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Mohamed Al Marar

Mohamed Al Marar

Project Lead / Senior Engineer
Dubai,

Summary

With adaptive competencies seeking to add value to the organization by delivering outstanding results in AI,Problem Solving, Strategic Foresight and Project Management

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Project Lead

ADNOC
01.2020 - Current

Responsibilities

  • Applied AI technology for the first time to be used in ADNOC, which helped reduce maintenance time by 50% per labor, hence, lowering expenses per labor.
  • Preparing, scheduling, coordinating and monitoring activities in FEED stage.
  • Ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications of project.
  • Leading project's team, assign responsibilities and monitored performance of project with regard to budget, schedule, plans and personnel to produce regular reports.
  • Coordinating between various engineering disciplines such as electrical, telecom and mechanical providing required assistance and technical support.
  • Reviewing all engineering deliverable and initiate corrective actions for deviations from project requirements.

Key Achievements

  • Shortened maintenance time by 50% per labor through introducing AI technology, hence, lowering expenses per labor.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Minimized site investigation costs resulting in $5M savings.
  • Decreased project cost by 10% by challenging and regulating specifications during tendering.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Developed new site surveying and investigation tactics, controlling safety of labor, thus, increasing KPI of the company.
  • Made recommendations during tender evaluation to improve design, construction means and methods and materials based on field and changing conditions.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.


Acting Project Manager

Petrofac
London - Sharjah
07.2018 - 12.2019

Qusahwira Field Development Phase 2 – drilling 76 wells including 37 oil producers, 19 WAGs & 20 WIWs in both existing and new clusters

Responsibilities

  • Analyzed project plans, sequenced project activities and prepared project schedules to balance workload leading to improved workability and elimination of potential bottlenecks.
  • Collected and analyzed information to prepare project status reports with recommended action plans for improvements.
  • Conducted technical studies, cost estimations and MTOs to perform design study and established project specifications complying with Shell DEPs, British Standards and ADNOC Onshore requirements and standards.
  • Performed commercial and technical bid evaluations after tender submission to identify preferred contractor.
  • Administered contracts ensuring compliance by contractors with all contractual scope, schedules and quality objectives.
  • Ensured compliance with ADNOC confidentiality requirements across all activities to maintain company’s reputation.

Key achievements

  • Identified and resolved process issues to encourage higher quality deliverables.
  • Improved process efficiency up to 75% by following agile in end to end project management workflow.
  • Captured and implemented operational requirements by participating in HSE reviews like HAZIDs, HAZOPs, constructability, SIL and IPR reviews as well as 30%/60%/90% model design reviews.
  • Proactively initiated study with AlYasat company to implement smart site-investigation using drones in ADNOC.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.

Project/Civil Engineer

ADNOC Onshore
Abu Dhabi
10.2015 - 06.2018

Projects

  • Bab Artificial Lift – FEED
  • Rumaitha Gas Development – Concept
  • Asab, Habshan & Oolite sour system– Concept
  • NEB Restoration wells – Construction package
  • Upgrade of existing facilities MP21 & MP21 Bypass – FEED
  • Optimization of NEB MOCs – Engineering studies
  • Multiphase Flow Meters in NEB – Engineering studies
  • Development Phase 2 of Thamama B Transition Zone – Concept
  • Additional CCTV camera for coverage in BCDs & RDSs – FEED
  • Asab Water Tank Farm facilities – Engineering studies
  • Bu Hasa Integrated Field Development – FEED

Responsibilities

  • Calculated load factored combinations using STAAD Pro to identify design constraints.
  • Prepared structural and foundation designs in consultation with piping, electrical, telecom and pipeline disciplines.
  • Reviewed project scope and issued drawings with specifications in compliance with approved project requirements.
  • Participated in development of ADNOC standards and guidelines for Civil Engineering as well as updates to specifications of assigned projects.
  • Supervised preparation of technical drawings developed by architectures, CAD technicians and drafters.
  • Supported problem resolution by evaluating proposals and providing solutions with inputs from various disciplines.

Key Achievements

  • Suggested reroute of 5 major pipes resulting in 12% decrease in implementation cost.
  • Reviewed drawings and made necessary modifications to help standardize engineering specifications resulting in 30% decrease in time consumption.
  • Optimized designs and costs through value engineering as well as other initiatives.
  • Improved current business performance by adopting smart calculation methods that helped choosing adequate & available structural members resulting in a decrease in both time and cost.
  • Enhanced quality of design by managing project’s inter-disciplinary interfaces, minimizing conflicts and variations.

Civil Engineer – Construction

ADNOC Onshore
Abu Dhabi
02.2015 - 09.2015

Al Dhabiyah Infrastructure Project – development of ADNOC Onshore infrastructure and expansion of accommodation by adding 500 residential units

Responsibilities

  • Analyzed, approved and reviewed method statements and daily/weekly reports submitted by contractors.
  • Verified implementation of technical designs and shop drawings at site that provided technical support in resolving site related problems.
  • Coordinated with quantity surveyors in determining bills of quantities (BOQ) of materials to be ordered and participated in time & price negotiations with suppliers.
  • Supervised contracted staff and ensured completion of project works complying with agreed specifications, budgets and schedules.
  • Worked at site with Quality Control team and signed Requests for Inspection (RFI) based on physical verifications.
  • Reported to project manager and coordinated with contractors, subcontractors, vendors and quantity surveyors.

Key Achievements

  • Standardized construction methodologies resulting in delivering project prior to scheduled time by 20%.
  • Supervised 100 labors plus subcontractors on site and consulted team managers on work shifts which improved productivity by 80%.
  • Replaced Excel scheduling format with construction scheduling software which resulted in 50% reduction in Labor Cost and improved work output by 90%.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.

Civil Engineer – FEED

Petrofac
London
02.2014 - 01.2015

BAB Integrated Facilities Project

Increase and sustain ADNOC Onshore’s production of oil to 450 MBOPD by 2019

Responsibilities

  • Planned and managed task schedules in coordination with all engineering disciplines.
  • Developed cost estimates covering materials, equipment and labor to prepare BOQ & MTO.
  • Analyzed geotechnical and topographic survey data against project specifications and produced reports.
  • Analyzed and designed various structures, systems and equipments' foundations using engineering software including STAAD Pro and AutoCAD.
  • Ensured compliance of all FEED deliverables with ADNOC Onshore requirements, standards & codes – AASHTO, Shell DEP, ADNOC Onshore and British Standards.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

American University of Sharjah
Sharjah
09.2008 - 06.2013

Skills

    Project management

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Additional Information

Nationality

UAE

Date of Birth
26 October 1990

Marital Status

Single

Professional Summary

Multi-talented Project Manager with Civil Engineering background and over 10 years of experience. Constantly rewarded success in project planning, development & management. Competent in leveraging technical expertise and commercial acumen through applying creative and analytical approach. Managed miscellaneous projects delivering scopes with quality, EHS, cost and time objectives through deployment of AI and cost-effective processes starting from Concept, Front End Engineering Design, up to Procurement & Construction. With proven leadership, strategic planning and problem solving skills, I began my professional career at P&C in ADNOC, followed by In-House Engineering, then managing major projects at international engineering consultancies, both locally and abroad.

Software

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

STAAD PRO

MS Project

AutoCAD

MATLAB

Primavira

Certification

Artificial Intelligence with Python, HarvardX

Affiliations

  • Shortlisted member of "CrewOne" by MBR Space Center - UAE Analog Mission
  • Dissertation: Highway and Urban Planning project which has been well recognized by Sharjah Municipality and has been considered in upgrading roads in University City as part of Sharjah Vision 2021

Publications

Published strategic papers on OnePetro.com:

  • "Spotlight on Oil & Gas Major Projects: Shall We Continue Investing?" – Document ID: SPE-198608-MS
  • "EPC Strategies for a Successful Project Execution" – Document ID: SPE-198578-MS
  • "Eye in the Sky: How the Rise of Drones will Transform the Oil & Gas Industry" – Document ID: SPE-193211-MS

Conferences

  • SPE Speaker at Gas & Oil Technology Showcase & Conference (GOTECH 2019), Dubai UAE, October 2019
  • SPE Speaker at Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (ADIPEC 2018), Abu Dhabi UAE, November 2018

Accomplishments

    Member of Society of Engineers 20222

    Member, American Society of Civil Engineers, 2020
    Member, Society of Petroleum Engineers, 2019

Timeline

Project Lead

ADNOC
01.2020 - Current

Acting Project Manager

Petrofac
07.2018 - 12.2019

Project/Civil Engineer

ADNOC Onshore
10.2015 - 06.2018

Civil Engineer – Construction

ADNOC Onshore
02.2015 - 09.2015

Civil Engineer – FEED

Petrofac
02.2014 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

American University of Sharjah
09.2008 - 06.2013

Artificial Intelligence with Python, HarvardX

Jul 2020

Financial Markets, Yale University

Mar 2020

Strategic Future Foresight for Leaders, Prime Minister's Office & University of Oxford, Saiid Business School

Feb 2020

Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI

Jan 2020

Sustainable Business Strategy, Harvard Business School Online

Oct 2019

Photo Editing with Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe

Apr 2019

Certified Strategic Manager, Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Dec 2018

Competency Assurance Management System (CAMS)

Apr 2016

Certificate of Recognition from Arabtec Cons

Aug 2012
Mohamed Al MararProject Lead / Senior Engineer