BABA TODAI
Current Location: Doha, Qatar
Qatar Cell: + (974) 50 637 684
Email-Id: todai@rediffmail.com
GENERAL MANAGER/OPERATIONS DIRECTOR/PROJECT DIRECTOR/CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
(Oil and Gas, Petroleum, Refinery, LNG, GTL, Gas processing, Tank and Terminal, Energy and Power, Fertilizers)
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
 Highly accomplished senior management professional offering over 20 years of experience in the areas of construction
project management, construction lifecycle, estimating, quality assurance and on-time within budget project completion.
 Impressive record of identifying inefficiencies, assessing issues and implementing lasting solutions to streamline processes,
improve productivity, minimise downtime and generate high cost savings.
 Demonstrated knowledge of engineering and design, project controls-estimating, in-house fabrication and material
procurement complemented by a strong commitment to all aspects of workplace safety.
 Skilled in leading business transformations and utilising operation management knowledge, strategic insight and sharp
planning skills to manage operations and meet top- and bottom-line objectives.
 Outstanding track record in managing expectations and goals of companies, clients and individual team members and
skilfully assembling cohesive teams of professional staff to execute business plans and deliver on targets.
 Hands-on experience in successfully completing multi-million dollar offshore projects, fabrication construction and
onshore/offshore installations shutdowns and major upgrade projects with SIMOPS operations across UAE and Qatar.
 Implementing and executing successful strategies leading to effective operational excellence and improved work ethic,
culture and performance.
 An excellent communicator, fluent in Arabic, English and Russian and a top negotiator with the ability to work under
pressure in fast-paced, time sensitive environments.
SKILLS / CORE COMPETENCIES
▪ Strategic and Operational Direction ▪ Commercial Management/Service Contracts ▪ Production/Maintenance/Scheduling ▪
Incident Management/Investigations ▪ Procurement/Subcontracts Management ▪ On-Schedule Project Completion ▪ Risk
Assessment and Mitigation ▪ Business Development Support ▪ Performance Planning and Management ▪ Business Process
Optimisation ▪ Quality Assurance and HSE Management ▪ Exceed Revenue and Profitability Targets ▪ Customer Relationships
▪
KEY SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
 Project Management – Hands-on experience in leading large groups in the completion of multi-million dollar capital
projects and leading international oil and gas companies. Excellent track record in managing multi-site operations, allocating
budgets and overseeing quality and performance, while meeting all regulations, budgets and timelines. Carried out
construction management in hydrocarbon sectors including Greenfield/industrial developments and optimised Brownfield
integration and topsides modifications.
 Entrepreneurial Attitude and Success Driven – Successfully developed and adopted 3 critical habits (skills, knowledge and
attitude) for achieving success; wherein attitude served as the critical component for success, accounting for 85% of the
success intelligence which is the success quotient of a two-way (100%) communication drive. Utilised shared knowledge of
project management to deliver application ahead of schedule and under budget. Recognised as the Top Engineer by senior
management for 15 consecutive years in the previous companies.
 Leadership and People Development – Effectively conducted joint discussions/training to quantify the gap analysis and
received high level of cooperation from the team which was then implemented. Recognised team members excelling in
performing their duties as well as promoting team-work and awarding the team for their inspired excellence. Demonstrated
and highlighted the team performance, and rewarded a high-achiever member as a good team player.
 Operations Management – Played a focal role in meeting all financial targets and other agreed targets in all departments.
Efficiently reviewed working practices to achieve success and ensured safety regulations are followed. Motivated the
employees and organised appropriate training while ensuring business operates within the company's mission statement.
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Investigated customer satisfaction and reported any issues as well as driving business to increase profits, reviewing and
approving equipment needs.
PROJECT EXPERTISE
 Fabrication and Installation Projects – Gained over 16 years experience in managing yard fabrication and assembly in
onshore construction projects through all phases from design to construction. Reviewed construction planning and project
schedules; managed and coordinated multi-discipline multi-national engineers and construction teams, contractors, sub-
contractors and vendor personnel to achieve project schedules and completion dates. Attended safety and quality audits,
checked contractors’ procedures and ITP, checked manning levels and equipment prior to project start. Reviewed system
completion check list and associated documents while reviewing and commenting on work packs, Hydro-test and N2 testing
procedures, pre-com and commissioning procedures and documents prior to handover of sub-systems and systems to
operator. Evaluated engineering site queries and approved TQ as well as ensured contractual requirements are applied
whilst reporting daily progress and maintaining HSE and quality contractual project requirements.
 Offshore Installation and Hook-Up – Hands-on experience of over 9 years in supervising and managing offshore Installation
and hook-up projects, coordinating all offshore construction and installation of piping manifold platforms. Upgrading
platforms, design changes, including mobilisation and coordination of construction and piping modifications for all offshore
activities from installation to hook-up and commissioning. Reviewed planning, project schedules and man-power
requirements design and engineering site queries. Effectively liaised with project management team to achieve project
schedules and completion dates. Certified contractor’s work, assisted commissioning during start-up including handover of
facilities to operations. Reported daily progress whilst maintaining quality and HSE contractual project requirements.
CAREER HISTORY
Halul Offshore Services Co. (MILAHA), Qatar Apr 2015– Present
Project Coordinator
Client: Qatar Petroleum
Project: Workboat Based Construction Support Services
 Scope of Work
 PS-2, Maydan Mazhan Consolidated Topside Improvement
 PS-3, Bull Hannine Consolidated Topside Improvement Project
 PS-4, North Field Alpha Upgrade Project
JOB MANAGEMENT
 Coordinated & managed day-to-day activities on matters relating to the operation of the offshore construction spread.
 Managed project phases, financial and technical, project personnel to achieve project objectives.
 Coordinated and managed bid proposals, preparation of Project Execution Plan (PEP), project scope of work, project
setup, project closeout and change orders.
 Managed all matters pertaining to construction element of the contract and provided technical support through
discipline engineers and TPI/s.
 Controlled planning and logistics concerned personnel, materials and spares; established the team vision/goal.
 Managed working environment, set the matrix with clear expectations and responsibilities, training and staffing and
was the focal point of contact with client, vendors and employer.
 Controlled, maintained clear & open communication between project team and functional groups.
 Managed the Change Management System (DTMS) and implemented the lessons learnt.
 Delivered project as per contract schedule according to client requirements and commitment.
 Managed the commercial aspects for client and obtained approval for estimate and resources in timely manner.
 Implemented project quality plan, safety plan and environmental plan and got client’s approvals PRs, WOs & POs.
 Coordinated corrective and preventive action for the construction issues, and managed the best practices.
 Coordinated and managed profitability of the project; in promoting HALUL's vision, mission and values as well as
HALUL's HSES standards; demonstrating with company's values.
 Managed department staff of logistics, administration, technical staff and offshore team.
 Managed capital funding requests from project approval to project closeout.
 Established project control procedures such as project forecasts and cash flow projections.
 Reduced average contract expenses by 15% through aggressive negotiations with vendors.
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 Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments to subordinates.
 Completed performance reviews each quarter, offering recommendations for improvement.
DODSAL Engineering and Construction Co. UAE
Jan 2011 – Mar 2014
Area Manager (Yard Fabrication)
Client: Al Hosn Gas SGD Project, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Project: Shah Gas Development – Package 01, 02 and 03
 Scope of Work
 Package 1: Develop gas gathering sys, construction gas gathering
 Package 2: Build and construct inlet separating, 4 AGR, 2 NGL recovery trains
 Package 3: Build and construct plant of 4 sulphur recovery units with tail gas treatment
JOB MANAGEMENT
 Managed and maintained the project schedule and successfully met the target completion date.
 Continuously worked with project managers and installation team in office to develop schedule for future.
 As a key representative scheduled risk analysis and reviews.
 Managed fabrication progress reports (Baseline, Actual& Forecast) as accurate.
 Recommended avoidance and resolution of project risks in advance.
 Worked with project management team identifying / implementing of design changes.
 Identified the areas of improvement thru the lessons learnt.
 Managed Contractor performance and collaboratively worked to improve productivity effectively.
 Managed and controlled the man-hours audit (incl: other costs such as consumables, equipment rental)
 Managed materials inventory, usage, and long term storage.
 Controlled the progress data gathering (work progress reports).
 Managed monthly yard layout plans to support schedule for any conflicts.
 Given technical support to project management for evaluation of any variation requests.
 Controlled the direction of QA/QC team on site in the yard to ensure that QA/QC issues are identified, resolved and
dealt with in a timely manner to meet schedule and quality constraints effectively.
 Coordinated with QA/QC team and aligned the project objectives.
 Directed Quality Specialists / Engineers to improve fabrication process.
 Managed and controlled Fabrication Inspectors for Project Quality Requirements.
 Managed the ITP's agreement and complied.
 Coordinated and implemented HSE procedures for all project construction activities.
 Participated and managed the overall project planning & scheduling.
 Managed the implementation of recovery plans.
 Made swift technical decisions for conflicts between disciplines.
 Managed and achieved the established construction milestones.
 Managed the interfaces with the Client.
 Managed the interfaces with engineering departments for drawings and materials availability.
Worley Parsons Arabia, Abu Dhabi, UAE Jan 2011 – Mar 2014
Construction Coordinator
Client: ADMA-OPCO (ADMA-OPCO PMC Team)
Project: Gas Processing Facilities ZWSC - Zakum Offshore, UAE
 Maintained contractor compliance with company safety standards and carried out routine checks for PTW procedure being
followed by contractor.
 Monitored contractor adherence to approve installation and pre-commissioning procedures and verified installation in
accordance with relevant IFC specifications and drawings.
 Assessed punch-lists work clearance, witness tests and sign-off checklists and pre-comm. completion.
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 Assisted mechanical contractor, E&I and I&C key personnel in solving pre-commissioning related problems.
 Reviewed pre-comm. dossiers and assisted in preparing hand-over systems/packages for RFC.
EARLY CAREER
Project Engineer Piping; CCIC / TCC – JV, Client: Shell Pearl GTL (Gas to Liquid) Oct 2008 – May 2010
Construction Coordinator
Punj Lloyd Limited, Client: ONGC, Offshore (Hera Redevelopment Offshore) July 2007 – Nov 2008
Construction Manager Offshore
J. Ray McDermott, Jebel Ali, Dubai, U.A.E. and MCCI-Baku, Azerbaijan (Project/s: New
construction of Offshore Platforms, Client: AMENAM, WA, EA, DUQ TOPSIDES, (AIOC) and
Spar, FRONT RUNNER/Client: Total-Fina, Murphy Exploration and AIOC (BP) – Dubai UAE,
Baku Azerbaijan
Oct 2002 - June 2007
Senior Professional - Piping Fabrication / Piping Engineer / Estimation Engineer
Al-Hassan Engineering Co. (Project/s: Power plant, Oman, Client: Enelpower - Hitachizosen June 2002 - Oct 2002
Senior Piping Engineer
Mecon, Client: Snamprogetti-Hyundai JV, NGL4, Recycling Gas plant – Qatar Mar 2000 - May 2002
Piping Supervisor In charge
Al-Hammam Company, Client: SAUDI ARAMCO, Project/s: Upgrades and modifications to
Saudi Aramco Refineries and Bulk Plants in Riyadh, Qassim
Oct 1999 - Oct 2000
Piping Supervisor In charge
Toyo Engineering, Client: Chambal Fertilisers, Kota, Rajasthan, India Project/s: 1350 TPD
Ammonia 2 x 1175 TPD Urea Phase
April 1998 - Sept 1999
Senior Piping Engineer
Dolphin Offshore, Client: ONGC (offshore project) and Garden Reach Shipbuilders Project/s:
Installation/Hook-up of 82 Offshore platform piping and piping modifications, New
Warships, Shutdown Tie-ins (live offshore process platforms)
Dec 1996 - Jan 1998
Project Engineer
Patel Engineering Works, Client ONGC, Project/s: Installation/Hook-up (Piping and
Structural) Offshore platform piping and piping modifications shutdown Tie-ins (live offshore
process platforms). Maintenance and piping modifications work in offshore supply vessels
Mar 1988 - April 1989
Mar 1992 - July 1996
Piping Construction (Site-In charge)
ESSAR Projects Limited, Client: ESSAR Steel Limited, Project/s: Sponge Iron Project, Hazira,
Surat, Gujarat, India)
May 1989 - Jan 1992
Junior Project Engineer
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
1st
Class Mechanical Engineering diploma July 1982 – Nov 1986
RCF LIMITED, Trombay, Chembur, India
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
 Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency
Training
 Offshore Lifeboat Rescue Training
 Emergency Response Training
 First-Aid Training
 H2S Rescue Training by Qatar Petroleum
 Breathing Apparatus System Training
 Helicopter Under Rescue Training
 PTW Training
COMPUTER SKILLS
 Proficient in Email, Excel, Word, Internet Browsers, PowerPoint; working knowledge of both PC and Mac platforms; Project
Information Management Systems.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth: 4th
January Nationality: Indian
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Marital Status: Married Driver’s Licence: GCC
References available on request
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Marital Status: Married Driver’s Licence: GCC
References available on request
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