Joe Thek
Rak
Summary
Project Management Professional with extensive experience in delivering projects on schedule and within budget constraints. Demonstrated expertise in project management, technical problem solving, and process optimization. Proven ability to lead complex engineering projects from initiation to completion, ensuring successful outcomes through effective communication and leadership.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Project Engineer
NMDC Energy
Abu Dhabi
02.2014 - Current
- Oversee and lead all aspects of EPC project execution, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards
- Develop and implement project execution strategies, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements, industry best practices, and organizational objectives
- Lead cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, construction, quality, HSE, and project controls, ensuring seamless coordination and project execution
- Define and communicate project objectives, ensuring clarity on roles, responsibilities, and deliverables among stakeholders
- Provide strategic leadership in risk identification, mitigation planning, and issue resolution, ensuring project continuity and success
- Manage stakeholder engagement, serving as the primary interface with clients, PMC, contractors, and regulatory bodies, ensuring alignment and approvals at key project stages
- Review and approve project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost control
- Ensure seamless coordination between engineering, procurement, and construction activities, resolving interface issues and ensuring efficient workflow
- Monitor and drive performance across project phases, identifying potential bottlenecks and implementing corrective actions to maintain progress
- Lead contract and commercial management efforts, supporting negotiations, claims resolution, and contract closeout activities
- Ensure procurement and vendor management processes align with project schedules, overseeing technical evaluations, approvals, inspections, and delivery milestones
- Review and approve construction methodology, work execution plans, and quality control procedures, ensuring compliance with contractual and industry standards
- Drive HSE excellence, ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations, conducting risk assessments, and fostering a zero-incident culture
- Lead technical and constructability reviews, participating in HAZOPs, 3D model reviews, value engineering, and risk management workshops to enhance project efficiency
- Ensure timely issuance of engineering deliverables, including IFC drawings, specifications, and technical documentation, to support seamless execution
- Monitor subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance with project requirements, resolving technical issues, and optimizing resource utilization
- Oversee and lead interface management efforts, ensuring smooth coordination between multiple contractors, operational assets, and client representatives
- Prepare and present project status reports to senior management, providing insights on progress, risks, and strategic recommendations
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, incorporating lessons learned and best practices into project execution strategies
- Lead project closeout activities, ensuring the completion of as-built documentation, certification handovers, and final acceptance by the client
Project Engineer (Piping / Mechanical / Pre-commissioning)
DOPET (Doha Petroleum Construction Co)
Doha
05.2007 - 12.2013
- Design, Engineering, Procurement, Installation, and Construction, Pre-Comm, Commissioning, and testing of the following six (06) systems at Halul Oil terminal
- Construction of Liquid Sulphur tank 14m Dia Dom roof jacking type (Steam traced) Molten Sulphur Transfer Pumps, SEEHT System (Skin Effect Electric Heat Trace System) for 6” Pipeline of 3KM’s Metering Skids, MOVs, Control Valves, and On/Off Valves (SEEHT pipelines) Steam jacketed piping including steam traps and condensate recovery piping
- Modify the existing deluge system for crude oil tanks T-5050 and T-5051 to be able to operate the deluge valves remotely from the control room, similar to the other crude oil tanks' deluge systems
- Fabrication and installation of Flexible Intermediate Wax Tank and integration of facilities
- Design, Fabrication, inspection, testing, supply, installation, and Commissioning of Air Compressor Package (Atlas Copco) and Instrument air Piping networks
- Design and detailed engineering, procurement, installation, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and testing work related to crude oil import-export facilities upgrade and beach landing valves at Halul
- Engineering, procurement, installation, and commissioning of an LPG Hydrogenator Facility comprising the following main equipment
Design Engineer
Forms and Gears
10.2006 - 04.2007
- Assisted with developing new products by providing input on design concepts.
- Completed regulatory documents concerning safety issues.
- Coordinated with suppliers to select high-quality materials that met design and budget requirements.
- Advised customers on use of products or services.
- Employed root cause analysis techniques to solve design-related issues and implement corrective actions.
- Participated in cross-functional team meetings to discuss project progress and timelines.
- Utilized simulation software to validate design concepts and predict product performance under various conditions.
Site Engineer
Sri Ram Power Mech Pvt. Ltd
04.2006 - 09.2006
- Coordinated with other engineers and construction professionals to manage various stages of construction projects.
- Monitored progress of construction works against project timeline and milestones.
- Provided technical guidance and direction to contractors during the execution of projects.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, technologies, and regulations.
- Inspected project sites to monitor progress and conform to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
- Prepared detailed reports on project progress and presented findings to senior management.
Graduate Trainee
Ashok Leyland Ltd
Enoore Plant
02.2006 - 03.2006
Education
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - Mechanical
Anna University
Chennai01.2006
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite expertise
- Project management
- Risk assessment
- Stakeholder engagement
- Engineering coordination
- Team leadership
- Performance monitoring
- Procurement and contract management
- Cost control
- Issue resolution
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- dashboard creation
Affiliations
Project Management Institute
Certification
- Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP), 2021
- Certified Proficient Project Manager (PPM), 2020
- Project Management Professional (PMP), 2019
Languages
- English
- Malayalam
- Hindi
- Tamil
Training
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
- Planning, Organizing and Time Management
- Communication Skills
- Creative Problem Solving & Decision Making
Equipment Skills
Piping, Valves, Pressure Vessels, Tanks, CI Package, L/R, Pumps, Compressors
Professional Courses
- Construction Project Management, 2020
- Six Sigma Principles, 2020
Timeline
Lead Project Engineer
NMDC Energy
02.2014 - Current
Project Engineer (Piping / Mechanical / Pre-commissioning)
DOPET (Doha Petroleum Construction Co)
05.2007 - 12.2013
Design Engineer
Forms and Gears
10.2006 - 04.2007
Site Engineer
Sri Ram Power Mech Pvt. Ltd
04.2006 - 09.2006
Graduate Trainee
Ashok Leyland Ltd
02.2006 - 03.2006
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - Mechanical
Anna University
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