Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Over 18 years experience in the Oil&Gas and Marine sector. Proven track record for delivering businesses profitable projects within time frames and budgets. Experience managing multi-cultural offices across Africa, Middle East & India. Well versed in the application of lean business principles along with structural cost management. Experience in managing the integration process between two separate business entities and aligning services.
Regional Director AMEI (Africa, Middle East & India) Reporting to Global VP of Operations, I am responsible for; • Successfully integrating 2 businesses • Managing 400 employees regionally • Full responsibility and accountability for all business units in Africa, Middle East and India for Palfinger Marine and Megarme Industrial Services • Regional Offices in; UAE, Qatar, KSA, Bahrain • Service Partners in; Egypt, Africa, India • Full responsibility for the strategic direction of Region including ventures into new countries • Full accountability for P&L, forecasting and budget • Oversee and manage Sales, Warehouse, Logistics, Operations, QHSE and Training • Responsible for all aspects of Operational Excellence regionally
Head of Operations UAE Reporting to the Regional Director, I was responsible for; • Full restructuring of a loss-making business into a profit-making business in less than 1 year • Full accountability for P&L, forecasting and budget • Reduction in structural costs on facilities • Full project management responsibility of new facilities from managing architects through to government approvals to implementation of operations • Implementation of lean procedures for warehousing and logistics leading to cost-saving • Commercial responsibility for major contracts within the UAE. • Responsible for all aspects of Operational Excellence
Country Operations Manager Qatar Reporting to the Regional Director, I was responsible for; • Managing over 140 employees serving major Oil and Gas clients in Qatar • Responsible for all aspects of Commercial and Operations • Responsible for P&L and EBIT • Networking and representing Palfinger Marine / Megarme at Business events • Creating and implementing Policies and Procedures in line with ISO 9001, 45001. • Successfully set up new warehouse facility from concept to completion
Qatar Inspection Services is one of the most established inspection companies in Qatar. With over 100 inspectors specialising in conventional/advanced NDT, Rope Access and Lifting Gear inspection. Servicing major NOC’s and Global Clients including Shell, Qatar Petroleum, Ras Gas, Oxy, TOTAL and North Oil Company. Role and Responsibilities: Running the day to day business and over 120 staff Responsible for achieving targets and margin Monthly and quarterly forecasting Networking and representing QIS at Events Writing and reviewing policies and procedures in line with ISO Pre-qualifications with NOC’s and Vendors Targeting new revenue streams offshore Achievements to date: Setting up two new business units, rope access and lifting gear inspection Company becoming a full LEEA member Company gaining ISO 17020 accreditation to become a certifying body Completing the largest Shell shutdown globally, with over 110 technicians doing PWHT over 4 month period Launching the advanced NDT division Attaining 75% of annual target in the first half of the year Winning a major tender with NOC for the inspection of 35 offshore platforms for 3 years Winning a major tender with Q-Chem for conventional / advance NDT for 5 years
PREZIOSO Linjebygg is a leading international provider of a range of multidisciplinary technical and engineering services, principally for the Oil and Gas and Power Generation sectors, assisting its customers in extending the life and optimising the cost of their most critical assets. My main responsibilities are: Day to Day running of the NDT, inspection and rope access department Responsible for P&L and future strategic planning Reviewing procedures and policies Ensureing we follow our QHSE manual and procedures Site visit's and quoting of perspective work Ensuring the company follows IRATA guidelines Ensuring the company works to LEEA requirements Final client report generation and delivery Managing the recruitment and interview process Business development Development of in-house reporting software Pre-Qualification with vendor's and NOC's Staff performance monitoring with reviews and incentives Milestones: Office gaining full IRATA membership Office gaining LEEA membership Launch of in-house reporting software for LGI inspections
Stevens Supply International (SSI) was established in Dubai, a major regional center for the oil and gas industry. Since its inception, SSI has expanded its operations with offices in Doha, Muscat, Mumbai and Singapore and has established a strong client base in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. My main responsibilities are: Technical presentations on HSE and dropped object prevention (Dropsafe and Stopdrop Barricading) to the Oil and Gas Operators in MENA Technical presentations on Drill pipe hard banding to the Oil and Gas Operators in MENA Responsible for representing over 20 Oil and Gas Supply companies globally Writing and Performing training to O&G personnel on HSE and work site safety Rig Inspections Account Management Business Development Sales Representing SSI at Conferences and Exhibitions Product to Market strategy