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Education
Skills
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Certification
Training & leadership Courses
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Ghanem M.  Al-Qahtani

Ghanem M. Al-Qahtani

Dammam,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in engineering, operations, maintenance, and asset management. Demonstrates strong leadership and project management skills, complemented by a commitment to safety and industrial training. Proficient in strategic planning, teamwork, time management, and problem-solving. Dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency and achieving organisational goals through innovative solutions.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Manager Mega-Projects, URMPPD

Aramco
Khobar, Eastern Province
2026.01 - Current

Sr. Engineering Consultant, PMO

Aramco
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
2025.01 - 2025.12

Manager of Jafurah Gas Compression Development

Aramco
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
2023.03 - 2024.12

Superintendent of Jafurah Gas Compression Development

Aramco
Abqaiq, Saudi Arabia
2019.01 - 2023.02

Executive Director of National Industrial Training Institute (NITI)

NITI National Industrial Training Institute المعهد الوطني للتدريب الصناعي
Al-Ahsa
2017.01 - 2018.12

Superintendent of Southern Area Industrial Training Division

Aramco
Abqaiq, Saudi Arabia
2016.07 - 2016.12

Administrator of Local Workforce Expansion Division

Aramco
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
2016.01 - 2016.06

Acting Director of Learning Solution & Services Department

Aramco
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
2015.08 - 2015.12

Administrator of Industrial Certification & Training Support Division

Aramco
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
2014.01 - 2015.07

Maintenance Consultant/Saudi Aramco Maintenance Council

Aramco
Khurais, Saudi Arabia
2011.01 - 2013.12

Construction, Commissioning & Start up Engineer/Maintenance Section Head

Aramco
Khurais, Saudi Arabia
2009.01 - 2010.12

Operations Engineer, Lead Engineer, Operations Foreman, Staff Engineer

Aramco
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
2001.01 - 2008.12

Education

BS in engineering - Chemical Engineering

KFUPM

Master Degree - MBA (Leadership)

Liverpool University: Uk
Liverpool

Skills

  • Engineering, Operations & Maintenance & Asset Management
  • Safety
  • Industrial Training & Job Certification
  • Leadership & Project Management
  • Strategic Planning/Team work, Time management & Problem Solving

Languages

English
Fluent
Arabic
Native

Languages

6,C2,5,C1

Certification

· Loss Prevention Best Safety Initiative Award (2005)

· Appreciation Letter Khurais Mega Project (2009)

· O&BS business line Best Presenter (2015)

· O&BS business line Employee Excellence Award (2016)

· Get Energy International Award (2017)

· ACCET Certification (2018)

· King Abdelaziz Award for Quality (2018)

· Appreciation letter from National Industrial Training Institute Board of Trustees (2018)

· International Award for Professionals: Business Consultant Certification (2021)

· International Award for Professionals: Executive Coach Certification (2021)

· International Award for Professionals: Human Resources Consultant Certification (2021)

Training & leadership Courses

· Strategic   Management

· Performance   Management for Leaders

· Manager level   Assessment

· Supervisor Level   Assessment

· Needs Based   Conversations

· Leveraging the   spotlight to leadership

· Emotional   Intelligence

· Interpersonal   Communication

· Talent view of   Performance 360 Process

· Great Leaders,   Great Teams, Great Results

· Competency based   interview course

· Developing Local   Leaders Forum

· PMT-371CC Project   Management Professional

· Competency Based   Interviewer Course

· Talent View of   Leadership Transitions

· Leading With NLP

· Critical Thinking   Skills

· Leading with   inclusion

· Motivating and   Optimizing Performance

· Leadership and   Change

· Leadership Series   for Division Heads (phase 1/2)

· Fostering A   Culture of Innovation

· Business   continuity & management essentials

· Strategic   Negotiation

· Operational   Excellence

· Coaching for   performance

· Fostering a   culture of innovation

· PHA/HAZOP   Leadership Training

· Value Engineering

· Attended many International conferences

Timeline

Manager Mega-Projects, URMPPD

Aramco
2026.01 - Current

Sr. Engineering Consultant, PMO

Aramco
2025.01 - 2025.12

Manager of Jafurah Gas Compression Development

Aramco
2023.03 - 2024.12

Superintendent of Jafurah Gas Compression Development

Aramco
2019.01 - 2023.02

Executive Director of National Industrial Training Institute (NITI)

NITI National Industrial Training Institute المعهد الوطني للتدريب الصناعي
2017.01 - 2018.12

Superintendent of Southern Area Industrial Training Division

Aramco
2016.07 - 2016.12

Administrator of Local Workforce Expansion Division

Aramco
2016.01 - 2016.06

Acting Director of Learning Solution & Services Department

Aramco
2015.08 - 2015.12

Administrator of Industrial Certification & Training Support Division

Aramco
2014.01 - 2015.07

Maintenance Consultant/Saudi Aramco Maintenance Council

Aramco
2011.01 - 2013.12

Construction, Commissioning & Start up Engineer/Maintenance Section Head

Aramco
2009.01 - 2010.12

Operations Engineer, Lead Engineer, Operations Foreman, Staff Engineer

Aramco
2001.01 - 2008.12

BS in engineering - Chemical Engineering

KFUPM

Master Degree - MBA (Leadership)

Liverpool University: Uk
Ghanem M. Al-Qahtani