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TALEB AL FARISI

TALEB AL FARISI

Abu Dhabi,UAE

Summary

Energetic leader with proven track record in team management and operational strategy. Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills. Committed to driving operational excellence and transformative growth within region.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Regional director of operations- School AUH

Emirates Transport
Abu Dhabi, UAE
10.2024 - Current
  • Oversee all operational activities across multiple regions, ensuring alignment with company goals, educational standards, and government regulations.
  • Manage day-to-day operations of school transport s fleet of 6,000+ school buses, ensuring optimal performance, safety, and compliance with all regulatory requirements., ensuring on-time, safe, and efficient transportation for students across Abu Dhabi.
  • Lead and mentor a team of regional managers, supervisors, and support staff of 12,000, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and high performance.
  • : Ensure that all operations comply with local and national transportation safety regulations, including vehicle maintenance standards and driver qualifications.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for schools, government bodies, Ministry and other stakeholders, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and addressing any service-related issues.
  • Develop and manage the budget for regional operations, optimizing resource allocation while maintaining cost-efficiency without compromising service quality .Established key partnerships with stakeholders, boosting business opportunities.
  • Handled crisis situations effectively, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
  • Participated in high-level meetings providing valuable inputs based on regional insights.

Vice President- Rig Moves & Transportation Division

ADNOC Drilling
Abu Dhabi
01.2021 - 05.2023
  • Manages rig move and Transport team of approximately 800+ employees, which includes Transport Manager, rig move operations team leaders, rig move support team, Transport Officers and rig move rig up/ rig down teams efficiently to perform rig moves professionally within RMOP set objectives & targets and KPIs by ADNOC Drilling and ADNOC Onshore.
  • Oversees 1000+ fleet which consists of Light vehicles, Buses, Kenworth bed trucks, Bull Dozers, Wheel Dozers, Cranes and Rental Fleet.
  • Handling various contracts with high contract value for Light Framework Agreement and Heavy Framework Agreement.
  • Plans HSE and Quality audits of sub-contractors who provide rig move services & Transportation.
  • Investigates accidents related to rig moves & site perpetration, lead, follow up and assure closure of action plan.
  • Plans and advises suitable rig move fleet based on size and weight of rig equipment and moving road.
  • Studies and analyses rig move & Transport data and recommends the most economical, efficient and safe measures to be taken to optimize rig move operations.
  • Coordinates and directs the preparation of an Annual budget and financial forecasts and five-year business operational plan with regard to rig moves and Transportation.
  • Performs related duties as assigned, such as preparing periodic and special rig move reports for management, maintaining an awareness of technological developments in the field, representing the company to potential clients, reviewing and approving (or questioning) invoices monitoring contractor performance, participating in local and international drilling & petroleum technology societies, conferences, forums and the like.
  • Maintained high staff morale through effective leadership techniques.
  • Streamlined operations by implementing efficient management strategies.
  • Guided organisational development with structured performance management systems.

Transportation Manager

ADNOC Drilling
Abu Dhabi
03.2018 - 12.2020
  • Oversee the implementation of the Transport policy to ensure the safety asset integrity rules are in place according to ADNOC Drilling Corporate Plans.
  • Initiate proactive HSE measures to ensure safe transportation services throughout the Company's operating areas.
  • Manage contracts to ensure transportation services met contract obligations set in the Transportation Framework agreement.
  • Conduct periodic transport audits along with the transport team and HSE team.
  • Prepare the annual Budget and implementation.
  • Supervise the IVMS system to guarantee the correct implementation.
  • Develop consistent and realistic long and short term operational plans for the Department in line with the Division objectives.
  • Contribute to the development of the Division's KPI.
  • Contribute and support establishment of a Corporate Integrated Risk Management System within the Department.
  • Promote an organization culture that encourages innovation, enhances employee motivation.
  • Developed contingency plans, minimising disruptions due to unforeseen events.
  • Reduced costs through effective management of resources.

Water Well Team Leader

ADNOC Drilling
Abu Dhabi, UAE
01.2014 - 02.2018
  • Supervise, direct and co-ordinate the activities of all personnel on assigned water well rig.
  • Perform supervisory functions at the level established by management for the position by regularly visiting operational rigs on site.
  • Direct and supervise drilling, and completion activities on assigned water well rig as required.
  • Ensure that completion programs are adhered to at each step of the operation.
  • Exercise general supervision over all maintenance activities on assigned rig to ensure that drilling equipment is in good working condition, directing preventive or break down maintenance or repairs as required.
  • Enforce safety regulations on assigned rig to ensure timely execution of assigned drilling/completion programs without prejudice to safety assigned personnel, rig, well or reservoir.
  • Monitor performance of assigned crew to ensure readiness, promote safety awareness and the practice of good housekeeping on assigned rig.
  • Plan and supervise rig movement in the field to ensure safety equipment.
  • Monitor rig operations on daily basis, handle all rig correspondence and requests and follow up to ensure smooth and continuous operations.
  • Prepare and submit periodic reports covering drilling activities, problems encountered and safety drills.
  • Devised actionable plans towards achieving set business objectives within deadlines.

Senior Transport Officer

ADNOC Drilling
Abu Dhabi
06.2011 - 01.2014
  • Ensure implementation of the transport policy and compliance with it in order to provide prompt and safe travel arrangements for the company transportation requirements.
  • Fulfil the organization's transportation needs by proper planning and scheduling of available resources.
  • Review forms for registration and vehicle insurance prepared by the Transport Officer.
  • Organize company's unforeseen critical transportation requirements.
  • Verifies fleet maintenance reports at specified periods and advise on vehicle needs.
  • Conduct periodic transport audit.
  • Facilitate the establishment of Accident/Incident Committees.
  • Set performance standards for employees in the division.
  • Prepare the unit budget along with the Team Leader and submit to Cost and Budget Division.
  • Monitor and evaluate transport operations and performance.
  • Preparation of purchases requisitions.
  • Oversee the VMS administration activities.
  • Ensure that all employees in the division follow the company's HSE rules and regulations.

Directional Drilling Driller

ADNOC Drilling
Abu Dhabi
01.2007 - 05.2011
  • Advise client representatives and specialists of drilling requirements and options and provide them with relevant information regarding job progress, problems, and solutions professionally.
  • Accurate and quality reporting on time to customer and to NDC representatives.
  • Provide technical support to other crew members.
  • Conduct onsite training for new engineers.
  • Equipment preparation and checking before dispatching to the field.
  • Ensure that NDC and other third party rental assets on field location are well maintained and in good operating condition all the time.
  • Fully understand the directional drilling techniques and able to manage advanced job.
  • Evaluate the job performance of the crew members and report to the direct manager.
  • Project the well path as per pre-determined target.
  • Run the project, monitor problems and take appropriate remedial actions.
  • Handle special projects as assigned by direct managers.

Driller

ADNOC Drilling
Abu Dhabi
05.2003 - 01.2007
  • Ensure safety and cost-effectiveness of all drilling operations.
  • Ensures proper rig-up and rig-down procedures.
  • Performs continual preventative maintenance and repair of drilling equipment.
  • Directly report preventative maintenance and repairs to the Tool Pusher.
  • Provide on-going coordination of services and communication with clients, supervisors and fellow crew members.
  • Train and supervise the Assistant Driller, Derrickhand, Floorhands, Pumphands, Shakerhands and Roustabouts.
  • Maintain positive working-relations among the crew.
  • Maintain knowledge of current operational guidelines.
  • Ensures all drilling operations are conducted according to pre-developed plans.
  • Monitor oil rig crew members to ensure they can competently perform the work and are following company policies.
  • Enforce rules about wearing proper work attire including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Hold regular safety meetings and make sure crew members are taking them seriously.
  • Conduct drills, such as blowout prevention (BOP) drills.
  • Check equipment on a regular basis and record in a log.
  • Testing the crew's knowledge and understanding of the importance of these meetings.

Officer

Abu Dhabi Police (GHQ)
Abu Dhabi
05.1996 - 01.2003

Education

MSC - Oil and Gas Management

Oil Operations Management
United Arab Emirates
04.2015 - 07.2016

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management

UMS
United Arab Emirates
03.2012 - 03.2015

High School Diploma -

Basic Drilling

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Management Skills
  • Leadership
  • Strong decision maker
  • Excellent interpersonal Skills
  • Complex problem solver
  • Planning & Operations
  • Analytical Thinker
  • Budgeting & Finance
  • Knowledge of erp systems
  • Regulatory compliance knowledge
  • Supply chain understanding
  • Workforce scheduling proficiency
  • Risk assessment techniques
  • Customer relationship building
  • Logistics management
  • Crisis handling

Accomplishments

  • Active member for Technical Evaluation for Light Transportation and Heavy Transportation Framework.
  • Representing ADNOC Drilling Company in Judicial Court as Water Well Expert.
  • Rig Move task force improvement.
  • Saving cost in 2017 from the Rig maintenance budget.
  • Nominated in Emerging Leaders Program by ADNOC.
  • Managed 5 water well rigs project in China over 1 year.
  • Managed Transport Department tender through its life cycle.
  • Certified Team Leader.

Languages

Arabic
English

Custom

References available on request.

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 03/30/78
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: UAE
  • Marital status: Married

Timeline

Regional director of operations- School AUH

Emirates Transport
10.2024 - Current

Vice President- Rig Moves & Transportation Division

ADNOC Drilling
01.2021 - 05.2023

Transportation Manager

ADNOC Drilling
03.2018 - 12.2020

MSC - Oil and Gas Management

Oil Operations Management
04.2015 - 07.2016

Water Well Team Leader

ADNOC Drilling
01.2014 - 02.2018

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management

UMS
03.2012 - 03.2015

Senior Transport Officer

ADNOC Drilling
06.2011 - 01.2014

Directional Drilling Driller

ADNOC Drilling
01.2007 - 05.2011

Driller

ADNOC Drilling
05.2003 - 01.2007

Officer

Abu Dhabi Police (GHQ)
05.1996 - 01.2003

High School Diploma -

Basic Drilling

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