1. Michael Said
Flat 6, 51 Iverna Gardens, Kensington, London W8 6TP
(Mobile) +44 7551 484 551
Michael_said2003@yahoo.co.uk
Prince II Accredited Project Manager with a proven track record of success within
B2B, Oil and Gas, Rail, engineering, Construction, Petro-chem,
Commissiong/completions & commercial market sectors.
Experience of strategic planning, EPC, FEED, Detailed design, Commissioning of
multiple Instrument and Telecoms systems for pipelines, Offshore Platforms, LNG
Plants, Loading facilities and receiving terminals.
Strong leadership, full project lifecycle & pan-European development experience.
Results-orientated & quality-focused, with excellent relationship management skills.
KEY CAREER HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
 Extensive experience working with large scale EPC contractors such as Chiyoda,
Snamprogetti, Technip, Fluor, Petrofac, Foster Wheeler, KBR, Kentz, Mustang,
WGI, ENI, Yokagawa and bombardier Transportation, CCC & Genesis Offshore
UK.
 Extensive experience with large oil and gas customers including but not limited to
Shell, BP, Exxon, Chevron, Ras Gas, Qatar Gas, OXY, NPCC, KNPC, Saudi
Aramco, JGC, Enpi among others
 Successfully completion of multiple concurrent projects supporting Instrument
telecoms & IT on time
 Proven successful application of key commercial, analytical & technical skill sets
 Middle East Experience: Contributed to the satisfactory completion of many
project including: Egypt to Jordan Gas pipeline, NPCC PS1 D,Q platforms for
OXY petroleum Qatar,. Mesaieed Process Facility, LNG Trains 5, 6,7 & Common
Offplots projects for RG PMT and Common Sulfur and LNG train 5 Projects on
behalf of QG PMT, Saudi Aramco Mustang Package, KNPCC clean fuel Project,
Simian Sapphire offshore Egypt, Algeria Aziri Project, Shell Unconventional Gas
Project for BP/Saudi Aramco and Shell’s Majnoon Project in Iraq.
CAREER HISTORY:
Feb 2014- Present
Lead Telecoms Engineer (TELECOMMUNICATIONS & INSTRUMENTATIONS),
Project Management Consultancy (PMC):
Foster Wheeler, UK
 Provide Instrument Electrical and telecoms Management Consultancy for several
Projects

2.  Provided direction on engineering matters for Telecoms for the Clean Fuels
Project for KNPC, the Maj noon project for Shell and BP’s Unconventional Gas
project for Saudi Aramco
 Extensive relationship management with Foster Wheeler's Main contractors for
the Clean Fuels Project Petrofac and Fluor in UAE and Holland
 Coordinated with the Interface Management team on tie-ins and common
facilities optimisation.
 Provided the engineering data required for weekly and Monthly progress reports
 Coordinated the split of responsibilities for unconventional gas between the WAS
complex and for system A and follow on feasibility work for system B including
centralised control/operation buildings as required
 Lead the charge on the Fosterwheeler Feed for the development of the
Unconventional Gas around the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia around the Emty
Quarter, south Ghwar and Jalamid regions.
 Support the sales function in producing successful Telecommunication and
Instrument Control Proposals on add hoc basis
 Managed Contractor claims and Issue of change orders, site instructions to
stringent budget allocation as required
Jan 2013- Dec 2013
Project Manager (TELECOMMUNICATIONS & INSTRUMENTATIONS),
Optilan International, UK RLIC
 Successfully completed RLTO project supporting telecoms & IT
 This included the following systems used in the industry: Satellite
Communications System, Pipeline Communications, Radio Telemetry,
Transmission Systems – SDH / PDH / OTN, Meteorological Systems, Marine
Berthing & Load Line Monitoring System, Security Access Control, Security
Intrusion Detection Systems, Marine and Aviation Communications, Submarine
Cable Systems
 Provided project management for the design implementation, Installation of
twelve Telecoms systems on Time
 Managed Contractor claims and Issue of change orders and site instructions
 Extensive relationship management skills, with business, 3rd
parties & customer
Aug 2010 to Nov 2012
Project Manager (TELECOMMUNICATIONS & ELECTRONICS), Project
Management Team (PMT):
KJVG Ltd, Australia
 Manage day to day delivery of the telecommunications and Electronics Package
for chevron’s Gorgon Project (over 28 telecoms systems).
 Provided direction to a team of 12 Engineers to coordinate engineering reviews
for over 5000 deliverable for Telecoms and Electronic Systems including tie ins
 Coordinate with Planning and project controls as required to ensure successful
execution to project objectives
 Provided and Present the engineering and Progress data (narrative, charts,
graphs, etc.) as required

3.  Provided Management weekly and monthly progress reports and dashboard
reviews for project directorate
 Coordinate with contract administration and legal to ensure contract is executed
correctly and in accordance to local laws
 Managed Legal claims and Issue of change orders and site instructions as
required
 Ensured all HSE procedures were adhered to, documentation & reporting for
change
June 2009 to May 2010
LEAD TELECOMS ENGINEER, Project Management Team (PMT):
Qatar Gas Ltd, Qatar
 Provide project management for the design implementation, installation and
financial/economic management of Fibre Network, LAN, Radio, CCTV, PAGA,
Access Control, Fire Alarm telecommunication and computing infrastructure.
 Conducted design reviews with client and managed change in accordance to
MOC process.
 Provided all Tie in information for the common sulphur project and JSA’s
associated with tie in work fronts with third parties.
 Steward the EPC contractor's activities with respect to engineering execution,
installation and testing to meet target Mechanical Acceptance dates.
 Responsible for field design changes; Site Acceptance, Integration, Inspection and
Performance testing; Liaison with Qatar Gas operations departments
 Capture and communicate engineering and design lessons learned for the project
 Act as a liaison for all Handover related matters with Operation
May 2005 to May 2009
LEAD TELECOMS ENGINEER, Project Management Team (PMT):
Ras Gas Ltd, Qatar
 Participate in kick-off meetings with the EPC contractor and PMT to ensure
common understanding of engineering FEED requirements, including
deliverables for 12 telecoms systems
 Conducted project team member briefing sessions with respect to engineering
requirements and processes
 Cooperated with IPR teams and post audit activities with respect to contract
administration and subcontracting
 Coordinate owner and PMT design reviews to minimize disruption of the
contractor's work
 Provide all of the engineering data (narrative, charts, graphs, etc.) required for
the monthly progress report
 Authorize design alternative studies, as required, to optimize project cost and
schedule
 Maintain close liaison with appropriate members of PMT (Safety, Project
Services, Quality Functional Support)
 Supervise and administer PMT's engineering staff as required
 Participate actively in the project's change management program

4.  Provided mentoring and promote knowledge, judgment, and project management
skills for less senior staff participating on projects.
 Support contractors and operation during SIMOPS and other critical activity
pertaining to commission
 Capture and communicate engineering and design lessons learned for the project
Jun 2004 to Feb 2005
PROJECT MANAGER (TELECOMMUNICATIONS: OXY & NPCC, Abu Dhabi
 Responsible for all aspects of complex project & programme management activities
 Provided Commissiong Plans for OXY's offshore facilities & wellheads in PSID
Area
 Managed the production on engineering design and system integration for entire
Telecommunication and Electronics system.
 Coordinate with sub-contractors and vendors on site activities ensuring contractual
schedules is in line with Mechanical Acceptance date targets
 Managed site installation and field design changes; Site Acceptance, Integration,
Inspection and Performance testing
 Liaised with NPCC and OXY project management and operations departments as
required
 Liased with third parties, resources & subcontractors to ensure smooth running of
project
Apr 2001 to Apr 2004
PROJECT MANAGER (TELECOMMUNICATIONS): Optilan International, UK
 Incorporate technical & financial pre-sales consultancy to fulfil best value solution
 Provided Project Plans and system designs of solutions for Oil & Gas industries
(multiple projects).
 Ensured delivery to time and within budget against offered SLAs and ITU-T
recommendations
 Successfully managed and installed Al-Arish to Taba Pipeline RTU & Comms system
in Egypt and to Aqaba Jordan valued $18.1M
 Completed pre-feed telecom studies for many projects including Petrofac's BP
(Hasdrubal project) in Tunisia on and
 Completed Project design for the In Amenas Gas project Camp and Pipeline
Algeria on behalf of BP.
 Managed design and delivery of the Simian Sapphire Gas development telecoms
system offshore Egypt on behalf of Technip France
 Managed the Usinsk Project Design and delivery on behalf of LukOIL consortium
Russia including English and Russian design specifications
 Managed the Early Stages of design for the Isle of Grain receiving terminal in Kent on
behalf of the UK National Grid
 Responsible for budgetary control of resource allocation & equipment dispatch to
north west Russia
 Supported regional project managers on project preparation & deployment schedules
 Liased with all parties, resources & subcontractors to ensure smooth running of project

5.  Managed Design and implementation of Network Solutions utilising various
protocol sets & technologies (SDH/Access
Control/IP/Radio/PA/CCTV/NDB/fibre/networks/security) to stringent budget
allocation
 Managed the design and Implementation of the Bad Scwartau Light Rail Way
Telecoms infrastructure in Germany
 Managed the design and Implementation for the Porto Light Rail network on behalf
of bombardier Transportation.
 Handled resource and leadership for all internal engineers and subcontractor staff
 Ensured all HSE procedures were adhered to, documentation & reporting for
change
 Ongoing management of design solutions alignment to stringent budget allocation
Jul 2000 to Mar 2001
SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER: MCI Worldcom International Ltd, UK
 Incorporated technical & financial pre-sales consultancy to fulfil best value solution
 Responsible for all aspects of transmissions delivery & financial analysis activities
 Supported regional project managers on project preparation & deployment schedules
 Appointed to lead specialist team to plan & deliver strategic deployment solutions
 Included planning, costing and installation of pan-European network infrastructure
 This was driven by growing capacity demand, requiring quality & timely deliverable
 Drove production of accompanying detailed technical & procedural documentation
 Complied numerous ‘expert’ white papers, including key financial & service impact
 Contained effect of offering optical Ethernet on existing transmission infrastructure
 Drove cost analysis & system development of key client network design strategies
 Also ongoing business communication with incumbent and prospective 3rd
parties
 Handled multi-disciplined team of Engineers, including appraisal, reviews & career
development
Jul 1999 to Jun 2000
LEAD TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION ENGINEER: MCI International Limited,
UK
 Responsible for end-to-end management of multiple concurrent project activities
 Appointed to control key expert team to schedule & implement SDH & Ethernet
infrastructure
 Comprised complete range of manufactured SDH wide-band digital cross connects
 Handled projects startup, planning, development, test, implementation & resources
 Drove & facilitated definition & design of all cross connect configurations & layouts
 Incorporated key implementation cost calculations, including quotation production
 Set up & co-ordinated numerous site surveys to order to determine specific issues
 Managed identification & subsequent costing of available practicable workarounds
 Reviewed all adaptive needs, with cable routing, distance, positioning & allocation
 Introduced and established procedural & technical documentation to support
above
 Ongoing management of multi-skilled team, including all training and assessment

6. PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COURSES:
 Various in-house & external training programmes
 Effective communication & presentation skills
 Team leadership & motivation techniques
 Finance & Accounting (IEE)
 All major Telecommunication hardware platforms including Cisco; smart networks
& TCP/IP/MPLS
 Fully conversant with the following International Industry Standards: EIA / TIA
568B or IEC 11801, ITU G 651/652/655, BICSI, Cisco Networking
 Ericsson technologies including SDH & WDM Network Traffic Planning;
Nortel/Alcatel WDM technology
 Ultra Longhaul WDM; Ciena WDM; Cisco ONS 15454 multi-service platform, HP,
Juniper Networks
 Avaya, Redback, Fujitsu, Corvis, Lucent & older Marconi technologies
 Various Light Speed Europe Presentations
 Operating systems include DOS, Windows, NT, MAC, MVS, JCL & Unix
 MS Project; MS Access; primavera P6
 MS Visio (standard & technical)
 Powerpoint (standard & technical)
 MS Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook & Explorer skills
SAFTEY TRAINING COURSES:
 Sea Survival & Fire Fighting skills
 Permit to Work and Manual Handling
 Helicopter Underwater Escape Training
 H2S / BA
EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIANCE:
 LAN / WAN & Fiber Networks including spectrum applications
 Knowledge of the following systems: Data Communications and Networking,
IPTV / CCTV System Design, Public Address and General Alarm System, Digital
Trunked Mobile Radio Systems, Structured Cable System Design, Voice
Communication Design and External (Outside) Plant Cable Network Design
 PDH/SDH/DWDM/OTN/ Microwave and fibre Transmission Protocols
 Security Access Control System/Intrusion detection
 Radio Communication Systems (UHF/UHF Tetra/VHF/HF)
 VSAT / INMARSAT Mobile Satellite Systems
 Entertainment and CATV
 Telephony & Digital PABX Switches
 Lightning Protection, Structured Cable and Grounding Systems.
 Fire and Life Safety Systems

7.  Tidal Wave and Met ocean systems
 Hotline systems
MANAGEMENT EXPERIANCE:
 Project Engineering & Project Management.
 Established ISO 9002 Procedures.
 HSE Planning and Implementation.
 Operations Management & Financial Decision Making.
 Installation & Commissioning Supervision.
 Planning for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
 Planning for Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
 Handover & Maintenance Strategy Planning.
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:
 MBA –Engineering Management (under study) - Robert Gordon University
 BEng Hons - Telecommunications Engineering- University of London- Part of the
Russell Group.
 Foundation in Engineering - Liverpool University
 ‘A’ levels – Bellerby’s college, Brighton, UK
PERSONAL DETAILS:
 Born 16th
June, 1976
 References available on request
 Fadi Michael Said