meetings, preparation of minutes of meetings, follow ups and coordination of meeting results.
- Preparing necessary documents like presentation, queries regarding engineering etc. for discussion with Client during project kickoff meeting.
- Developing project baselines while monitoring and controlling projects with respect to cost, resource deployment, time over-runs and quality compliance to ensure its satisfactory execution.
- Analyzing project requirements and reviewing all project proposals wherein mapping requirements of manpower/ materials resources in which ensuring cost effective execution as per schedule
- Expediting supply of project materials including major equipment like ESD/RTU, WSD, Multi Phase Flow Meter, Switch Rack, Chokes and HIPS system etc. and bought-out items/Service providers like Cladding, FBE coating, Galvanizing and packages ensuring receipt at site aligned to project schedules.
- To undertake SIL study for the ESD LOOP Based on the HAZOP study and Cause & Effect report received from the client,
- Review and respond for technical queries and arranging technical meeting with clients and internal Engineering department to address concerns across table.
- Implementation of approval procedures & inspection procedures and controlling the activities of the concerned departments.
- Review and approval of shop drawings and execution procedures (Method statement).
- Co-ordinate with internal engineering department, for changes in piping layout etc.
- Tracking and maintaining scope change of Mechanical items for piping, structural steel, mechanical equipment which would affect schedule of project.
- Coordination and controlling of project documents like contract, change orders, invoices, Bill of quantities and contractual correspondences.
- Coordinating with Engineering, Procurement & Construction teams, Workshop, logistics, Q.C., Store departments, and other project authorities to keep track of the project deliverables and for smooth functioning of the project.
- Planning and scheduling of the entire project using Primavera, Project progress curves (S-curve), manpower histogram, Evaluation of work progress on site and updating of project schedule on weekly basis, preparation of look ahead schedule for weeks & months.
- Report generation and preparation of weekly and monthly progress reports. Comparison of Planned vs. Actual progress on site and reschedule activities as per site requirement.
- Monitor quality standard of contractor work in compliance with specification and construction procedures.
- Monitoring all Fabrication activity for Tanks, Piping, Structure and all E& I Items.
- Ensure daily / weekly / monthly achievement of targets.
- Responsible for targets set by Division Manager.
- Allocate work to Production Engineers / supervisors and supervise & monitor the progress.
- Compile necessary documents for project materials.
- Reduced project waste through efficient designs, resulting in 10% cost reduction
- Spearheaded projects through project planning and design
- Assessed scope and requirements to assist with project design determinations
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets
- Delivered public presentations to provide plans and updates on projects
- Calculated risks during project development and managed risks throughout projects
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline
Senior Project Engineer
M/s M.M.Q. Sons Company
Abqaiq
12.2010 - 12.2013
- Identify and plan all piping related activities with respect to project requirements and ensure fixation of responsibility for execution.
- Co-ordinate with internal engineering department, for changes in piping layout etc.
- Recondition of SAUDI ARAMCO Southern Area and East-West Pipeline.
- Review Work Order issue from SAUDI ARAMCO.
- Manage all site activities such as Piping Installation, Trenching, Lowering, Backfilling, Fabrication, Erection, testing coating wrapping pigging and pre-commissioning piping and related system.
- Verifying WPS, Welding Qualification / Performance record.
- Monitor project cost at regular intervals and prepare cost to completion data.
- To ensure site visits and monitor project progress regularly.
- To be actively involved in final hydro-testing prior to commissioning.
- Attend technical meetings/discussions with vendors/client and resolves all technical queries.
- Reduced project waste through efficient designs, resulting in 5% cost reduction
- Spearheaded projects through project planning and design
Project Engineer
Shapoorji Pallonji & Company Limited
Amravati
03.2010 - 11.2010
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Assessed impact of modification requests for ongoing projects.
- Performed constructability reviews of construction bid documents for coordination purposes.
- Preparation of Production drawing with reference to design drawing.
- Estimation of BOQ from Design drawing.
- Estimate major consumables at job site.
- Preparation of erection sequence & planning
- Ensure daily / weekly / monthly achievement of targets.
- Responsible for targets set by Construction Manager;
- Allocate work to site engineers / supervisors and supervise & monitor progress.
- Plan and coordinate mobilization of resources – material, manpower and equipment.
- Pre-construction arrangements like Method Statement, Task Risk Assessment, Work Permit etc.
- Ensure availability of latest revision of construction deliverables.
- Co-ordinate / involve with Quality and HSE departments for related job planning / inspections.
- Issue material requests to Material controller for material collection if any from Customer stores.
- Preparation of Fabrication & Erection Methodology.
- Erection Planning according to front available.
- Interaction with clients and third-party agencies.
- Prepare & Verify RA bill with co-ordination of Billing department.
- Attend technical meetings/discussions with vendors/client and resolves all technical queries.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications
- Reviewed progress controls for project quality assurance
Project Engineer
Al Dulaiman Establishment
Al Jubail
10.2007 - 02.2010
- Mobilization of Materials / manpower handling.
- Replacement of Bottom and Shell Plates of Storage Tank.
- Replacement Suction and Discharge pipelines.
- Maintenance of Pumps, oil filters, and all discharge and suction pipelines.
- Pre-commissioning of all suction and discharge pipeline and pump house.
- Planning & controlling welding consumables.
- Involved in Preparation Fit-up & Fit- up Reports.
- Final welding inspection.
- Preparing punch list and categories as per criticality.
- Involved in scheduling and monitoring PWHT of weld Joints.
- Involved in NDT activities like (MPT, UT, RT, PT)
- Interpretation of Radiographic films and Reports.
- Witness of, sand blasting, final painting, vacuum box test inspection for tanks.
- Witness of Hydro test and Pneumatic Test of Piping.
- Coordinating with client and third-party agencies for final clearance and Box-up.
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications
- Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines
Education
MBA - Operations Management
NIMS University
Jaipur 01.2012 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
RTM Nagpur University
Nagpur 08.2002 - 06.2007
Skills
Project Management
undefinedAccomplishments
1) Problem: Engineering NMR documents approval from client and material delivery from sub-vendors delayed the Project Schedule and Production.
Action Taken: Expedited NMR approval from client and material delivery from sub- vendors and Supplier, Started parallel production activities. Thus achieved the project and operation objectives.
Result: Project completed on schedule & received Appreciation certificate from the Saudi Aramco for shut down project of "Replacement of Pressure Vessels-Hawiyah and Uthmaniah GOSPs.
2) Improved project margins by 5- 8 % with the aid of meticulous planning,
3) Reduced Project expenses by 10 % by Process improvement and eliminating waste.
4) Identified mechanical & procedural limitations that were hurdles for work efficiency.
5) Certificate of recognition (twice) from Saudi Aramco.
6) Certificate of Appreciation from MMQ Sons, Saudi Arabia.
7) Recognition from GSW management for high standards of performance and commitment.
Certification
Project Management Professional PMP
Additional Information
LIST OF PROJECTS EXECUTED:
1) Column for Marjan Gas Plant (Quantity- 2 Nos. Ea). Client: Técnicas Reunidas, End User: Saudi Aramco
2) Pressure Vessels-Marjan increment package-9 &11(Qty-6 Ea). Client: Técnicas Reunidas/ Aramco.
3) Flash Gas Absorber/Amine Flash Absorber/ Amine Regeneration Reflux Drum -Marjan Increment
package-10 (Qty-9 Ea). Client: SAIPEM, End User: Saudi Aramco.
4) Desalter Pressure Vessels-Uthmaniah GOSP-10 (Qty-1 Ea.), Client: GSCC, End User: Saudi Aramco.
5) Pressure Vessels for Jafurah Gas Processing: Client: SAMSUNG, End User: Saudi Aramco
• Inlet Condensate Separator (Qty-2 Ea). • Condensate Separator (Qty-2 Ea).
• Amine Flash Drum (Qty-2 Ea). • Flash Gas Absorber (Qty-2 Ea).
• Amine Sump Drum (Qty-2 Ea). • Hydrocarbon Skim Drum (Qty-2 Ea).
• Regeneration Gas Compressed Suction KO Drum (Qty-2 Ea).
• Dehydration Steam Condensate Pot (Qty-4 Ea).
• Propane Drain Drum (Qty-2 Ea). • Demethanizer Reboiler Condensation Drum (Qty-2 Ea).
6) DS-B Collection Vessel (Qty-1 Ea). Client: SICIM, End User: Saudi Aramco
7) Pressure Vessels - Dew Point Control Unit (Qty-6 Ea). Client: PENTAR, End User: Saudi Aramco
8) Pressure Vessels - Jafurah Gas Compression Plant (Qty-11 Ea). Client: L & T, End User: Aramco
9) Pipe rack modules – Saudi APCC PDH Pipe Rack (Qty-10 Ea). Client: SAMSUNG, End User: Aramco
10) Pipe rack and Equipment modules – Dew Point Control Facilities Shaybah NGL Modules (Qty-73 Ea).
Client: WISON Engineering Ltd, End User: Saudi Aramco
11) Surge Relief Skids (Qty- 6 Nos Ea.)
12) Corrosion Inhibitor Skids (Qty- 14 Nos Ea.)
13) Corrosion Inhibitor Skids (Qty – 5 Nos Ea.)
14) Slope Injection Skid (Qty – 1 No)
15) Gas modular/OPTF/Annuli Riser Skids (Qty-5 Nos Ea.)
16) C.S Pressure Vessel. (QTY-70 Nos Ea.), Client: TECNICAS REUNIDAS
Project: Marjan Increment Program - Tanajib Gas Plant Project PK9 & 11
17) S.S Pressure Vessel (QTY-8 Nos Ea.), Client: TECNICAS REUNIDAS
Project: MARJAN INCREMENT PROGRAM - TANAJIB GAS PLANT PROJECT PK9 & 11
18) C.S Pressure Vessel (QTY-4 Nos Ea.), Client: M.R. Al Khathlan Co. for Contracting
19) Oil Modular Skids For Harad: (QTY-10 No Ea.), Client: Saudi Aramco
20) Utility and Inst. Air Receiver Skids (QTY-4 No Ea.), Client: Saudi KENTZ
19) C.S Pressure Vessel: Wet Compressor (18 Nos) / Nitrogen Receiver (9 Nos Ea.) / Instrument Air
Receiver (18 Nos) (QTY-45 Nos Ea.), Client: TECNICAS REUNIDAS
20) S.S Pressure Vessel: Corrosion Inhibition (QTY-26 Nos Ea.), Client: TECNICAS REUNIDAS
21) Gas Modular Skids, OPTF Skid, Annuli Riser Skids: Project Value SAR 300 Million (Qty-51 Nos.)
22) Ainder, Harad, Khurais: Oil & Gas modular skid: project value 350 million (qty-33 & 40 nos.)
23) Oil (Khurais)& Gas modular skid: project value 220 million (Qty-45 & 10 nos.)
24) Methanol injection skids: project value 40 million (Qty-40nos.)
25) Corrosion and scale inhibitor injection skids: (Qty-4 nos.)
26) Khuff gas: chemical injection skid (qty-70 nos.): project value 30 million
27) Waqar & Harad manifolds: chemical injection skid (Qty-02 nos.)
28) Marjan-GOSP-1, ZULUF-GOSP-2, ZULUL-GOSP-3: chemical injection skid (Qty-03 nos.)
29) Rasatanura refinery plant: Diesel truck loading skid (Qty - 2nos)
30) Installation and Recondition of Pipelines. Client: SAUDI ARAMCO
31) Project: Elena Power and Infrastructure Limited. (5 X 270 MW), India, Client: India Bulls Power
32) Acid Storage Tanks Project. Client: SWCC Jeddah, KSA
33) Fabrication of Diesel and Crude oil Storage Tanks. Client: SECO, KSA
Timeline
Business Management from Indian Council for Technical Research & Development (ICTRD)
08-2023
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt from Q.H.S.E Learning Centre.
07-2023
ISO Certified for ISO9001:2015 from Q.H.S.E Learning Centre.
07-2023
ISO Certified for ISO14001:2018 from Q.H.S.E Learning Centre.
07-2023
CSPO - Certified Scrum Product Owner - Master Id -001521679
06-2023
Plant Manager
Novel Arabia Middle East Ltd
11.2022 - 04.2023
CSM- Certified Scrum Master Id -001160769
05-2021
Project Management Professional PMP
12-2020
Plant Manager
Advanced Precision Services Limited
09.2020 - 04.2022
Projects Manager
Geyad For Industry And Contracting Company Limited
08.2018 - 08.2020
Senior Project Engineer
Gulf Steel Works
03.2014 - 03.2018
MBA - Operations Management
NIMS University
01.2012 - 06.2013
Senior Project Engineer
M/s M.M.Q. Sons Company
12.2010 - 12.2013
Project Engineer
Shapoorji Pallonji & Company Limited
03.2010 - 11.2010
Project Engineer
Al Dulaiman Establishment
10.2007 - 02.2010
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
RTM Nagpur University
08.2002 - 06.2007
Other Information
• Gender : Male / 41 (Born in 1982) • Notice Period : Immediate • Nationality: Indian
• Passport valid up to May 2028 • Marital Status: Married • Possess Saudi Driving License
Other Information
• Gender : Male / 40 (Born in 1982) • Notice Period : Immediate • Nationality: Indian
• Passport valid up to May 2028 • Marital Status: Married • Possess Saudi Driving License
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