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York, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

The Edmonton III Facility Manager has full production and distribution accountabilities for the Edmonton III facility. I am accountable for maximizing asset utilization, cost minimization and performance improvement for the facility. I direct, monitor, and control the operation and maintenance of all production units safely, efficiently, and reliablyOnce construction is complete, this Blue H2 facility will consist of one world-scale oxygen-fired ATR with an amine-based CO2 capture technology, a Steam Turbine driven CO2 compression, Liquid Hydrogen plant, an ASU with integrated Liquefier, and Utilities and Power Block.

Kashkadarya, Uzbekistan

Leading the Production, Maintenance and Technical Departments, I am continuing the journey of implementing Operational and Business Excellence, and Process Safety practices at Uzbekistan GTL while at the same time, guiding the Company's day-to-day operations.In the two years since the successful startup of the Uzbekistan GTL plant, I have created and embedded a culture of financial performance management, built a strong team focused on reliability, and created a high performing safety culture with our safety performance comparing favourably to industry leading IOCs.Systematically eliminating design defects from our recent plant construction and ensuring a strong focus on operational discipline, I am leading our programme to best-of-class plant reliability. In anticipation of the conclusion of our first operating campaign, I am guiding the establishment of Turnaround Planning and Execution best-practices using a structured implementation process.

Guzar, Qashqadaryo, Uzbekistan

As an accomplished leader, I have successfully directed and overseen a diverse technical department encompassing Process Engineering, Plant Integrity, Reliability, Process Safety Automation, Laboratory, HSE, and Business Development and Project Engineering. My unwavering focus has been on ensuring efficient and collaborative operations while fostering a high-performing and motivated workforce of 150 employees, driving increased productivity and employee satisfaction.My expertise lies in deploying and maintaining mechanical integrity and reliability practices, which have effectively reduced equipment failures and downtime, while significantly enhancing overall plant efficiency. I take pride in conducting performance guarantee test runs to validate the plant's performance, assuring compliance with performance commitments to stakeholders and customers.Through my strategic leadership, I spearheaded the establishment of Corporate KPIs and devised a cascading framework, aligning Corporate KPIs with departmental goals, and promoting a cohesive and goal-oriented approach across all organizational levels.Additionally, my contributions include streamlining operating units' processes and procedures, optimizing efficiency to achieve 100% production capacity, and developing a comprehensive 15-year Turnaround Strategy, resulting in multi-million annual savings through Risk Based Inspection implementation.I have also introduced international business practices, including OpEx and CapEx governance, HR performance management, Maintenance, and Warehouse management, to foster standardized and effective operational processes.Moreover, I have created crucial Technical Standards on Permit to Work, Lockout Tag out, Confined Space Entry, Change Management, and Pre-startup Safety Review ensuring a structured approach to safety and risk management across all operating units.

Guzor, Kashkadariya

As a visionary leader, I had the privilege of heading and managing a formidable team of 330 employees while jointly overseeing an additional 319 support staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work culture. I took pride in building and staffing the operating plant organization, aligning it with best business practices for Process Safety Management (PSM), Operational Excellence (OE), and Maintenance Excellence.One of my significant contributions was the successful implementation of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles, which led to enhanced maintenance strategies and equipment reliability certification, resulting in increased uptime and reduced maintenance costs. I actively executed operator rounds and duties, promoting equipment monitoring and operator involvement, significantly contributing to amplified plant performance.I successfully commissioned a world-scale plant, overseeing the entire process and ensuring a seamless and efficient startup, meeting all production and quality targets.Safety and well-being were always paramount, and I enforced an international standard for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and occupational safety compliance in general, ensuring the safety of all personnel while adhering to global best practices.I was responsible for devising and delivering an Operating Expense budget process, which enhanced financial planning and resource allocation through the management of a $194MM per annum budget.Championing the commissioning of 24 process units, I achieved an exemplary safety record with zero Lost Time Injuries (LTIs), emphasizing the organization's commitment to personnel safety and project execution.To streamline maintenance activities, improve asset tracking, and enhance work order planning and scheduling, I implemented an enterprise asset management/computerized maintenance management system.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

I am a dynamic leader with a proven track record in spearheading the establishment of International Best Practices for Operational Excellence, driving streamlined processes, and significantly enhancing overall efficiency. Collaborating closely with the First Deputy Chairman of the Board for Transformation, I have successfully developed and implemented robust strategies for reliability-centered maintenance, resulting in improved asset performance and remarkable reductions in downtime.My expertise lies in providing top-tier technical and management consultancy, delivering actionable recommendations that have consistently enhanced operational effectiveness. I prioritize the safety and well-being of personnel and operations, demonstrated by my diligent efforts in assessing and improving occupational health and process safety protocols and ensuring a secure work environment.A key achievement includes the design of comprehensive technical standards for pre-startup safety review, guaranteeing a standardized and systematic approach to identify and mitigate potential hazards before operational launch, and efficiently manage change.My dedication to excellence and proficiency in driving operational transformations make me an invaluable asset to any organization seeking to achieve unparalleled success.

Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar

In my role as the leader of the technical services department, I ensured seamless support for Plant operations and fostered effective coordination within the Plant Leadership Team. Overseeing a diverse team of 54 members, including process engineers, inspection, integrity, and reliability engineers, controls engineers, laboratory technicians, automation, and project definition departmental heads, I nurtured a collaborative and high-performance team.Personnel development was a priority, and I conducted performance reviews, strategized succession planning, and facilitated the growth of a skilled and motivated workforce.My financial acumen was evident as I monitored and met Operations KPIs, ensuring top-notch financial allocation and cost control. I successfully administered and attained budget target spends, managing departmental expenses of approximately $13MM and supervising a budget of over $70MM per annum for catalyst usage, optimizing cost efficiency.One of my notable achievements was co-developing and securing a patent for online catalyst removal and addition, revolutionizing catalyst management practices and significantly enhancing plant productivity.By introducing the Engineering Competency Model for 54 engineering staff, I ensured a skilled and competent workforce capable of managing engineering projects.My focus on technological advancements and operational excellence led to the successful implementation of technology innovations in ATR and FT, including the development of a novel and proprietary FT catalyst.I excelled in optimizing maintenance planning by maximizing the turnaround interval from 2 to 4 years, resulting in annual cost savings of $12.5MM.In another strategic move, I successfully debottlenecked the GTL plant, increasing its capacity from 95% to 110% with an investment of less than $10MM. This led to a substantial contribution margin increase of $250K per day, significantly boosting revenue generation.

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