Utilities and Offsite Package Project. Rabigh Refining and Petrochemical Co. Aramco Approved Project. Petro Rabigh. K.S.A

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Leader of the Project Planning and Controls Team. Provide support on development of Project’s WBS / CBS as per the Company requirements.
• Design and setup the project control system according to the specific project complexity, contract requirements.
• Organize and maintain the best integration between schedule, cost control and Risk Management Functions ensuring that each activity is carefully planned and controlled in terms of time, budget and scope of work.
• Monitor the project progress performance to ensure the desired result is achieved, the conditions of contract are met, the specifications and designs have been delivered and all the scope of work of the project is completed.
• Supervise, guide and review Scheduling and Cost Control procedures, baselines and performance reports.
• Review and process Invoices of Contractors in timely manner in compliance with Company procedures.
• Provides team leadership for the Project Controls department including staffing requirement, performance evaluation and employee growth.
• Builds ITO integrated schedules and cost estimates & Support PMT to align project planning and budgets.
• Setup the Document Control System and coordinate the implementation of all information and application systems required.
• Manage the weekly and monthly progress report preparation for progress reporting and monitoring progress against it.
• Establishment of earned value management guidance and tools for project performance monitoring and reporting,
• Prepare project advice for any site progress / planning concern that may impact site progress.
• Prepare and manage the daily escalation report and early warnings for the project.
• Overseeing the preparation of risk assessments and mitigation plans.
• Ensure procurement, material and submittal logs are created and maintained.
• Arrange and manage planning workshops/meetings to discuss and assist contractors / consultants to close their planning / project control issues.
• Actively involved in Change / Claim Management Process. Provide assistance and advice in the management of claims and disputes.

Accountabilities:

• Efficiency and effectiveness of the project controls team. Building and sustaining a High-Performance Project Control Team
• Accountable for updating Resource allocation plan on monthly basis to optimize staff time inputs and ensure ongoing workload priorities are addressed.
• Managing bids and tender submissions when required for Contract Award to Sub Contractors.
• Regularly conducts interface management meetings between multi-discipline departments during the project execution. Coordinates with the Customers and Suppliers during the Project Execution on the Planning related matters.
• Provide effective team communication regarding performance KPIs and achievement of its mission.
• Comply with Quality and HSE Procedures, work instructions and Processes as per GPM standards.
• Report and resolve any non-conformances and process in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety through participation in formal and informal discussions and adhere to all safe working procedures in accordance with instructions.
• Participate in the resolution of safety issues and Initiate actions to improve health and safety where needed.
• Optimize Cost and schedule performance of projects and development of ERP system

Utilities and Offsite Package Project. Rabigh Refining and Petrochemical Co. Aramco Approved Project. Petro Rabigh. K.S.A

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Leader of the Project Planning and Controls Team. Provide support on development of Project’s WBS / CBS as per the Company requirements.
• Design and setup the project control system according to the specific project complexity, contract requirements.
• Organize and maintain the best integration between schedule, cost control and Risk Management Functions ensuring that each activity is carefully planned and controlled in terms of time, budget and scope of work.
• Monitor the project progress performance to ensure the desired result is achieved, the conditions of contract are met, the specifications and designs have been delivered and all the scope of work of the project is completed.
• Supervise, guide and review Scheduling and Cost Control procedures, baselines and performance reports.
• Review and process Invoices of Contractors in timely manner in compliance with Company procedures.
• Provides team leadership for the Project Controls department including staffing requirement, performance evaluation and employee growth.
• Builds ITO integrated schedules and cost estimates & Support PMT to align project planning and budgets.
• Setup the Document Control System and coordinate the implementation of all information and application systems required.
• Manage the weekly and monthly progress report preparation for progress reporting and monitoring progress against it.
• Establishment of earned value management guidance and tools for project performance monitoring and reporting,
• Prepare project advice for any site progress / planning concern that may impact site progress.
• Prepare and manage the daily escalation report and early warnings for the project.
• Overseeing the preparation of risk assessments and mitigation plans.
• Ensure procurement, material and submittal logs are created and maintained.
• Arrange and manage planning workshops/meetings to discuss and assist contractors / consultants to close their planning / project control issues.
• Actively involved in Change / Claim Management Process. Provide assistance and advice in the management of claims and disputes.

Accountabilities:

• Efficiency and effectiveness of the project controls team. Building and sustaining a High-Performance Project Control Team
• Accountable for updating Resource allocation plan on monthly basis to optimize staff time inputs and ensure ongoing workload priorities are addressed.
• Managing bids and tender submissions when required for Contract Award to Sub Contractors.
• Regularly conducts interface management meetings between multi-discipline departments during the project execution. Coordinates with the Customers and Suppliers during the Project Execution on the Planning related matters.
• Provide effective team communication regarding performance KPIs and achievement of its mission.
• Comply with Quality and HSE Procedures, work instructions and Processes as per GPM standards.
• Report and resolve any non-conformances and process in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety through participation in formal and informal discussions and adhere to all safe working procedures in accordance with instructions.
• Participate in the resolution of safety issues and Initiate actions to improve health and safety where needed.
• Optimize Cost and schedule performance of projects and development of ERP system

Completed Projects with SABIC

I. SAFCO Utility Improvement and Power Transfer Project. The basic scope of work involves improvement of utilities like steam, power supply, water and other Utilities by enhancing their capacity and replacement with new generation systems. The main objective of SAFCO Power Transfer Project is to enhance the existing electrical power utilization capacity from 35 MVA at 115 kV to 93 MVA at 230 kV by designing and building a new 230kV GIS Power substation. Replacement of the existing 115KV Cable from SEC-Residential Area S/S with new 230 KV XLPE Cable from SEC-IBN Zahr S/S.
II. PK Power Expansion Project: Execution of the Project from Concept to Commissioning, start up and handover to the owner. The Scope of work of the PK –Power Expansion Project can be summarized as follows:
Construction of the new 230KV GIS Electrical Power substation in Block L of the existing PK plant named as “230 KV GIS substation”.
Construction of the new 230/34.5KV substation in Block A9 in olefins1 of the existing PK plant named as “PK East Substation”.
Construction of new concrete trench and duct banks under road crossing and existing pipe crossing for laying and Termination of 230KV XLPE feeder cables from the substations.
III. Utilities and Offsite Project for Petrokemya (West) Plants: Worked for Feed and EPC Contracts for the Execution of U&O Project .The basic scope of the Project involved provision of all necessary utilities and facilities like Potable water, steam generation system, DM water system, sea water system and cooling tower, instrument air, fuel gas, nitrogen, liquid fuel, caustic soda, industrial waste water treatment and disposal system and chemical pipelines to supply styrene, butadiene, CAN feed stocks etc to the upcoming Petrokemya ABS Plant.

Roles and Responsibilities:

A. Planning
 Develop the Master plan for executing and controlling the project in coordination with the PMT.
 Ensure EPC contractor, planning and reporting procedures are developed, and systems are setup for Management reporting as specified in the ITB.
 Preparation and approval of the project budget and verify as per the approved cost Estimate.
 Establish specific project goals and milestones, set priorities for all facets of the project, and issue them to the PMT.
 Review and advise the EPC for the mitigation plan /Recovery Plan during the slippage of the schedule.
 Achieve the formulation of procedures and guidelines for project control functions as per SABIC requirements and ensures the compliance and implementation of the same.
B. Organizing:
 Finalize the Project Control organization chart showing the lines of authority and interrelationships of key personnel and activities on the project for the EPC and PMT.
 Prepare and or issue job descriptions detailing the duties, responsibilities and project objectives for key project team personnel.
 Keep the contracting parties informed of changes in the project organizational structure and secure contractual approvals if required.
 Guides direct and supervises subordinates to ensure they work to their best potential and contribute effectively as a team.
 Plans and participates in the ongoing training and development of assigned Saudi national employees. Includes assessing employees training and development needs, directing the preparation of structured development/familiarization programs.
C. Controlling:
• Monitor EPC contractor’s project control activities particularly with planning, scheduling and forecasting, likely threats and risks to meet the overall project completion date
• Administer and enforce compliance with the terms of the contract, the project master plan, project control procedures, and management directives.
• Analyses periodic expenditure reports from finance with itemized summary of expenditure, to identify major deviations with concerned parties for investigation.
• Establishes schedule and cost risk assessment processes within company and facilitates their application on projects.
• Review cost baseline, cost control, value of work and EPC reports.
• Review EPC contractor's proposals for changes in the work and its influence on cost and schedule.
D. Communication
• Conducting project review and Control meetings on a regular basis with EPC and PMT
• Discuss the problem areas along with recommendations for solving them.
• Documenting the project with minutes of meetings, correspondence, telephone call confirmations, daily diaries, to build working files and a project history.
• Monitor the flow of design data, vendor data, and project information to ensure that all parts of the project are progressing smoothly.
• Promptly inform Company Management of any unusual project events or problems so that they are kept current on unforeseen happenings.
E. Authority
• Participate in the selection of personnel who will be assigned to the project
• Request the presence of any departmental personnel whose services are required to serve the project.
• Approve all expenditures and commitments for the project within limits, which maybe set by the senior management and company policy.
• Preparation and release SES for the payment of EPC Progress payment and reimbursable invoices.
• Provides proactive, comprehensive, reliable data analysis and strategic information to senior management.
• Manages the reporting to senior management & Stakeholders.

Completed Projects with SABIC

I. SAFCO Utility Improvement and Power Transfer Project. The basic scope of work involves improvement of utilities like steam, power supply, water and other Utilities by enhancing their capacity and replacement with new generation systems. The main objective of SAFCO Power Transfer Project is to enhance the existing electrical power utilization capacity from 35 MVA at 115 kV to 93 MVA at 230 kV by designing and building a new 230kV GIS Power substation. Replacement of the existing 115KV Cable from SEC-Residential Area S/S with new 230 KV XLPE Cable from SEC-IBN Zahr S/S.
II. PK Power Expansion Project: Execution of the Project from Concept to Commissioning, start up and handover to the owner. The Scope of work of the PK –Power Expansion Project can be summarized as follows:
Construction of the new 230KV GIS Electrical Power substation in Block L of the existing PK plant named as “230 KV GIS substation”.
Construction of the new 230/34.5KV substation in Block A9 in olefins1 of the existing PK plant named as “PK East Substation”.
Construction of new concrete trench and duct banks under road crossing and existing pipe crossing for laying and Termination of 230KV XLPE feeder cables from the substations.
III. Utilities and Offsite Project for Petrokemya (West) Plants: Worked for Feed and EPC Contracts for the Execution of U&O Project .The basic scope of the Project involved provision of all necessary utilities and facilities like Potable water, steam generation system, DM water system, sea water system and cooling tower, instrument air, fuel gas, nitrogen, liquid fuel, caustic soda, industrial waste water treatment and disposal system and chemical pipelines to supply styrene, butadiene, CAN feed stocks etc to the upcoming Petrokemya ABS Plant.

Roles and Responsibilities:

A. Planning
 Develop the Master plan for executing and controlling the project in coordination with the PMT.
 Ensure EPC contractor, planning and reporting procedures are developed, and systems are setup for Management reporting as specified in the ITB.
 Preparation and approval of the project budget and verify as per the approved cost Estimate.
 Establish specific project goals and milestones, set priorities for all facets of the project, and issue them to the PMT.
 Review and advise the EPC for the mitigation plan /Recovery Plan during the slippage of the schedule.
 Achieve the formulation of procedures and guidelines for project control functions as per SABIC requirements and ensures the compliance and implementation of the same.
B. Organizing:
 Finalize the Project Control organization chart showing the lines of authority and interrelationships of key personnel and activities on the project for the EPC and PMT.
 Prepare and or issue job descriptions detailing the duties, responsibilities and project objectives for key project team personnel.
 Keep the contracting parties informed of changes in the project organizational structure and secure contractual approvals if required.
 Guides direct and supervises subordinates to ensure they work to their best potential and contribute effectively as a team.
 Plans and participates in the ongoing training and development of assigned Saudi national employees. Includes assessing employees training and development needs, directing the preparation of structured development/familiarization programs.
C. Controlling:
• Monitor EPC contractor’s project control activities particularly with planning, scheduling and forecasting, likely threats and risks to meet the overall project completion date
• Administer and enforce compliance with the terms of the contract, the project master plan, project control procedures, and management directives.
• Analyses periodic expenditure reports from finance with itemized summary of expenditure, to identify major deviations with concerned parties for investigation.
• Establishes schedule and cost risk assessment processes within company and facilitates their application on projects.
• Review cost baseline, cost control, value of work and EPC reports.
• Review EPC contractor's proposals for changes in the work and its influence on cost and schedule.
D. Communication
• Conducting project review and Control meetings on a regular basis with EPC and PMT
• Discuss the problem areas along with recommendations for solving them.
• Documenting the project with minutes of meetings, correspondence, telephone call confirmations, daily diaries, to build working files and a project history.
• Monitor the flow of design data, vendor data, and project information to ensure that all parts of the project are progressing smoothly.
• Promptly inform Company Management of any unusual project events or problems so that they are kept current on unforeseen happenings.
E. Authority
• Participate in the selection of personnel who will be assigned to the project
• Request the presence of any departmental personnel whose services are required to serve the project.
• Approve all expenditures and commitments for the project within limits, which maybe set by the senior management and company policy.
• Preparation and release SES for the payment of EPC Progress payment and reimbursable invoices.
• Provides proactive, comprehensive, reliable data analysis and strategic information to senior management.
• Manages the reporting to senior management & Stakeholders.