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ABDULLAH MOHAMMED AL-YAHYA

Khobar,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Project management professional with expertise in project lifecycle and contract administration. PMP certified, showcasing excellence in project coordination and time management. Proven success in engineering design and construction management for offshore and onshore projects, with strong public speaking abilities. Aiming to utilize these skills to enhance project outcomes and support organizational growth in a leadership role.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certification

Work history

Supervisor Project Engineer

Saudi Aramco
Sohar, Oman , Oman
10.2022 - Current
  • Led more than 25 employees across two units, Installation and Hookup, and Subsea and Upgrade units in Marjan Capital Program.
  • Created and led the Installation and Hook-up unit, associated with, Coordination and management of the Offshore Construction Activities for Marjan Program, Assignment of Company representatives (superintendents) on all
    vessels, maintaining barges daily logs and records and review/ approval of all force accounts. furthermore, Coordination of Marine Traffic Control: Vessels mobilization; Rig Move Meetings;
    Fuel and water logistics and Offshore traffic and vessels movement of vessels and jack-up barges. finally, Management and coordination with Marine department for the movement of the Company accommodation Jack-up Barge assigned for the Program.
  • Monitored offshore operations, ensuring logistical, technical, safety, administrative, schedule, and maritime compliance.
  • Created and led the Subsea and Upgrade unit that is associated with, Coordinated installation of pipelines, cables and brownfield scope installation in Marjan Program PKG-2.
  • Collaborated with contractors to enhance local content, securing $30MM by localizing fabrication scope and approving local manufacturing locations in kingdom (Jubail & Dammam) to fabricate platform extension, subsea, risers and spools for offshore installation.
  • Evaluated staff performance and aligned individual goals with corporate objectives.
  • Led and supervised the chartering of the Accommodation Jack-up barge to accommodate SAPMT personnel and increasing the safety of Marjan Field by Introducing a temporary Traffic Marine Control Center (TMCC) to Marjan Field. The barge procurement was made through several visits to china.
  • Led the effort of achieving a major success by completing all SIMOPS-Potential pipelines prior to workover rigs mobilization to the wellhead platforms.
  • Completed the subsea pipelay operations of all twenty-two (22) subsea pipelines (crude oil and production and test pipelines). A total length of 187 KM of various sizes from 10” to 36”
  • Completed submarine cable laying operations of 15kV, 69kV, Fiber Optic Cable (FOC) and Impressed Current Cathodic Protection (ICCP) thus interconnecting the network between its TP’s, PDM’s and new GOSP-4. The total of (16) sixteen subsea cables have been laid having length of approximately 160 KMs.
  • First time in Saudi Aramco, led the introduction and application Digital initiative of utilizing a Photo Realistic 3D Cloud technology in Offshore subsea operations.
  • Facilitated onboarding processes for seamless integration into daily operations.
  • Communicated team priorities through meetings and presentations to foster clarity.
  • Cultivated a positive team environment by recognizing achievements and providing technical guidance.
  • Identified potential risks and mitigated them through proactive measures.

Business Administrator

Saudi Aramco
Sohar, Oman
06.2021 - 10.2022
  • Initiate and facilitate the office in Sohar to support the project fabrication scope.
  • Coordinated logistics plans to provide teams with supplies for day-to-day operations and special projects.
  • Kept team in consistent business rhythm, preventing unnecessary delays and process bottlenecks.
  • Supported operations teams with specific administrative management, processing vital documentation.
  • Backed up operations teams with skilled administrative management, smoothly handling all paperwork requirements.
  • Developed reports with detailed data analysis.
  • Handled all administrative tasks for smoother operations.
  • Oversaw project timelines and deliverables for timely completion.
  • Assisted in human resources procedures, facilitating employee management.
  • Processed invoices and purchase orders with high attention to detail.
  • Managed Change Orders (CO)s and tracked documentation and maintain final approvals.
  • Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
  • Handled negotiations with outside vendors and service agencies to meet group needs.
  • Created digital file classification system for company-wide use.

Business Administrator

Saudi Aramco
Mumbai, India
07.2019 - 05.2021
  • Led the effort with the project manager and supervisor team for the new development of Design office in Mumbai, India that include Staffing, logistics, government coordination and liaison with Aramco Oversea offices.
  • CORONA Pandemic administrative Efforts that associates with executing and facilitating 3 Amendments to the contract, coordinating the temporary relocation of office and office staff in Mumbai and Saudi Arabia.
  • Administer two division Audit, with closer of all finding ahead of the stated timing.
  • Managed more than 12 administrative personnel cross countries.
  • Administered the contract with the LSTK contractor to achieve the project objectives and comply the contract closes and deliverables.
  • Coordinated logistics plans to provide teams with supplies for day-to-day operations and special projects.
  • Supported operations teams with specific administrative management, processing vital documentation.
  • Kept team in consistent business rhythm, preventing unnecessary delays and process bottlenecks.
  • Backed up operations teams with skilled administrative management, smoothly handling all paperwork requirements.
  • Maintained accurate financial records, inputting new invoices and payments with SAP.
  • Fostered work environment built on respect, dignity and inclusion regardless of roles, responsibilities, or differences.
  • Provided targeted resolutions to complex departmental conflicts, utilizing critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving.
  • Prepared and reviewed operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
  • Improved operations by implementing procedural changes.
  • Kept facility in compliance with environmental, health, and security standards with constant oversight.

Sr. Engineer

Saudi Aramco
Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia
02.2016 - 06.2019
  • lading SME Design Unit with 8 SME engineers handling all the standardization initiatives in Offshore Project Department (OPD). along with the all studies required by all associated stakeholders of OPD such as Planning and Facility Development Department, offshore maintain potential projects, Facility Planning Department and Others.
  • led the initiative to optimize and standardize latest Offshore Facilities design in Saudi Armco for Gas, Oil, Water Injection, Ti-in Platforms and single well platforms in all offshore fields within the Saudi Aramco, to improve the execution schedule (4 months reduction to engineering schedule) and capital cost avoidance ($70MM - $90MM in Gas and $40MM for Oil facilities) (.
  • Adding the Oil and Gas Wellhead Platform standard design to Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard (SAES-M-014 and SAES-M-15).

INTERFACE ENGINEER

INTECSEA/WorleyParsons
Houston, USA
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Internship assignment in Deepwater offshore engineering, construction and installation for offshore facilities to support Saudi Aramco plan to develop the Red sea exploration.
  • Project Name: Stampede Joint Development Project - Project Proposal.
  • Scope: To design, Procure and Install subsea wellheads, distribution and Develop project proposal engineering package with design contractor and grant necessary approvals/waivers/concurrences from stakeholders.
  • Develop and administer procurement and construction plan for the package.
  • Develop and manage the interface and Logistical plans for the project.
  • Exposed to Engineering, Fabrication and Installation stages and challenges in deepwater projects.
  • Drafted regular reports to engineering and manufacturing management on findings.
  • Communicated with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate development and deployment of design solutions.

Project Engineer

Saudi Aramco
Khobar
07.2014 - 12.2014
  • BI-1257 Install Steam Turbine Generators at Ju'aymah NGLF, Project Proposal.
  • Scope: To install 2 new back pressure Turbines.
  • Develop project proposal engineering package with design contractor and grant necessary approvals/waivers/concurrences from stakeholders.
  • Develop procurement and construction plan for the package.

Project Engineer

Saudi Aramco
Khobar
01.2012 - 06.2014
  • MPP 2012 BI 3042 ($2.4b) Marjan scope (20,000MT Tie-in Platform & 10 wells production platforms).
  • Manifa scope (Two 10 wells production platforms & 10 Observation Wells).
  • Safaniya Onshore Scope (115kV Overhead T/L, GIB and Gantry Installation).
  • Geo-Technical Campaigns 2012.
  • Develop engineering package with design contractor and grant necessary approvals/waivers/concurrences from stakeholders.
  • Develop procurement and construction plan for the package.
  • Plan, Procure & Award two CRPO's (24 locations) to LTA Contractors.
  • Manage the schedule and priority of Hydrographic survey scopes for the BI.
  • Reviewed construction for conformance to contract specifications and plans.
  • Proposed new approaches to solve engineering problems using modifications of standard procedures and methods.
  • Prepared pay estimates and monitored project financial progress.
  • Gathered and correlated basic engineering data using established procedures.

Business Administrator

Saudi Aramco
Khobar
09.2009 - 12.2011
  • Leading admin unit with 35 employees, 7 SA, 12 SMP and 16 PMC.
  • Lead the Close of 7/7 Mid class audit observations 1 month ahead of agreed close date by AP&SD.
  • Lead the Close 11/11 Low class audit observations 2 months ahead of assigned date by Dep. Manager.
  • Development of the procurement strategy/SRC Paper for department PMC contract, Presentation done to SAVP.
  • Investigated and closed an internal audit for 3 material POs for coated pipes requested by NAPD Manager.
  • Primary member of transition team to shift Division style to Projectized style.
  • Initiated and Lead the Development of Monthly closeout report for management that improved monitoring, control and responsibility of close out activities in MPP BI's in early stages.
  • Lead and support the training of (2) COOP students and (1) summer student in OPD.
  • Initiated and Lead Business Process review in OPD.
  • Coordinated OPD urgent manpower demand by administrating and coordinating of SA/SMP/PMC employments.
  • Development, coordinating and negotiation of Operating Plan for OPD.
  • Development and coordinating of Business Plan.
  • Assure of compliance to SA standards and procedures for all division administrative actions, such as (contract close-out, cost control, estimation developments, etc.).
  • Administer the division NDE.
  • Coordination of division logistics and IT requirements.
  • Supervise the development of the division Business and Operating Plan.
  • Organize the MIS and MSS reports developments for the Division.
  • Qualify and process the division invoicing from contractors.
  • Supervise the Develop and present the Operation and business plans for the division.
  • Manage Division stockholders.
  • Provided targeted resolutions to complex departmental conflicts, utilizing critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving.

Project Engineer

Saudi Aramco
Khobar
12.2008 - 07.2009
  • BI-642 Safaniya Upgrade Phase I ($1.2 Billion).
  • Member of the Project Proposal team for the BI with direct responsibility of the development of the ER estimate that was executed ahead of schedule and within accuracy.
  • Plan, Procure & Award the EIA CRPO with KFUPM (finalized 2 months ahead of schedule).
  • Taking charge of the administrative activities for the BI.

Operation and Project Department Manager

Chamber of Commerce
Khobar, Saudi Arabia
08.2007 - 10.2008
  • Department consist of four divisions: safety & security, projects, operations and maintenance.
  • Propose, Study and execute future projects that support the long term strategic plans of the organization, such as: Jubail Commercial Building at Fanatier District. Hafar al-Batin Commercial Building, Small, Mid and Large Branch opening for the Chamber of Commerce.
  • Supervise and guide the planning and execution of annual periodic preventive maintenance for the HQ and branches of chamber.
  • Supervise and improve the safety & security system.
  • Supervise and improve the Operational roles of the department which include (warehouse, office service, audio/visual and contracting).
  • President of the technical team, part of the committee for chamber major occasions.
  • Member of the strategic planning committee.
  • Motivated team performance with hands-on leadership style.
  • Organized, led and conducted annual performance appraisals for department staff.
  • Determined departmental financial needs and developed budgets for expenditures.
  • Addressed business risks through assessments and mitigation strategies.

Project Engineer

Saudi Electricity Co. (SEC-ERB)
Khobar
05.2000 - 08.2007
  • Managed the Construction of the following projects: Pulling and terminating high voltage 69kV XLPE underground power cables sized 1200mm², 800mm² and 630mm², along with 12 and 24 core fiber optic cables in Dammam Area.
  • Close out of two projects.
  • Business Assignments During Work with SEC: Construction of 69/13.8kV substation in Al-Qatif area consisting of (Two) 40MVA Transformers, (Six) 60kV outdoor surge arrestors along with (five) Gas Insulated Switchgears (GIS) and accessories.
  • Expansion of a 230kV BSP in Al-Qatif area by adding (Two) 180MVA and 40MVA Transformers, (2) 40MVAR, 69kV Capacitor Banks along with (Six) Gas Insulated Switchgears (GIS) and Protection replacement.
  • Expansion of 230kV BSP by adding (Two) 40MVA and 252MVA Transformers, (Eleven) Gas Insulated Switchgears (GIS) and accessories in Dammam Area.
  • Upgrading of Relay Protection and signaling Equipments at Juaymah area.
  • New Juaymah 230/115/34.5kV BSP in Juaymah area.
  • 230kV and 115kV Overhead Transmission Lines linking to the BSP to other substations in Juaymah area.
  • Understanding of Scope of Work related to assigned project.
  • Evaluate and monitor project plans, schedules and material/equipment delivery schedules, submitted by Contractor.
  • Schedule and coordinate with concerned SEC-EOA Organizations for project outages.
  • Close coordination and communication with all parties involved to the project.
  • Address project impediments and propose solutions for them to the Senior Project Manager.
  • Follow-up project close-out including 'as-built' and pending issued from Contractor.
  • Conduct and administer various meetings necessary for the project.
  • Ensure Contractor's compliance with the Terms and Conditions of the Contract.
  • Develop and train subordinates.
  • Evaluates, bid technical proposal and prepares recommendation for award of Contract.
  • Evaluate pre-qualification documents of Contractors and Subcontractors.
  • Business assignments in HYUNDAI (S.Korea/Ulsan) for 230/115kV transformer acceptance testing.
  • Business assignment in VISCAS Corp. (Japan/Tokyo) for 230kV Cable acceptance testing.
  • Business assignment in HYUNDAI (S. Korea/Ulsan) for 134kV GIS acceptance testing.
  • Attending vast number of IEEE annual meetings and GCC-CIGRE Seminars.

Internship Trainee

Saudi Electricity Co, ERB
Dammam
04.1998 - 10.1998

Education

Engineer's degree - Applied Electrical Engineering

King Fahd University of Petroleum
Dhahran
12.1992 - 12.1999

Skills

  • Project lifecycle mastery
  • PMP certification
  • Contract administration
  • Public speaking
  • Project Management
  • Project coordination
  • Time-management
  • Engineering Design
  • Construction management experience

Accomplishments

  • Awarded excellence award from SVP on achieved completion of the optimized installation of Safaiyah Trunk line in 2009
  • Awarded a certification of recognition for process improvement by completing the standardization of the offshore facilities in 2018
  • Awarded a certification of recognition for contribution in Technologies in 2024

Certification

Project Management Certification (PMP) in 2009

Issued Papers

  • Presented a Paper, OTC-25728-MS - Offshore Gas Program Acceleration (Karan Gas Program), Huston, Texas , 2014.
  • Issued the publication titled “Marjan implements photo realistic 3D cloud technology at Offshore” in Saudi Aramco and PMI website
  • Issued the publication titled “MIPD boosts efforts to contribute further to the Kingdom’s localization drive" in Saudi Aramco and PMI website
  • Issued the publication titled “Aramco projects create win-win situation" in Saudi Aramco and PMI website

Languages

English
Fluent
Arabic
Native

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Supervisor Project Engineer

Saudi Aramco
10.2022 - Current

Business Administrator

Saudi Aramco
06.2021 - 10.2022

Business Administrator

Saudi Aramco
07.2019 - 05.2021

Sr. Engineer

Saudi Aramco
02.2016 - 06.2019

INTERFACE ENGINEER

INTECSEA/WorleyParsons
01.2015 - 01.2016

Project Engineer

Saudi Aramco
07.2014 - 12.2014

Project Engineer

Saudi Aramco
01.2012 - 06.2014

Business Administrator

Saudi Aramco
09.2009 - 12.2011

Project Engineer

Saudi Aramco
12.2008 - 07.2009

Operation and Project Department Manager

Chamber of Commerce
08.2007 - 10.2008

Project Engineer

Saudi Electricity Co. (SEC-ERB)
05.2000 - 08.2007

Internship Trainee

Saudi Electricity Co, ERB
04.1998 - 10.1998

Engineer's degree - Applied Electrical Engineering

King Fahd University of Petroleum
12.1992 - 12.1999

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