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RAFIQ HALINGALI

RAFIQ HALINGALI

Rabigh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Motivated Project Manager with 14 years of experience controlling all stages of projects from inception through monitoring and closing, exceeding expectations of being on time and on budget. Considerable client-facing project experience has driven commitment to customer satisfaction.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mechanical Project Manager

Rabigh Modern Company
Rabigh, Saudi Arabia
08.2021 - Current

Project: General Service Contract

Client: Petro Rabigh

Delivered on projects' key objectives with agreed budgets, timelines and standards.

  • Identified and managed budget, timescale and scope changes, recommending actions and improvements to meet project goals.
  • Used project management tools and techniques for positive, successful outcomes.
  • Led meetings with both client and internal teams to facilitate and drive project completion and provide status updates.
  • Developed and maintained project timescales, providing contingency planning to support timely completion.
  • Managed scope content, informing stakeholders of project scope and change implications.
  • Assured project documentation followed internal quality standards.
  • Promoted company values and services at client meetings to solidify value and present winning proposals.
  • Notified finance and billing teams of milestone completions to support accurate and timely client invoicing.
  • Managed workforce planning, compiling information for informed decision-making.
  • Prepared and managed project plans from end to end, meeting required milestones.
  • Acted as single point of contact for stakeholders.
  • Evaluated client requirements, building strategy to manage and achieve milestones and quality KPIs.


Project Engineer Mechanical

AL SUWAIDI INDUSTRIAL SERVICES COMPANY
Rabigh, Saudi Arabia
02.2015 - 07.2021

Projects: General services and Tie-in project.

Client: Petro Rabigh


Project: 3 years maintenance Contract at Jeddah / Yanbu Luberef

Client: Luberef

Project: Yanbu turnaround shutdown

Client: Saudi Aramco


  • Managing and coordinating multi discipline engineering activities including all mechanical aspect to ensure projects are executes safely, on-time, On-budget, to specifications and with quality
  • Acting as primary technical coordination interface with client to ensure client expectations are satisfied
  • Client base served: Petrorabigh, Saudi Aramco, Luberef Company
  • Monitoring and ensuring project conforms to Clients approved basis of design and all applicable regulatory codes, standards and requirements
  • Participating in preparation of project schedules, project planning, scope of work, material take off lists and material specifications
  • Conducting site surveys and carrying out technical reviews for project design-out packages including P&ID's, piping isometric drawings, material specifications, vendor drawings, material take-off (MTO), inspection & test plans and working out project requirements
  • To raise engineering Technical queries and to participate in project and design review meetings
  • Preparing requisitions and technical evaluation of bids for material including pipes, fittings valves and equipment for procurement
  • Coordinating with the client for Mechanical Completion, Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, Pre- Startup Safety Review (PSSR) and rectification of non-conformances (NCRs) /punch list items
  • To prepare and participate in job safety analysis and risk assessments.
  • Visited sites to check project progress and eliminate bottlenecks.
  • Reviewed designs, plans and reports to ensure constant compliance with project specifications.
  • Checked client requirements and generated solutions from identified needs.
  • Coordinated project resources, goals and activities, facilitating successful closure and handover.
  • Enforced health and safety protocols to minimize accidents and injury.
  • Created detailed project schedules, working closely with contractors to manage deadlines.
  • Produced project progress reports for stakeholder reviews and meetings.
  • Executed quality assurance activities, checking project results against client requirements.
  • Sourced cost-effective sub-contract elements to meet project resource requirements.
  • Covered various phases and sub-tasks to enable timely, under budget project completion.
  • Identified and rectified quality issues, minimizing operational disruption.
  • Implemented policies and devices to improve workplace safety.
  • Examined project plans and locations to identify and mitigate potential hazards.

Mechanical Engineer

MFY Larsen & Toubro
Sohar, Oman
09.2012 - 01.2015

Project: ADMA-OPCO – NASR & UMM LULU Phase 1 development.

Client: ADMA

Project: ZAWTIKA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT PHASE 1 A Project

Client: Petroleum Authority of Thailand Exploration and Production International (PTTEP International)


  • Prepared and raised technical queries as and when required
  • Initiated Request for Quotations, carried out technical vetting of quotations, verification of vendor drawings, indent of materials, prepared material requisition as per bill of materials and follow up for procurement
  • Maintained a zero-accident policy on site with the contractor through regular participation in health and safety programs while undertaking regular health and safety audits on site
  • Inspection of Raw materials, maintaining traceability, checking of fit ups, visual inspection of weld, Non-destructive testing (MPT, UT, RT), Mechanical Clearance, Hydro testing, reinstatement, and insulation
  • Inspection planning, performing & reporting with minimum supervision to prevent occurrence of non-conformity
  • Coordinate all inspection activities, resolving all issues / punch points, preparation of final dossier, to obtain Release note for dispatch of project.
  • Collaborated with engineering team to complete projects.
  • Read and interpreted drawings and specifications to complete site acceptance testing.
  • Provided documentation and instructions to equip clients with test procedures.

Mechanical Engineer

Larsen & Tubro
Surat, India
07.2010 - 08.2012

Project:1. MHN Process Platform & Living Quarters Project(MHN PP&LQ)

Project: 2.MHNRD-II

Client: ONGC


  • Conducted walk-downs with contractors to plan work and ascertain quotes as required.
  • Performed monthly safety walks and escalated concerns in line with procedures.
  • Applied technical and plant expertise to help schedule site team workflow.
  • Observed and authenticated supplier Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) as required for specific projects.
  • Crafted project documentation including work order cards, method statements, construction plans and risk assessments.
  • Led or facilitated job briefs, setting to work meetings and readiness reviews.
  • Enforced project-wide compliance with internal and external standards and procedures.
  • Monitored project-wide compliance to meet internal and external standards.
  • Collaborated with engineering team to complete projects.
  • Led project scheduling and budgeting to successfully complete engineering projects within target parameters.
  • Worked with SolidWorks and AutoCAD to draft assemblies, models and technical drawings.

Quality control engineer

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
Bengalore, India
09.2005 - 09.2006
  • Inspected and maintained production machinery and parts for optimised productivity.
  • Removed faulty products and parts for repair or recycling.
  • Reported production issues for swift remedy, eliminating operational disruptions.
  • Recorded accurate test data for thorough, reliable reference.
  • Tested and classified materials according to detailed specifications.
  • Examined samples for conformance with agreed quality criteria.
  • Checked raw materials' quality met manufacturing requirements.

Education

B.E - Mechanical Engineering

Visvesvaraya Technological University
Belgaum, India
06.2006 - 07.2009

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Govt Polytechnic Belgaum
Belgaum, India
06.2002 - 07.2005

Skills

    Project planning and development

  • Advanced problem solving
  • Fluent in English, Hindi, Kannada, Urdu
  • Startups and turnarounds background
  • Project Management
  • Advanced understanding of Primeveera, MS office
  • Team Bonding
  • Staff Management
  • Construction management

Certification

Earned a B.E Degree in Mechanical Engineering from VTU, Belgaum Karnataka. Registered with Saudi Council of Engineers ID #401815 and Project Management Professional (PMP) PMI ID: 9523217

Languages

English
Fluent
Hindi
Native
kannada
Native
Urdu
Fluent

Timeline

Mechanical Project Manager

Rabigh Modern Company
08.2021 - Current

Project Engineer Mechanical

AL SUWAIDI INDUSTRIAL SERVICES COMPANY
02.2015 - 07.2021

Mechanical Engineer

MFY Larsen & Toubro
09.2012 - 01.2015

Mechanical Engineer

Larsen & Tubro
07.2010 - 08.2012

B.E - Mechanical Engineering

Visvesvaraya Technological University
06.2006 - 07.2009

Quality control engineer

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
09.2005 - 09.2006

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Govt Polytechnic Belgaum
06.2002 - 07.2005
RAFIQ HALINGALI