MANAGER: Lakeside Services, Portugal• Partner in a project management company based in the Algarve• Assisting with business, researching requirements and implementation• Successfully created a reputable and profitable business on a prestigious development• Applying strict cost control procedures and introducing project management systems• Managing contract service relationships, including architects, maintenance and staff• Interacting between our client(s) and suppliers,… Show more MANAGER: Lakeside Services, Portugal• Partner in a project management company based in the Algarve• Assisting with business, researching requirements and implementation• Successfully created a reputable and profitable business on a prestigious development• Applying strict cost control procedures and introducing project management systems• Managing contract service relationships, including architects, maintenance and staff• Interacting between our client(s) and suppliers, coordinating all aspects of works on site Show less

OPERATIONS MANAGER: SolAmbiente, a company designing, marketing and installing recreational and wellness concepts in Portugal catering for mainly exclusive homes, hotels and public resorts

LEAD PROCESS ENGINEER: Qatar Fertiliser Company, Qatar• Head Process Group of the of Projects Section in one of the worlds largest ammonia and urea producers with portfolio of over 600 improvement and safety projects with an annual budget of around US$ 150 million• Manage up to 10 project process engineers and facilitate relevant training opportunities• Ensure process activities are properly planned, engineered and executed along modern engineering standards and… Show more LEAD PROCESS ENGINEER: Qatar Fertiliser Company, Qatar• Head Process Group of the of Projects Section in one of the worlds largest ammonia and urea producers with portfolio of over 600 improvement and safety projects with an annual budget of around US$ 150 million• Manage up to 10 project process engineers and facilitate relevant training opportunities• Ensure process activities are properly planned, engineered and executed along modern engineering standards and practices• Liaise closely with Plant Sections and other relevant sections within QAFCO concerning project planning and execution• Initiate and advise on process issues to optimise plant operation• Appointed as Project Safety Officer during most of my employment with QAFCO• Key role in contribution to establish rules and methodology for calculating project profitability• Evaluating project approval structure and formalising decision gates for project phases• Occasionally act as Head of QAFCO Projects Section and Secretary of Projects Approval Committee Show less

DEPUTY PROJECT MANAGER: Arya-Sasol Joint Venture• Deputy Project Manager for a new US$800m project, working onsite and at Head Office• Appointed as an Engineering Manager, acting as client representative for project• 1 of 4 European/SASOL representatives in Iran for Olefins 9 Ethylene Cracker project• Reporting progress to Project Manager based in South Africa, visiting on a monthly basis• Updating project teams on progress in all areas, enabling understanding of wider… Show more DEPUTY PROJECT MANAGER: Arya-Sasol Joint Venture• Deputy Project Manager for a new US$800m project, working onsite and at Head Office• Appointed as an Engineering Manager, acting as client representative for project• 1 of 4 European/SASOL representatives in Iran for Olefins 9 Ethylene Cracker project• Reporting progress to Project Manager based in South Africa, visiting on a monthly basis• Updating project teams on progress in all areas, enabling understanding of wider objective• Encouraging buy-in from all parties, including Iranians, to meet project objectives• Providing technical and management input on all project and engineering issues• Coordinating a variety of project areas, problem solving utilising technical experience• Coaching staff and acting as mentor and motivator to team to achieve full potential Show less

SITE MANAGER: Lakeside Services, Portugal• Partner in a start-up project management company based in the Algarve• Assisting with business set-up, researching requirements and implementation• Successfully created a reputable and profitable business on a prestigious development• Applying strict cost control procedures and introducing project management systems• Managing contract service relationships, including architects, maintenance and staff• Interacting between our… Show more SITE MANAGER: Lakeside Services, Portugal• Partner in a start-up project management company based in the Algarve• Assisting with business set-up, researching requirements and implementation• Successfully created a reputable and profitable business on a prestigious development• Applying strict cost control procedures and introducing project management systems• Managing contract service relationships, including architects, maintenance and staff• Interacting between our client(s) and suppliers, coordinating all aspects of works on site Show less

SENIOR CHEMICAL ENGINEER: POLIFIN Group Planning Division, SA• Overall Project Planner for the POLIFIN Year 2000 (Y2K) Readiness Project, c.£1m• Steering Committee member reporting to two Project Managers and General Manager• Carrying out in-depth research to gather information to define potential problems• Creating and implementing ground rules and project procedures, producing project plan• Ensuring project team aware of roles and responsibilities, guiding a variety of… Show more SENIOR CHEMICAL ENGINEER: POLIFIN Group Planning Division, SA• Overall Project Planner for the POLIFIN Year 2000 (Y2K) Readiness Project, c.£1m• Steering Committee member reporting to two Project Managers and General Manager• Carrying out in-depth research to gather information to define potential problems• Creating and implementing ground rules and project procedures, producing project plan• Ensuring project team aware of roles and responsibilities, guiding a variety of divisions• Continuously being aware of budgets and deadlines, ensuring objectives met Show less

SENIOR CHEMICAL ENGINEER: POLIFIN Monomers Division• Project Manager for Ethylene Furnace Revamp Project, project cost c.£6m• Member of the Project Steering Committee, reporting to General Manager• Taking over project to bring three ethane crackers to successful operation• Overseeing complete upgrade of an operational naphtha / ethane cracker• Ensuring project ran within budget and time constraints and met objectives• Running project to have minimal interruption on… Show more SENIOR CHEMICAL ENGINEER: POLIFIN Monomers Division• Project Manager for Ethylene Furnace Revamp Project, project cost c.£6m• Member of the Project Steering Committee, reporting to General Manager• Taking over project to bring three ethane crackers to successful operation• Overseeing complete upgrade of an operational naphtha / ethane cracker• Ensuring project ran within budget and time constraints and met objectives• Running project to have minimal interruption on plant, integration sites and operations• Project declared a record for cost and duration by Stone & Webster Engineering Co.• A detailed article on the project appeared in the American Oil & Gas Journal• Member of the Plant Management Team, reporting to Operations Manager• Leading and participating in hazop studies, evaluating plant incentive suggestions• Negotiating contracts with Aspentech for plant modelling and optimisation, agreeing on terms Show less

• Senior Development Engineer – POLIFIN PVC Development Dept• Lead Process Engineer – POLIFIN Midland Site Restructuring Project• Client Representative in EVC England – AECI/SASOL Midland Site Restructuring Project• Technical Officer – AECI Chlorine Plant