CONTACT INFORMATION:
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
- All India Higher Secondary from Kendriya Vidyalaya (Central School), Guwahati, India, 1975; Division - I.
- Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Regional Engineering College (affiliated to The University of Burdwan), Durgapur, India, 1980; Class - I.
OTHER COURSES
- Post Graduate Diploma in Systems Management from National Institute of Information Technology, Calcutta, 1989; Overall Grade: Very Good.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Chartered Engineer & Member of The Institution of Engineers (India).
OTHER TESTS / EXAMINATIONS TAKEN
- GRE: Scored 97 & 88 percentiles in 1980 & 1989 respectively (Quantitative scores).
- TOEFL: Scored 72 & 82 percentiles in 1980 & 1989 respectively.
- IELTS: Scored 7.5 in 2007
SOFTWARE/HARDWARE EXPOSURE
Languages: COBOL, FORTRAN
Word Processors: WordStar, SideKick, NE, COBOLEditor, MS-Word
Spreadsheets: Lotus-123, MS-Excel
Databases: MS-Access
Document Control/Management: Petrocept, Documentum, LiveLink, InControl
Operating Systems: MS-DOS, MS-Windows
Project Management: HPM, Primavera P3 (Preliminary knowledge)
Web Collaboration: SharePoint
Meetings: Net-Meeting, Genesys
ERP Based Packages: IMIS (KBR / Agip-KCO), EDMS (KDPL), EMS (WorleyParsons)
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES HANDLED
Current: Project Information Manager: Responsible for Project Information Management requirements for one (or more) clients of Colt WorleyParsons, Edmonton, Canada.
Immediate Past: Project Engineering/Management: Lead the IMIS (Integrated Management Information System) Team at Petrofac. IMIS comprised of information exchange (with client) and document / data management related to (a) Technical and Supplier Documentation, (b) Supply Chain Management and (c) Plant Information Management (PIM) ; SPIR Management.
Previous: Project engineering and management functions; Contract Management and Project control delivery for various projects. Functional roles included reviewing contract documents and coordination with client representatives on technical and commercial issues, Planning, Monitoring, Budgeting, Estimation, Procurement, Cost control, Engineering man-hour control, Quality control, Document control, Document / Data and Spare Parts Integration management.
CAREER / EXPERIENCE
Colt WorleyParsons, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Assignment from September, 2007 onwards till now
Clients:
- Suncor Energy – FT Services (Alberta) – Asset Management Services (Sustaining Projects)
- Petro Canada – Edmonton Refinery – PACER Project
- Corefco Sherritt Metals – Ft. Saskatchewan – Minerals & Metals extraction projects – Phase 1
Responsibilities:
- Managing and implementing the Project Information requirements for sustaining / major capital projects
- Project Document Close-out for Corefco Sherritt Metals
Petrofac International Ltd., Sharjah, UAE
Assignment from September, 2006 till September, 2007
Project: Karachaganak 4th Stabilization & Sweetening Train Project at Kazakhstan
Client: Karachaganak Development Planning Group (London) – KDPL/BP/Shell JV
Contract Value: US$ 450 Million
Responsibilities:
- Project Services Manager
- Leading the Information Management group for the Project at Petrofac. Partly looking after Material Management functions
- Interface Coordination with various Project disciplines and Client
Petrofac International Ltd., Sharjah, UAE
Assignment from September, 2004 till September, 2007
Project: Kashagan Field Development Experimental Project at Kazakhstan
Client: Agip-KCO (London)
Contract Value: US$ 650 Million
Responsibilities:
- Leading the IMIS (Integrated Management Information Systems) Team at Petrofac. IMIS comprises of information exchange (with client) and data management related to (a) Technical and Supplier Documentation, (b) Supply Chain Management and (c) Plant Information Management (PIM)
- Partly looking after Material Management functions
- Interface Coordination with various Project disciplines and Client
Petrofac International Ltd., Sharjah, UAE
Assignment from October, 2002 till August, 2004
Project: Dorood Onshore Facilities and New Plant at Kharg, Iran
Client: TOTAL (U.A.E.)
Contract Value: US$ 250 Million
Responsibilities:
- Coordination and control of various Contract functional activities; Preparation, evaluation, reporting and information management relating to Project Contracts.
- Project Documentation: Interim and Final
- Spare Parts and Interchangibility Records management for approx 200 multi-disciplined Vendors.
- Coordination with various suppliers and engineering disciplines for preparation of Maintenance Manuals (approx 150 Dossiers). Responsibilities included weekly reporting to client and company management
- Interface Coordination with various Project disciplines to ensure up-to-date availability of documentation deliverables smooth construction progress
Petrofac International Ltd., Sharjah, UAE
Assignment from May, 2001 till October, 2002
Project: Kharyaga Phase-2 Development Project at Kharyaga, Russia
Client: TOTAL (Paris & Moscow Offices)
Project Duration: 18 Months
Contract Value: US$ 120 Million
Responsibilities:
- Interface Coordinator for Project Contract preparation and execution.
- Lead Role in vendor interface with key suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality of vendor project deliverables.
- Overseeing of activities related to Document Management
- Prepare and deliver Lessons learned experience to Corporate Management.
Uhde India Limited, Mumbai (Bombay), India
Assignment from November, 1999 till May, 2001
Project: Revamp of DAP Plant at Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India
Client: Godavari Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited (Secunderabad)
Project Duration: 18 Months
Responsibilities:
- Project Management Support ; Contract evaluation, preparation and Clarification
- Documentation preparation, review and approval.
- Coordination with client on various issues related to government approvals.
- Sub contract vendor management, reporting and close out.
Uhde India Limited, Mumbai (Bombay), India
Assignment from January, 1998 till October, 1999
Project: 2 x 5000 Tonne Ammonia Terminal including ship unloading from jetty through 3 km cross-country pipelines at Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
Client: Godavari Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited (Secunderabad)
Project Duration: 18 Months
Responsibilities:
- Project Coordinator ; Cost Control, Contract Administration, Vendor Evaluation, Design and Vendor Data Review and approval, Documentation Management, Planning and reporting to senior management.
Uhde India Limited, Mumbai (Bombay), India
Assignment from July, 1995 till December, 1997
Project: 4900 TPA Agiolax production facility (pharmaceutical plant) at Goa, India
Client: Madaus AG (Cologne & Bombay offices)
Project Duration: 30 Months
Responsibilities:
- Project Control Engineer ; Multi discipline Document and Data schedule delivery, Cost and manhour budget control, Vendor audit, Supplier change management, Documentation Contract Issuance and Close out, Archive and Disposal Control.
NICCO Corporation Limited, Calcutta, India
Assignment from February, 1994 till June, 1995
Project: Electrostatic Precipitation Plant at Khetri, Rajasthan, India
Client: Hindusthan Copper Limited (Khetri)
Project Duration: 14 Months
Responsibilities:
- Lead Project Coordinator; Coordination, Control and execution of Contract administration, Planning, Reporting, Scheduling, Procedure preparation, Quality Control and Recruitment.
NICCO Corporation Limited, Calcutta, India
January, 1993 till February, 1994
Project: Gas Cleaning Plant at Ghatsila, India
Client: Hindusthan Copper Limited (Ghatsila)
Project Duration: 12 Months
Responsibilities:
- Contract Administration; Review and Approve contractual documentation, Prepare Terms and Conditions, Procedures and Work flow Management.
NICCO Corporation Limited, Calcutta, India
January, 1992 till December, 1992
Project: Water supply & slurry handling system of iron ore mines of TISCO at Joda, India Client: Tata Iron & Steel Co (Jamshedpur)
Project Duration: 12 Months
Responsibilities:
- Project Engineer; Lead Project Engineer for Mechanical Discipline and contractual delivery schedule, planning and execution.
NICCO Corporation Limited, Calcutta, India
April, 1991 till December, 1991
Project: Prototype plant for a deep-sea mining project
Client: Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (Durgapur)
Project Duration: 9 Months
Responsibilities:
Project Coordinator; Receipt, review and approval of deliverables and follow up ; reporting to Project Manager.
- Interface with project locations to develop and implement procedures and project targets.
NICCO New Jersey Inc., Elizabeth, NJ, USA
December, 1990 till March, 1991
Responsibilities:
- Project / Software services marketing
NICCO Corporation Limited, Calcutta, India
January, 1990 till November, 1990
Project: Domestic-coke preparation plant at Muraidih
Client: Bharat Coking Coal Limited (Dhanbad)
Project Duration: 18 Months
Responsibilities:
- Project Engineering support; Follow up and monitoring key vendor equipment, documentation and certification, Procurement Coordination, Expediting and Reporting.
Fenner (India) Limited, Calcutta, India
June, 1989 till December, 1989
Project: Passenger Baggage Conveyor Systems at Bhubaneshwar Airport, India
Client: National Airports Authority
Project Duration: 6 Months
Responsibilities:
- Procurement advisor ; Supply chain management, coordination and deliverables reporting, Multi disciplined contract administration and follow up, Invoicing and Close out.
Fenner (India) Limited, Calcutta, India
December, 1988 till May, 1989
Project: Passenger Baggage Conveyor Systems at Calcutta Airport, India
Client: International Airports Authority of India
Project Duration: 6 Months
Responsibilities:
- System and Procedure advisor; Quality control, Contract administration and Project services support.
Fenner (India) Limited, Calcutta, India
June, 1987 till December, 1988
Project: Conveying Systems / facilities for Philips at their Colour TV factory at Calcutta
Client: Philips India Limited
Project Duration: 18 Months
Responsibilities:
- Project Support; Administration, contracts, procurement, expediting and reporting.
Drillco Metal Carbides Limited, Calcutta, India
October, 1986 till June, 1987
Responsibilities:
- Support services to clients in and around Calcutta
Grindwell Norton Limited, Calcutta, India
April, 1983 till September, 1986
Responsibilities:
- Sales Engineering for Bonded & Coated Refractories and servicing clients in eastern India
Grindwell Norton Limited, Bombay, India
January, 1983 till March, 1983
Product & Sales Training - Bonded & Coated Refractories
International Meditek Pvt. Ltd., India
October 1981 till December, 1982
Responsibilities:
- Product Engineering for medical engineering machineries, prostheses, hospital equipment etc.
BUSINESS TRAVEL
Canada, India, Iran, Italy, France, Germany, The Netherlands, UAE, UK and US on business assignments
LANGUAGES KNOWN
Fluent in English, Hindi and Bengali
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Copy / Mail Art: Exhibited Art-works at Berlin, New York & Düsseldorf in 1984.
Painting, Poster Designing, Collage: National, State & University levels.
PERSONAL DATA
Nationality: Indian (Indian Passport, valid till 18 Aug, 2011)
Residency: Canada
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