I am a Project Management, Operations and Maintenance, and Turnaround Planning Professional with over 30 years of experience, working in the Oil Gas and Petrochemical sector. I am adept in successfully completing capital and maintenance projects as well as turnaround projects on time and within the prescribed budget. I am flexible and adaptable at meeting client requirements and have strong organizational and communication skills, good methodological approaches and use of analytical thinking. I am commercially astute and am a keen team player with the ability to follow procedures and see a problem through to the end.

1. Abdullah AL-Obaidi
Mobile: +966547933229 –KSA
Mobile: +971551426325 –UAE
Email Address:abdullah.gcgm@gmail.com
Nationality: Saudi
Personal Profile:
I am a Project Management Operations & Maintenance Professional with experience of
over 30 years, working in the capacity of Project Planning, Project Execution, Operations
and Maintenance Functions, Business and Process Improvement in Oil, Gas and
Petrochemical sector, including but not limited to industries such as Manufacturing and
Service Industries, Small, Medium and Large Enterprise. I am proficient at identifying and
eliminating operational inefficiencies to achieve bottom line improvement and top line
growth and capable to consistently refines and revitalizes strategies, introduces
innovation when deem fit. I am good in carrying out projects within target time frame and
budgetary system of clients. I am flexible and adaptable to meet client requirements. I
have strong organizational and communication skills, good methodological approach with
analytical thinking. I am a commercial and keen team player with the ability to follow
procedures and see a problem through to the end. I am good in project management and
project presentation and carry out project implementation in accordance with client
corporate policy and procedures.
Skills, Knowledge andExperience:
Project Management , Business and Process Improvement, Project Execution Plan ,
Contract Management, Maintenance Management, Shut Down Operations,
Troubleshooting and Technical Support, Material Management, Plant Safety,
Organizational Leadership, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Change
Management , Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Supply Chain Management, Project
Development Planning, Project Monitoring and Documentation Control, Project Budgeting
and Scheduling, Hold Project Progress Meeting and make Recommendations.
Education and Qualifications:
Diploma – Rotating Equipment (Japan)
City & Guilds-8600 General Engineering Certificate
Advanced Mechanical Engineering Enhancement program Certificate
Professional Bodies:
 Member of the Management of change committee & PSM corporate audit (SCP)
 Member of SABIC Planning Network Team (SPNT)
 Member of process safety management (PSM) internal assessment team (ARRAZI)
 Member of ARRAZI ISO 9001-2000 Transition Structure
 Member of the Integrity & Reliability Communication Task Force - SASREF

2. Employment History:
PCC Nylon 6,6 Petrochemical Conversion Project
Date: April 2013 to Present
Position: Construction Advisor/PMT
Duties/Tasks:
 Overseeing all contractors’ performance in Nylon and conversion plants to ensure full
compliance with construction drawings, project specifications, and industry standard,
providing support to resolve issues & remove obstacles to achieve project milestones.
 Monitor and track progress report, logistics report, and customs clearance report,
providing support to resolve issue & remove obstacles to achieve project milestones.
 Leading Outside projects Sales gas and Utilities pipeline and metering skid including
DBSP, detail design, IFC, construction, mechanical completion and system turnover.
 Interfaced / liaised with external agencies like Saudi Aramco, Royal Commission,
MARAFIQ and SABIC on a daily basis for the design approval and construction aspects.
 Managed the process of obtaining permits for projects from external agencies like
encroachment permit, Land Allocation Request (LAR), Pipelines / Cables Right-of-Way,
Saudi Aramco Land Use Permit (LUP) and SEC electric work permit.
JCP Jubail Chevron Phillips, KSA
Date: Feb to March 2013
Position: Turn Around Specialist (5 years major Turn Around)
Duties/Tasks
 Helping the turnaround organisation in managing and overseeing the contractor
performance to meet the Turn Around safety, quality, and budget and schedule targets
according to the Turn Around Planning System (TAPS).
 Overseeing and monitoring the critical work and critical path and come up with solutions
for new work discovery, including critical equipment overhaul, cleaning, inspection and
catalyst loading.
SPCO Saudi Polymer Company, KSA
Date: 2011 - 2012
Position: Planning Superintendent
Duties/Tasks
 Supervising a team of 12 Planners for effectively managing all daily maintenance,
emergency shutdown , turn Around planning activities for the Ethylene and Utilities
plants , assigning work activities, monitoring workflow, reviewing results & providing the
necessary support and advice for effective implementation.
 Collaborating in the development & improvement of maintenance procedure.
 Part of the management team for analysing materials & stock level requirements,
developing technical specifications and bidding for services and materials suppliers.
 Effectively participated in the implementation of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
to planning maintenance department activities.
 Responsible for selecting maintenance contractors, managing , monitoring and
evaluating performance

3.  Establishing & managing comprehensive plans for predictive, preventative and
corrective maintenance, reinforced with full availability of resources, tools and systems
SPCO Project, Saudi Polymer Company, KSA
Date: 2009 – 2011
Position: Project Engineer (PMT)
Duties/Tasks
 Successfully managed multiple contractors’ performance to ensure full compliance with
construction drawings, project specifications, and industry standards. Monitored the
contractor’s work force for HS & E compliance, provided support to resolve issues &
remove obstacles to achieve project milestones.
 Coordinated systemturnover, Mechanical completion certificates (MCC), punch list
signoff, non – conformance reports close out (NCR’s), as – built drawings and project
record books.
 Ensured 100% success rate on fulfilment of technical enquires, design changes, site
instructions and change orders.
JCP JubailChevron Phillips,KSA
Date: 2007 -2009
Position: Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor
Duties/Tasks
 Worked closely with the Operations Dept. to ensure that the start-up and
commissioning group is aligned with the Operation’s schedule. Provide the required
manpower, materials and equipment.
 Led the Procedures Group to develop and implement procedures for equipment and
plant maintenance activities utilizing and implementing API, ASMI, ANSI, ASTM and
industry best practices.
 Worked closely with Operations in mechanical completion and Pre-Start up Safety
Review (PSSR).
JCP JubailChevron Phillips –Project, KSA
Date: 2004 – 2007
Position: Project Coordinator – Brownfield and Off-Plot
Duties/Tasks
 Responsible for construction, mechanical completion and systemturnover, for off-plot
projects of feed stock pipeline, sea water, potable water, power feed line and port
storage and export facilities.
 Co-ordinated and successfully executed a very critical Hot Taps and pipeline scraping
project.
 Coordinated the HAZOP, FAT and SAT for several systems and equipment involved in the
project.

4. SCP Saudi Chevron Phillips, KSA
Date: 2002 - 2003
Position: Mechanical Support Supervisor
Duties/Tasks
 Executed plant modification work, management of change (MOC) issued to
Maintenance Dept.
 Participated as a member of Pre start-up safety review team (PSSR) for plant
modifications.
 Implemented weekly maintenance planning which helped in increasing the overall
plant availability
 Participated in the planning and execution of a SCP 2003, a major turnaround with
excellence.
ARRAZI - Saudi Methanol Company (SABIC Affiliate), KSA
Date: 1998 - 2002
Position: Turnaround Senior Planner
Duties/Tasks
 As senior planner, supervised the planning and scheduling of Turnaround, Emergency
Shutdown and plant modification of all 4 Methanol Plants including utilities at Arrazi
(SABIC affiliate).
 Chaired and coordinated the turnaround committee for reviewing, finalizing and
freezing the Turnaround work list, and utilized turnaround Computer Assisted
Scheduling and Planning System (CASP)
 Supervised and coached the planning activities of Turnaround packages including long
lead material items, contractors, outside technical resources, such as vendor reps,
consultants and SME’s.
SASREF Saudi Aramco Shell Refinery, KSA
Date: 1984 – 1998
Position: Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor(Rotating Equipment))
Duties/Tasks
 Supervised the day-to-day Maintenance activities of various rotating and equipment of
different units like Hydro cracking, Distillation, Aromatics, Utilities, etc. of SASREF
Refinery.
 Supervised the major overhaul and repairs of huge Compressors, Steam Turbines,
Pumps, etc.
Seminars & Courses:
I attended numerous development programs of short seminars and courses, locally and
overseas. Some of them are listed below:
 Advanced Supervisory Skills
 Situational Leadership Skills
 The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
 SAP/R3 4.6 Plant Maintenance Module
 Rotate ’97 Conference
 Turnaround planning and scheduling

5.  Computer Assisted Scheduling and Planning System CASP / Canada
 Process Safety Management (PSM)
 Project Management
The Org./Company Benefit
With my verse experience, skills and Knowledge acquired from both my previous
consultancy and my professional/educational qualifications gained, will be brought with
me to your Org./Company which will contribute to strategic enhancement of effective
management in all project operations within my job specifications and requirements,
enhancement of efficiency, productivity, profitability, sustainability, market
competitiveness, good customerrelationships, and reduction of company waste.