The document provides a profile summary for an individual with over 8 years of experience in project planning and management. Some key skills and experiences mentioned include managing diverse operations and projects in the oil and gas industry for companies like ARAMCO and SHELL, enhancing production processes, optimizing resource utilization, reducing costs, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget. The individual is proficient in tools like Primavera P6, P3, P8, SAP R/3 and has expertise in areas such as planning, cost control, procurement, and vendor management.

1. Profile Summary
 Skilled in liaising with project members, consultants, contractors and statutory agencies with consummate ease
 Expertise in managing diverse range of operations such as evaluation of strategic plans, process & equipment
selection, capacity planning and implementation of process control, cost management & quality assurance to ensure
top & bottom line profitability; received appreciation certifications for ARAMCO, SHELL DOLPHIN projects
 Proven skills in enhancing production process, optimizing resource & capacity utilization, escalating productivity &
operational efficiencies; while curtailing costs & expenses
 Acquired exposure in working with project team and managers to devise best practices and continuous improvement
of project delivery across the enterprise
 Proficient in cost estimations, rate analysis, technical & commercial review of tender documents and highlighting
qualifications & reservations; spearheading procurement activities like floating enquires, preparing comparative
statement, generating purchase order, negotiating with vendor, materials follow-up with vendor works
 Exposure in Primavera P8, Primavera P6 & Primavera P3 (Scheduling & Resource Loading) and SAP R/3 Version
4.7(User Side in Material Management)
 Expertise in studying all types of drawings (Plot Plans, P&ID, Piping Isometrics & Structural Drawings) and
specification of the job in advance and listing down the scope of work
 An effective communicator & negotiator with strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
Education
B.E. (Mechanical) from SSM College of Engineering, Komarapalayam, Tamil Nadu University of Anna in 2008
Soft Skills
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 20nd February 1987
Languages Known: English, Malayalam, Hindi and Tamil
Nationality: Indian
Marital Status: Married
No. of Dependents: 01
Passport Details: H0328595 (Issue Date - 01/9/2008 & Expiry Date:
31/8/2018)
Visa Status: Company Visa
Address: Akshay, Near Railway Gate, Payyanur (P.O), Kannur:
670307, Kerala, India
Area of Excellence
Project Planning/ Management
Installation/Commissioning/Testing
Site Management
Sub-Contractor Management
Instrumentation & Control
Budgeting & Cost Control
Vendor management
Material Management
Reporting & Documentation
ASHWIN.O.V
A result oriented professional targeting assignments as Planning & Costing
Engineer with a leading organization of repute; offering over 8 years of
experience
Location Preference: UAE / Oman/Kuwait/Saudi
ashlivishal@gmail.com
+966551855013 / +91-4985203578 /+91-8593061305
Motivational Leader
Change Agent Thinker
Collaborator Planner
Communicator

2. Career Timeline
Work Experience
SNC Lavalin , Saudi Arabia Jul’15-Present
ARAMCO Project
Planning Engineer
Role:
 Managing resource allocation across multiple projects including tracking resource bandwidth and forecasting future
availability for scheduling new projects
 Ensuring integrity & delivery of multiple projects with respect to time, budget, scope, change, risk and resources
 Conducting planning, operational & resource readiness assessments to provide an effective project execution
 Coordinating with engineering & procurement departments regarding the timely submission / arrival of project deliverables
 Regulating relationship with project stakeholders, keeping stakeholders informed of progress and issues in order to
manage expectations on all project requirements and deliverables
 Analyzing project requirements and reviewing all the project proposals wherein mapping requirements of manpower/
materials resources in which ensuring cost effective execution as per schedule
 Developing project baselines while monitoring and controlling projects with respect to cost, resource deployment, time
over-runs and quality compliance to ensure its satisfactory execution
 Formulating & maintaining daily, weekly & monthly reports, delay analysis reports and various other reports
 Drafting & implementing procedures for monitoring, measuring and reporting progress of the overall project
 Implementing Project Progress Tracking Software at the project site and assisting external consultant during the time
extension claims
 Monitoring sub-contractor’s site activities to ensure the work front availability at site
 Creating & monitoring daily & monthly progress for internal and client reporting and three weeks and three months
look ahead schedules
 Preparing S-curves while developing progress charts & performance curves
 Identifying schedule impacts and reporting it to Project Manager
 Developing & submitting monthly invoice to client with proper progress measurement sheet/certified sheet as per the
terms & conditions of the contract
 Administering day-to-day activities in Petrochemical plant construction project using Primavera, MS Project & MS
Excel; evaluating & approving sub-contractor invoice
Madina Group Qatar WLL, Doha, Qatar (IN SHELL GTL & DOLPHIN) Sep’13-Jul’15
Planning Engineer
Role:
 Developed project baselines and monitored projects with respect to cost, resource deployment, time over-runs and
quality compliance while ensuring satisfactory execution of projects
 Spearheaded the activities pertaining to quantity surveying and invoice taking
 Interpreted contractual obligations & rights and evaluated technical / financial problems for management reporting
of project within the time & cost parameters and effective resource utilization for maximizing the output
 Designed site work instructions and attended site coordination meetings with consultants & clients
Highlights:
 Worked as a Team Member in establishing Master Baseline Schedule in Primavera to control the project
SNC Lavalin Nasser S. Al-
Hajri
Corporation
KSA
BHEL (Bharat
Heavy Electrical
Ltd.)
Madina Group
Qatar WLL,
Doha, Qatar
Cethar Vessels
Private Limited,
Tamil Nadu
Jul’15-Present Sep’13-Jul’15 Nov’10-Sep’13 Jul’09-Nov’10 Jul’08-Jul’09

3.  Attained new projects from previous clients for showcasing excellent project management skills
 Maintained project coordination between the team, Client and the Main Contractor and ensured the resolution of the
critical issues on right time
 Used the Primavera and Project Management Skills in the company to complete two projects on schedule
 Achieved several projects from the client QSGTL and DEL after the completion of the projects on time and with
acceptable quality
 Operated as an offshore Planning Engineer for Shell and Dolphin Energy Limited shutdown projects in an effective
manner
Nasser S. Al-Hajri Corporation, KSA (IN ARAMCO Project) Nov’10-Sep’13
Planning Engineer
Role:
 Reviewed & analyzed the contract documents for each construction package and provided advisory to the Projects
Manager about any planning deficiencies from scheduling point of view
 Conducted the tender program during the tendering stage for new projects and proposed the resource requirements
for the same
Highlights:
 Registered & maintained monetary saving through proper resource levelling in Primavera and incorporated
compulsory look ahead schedule for all the sites
 Operated as a discipline planner for insulation, refractory, fire proofing and painting
Cethar Vessels Private Limited – Tamil Nadu, India Jul’09-Nov’10
Planning Engineer
Role:
 Created & floated tenders to Contractors/Sub-Contractors, evaluated offers, techno-commercial discussion & finalized
contract in view of the project schedule
 Administered the activities pertaining to tender-bid opening, generated purchase order, negotiated with vendors;
conducted materials follow-up work, manpower management and daily reporting
Highlight:
 Registered and maintained monetary saving through proper resource leveling in Primavera and incorporated
compulsory look ahead schedule for all the projects
BHEL (Bharat Heavy electrical Ltd.) – Tamil Nadu, India Jul’08-Jul’09
Engineering Trainee
Highlights:
 Managed the activities pertaining to floating enquiries, tender-bid opening, preparing comparative statement,
generated purchase order, negotiated with vendors and materials follow-up work
 Operated as an Engineering Trainee (Material Management (MM)/Purchase/Valves)
 Played a pivotal role in conducting reverse auction
 Spearheaded usage of SAP software to generate purchase order, floated enquiries & prepared comparative statement
 IT Skills
 SAP 4.7
 MS-Project
 MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Access)
 Primavera (P3, P6 & P8)
 Internet Applications
(Please refer to annexure for project details)

4. Annexure
At SNC Lavalin Saudi Arabian , KSA
Title: Install SCADA Systems at SAOO Field. (Onshore Project)
Client: Saudi Aramco
Period: Jul’15-Present
EPC Contractor: SNC Lavalin
Designation: Planning & Project Controls Engineer
Contract Value: USD 165 Million
At Madina Group Qatar W.L.L, Doha, Qatar
Main Project: Qatar Shell-Pearl GTL Project & Dolphin Energy LTD–Onshore, Offshore & SD Projects
Period: Sep’13 – Jul’15
Title: MEG Offshore Project (Offshore Shutdown Project)
Client: Qatar Shell GTL Limited, Qatar
Engineering Contractor: Technip
Construction Contractor: Madina Group
Designation: Planning & Project Controls Engineer
Description: The project was based on looking after construction, installation, testing & commissioning
Title: GATE-6 Modification Project (Onshore Project)
Client: Qatar Shell GTL Limited, Qatar
Engineering Contractor: KENTZ
Construction Contractor: Madina Group
Designation: Planning & Project Controls Engineer
Description: The project was based on looking after construction, installation, testing and commissioning
Title: High Pressure Natural Gas Backflow Protection Project (Onshore Project)
Client: Qatar Shell GTL Limited, Qatar
Engineering Contractor: CHIYODA ALMANA
Construction Contractor: Madina Group
Designation: Planning & Project Controls Engineer
Description: The project was based on looking after construction, installation, testing and commissioning
Title: Jacket & Burner Cooling Water Bypass Project (Onshore Project)
Client: Qatar Shell GTL Limited, Qatar
Engineering Contractor: Technip
Construction Contractor: Madina Group
Designation: Planning & Project Controls Engineer
Description: The project was based on looking after construction, installation, testing and commissioning
Title: Jack up Barge “Rising phoenix” Hook up to Pearl Platforms (Offshore Shutdown Project)
Client: Qatar Shell GTL Limited, Qatar
Engineering Contractor: Technip
Construction Contractor: Madina Group
Designation: Planning & Project Controls Engineer
Description: The project was based on looking after construction, installation, testing and commissioning
Title: Dolphin Shutdown-DOL-01 – 2014 (Offshore Shutdown Project)
Client: Dolphin Energy Limited, Qatar
Engineering Contractor: Madina Group
Construction Contractor: Madina Group
Designation: Planning & Project Controls Engineer
Description: The project was based on looking after construction, installation, testing and commissioning
Title: Dolphin Projects-DOL-02 – 2014 (Offshore Shutdown Project)
Client: Dolphin Energy Limited, Qatar
Engineering Contractor: Madina Group
Construction Contractor: Madina Group
Designation: Planning & Project Controls Engineer

5. Description: The project was based on looking after construction, installation, testing and commissioning
At Nasser S. Al-Hajri Corporation, KSA
Title: Jubail Export Refinery Project Package1 (Onshore Project)
Client: Saudi Aramco Total Refining and Petrochemical Co., Al Jubail, KSA
Period: Nov’10-Sep’13
EPC Contractor: Tecnicas Reunidas, Spain
Construction Sub-contractor: NSH Corporation
Designation: Planning & Project Controls Engineer
Contract Value: USD 300 Million
Role:
 The project was based on spearheading construction, installation, testing and commissioning of:
 Mechanical entailing 146 pumps, 32 compressors, 158 drums, 221 exchangers, 2 boilers, 10 heaters, 26 air coolers, 16
columns and 24 reactors
 AG Piping entailing alloy – 1,698 tons, SS - 1,122 tons and CS - 3,723 tons
 Electrical power cable lying - 578,000 Lm and electrical transformers - 50 units
 Civil entailing 4 substations, basic civil foundations, pipe rack foundations, equipment foundations, miscellaneous
foundations, concrete paving, manholes, catch basins and trenches
 UG piping entailing 15,000 Lm of RTR pipe works up to commissioning
 Steel structure entailing pre-assembly and erection of pipe rack & equipment structures
 Instrumentation entailing field and substation instruments, instrument cable laying and instrument panels
 Insulation entailing hot & cold insulation for equipment & pipelines
 Fire-proofing of equipment and steel structures