Planning & Controls Leader with 30+ years of experience in multinational LNG and petrochemical organizations. Managed 100+ concurrent projects valued over US$1B, achieving 90%+ on-time and on-budget delivery. Proven ability to align business strategy with capital execution, minimize schedule and cost risk, and accelerate value realization across complex, multi-stakeholder enterprises.

Professional Experience

Senior Planning Engineer / Planning Specialist
QatarEnergy LNG (formerly Qatargas / RasGas), Qatar
May 2007 – Present

Project Planning and Controls (2014 – Present)

  • Direct a brownfield portfolio of 100+ projects ($10M–$300M) across initiation, FEED, and EPC phases.
  • Lead controls teams to govern a distributed portfolio executed by 20+ contractors, enforcing standardized frameworks.
  • Approve contractor deliverables: baselines, execution methodologies, Level 5 plans, and delay analysis.
  • Conduct schedule risk assessments, forensic delay analysis, and recommend recovery strategies to the PMT.
  • Portfolio includes: Debottlenecking, Cybersecurity, Gas Diversion, Asset Integrity, and Major Piping/Control upgrades.

Asset Planning (2007 – 2014)

  • Championed Integrated Activities Planning (IAP), improving visibility of shutdowns and routine activities.
  • Orchestrated Primavera-based IAP portfolio and provided technical training to planners.
  • Stewarded CAPEX/OPEX planning cycles and aligned asset-level plans with corporate strategy.
  • Institutionalized shutdown management systems: concept to deployment, SIMOPS, and lean execution.

Specialized Mandates

  • Primavera Admin for 100+ users (2007–2017): Designed enterprise structures and data governance.
  • Led major underwater pipeline failure investigation and disaster recovery testing.
  • Mentored shutdown planners and national development trainees.
Lead Planning Engineer
TRAGS LTD, Doha, Qatar
Jul 1998 – Apr 2006
  • Delivered project controls for clients including QatarEnergy, QAPCO, Ooredoo, and US Army base.
  • Key Projects: 12 WHJ Offshore platforms, 34" petrol valve overhaul, NGL 3 turbine filters, and Khalifa Stadium civil construction.
  • Managed 15+ major shutdowns (>US$35M) including Offshore PS2/PS3 and RasGas seawater replacement.
  • Estimation Lead for consolidated maintenance contracts (>US$100M) and shutdown bids (~50% success rate).
  • Structured phased budgets, performed look-ahead analysis, and prepared claims documentation.
Project Coordinator
Vijay Fire Protection Systems Ltd, India
Nov 1997 – Jul 1998
  • Coordinated fire protection projects for major petrochemical clients (e.g., GAIL Patta project).
  • Monitored schedules/costs for hydrant networks, spray systems, and foam systems.
  • Liaised with engineering and client reps to ensure safety standard compliance.
Project Engineer
Mukand Ltd, Mumbai, India
Aug 1993 – Jun 1997
  • Executed engineering, costing, and commissioning for industrial projects within a US$400M steel group.
  • Managed Pickling Plant project: coordinated vendors and issued MIS reports on variance/cost.
  • Implemented a FoxPro-based preventive maintenance module.
  • Led STC furnace project: planning, erection, and commissioning of roller hearth furnace and utilities.