CV, Oil And Gas Operations Manager With In Excess Of 15 Years Exp

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Skills keywords: business development, machine shop, oilfield advisor, operations, operations support, project management, welding shop

Short Bio:

I have been working in the Oil and Gas Industry for more than 14 years in African countries ( 7yrs in Angola & 5 1/2 yrs in Nigeria ) and 2 years in Middle East ( Erbil, Iraq and Saudi Arabia). My current position is Manufacturing Manager/Special Projects Manager for a company called NAPESCO ( National Arabian Petroleum Services Company ) based in Saudi Arabia.

Positions at my previous companies were Machine Shop Manager, Fabrication Shop Manager and Operations Manager.

Current location:  Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia - View on map

Nationality: South African

Preferred Sector of Employment:  Oil, Gas and Energy, Manufacturing and Operations, General Management

Spoken languages: Afrikaans, english

Location I am interested in working: Anywhere

Academic Particulars, Computer Literacy & Technical Courses

High School

Year/ High School/ Highest grade/ Subjects

1994 – Otto du Plessis – Port Elizabeth St 10 (Grade 12) Mathematics, Science, Technical Drawings, Fitting and Turning, Afrikaans, English

Technical Training

Year/ Centre/ Detail

1997 –  Olifantsfontein Technical Training centre – South Africa Qualified Trade Test in Fitting and Turning ( Qualified Artisan )

2002 –  Hydril Facility-Aberdeen, Scotland Accessory Threading Program Interpretation and Gauging Procedures TSH Series 500 threads, Fanuc CNC Control 21i-TB

2008-  Insitu Workshop -Glasgow, Scotland Training and Testing on 20” Threading Unit ( Programming, setting and Operating ), Fanuc CNC Control 21i-TB

2012 –  SOUTH AFRICAN WELDING INSTITUTE ( SAIW ) QUALIFIED WELDING FABRICATION INSPECTION LEVEL 1

2013 – FMC – City and Guilds accredited Level II Pressure Testing

2014-  Rutledge –  Level II H2S

Universities

Year/ University

2007 NMMU ( Port Elizabeth ) 1st Year – Operations Management ( Ops Management and Statistics – Correspondence )

Computer Experience (Experience: L=Limited; M=Medium; E=Excellent)

Microsoft Excel 2010 E Microsoft Project 2007 E Microsoft Word 2010 E CNC – FANUC 21iTB & 18i-TB Controls E Power Point M

Industries

Oil and Gas 14 YEARS

General Engineering 3 YEARS

Motor Industry 2 ½ YEARS

Career Summary

Period Employer Position(s) held Industry and Main Activity

May 2014 till Date
NAPESCO, KURDISTAN,

Iraq Operations Manager Machine Shop and Welding Services in Oil and Gas Industry

Feb 2013 to April 2014
Black Lake, KURDISTAN

Iraq Shop Manager Machine Shop, Welding and Fabrication, BOp, Instrumentation, Rewinding and Inspection in the Oil and Gas Industry

June 2010 to Jan 2013
REMM Oil Services Limited, NIGERIA, Port Harcourt

Operations/Shop Manager Machine Shop, Welding, Fabrication and Completion Services in the Oil and Gas Industry

June 2007 to June 2010
REMM Oil Services Limited, Nigeria, Port Harcour

t Machine Shop and Fabrication Shop Manager Machine Shop, Welding, Fabrication and Completion Services in the Oil and Gas Industry

Oct 1999 to May 2007
Algoa Oil Services Anstalt, ANGOLA, Luanda

Machine Shop Supervisor / CNC Programmer Oil and Gas Industry

Nov 1997 to September 1999
Xmeco Engineers, South Africa

CNC Machinist General Engineering

Feb 1995 to Oct 1997
Algoa Bus Company, South Africa

Apprentice Fitter and Turner Motor Industry

Career Detail

Employer Black Lake, Kurdistan, Iraq
Period of Employment Feb 2013 to April 2014

Position held Shop Manager

Responsibilities and KPA’s Manage a Machine Shop, Welding and Fabrication, BOP, Instrumentation, Rewinding and Inspection Divisions

KPA’s:

• Overall Responsibility to ensure all work is carried out, 6 different divisions, as per client and international standard.

• Optimize output against targets by developing ongoing scheduling programs and production plans.

• Assignment of priorities to department heads

• Interface with supply chain and production to ensure all required materials are ordered and on schedule.

• Responsible to ensure production targets meet or exceed targets.

• Daily and Monthly Reporting to CEO and Operations Manager with regards to:

Quotations / Tenders, Acceptance / Non Acceptance of Quotations / Tenders as well as Job Status;

• Liaise with Customers (i.a ExxonMobil, Viking Int., Weatherford, Parker Drilling, Nabors Drilling, Schlumberger, Halliburton, Gray Wolf Drilling, Strata and Cougar)

• Involved with Imports and Planning of Importation of Raw Materials, Tools and Consumables.

Achievement(s)

• Spearheaded the actualization of ISO/TS 29001 certification and implementation.

• Spearheaded the actualization of API Spec Q1, API Spec 7, API Spec 6A, API Spec 16A, API Spec 4F and API Spec 5CT certification and implementation.

• Spearheaded the actualization of the following Premium Thread License -Grant Prideco – GPDS, XT, and HT premium connections.

• Set up BOP department from scratch – Inspection, machining equipment, manpower and consumables

• Qualify welding processes in accordance with welding code ASME IX

• Qualify Arnco and Duraband hardbanding processes.

• Increase monthly sales from $200,000.00 to $550,000.00 within 4 months.

Employer REMM Oil Services Limited, Nigeria, Port Harcourt
Period of Employment June 2007 to Jan 2013

Position held Machine Shop/ Fabrication Shop / Operations Manager

Responsibilities and KPA’s Manage a Machine Shop, Welding, Fabrication and Completion Services Company.

KPA’s:

• Daily and Monthly Reporting to Managing Director with regards to:

Quotations / Tenders, Acceptance / Non Acceptance of Quotations / Tenders as well as Job Status;

• Liaise with Customers (i.a ExxonMobil, Total, Agip, Shell, Addax Petroleum, Halliburton, Trans Ocean, Schlumberger, Deutag) and Suppliers (Intels as well as local and international companies)

• Involved with Imports and Planning of Importation of Raw Materials, Tools and Consumables

• Coordinates both Machine Shop and Welding shop activities. Report direct to the Managing Director. Responsible for development, operation and logistics of existing and new projects.

• Successfully completed major projects for Exxon Mobil, Addax, Shell, Transocean, Saipem, Halliburton, Total, Chevron , Schlumberger and Agip.

Achievement(s) Successfully opened and managed Welding/ Fabrication facility in Onne Port, handled customer liaison, production planning and man management

• Spearheaded the actualization of ISO 9001: 2000 certification and implementation.

• Qualify welding processes in accordance with welding code ASME IX

• Spearheaded the actualization of API Spec 7, API Spec 6A, API Spec 16A and API Spec 5CT certification and implementation.

• Spearheaded the actualization of the following Premium Thread Licenses -Grant Prideco – GPDS, XT, XT-M and HT premium connections. Tenaris/Hydril – TMS, TSB , CS, PH6 premium connections.

Employer Algoa Oil Services Anstalt, Angola, Luanda
Period of Employment Oct 1999 to May 2007

Position (s) held Machine Shop Supervisor / CNC Programmer

Responsibilities and KPA’s KPA’s:

• Supervises overall operation of Machine Shop Department.

• Responsible for planning and scheduling production activities.

• Assists Production Office in putting together project proposals and quotes to Customers.

• Responsible for the implementation of HSE programs and compliance monitoring.

• Performs quality compliance tests on completed projects/jobs to ensure works are of the highest standard and conforms to specifications.

• Prepares monthly report to management detailing production activities and problem areas and suggestions aimed at addressing these problems.

Achievement(s)

Put into operation a detailed training program for Angolan Locals, resulting in highly skilled and independent support crew.

Employer Xmeco Engineers, South Africa
Period of Employment Nov 1997 to September 1999

Position (s) held CNC Programmer/Setter , Manual Lathe and Milling Machine operator

Responsibilities and KPA’s KPA’s

• Operation of CNC Milling and Turning Machine, which include programming and setting.

• Primarily responsible for Tool and Dye Making

• Maintenance and repair of Machine Shop Equipment

• Machining and repair of vehicle parts.

• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Machine Shop Supervisor.