Energy industry professional with experience in for over 10 years in proposals (RFI/RFP/RFQ), prequalification, and sales support.
Strong experience in managing enquiries from IOCs and NOCs based in Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Asia Pacific and Europe.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Prequalification Executive
Petrofac
Sharjah
10.2018 - Current
Work as part of a team to support the sales staff and assist with the co-ordination and participation in all activities carried out by a major international sales and marketing department
Support in maintaining quality and technical integrity of pre-qualifications, presentations and marketing documents
As required, assist with maintaining sales forecast and pre-qualification database and coordinate sales meeting internally, and with other divisions as required
Assist in developing sales presentations
Participate in related exhibitions/conferences
Assist in conducting Proposals co-ordination for specific prospects
This involves working closely with proposals staff under the direction of the designated sales lead or proposal manager
Support general sales and marketing co-ordination for specific countries and clients as directed by senior sales staff
Providing screening forms for prospect identification and decision to bid, for final review to senior management, while ensuring compliance with Company due diligence, business development and proposals process
Coordination with branch offices and other Petrofac Divisions and geographical locations for organising
Petrofac Events
Exhibitions
Provide input to marketing team for publicity processes including press releases, country profile, etc
Support as required with the group’s corporate social responsibility activities
Carry out other related duties as advised by the supervisor.
Proposal Coordinator
EPS E, Petrofac
Sharjah
11.2014 - 10.2018
Part of a team of engineers responsible to prepare most competitive Techno-Commercial proposal in compliance with the client’s requirements and technical specifications including assessment of risk
Assist in preparing the proposal summary for the review of the supervisor including initial assessment of the technical, financial, schedule or any other unusual risks associated with a proposal and submit it to the management for the bid/no-bid decision
Work closely and coordinate with company’s marketing and business personnel to develop timely, high-quality, and competitive proposals
Oversee the development of proposals to ensure that the document is secure and compliant with solicitation requirements in keeping with company standards
Facilitating the proposal review process and guiding production of the final draft
Manage entry, update and cleanup of project, bid responsibility matrix, graphics, consultant data and client contact in the firm wide database
Manage and assist with creative conceptualization of business proposals marketing materials by accurately proofreading and directing the layout, format, design, and presentation of proposals via word processing, data processing, and industry-specific software programs
Coordinate to obtain critical un-priced commercial enclosures such as Bank Guarantees, Parent Company Guarantees, Power of Attorneys, Notarization, Local registration requirements etc
From other departments
Organize periodic progress review meetings with the proposal team, monitor progress of each activity and prepare action list/minutes of meetings and do the necessary follow up
In addition, compile and issue clarifications and requests to the client and share client feedback in terms of scope, additional information etc
With the team
Troubleshoot issues for the Proposal Department to ensure proposal teams function smoothly and maintains virtual proposal repository on SharePoint
Provide regular updates on the progress of proposals to the Management
Manage assigned solicitations from inception through proposal delivery and official award determination, often under tight deadlines with guidance from Proposal Manager
Assist in developing risk register and compile inputs and documents for Management Risk Reviews
Provide support to prepare technical and commercial proposals as per client requirement and prepare responses to the client post bid queries for the review
Perform all other duties and responsibilities as required for timely and quality Proposal Submission in accordance with Proposal Procedure and in compliance to the Tender requirements.
CMMS Technical Engineer
Plant Asset Management, Petrofac
Sharjah
10.2011 - 11.2014
Database development for implementing Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and continuous improvement in all necessary systems, processes and procedures relevant to the professional management of Maintenance and Integrity Strategy Projects
Assisting CMMS Analysts in the successful delivery of CMMS related work within assigned Maintenance & Integrity project and working closely with CMMS Consultants to set up activities required utilizing databases, MS excel spreadsheets, etc
Inform CMMS Analysts/consultants of deficiencies in any areas of development projects and other Maintenance & Integrity project related work that may impact on the quality and progress of project deliverables
Creation and validation of Master Equipment List (MEL) by interpreting Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, Process Flow, Electrical and Mechanical Drawings and Datasheet reviewing
QA/QC of MEL (Master Equipment Lists) and Asset Registers
Verify and conduct quality analysis of collected data to ensure the required quality before submitting new/updated data for client approval in CMMS
Projects worked on
The Queensland Curtis Liquefied Natural Gas Project (QCLNG) in Australia (Phase 1 & 2) & QGC Brownfield (Phase 3)
Included reading confidential PIDs and data sheets at client office in Brisbane
Reviewing the progress of the MEL build
Coordinating with the client office regarding the availability of the documents
Setting a timeline for the delivery of the confidential data
Conducting regular meetings on the progress of the project with the client team
In Salah Gas Southern Fields Development Project (Phase 1) of Reg, Teg and Krechba
Plutão, Saturno, Vênus and Marte (PSVM) of BP Exploration (Angola)
Talisman Energy- CCU Project
Gazprom, CPF Phase 1 at Badra Oil Field, Iraq
Development of Maintenance & Inspection dossier
Trainee Intern
Al Nasr Engineering
Dubai
07.2011 - 10.2011
Worked as a trainee under the Department of Automation Engineering
Dealt with Office Management using Beams Project Management software, spreadsheets and databases, managing record filing systems etc.
Trainee
Nielsen Market Research
Sharjah
05.2006 - 10.2006
Conducting surveys to estimate consumer satisfaction level and QA/QC of completed questionnaires for final client solution
Education
Bachelors in Applied Electronics & Instrumentation
University of Kerala
India
09.2007 - 10.2011
Skills
Strong sales/prequalification response writer
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet strict deadlines
Client interface
Accomplishments
Won Plant Asset Management, Petrofac Award 2013 under category ‘Driven to Deliver’ for levels of dedication and focus on Client Delivery.
Software
Microsoft Office
Timeline
Prequalification Executive
Petrofac
10.2018 - Current
Proposal Coordinator
EPS E, Petrofac
11.2014 - 10.2018
CMMS Technical Engineer
Plant Asset Management, Petrofac
10.2011 - 11.2014
Trainee Intern
Al Nasr Engineering
07.2011 - 10.2011
Bachelors in Applied Electronics & Instrumentation