syead Akbar (PMP® CMQ® ISO)

Civil engineer with 13 years of expertise in directing and coordinating the execution of several oil and gas and reservoir construction projects. Expertise in coordinating construction site activities, adhering to specifications, and abiding by safety regulations. Effectively communicate with cross-functional teams, clients, and subcontractors. Throughout the course of my engineering career, I have led construction, fabrication, erection, pre-commissioning, and commissioning work.
 

Civil Engineer approved by Qatar Gas (QG), Kahramaa, Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), Kuwait Oil Company (KOC), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL). Currently looking for a Construction Engineer/Project Engineer position with an Emerging construction company where my skills and experience will be fully utilized.

PROJECT ENGINEER                                                                         MAR 2023 – PRESENT

Company: IRIS CONSTRUCTION AND TRADING W. L. L

Project:  Rlto Expansion and offplot facilities of the North Field Expansion Project (EPC-3 & 4) Qatar

Client: Qatar Gas

Project Details: - CLPG Tank, CCSL Tank, MEG Tank, Local control building 4 Nos, Substation building 3 Nos, Security Building, Culvert, Pipe Rack, Sulphur Recovery Unit, TCF & Fencing

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Analyze survey reports, topographical reports & geological investigation data to effectively plan the construction activities.
• Site monitoring, ensuring that all activities follow Company HSE guidelines, excellent job quality, and adhering to the agreed baseline Program.
• Ensure that all necessary documentation, such as procedures, ITPs, drawings, methods of statement, and material approval documents, are approved.
• Review documents prepared by Engineering, Procurement, and Construction departments for compliance with Quality requirements and safety requirements.
• Ensured that the Construction Inspection records accurately reflect the inspection activities done during the Project's construction and pre-commissioning phases.
• Manage site changes, variation checks, supply orders, collaboration with other disciplines, & cost evaluation.
• To provide relevant knowledgeable practical skills in the response and actions for Site visits and site surveys, Site queries and discussions, vendor, contractor, client, site-related discussions, and Site based activities.
• Maintains a daily safety tour program for the team, including toolbox talks, and ensures that all safety issues are reported to the site management team in a timely manner.
• Maintain an adequate level of resources and team members to ensure the work is completed according to the scope, quality, budget, and man-hours forecasted by management.
• Contributes to meetings and workshops related to construction preparation.
• Coordinated with the field staff to ensure design & construction documents were being followed.
• Implement the Client's policies and procedures, as well as all engineering standards and codes.
• Managed site concrete casting, supplier and vendor follow-up, arrange third-party testing, resolved site engineer technical queries, and attained weekly/monthly technical meetings. 

CIVIL ENGINEER                                                                                           AUG 2020 – FEB 2023 

Company: Arcadis

Project: Construction of Water Mega Reservoir Package C - Doha Qatar

Client: Kahramaa

Project Details: - Construction of 3 No’s of Reservoirs (Each Reservoir dimension 250X152X12M with 100 MIG Capacity) Including Main Pumping Station, Lagoon, MV Substation Building, Remote Substation Building, Lifting Pumping Station, Utility Pumping Station, Auxiliary Pumping Station, Chlorination Building, Air Compressor Building, water testing Quality Building, Main Guard House, Fire Water Storage Tank, Fuel Tank foundation, Surge Vessel Foundation, Fuel pump foundation, Fire Fighting Foam Bladder tank foundation, Surge vessel Foundation, Flood Relief Channel, Over Flow Channel, Catch basin, Precast Boundary wall, Valve Chamber, Inspection Chamber, Thrust Block, Oil Interceptor, landscaping, and transmission Pipe Line.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Supervising Geological investigation, Geophysical test & dewatering system.
• Review the Shop Drawing, Method of Statement, ITP, Prequalification, MAR & RFI submitted by the contractor to ensure compliance with the Project Specification, QCS 2014 & Relevant Standards (such as BSEN, & ACI 318)
• Consistently inspected all construction work for reservoir tank, Main Pumping Station, Auxiliary Pumping Station, Chlorination building, Air compressor building, MV Substation building, Remote substation building, water quality testing building, Bulk Fuel storage tank, Surge vessel Foundation, Flood Relief channel, overflow channel, Lagoon Valve chambers, thrust block, fuel pump foundation, light pole foundation, & boundary wall.
• Supervised steel structure erection (superstructure, walkway, Platform, cladding, ladders, & roofing shed).
• I oversaw the inspection and testing of 7000 thousand Major and Micropile including tests (Static, Dynamic, Lateral, Caliper, Sonic and integrity tests).
• Supervision of underground utilities (Transmission Pipeline, MV & LV cable, chlorine dosing line, portable water line, Ooredoo duct and firefighting Services).
• Maintain conformity with the Quality Control Plan, obtain relevant documentation, evaluate procedures and equipment for tests, controls, and inspections, and manage certification documents.
• Examined the contract documents, the management plan, the baseline programming, and all variation orders.
• Monitoring the progress of a project and checking that it complies with the original design, specifications, quality & safety standards.
• Prepare the Site Memo, Non-Conformance Report, and Site Observation Report. Maintains monthly progress reports and participates in meetings to summarize project conditions.
• Witness the field and lab tests with a third party and review the lab report in accordance with standards.
• Ensure that valid standards, technical requirements, and good engineering practices are followed in order to ensure that projects are executed as planned.
• Maintains quality standards and ensures materials are delivered according to specifications after being received in a warehouse or on-site store. 

SR. CIVIL ENGINEER                                                                       NOV 2015 - JUL 2020 

Company: Galfar Engg & Contracting SAOG

Project: Yibal Khuff CPF Project (YKP), Oman.

Client: Petroleum Development (PDO)- Muscat, Oman

Project Details: Oil storage tank, Sulphur recovery area, water tank, emergency diesel generator, diesel tank, fire water area, water disposal pipeline, Waste handling and effluent treatment, Electrical Substation, CCB, utility, chemical shelter, pipeline, structure, process area, telecommunication tower, Guardhouse, Wastewater treatment, acid gas removal unit, Gas dehydration, RSH removal unit, Gas conditioning unit, Nitrogen Removal Unit, Acid Gas Enrichment Unit, Sulphur storage and Sulphur blocking facility, sour water stripping, water storage & disposal pumps Car parking area, Road & cable duct.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Monitoring all construction activities, ensuring compliance with all procedures and specifications, evaluating all plans, and ensuring that construction operations are safe according to building codes.
• Assuring that materials and construction methods are in compliance with project requirements through inspection and testing.
• Participate in meetings with the client and subcontractor & ensure that concerns are addressed in a timely manner.
• Develops or oversees the preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies & designs for the project.
• Executing & supervising day-to-day activities as per project scope and approved plan. 
• Prepare work methods statements (WMS), and job safety analyses (JSA) for submission to the client for approval.
• Achieved objectives in terms of quality assurance, adhering to timetables & maintaining work standards.
• Reviewed the Shop drawing, Inspection Test Plan, Method Statements, Procedures, Project quality plan, Project execution plan, Material approval request, and Technical Specification. 
• Review work Method Statement, Engineering drawing, JHA, Safety Certification, and other related documents submitted by the Subcontractor/Vendor.
• Attend weekly Project meetings (internal & external), coordinate with clients on all Quality matters, and resolve Quality issues on the project.
• Monitoring and issuing Site Instructions to Subcontractors for any non-conformances of material, equipment, documentation, and construction work that violate the contract.
• Assuring that all activities are performed in accordance with the HSE requirements of the Company, maintaining excellent quality, and following the approved look-ahead schedule.
• Delivered status information on project progress to the management team.
• Coordinated and facilitated onsite consultant, regulatory, and client representative inspections.
• Performing an inspection of the completed work prior to handover to the client, preparing snag lists, and checking the As-built drawings for final approval and handover.
• Well-versed with oil and gas safety standards such as PTW, LOTO, Confined space, scaffolds & work at heights.

CIVIL SITE ENGINEER                                                                      MAY 2012 - OCT 2015

Company: Alghanim International General Trading & Contracting Company 

Project: Booster Station BS-171- Minagesh, West Kuwait

Client: Kuwait Oil Company (KOC), Kuwait

Project Details: Construction of Control Building, Substations, SIH, LCR, Technical Building and Pipeline Construction, Hydro testing, and FOC Cable Works.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Supervise site activities according to the scope, specification, and approved plans of the project
• Perform daily inspections to achieve the quality of construction as per the approved method statements, Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), approved drawings, and specifications for all work under the contract.
• Maintain a record of all activities within the project to ensure they are running according to the approved JHA, Risk Assessment, Method Statement, Permit to Work System, and the latest instructions.
• Conduct day-to-day inspection of Civil/Structural and architectural activities 
• Prepare a Request for Quotation for the procurement of materials and subcontractors.
• Monitor the progress of all construction activities, ensure adherence to all specifications and procedures, evaluate all contracts, and maintain safety in all construction operations.
• Ensure that all works under the contract are inspected and tested daily to verify that the scope and character of the work are in line with the drawings and specifications.
• Assist with all field quality assurance testing and inspections associated with construction, and ensure that all specifications are being followed.
• Implement surveillance audit procedures and plans during the project's execution
• Prepared construction schedules, methods, equipment, and labor requirements.
• Ensure that all the material handling & storage is performed safely, according to the supplier's recommendation.

SITE ENGINEER                                                                                   JUL 2011 – APR 2012

Company: Larsen & Toubro Limited

Project: Lube Oil Base Stock Plant Quality Upgradation Project 

Client: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL), Mumbai, India

Project Details: Construction of Satellite Room, Substation, Compressor Shed, Equalization Tank, fire water tank & skid foundation

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Checking the relevant permit on-site before the start of construction activities.
• Execution of project activities in accordance with project requirements, drawings, and specifications.
• Ensure that all works under the contract are inspected and tested daily to verify that the scope and character of the work are in line with the drawings and specifications.
• Assess all civil processes and ensure that quality control is applied to all projects, and provide engineering team support at all times so that work timelines are met.
• Assuring that all activities are performed in accordance with the HSE requirements of the Company, maintaining excellent quality, and following the approved look-ahead schedule.
• Managed all manpower surveyors, Supervisors & operators assigning them their daily job activities.
• Prepare accurate and detailed reports on the civil and structural progress of the projects for the project engineer.
• Coordination with the consultant and higher authorities for the approval of each activity.
• Maintain a record of daily activities on-site including manpower, equipment, and materials & ensure it meets the planned program.
• Perform field support activities during construction, as assigned, as part of engineering support.
• Ensure that all engineering standards and codes, as well as the Client's policies and procedures, are followed.
• Prepare and submit of Prequalification of subcontractor/Vendor and third party
• Prepare and submit of inspection and test plan (ITP)
• Work with Procurement to coordinate materials and subcontractors.
• Ensure project safety plan is enforced in all aspects of the works.
• Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions, and meet deadlines. Attend daily & weekly meetings with the construction team to discuss the quality of the work and site issues.
• Ensure that all subcontractor and vendor data manuals have been received and approved.

Bachelor In Civil Engineering