Kariba Elijah Moetanalo
Dammam,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Highly skilled professional engineer with over 25 years of expertise in project management, engineering design, and asset management. Demonstrates exceptional ability to multitask, manage time effectively, and work under pressure. Strong communication and presentation skills complement a proven track record in project planning and scheduling. Committed to leveraging these competencies to drive successful project outcomes and achieve organisational goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certificate
Work history
Lead Project Engineer
Saudi Aramco
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
11.2014 - 01.2025
- Led root cause analysis to establish issues and identify prevention methods.
- Created detailed project schedules, working closely with contractors to manage deadlines.
- Identified bottlenecks early on by implementing robust monitoring mechanisms, enhanced workflow efficiency.
- Generated progress reports with clear updates, maintained transparency in operations.
- Covered various phases and sub-tasks to enable timely, under budget project completion.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among team members to optimise resources usage.
- Maintained business continuity, developing contingency plans to minimise project risk.
- Handled negotiations with outside vendors and service agencies to meet group needs.
- Executed quality assurance activities, checking project results against client requirements.
- Established clear budgets and cost controls strategies to meet objectives.
Senior Project Engineer
South African Mining Companies
Johannesburg
12.1998 - 10.2014
- Performed hazardous and operability studies of new projects
- Improved plant efficiency through properly designed systems that are efficiently implemented and adhere to maintenance programs and procedures
- Performed Root Cause Failure Analysis of equipment to improve the overall plant efficiency
- Responsible for leading fabrication projects of various surface and underground mining steel structures
- Responsible for managing a multi-disciplinary team of Engineers for mining projects in South Africa and other African countries
- Managed the Engineering Drawing Office (Draftspersons, procedures, planning, etc)
- Mining and Minerals experience: Chrome, Coal, Platinum, and Gold mining
Education
BSc - Mechanical Engineering
University Of Cape Town
01.1994 - 12.1998
Foundation degree - Project Management
University Of Cape Town
South Africa 02.2016 - 06.2016
Construction Management
University Of Cape Town
Project Management Profesional
Project Management Institution
Risk Management Professional
Project Management Institute
Cybersecurity
Saudi Aramco Inhouse
Construction Safety
Saudi Aramco Inhouse
Artificial Intelligence
Saudi Aramco Inhouse
Pumps, Valves, Piping Design and Selection
Saudi Aramco Inhouse
Skills
- Ability to Multitask
- Effective Time Management
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Communication Skills
- Project Management
- Asset Management
- Engineering Design
- Presentation Skills
- Project Planning and Scheduling
Languages
English
Afrikaans
N. Sotho
Arabic
Affiliations
- Mentorship and coaching
- Content creator
- Chess
- Reading
Accomplishments
Received award for best performing Site Project Engineer in Saudi Aramco.
Certification
1. Professional Engineer Certification (Saudi Council of Engineers)
2. Project Management Certification (PMI)
3. Risk Management Certification (PMI)
Timeline
Foundation degree - Project Management
University Of Cape Town
02.2016 - 06.2016
Lead Project Engineer
Saudi Aramco
11.2014 - 01.2025
Senior Project Engineer
South African Mining Companies
12.1998 - 10.2014
BSc - Mechanical Engineering
University Of Cape Town
01.1994 - 12.1998
Construction Management
University Of Cape Town
Project Management Profesional
Project Management Institution
Cybersecurity
Saudi Aramco Inhouse
Construction Safety
Saudi Aramco Inhouse
Artificial Intelligence
Saudi Aramco Inhouse
Pumps, Valves, Piping Design and Selection
Saudi Aramco Inhouse
Risk Management Professional
Project Management Institute
Custom
- Ali Buhlaiqa, Saudi Aramco, ali.buhlaiqa@aramco.com, +966552869003
- Ali Khan, Saudi Aramco, ali.khan.5@aramco.com, +966539300151
References
- Ali Buhlaiqa Saudi Aramco ali.buhlaiqa@aramco.com
- Ali Khan Saudi Aramco ali.khan.5@aramco.com
References
References available upon request.
Personal Information
References
Chocolate +96638378765857, Email: fhjdhjh@gmail.com
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