Project manager in Oil & Gas/Refinery/Petrochemicals/Pipelines & Infrastructure Projects.

1. Khalid M. Alismail (PMP)
4178 AL-DANAH, DHAHRAN, SAUDI ARABIA 34258
Email: Khalid.ismailm@gmail.com
Mobile: +966504820798
Senior Project Manager withover 25 years’ experience of leading large scale projects encompassing complex engineering works
such as pipeline planning and construction. A degree qualified engineer with outstanding organisational and planning skills
and accustomed to dealing with every aspect of projects from budget preparation to the management of multiple sub-
contractors and multinational on-site staff. An energetic and highly motivated engineering professional now seeking a
challenging new role in the Middle East or the United States.
KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Degree Qualified Engineer. Three years of experience of
managing every aspect of large- scale engineering works
as a Senior Engineer (Sr. Project Manager) with ARAMCO
in Saudi Arabia with emphasis as a Pipeline Engineer
(Project Manager).
Stakeholder Management. Excellent experience of
building & maintaining professional relationships with
stakeholders. Demonstrates integrity when dealing with
external suppliers, vendors, and sub- contractors.
Project Management. 23 years of as a Project Engineer
(Project Manager) in managing the full life cycle of
projects onshore and offshore. Expertise in project
planning, resourcing and controlling budgets of up to
$300 million.
Familiar withallaspect of projects, FEED, EPICandmore.
Well experienced in offshore/onshore Pipelines and
pipeline Rehabilitations.
Process Management. Monitors and controls all the
processes required in the organization, administration,
and co-ordination of projects to ensure delivery on
schedule, within budget. Workedwith designcontractors
on all pipeline projects design for over 15 years and
prepared the execution plans for all projects. Familiar
with design reviews and technical evaluation.
Leadership. Expertise in managing large teams of
engineering professionals, including other engineers,
surveyors, designers, sub-contractors and site workers.
Site Management. Advanced and practical knowledge
and experience of site planning and layout cost
estimating, scheduling, materials procurement, value
engineering, equipment selection & cost control.
Organization and Planning Skills.Above averageabilityto
organise and plan large and complex projects from
inception through commissioning with a meticulous
attention to detail. My objective is to Plan well and
consistently meet deadlines. Familiar with Mid-stream,
Upstream and Down-stream projects.
Professionally Qualified. A CertifiedProject Management
Professional (PMP); Degree in Mechanical Engineering
from the University of South Western Louisiana,
Lafayette, Louisiana. Complementedwith Master degree
in Business operation management.
SELECTED CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
 Acting as a singlepoint of contact for all projects inthe unit. Managedover $ 500 MM mega projects, whichconsisted
of large civil andinfrastructure, structural, mechanical, instrumentationandpipeline projects inthe eastern province
of Saudi Arabia. Fluent in English & Arabic, demonstrated all the project management skills in construction methods
and familiar withall International codesandstandards. Excellent knowledge inproject scheduling practices, Primavera,
MS office and more. Very good experience in the cost estimation of projects and change management.
 Throughout the 20 years of experience in pipeline projects, I have managed to oversee the preparation and
management of FEED& EPICdocuments fromvisibilitystudyto Detaildesign, preparation of contract documents and
bid packages. Involvedinthe technical & commercial evaluationof bids from constructioncontractors. PreformedJob
Explanation meetings and resolved technical issues. Award of contract and construction management of vendors,
contractors and subcontractors. AppliedQA/QCof all aspect of projects andcomplied with allHSE requirements during
the design and construction phase of the projects.
 Managedthe Project budget bykeeping trackof all cost and invoices. Managedall negotiations with contractors and
changed orders during the execution of the projects. Coordinated all changes into the Change Management System
with the client and contract & construction engineers. Implemented constructability study on all projects during the
design phase. Responsible for all aspects of the projects up to and including commissioning phase.
 Promoted cost savings of all pipeline project for the onshore and offshore with value engineering methodology.
Management ofproject risks andmitigations ofpotentialsavings during the course of Detail Designand construction.
 During the course of employment at ARAMCO heldresponsibilityfor negotiating contracts withnumerous third party
suppliers and vendors. Reviewed anoffer from a supplier for $25 million andrenegotiated a reductionof $10 million
on the original offer.
 Demonstrated excellent knowledge in technical advisory, inthe designandconstruction, mechanical equipment sizing,
vendor selection, material selectionandsourcingincludinggood knowledge incost estimation and change orders.

2.  Provided technical support to operation during the design and construction activities. Good knowledge in the
modification of the existingstatic androtating equipment, piping modification, equipment sizingsuchas valves. Familiar
with vendor selection, material procurement cycle and cost estimation and optimization.
 Intensive knowledge inMechanical Engineering tosupport operational requirements incapital projects for the offshore
systems andinplant equipment. Team leader for the mechanicalgroupby providing technical support to the staffand
operation.
 Good working knowledge in computer, suchas Microsoft, Excel, word documents, SAP, process flow measurements,
Stress analysis, CAESAR-II software, Auto pipe, Nozzle Pro., Code calculations and PV El ite.
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
Looking for a great long-term apprutuninty in the Oil & Gas, Energy, Petrochemicals, onshore and offshore pipelines,
Infrastructure and Manufacturing as a Project Manager, Engineering Manager or as a Design Manager to invest my long
experience in helping and achieving the company long terms goals.
2014- 2016 to Present
Project Manager (Petrochemicals)
 Current position is Engineering Project Manager with Fluor Arabia Limited (FAL)
 Working with S-Chem projects (Saudi Chevron Philips) on Jubail Industrial City
 Assisted Fluor in the Petrochemical industrial projects in Jubail area
 Worked as project manager with SADARA (Saudi Aramco & Dow Chemicals Co.) project
 Facilitated the site engineering issues for SADARA and coordinated with Houston Design office (Fluor)
 Assisted in the material procurement and selection, based on the field demand and requirements
 Supervised the construction activities and resolved outstanding issues with the client
2010 – 2014
Project Manager
Saudi ARAMCO, Upstream Projects Division/Pipeline Projects Department, Qatif, Saudi Arabia
 Chaired daily meetings with construction contractors to determine project status.
 Conducted walkthroughs on projects prior to completion and prepared final paperwork.
 Prepared detailed cost estimates for all upcoming new projects and contracts.
 Recruited additional staff in order to complete the scheduled workload.
 Saved the company almost $3 million by introducing a new reconciliation system.
 Recommended a critical item for an important engineering study resulting in savings of $1.5 million.
 Increased company revenue by 10% by securing more than 80% of bids quoted.
 Improved customer satisfaction ratings by 20% by implementing a new user friendly interface
2009 – 2010
Sr. Project Engineer (Design & Construction Project Manager)
Saudi ARAMCO, Upstream Projects Division/Pipeline Projects Department, Hawiyah, Saudi Arabia
 Oversaw the installationofseveraloil andwater wells from wellhead padto tie-inpoint upstreamof Gas Oil Separation
Plant (GOSP) in Hawiyah/Utmaniyah and Haradh areas.
 Managed all construction project activities (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and communication work)
including preparing contracts for well tie-ins, design packages preparation, cost estimates, technical troubleshooting,
materials procurement, technical specifications, walkthrough, and completing the final paperwork.
 Oversaw the activities of construction contractors andsite superintendents supervisinginstallationof CPfor wellheads
and pipeline installations.
 Completed all projects within schedule and under budget.
2003 – 2009
Lead Project Engineer (Design & Construction Project Manager)
SAUDI ARAMCO, Cross Country Pipeline Projects/Pipeline Projects Department, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
 Managed the visibility study, detail design, materials procurement and construction contract procurement for NGL
pipeline. Completedthe installation of 12 km X6” Fuel Gas Pipeline (NGL)along with allscraper traps, valve stationand
all communication and electrical work related to this pipeline projects. Completed the HAZOP study for the safety
procedure in handling these project safety requirements .
 Completed the installation of 100 km X 30” Ethane Gas pipeline from JuaiymahGas Plant to the Royal Commissionin
Jubail on schedule and under budget.
 Managed the successful completion of the 8 km X 8” Liquid propane (Refinery Processed NGL) pipeline from Ras
TanurahRefineryto JuaiymahGas Plant within the citylimits and urbanpopulated areas. Completedthe installation of

3. Shipper pumps for propane pipeline inside RTR refinery with associated piping, instrumentation and controls with a
budget of $100MM.
 Completed the conversion of AY-1($500MM in value) from (NGL) Pipeline to Crude Oil. This NGL pipeline is 1000 km
with 10 pump stations alongthe route. Completed the upgrade of all nine-pumpstation andassociatedscraper traps.
Completed the commissioning and testing for 42” crude pipeline on budget and ahead of schedule.
1998 – 2003
Project Engineer (Design & Construction)
Saudi ARAMCO, Upstream Project Division, Abqaiq, Saudi Arabia
• Co-ordinated the completion of installation of all wellhead piping, flow lines, trunk lines for several hundred oil
and water wells at Haradh GOSP-2 area.
• Managedandsupervised several In-Kingdom construction contractors for the installation of pipelines.
• Prepared change orders commissioning of new facilities.
• Facilitated installation of flow lines & trunk lines at Ain Dar, Abqaiq and Shedgum areas.
• Prepared cost estimates and ensured availability and procurement of necessary staff and materials.
• Managed several construction contractors while controlling costs and schedule
• Prepared all the design packages for these wells
1995 – 1998
Project Engineer (Design & Construction)
Saudi ARAMCO, Abqaiq Plants Projects, Abqaiq, Saudi Arabia
 Worked with the design consultant in the preparation of the design package for the installation of five (5) Air
Compressors in Abqaiq Plant.
 The Air compressors capacityconsisted of7500 CM/mint for each. Completedthe installationof four (4) motor driven
and one-turbine compressors.
 The design of these air compressors includedthe installationof coolingtowers, which consistedof centrifugal pumps,
heat exchangers, and all piping associated with it to cool the air compressors.
 Prepared the entire contract document and awarded the contract, the value of this project was $ 40MM.
 The purpose of these compressors is to supply utility air for all the instrumentation in this plant
1990 – 1995
Project Engineer (Design)
Saudi ARAMCO, Design Services Division, Abqaiq, Saudi Arabia
 Worked in the designservices division for five (5) years. Preparing in house design packages for our client (operation)
 Main task is do the required engineering work, such as hot-tap calculations as requested by our client
 Our design packages included all CAD drawings, materials allocation within the company stock or DC requisitions
preparation, scope of work and constructability study.
 All workrelatedto the design package waspreparedinhouse, from mechanical, electrical andcivil workandpresented
to the client in 30%, 60% and finally 90% design reviews.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
1989 Mechanical Engineering Science Degree with Thermal & HVAC Option
University of South Western Louisiana, Lafayette, Louisiana
2008 Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute
Management
Courses
Completed the majority of Technical and Management Courses in house with Saudi Aramco
FURTHER PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Value Engineering, Constructability Study, Project Management Courses, Project Cost Estimating, Stress Analysis Study, Health
and Life Support, H2S Safety Course, HAZOP and STOP programs, Safety in Construction, Supervisory Course (certificate),
Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) Safety Orientation, First Aid Course, and Technical Business Writing. I am Familiar with all pipeline
engineering standards such as ASME B31.1, B31.3, B31.8, 49 CFR 192, API, NACE, ASTM, OSHA, DOT, NFPA and more. Familiar
with all types of engineering design drawing system such as P&ID, PFD and materials take-off.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Nationality: Saudi National
References: Available on request