Gassim Al-Gassim is a senior executive with over 30 years of experience in oil and gas, petrochemicals, and railway industries. He has extensive experience leading large-scale construction projects in Saudi Arabia, including overseeing $20 billion worth of projects for the Saudi Railway Company. Al-Gassim is skilled in project management, operations, engineering, strategic planning, and relationship building. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and is fluent in Arabic and English.

1. GASSIM AL-GASSIM
Saudi Arabia
+966599999823 ▪ gassimalgassim@gmail.com
SENIOR EXECUTIVE
Ambitious senior executive with a proven track record in the oil and gas, petrochemical and railway
transportation industries. Experience with majorrailway construction projects,operations and maintenance.
Adept at developing and implementing feasible timelines and budgets,along with an ability to effectively lead
cross-functional teams towardsachieving organizational objectives. Strong knowledge of industrial and risk
management principles as well as the entire project lifecycle from inception to design and construction
through to completion and turnover. Collaborative communicator capable of forging cohesive relationships.
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office, SAP, ERP, EDMS and Primavera; fluent in Arabic and English.
AREAS OF STRENGTH AND EXPERTISE
 Business Development
 Project Management
 Operations/Maintenance
 Engineering/Construction
 Strategic Planning/Analysis
 Leadership/Mentoring
 Risk Management
 Negotiations
 Relationship Building
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Saudi Arabian Railway Co. 2009 to Present
VP Infrastructure/Acting DCEO, Operation & Maintenance
Spearheaded development of railway operations from the ground up including formulating procedures,
policies, rules and regulation. Established and implemented operational structure of the organization as well as
set goals for numerous departments such as engineering, safety, network planning and IT infrastructure.
Played integral role in restructuring of company through development of revised rules, regulations, operations,
processes and training programs. Direct key projects including the evaluation and negotiation of construction
and service agreements.
Key Accomplishments:
 Successfully obtained required license and safety certificate necessary for operations.
 Oversaw the design, engineering and construction of the SAR project, a 2,400 km railway track with a
capital investment of 20 billion Saudi Riyal; this is the largest railway mega project in the world
today.
 Managed 2.6 billion Saudi Riyals project comprised of the construction of 43 facility buildings,
workshops, headquarters, and 6 passenger stations.
 Supervised construction of 2.9 billion Saudi Riyals control system project, the design and engineering
of double track project which was 1200 km each direction, and the project management consultant for
SR40 billion land bridge project.
Al-Harbi Petroleum & Petrochemical Division 2006 to 2008
Division Manager
Accountable for business development and promotional activities to enhance the growth of the organization.
Created and implemented operating procedures and policies, and quality control as well as safety measures for
the company. Formulated finance systems and safety manuals; established workshop and facilities including
acquisition of construction equipment.
Key Accomplishments:
 Established the company’s petrochemical division in Al-Jubail Industrial City rameters.
 Ensured timely completion of projects through identification of critical activities with risk analysis
and addressing necessary issues.
 Monitored workforce to assure quality of work, safety, scheduling and productivity of personnel, sub-
contractors and associated support met company standards.

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Saudi Binladin Group PCM Division 2005 to 2006
General Manager – Projects
Provided management oversight for all phases of construction projects including project implementation, and
mobilization of manpower, tools and equipment. Analyzed legal aspects of contracts and progress reports,
initiating remedial actions when required. Monitored project progress making necessary modifications of
plans to maintain schedules while ensuring efficient and cost effective practices. Accountable for purchasing
materials, logistics and negotiations with sub-contractors.
Key Accomplishment:
 Collaborated with clients’ project management teams when necessary to discuss issues and risks and
prepare contingency plans in an effort to keep projects within parameters of established timelines.
 Preparation and submittal of tendering packages.
 Cost reduction and optimization of projects execution. Workforce productivity’s improvement.
Jubail United Petrochemical Company (UNITED) 2001 to 2005
Technical Support Manager(2004 to 2005)
Accountable for implementation of programs such as Risk and Reliability Management (RRM), Reliability
Central Maintenance (RCM), Risk Based Inspection (RBI) and Internal Protective Function (IPF). Established
processes and procedures for the department including Electronic Document Management System (EDMS)
and Plant Wide Information System (PWIMS). Directed company’s estimating program.
Key Accomplishment:
 Supervised technical and administrative operations ensuring financial objectives achieved.
Project Manager (2001 to 2004)
Led the construction and engineering efforts of $500 million grassroots utility plant project, resulting in
completion on time and within budget. Provided management oversight including evaluation and acceptance
of bids, contract negotiations with selected bidders, review and approval of engineering designs, and contract
finalization. Functioned as company liaison with government agencies, the Royal commission, Saudi Electric
and Saudi Aramco. Conducted weekly collaborations with managing contractor regarding progress and
quality of work. Handled change orders and turnover of completed systems.
Key Accomplishment:
 Managed project management consultants.
NIGC (GAS) 2000 to 2001
Department Manager – Engineering
Established engineering department including creating procedures and processes, purchasing required tools
and equipment, and recruiting and training staff. Upgraded analyzing and customer metering sections
according to ISO 9000 standards.
SAFCO/IBN BAYTAR 1997 to 1998
Engineering Superintendent (1998 to 1999)
Led team of mechanical, civil, electrical and instruments engineers. Functioned as advisor for engineering
department in NH3 plants, 2 Nos. Urea Plant Nos., NPK Plants 2 Nos. and Bagging/Port facilities and related
equipment. Prepared department’s annual budget, as well as General Engineering Specifications (GSE) and
department procedures engineering study, and drawings for plant modifications. Managed capital projects
from feasibility study until completion including budgeting and cost control. Approved engineering
contractors; documented EDMS implementation.
Key Accomplishments:
 Directed plant Equipment assessment and modifications according to ASME and API codes.
 Performed troubleshooting of plant problems resulting in increased productivity and safety.

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Engineering Group Leader (1997 to 1998)
Manage mechanical, civil, architectural, electrical, instrumentation and control systems. Established training
program for engineers and technicians; organized Saudization program development for department. Prepared
annual action plans and feasibility studies capital projects.
Played role in expansion project; upgraded old SAFCO plant installing state of the art equipment.
Implemented instrument projects and modification jobs.
SAUDI ARAMCO SHELL REFINERY (SASREF) 1991 to 1997
Area Electrical and Instrument Maintenance Engineer - Utilities and Aromatic Units (1996 to 1997)
Controlled daily maintenance and preventive maintenance activities, managed plant shutdowns, and
conducted detail engineering for all electrical and instrumentation modifications. Formulated technical
specifications and contract documents for jobs; reviewed material specifications and recommended upgrades.
Instrument Field Engineer (1995 to 1996)
Established refinery’s preventive maintenance program, plant procedures and the technician training program.
Performed daily maintenance including plant trips and investigation. Designed and executed Plant
Modification Request & Design (PMDR). Operated PACER maintenance system.
Quality Measurement Instrument (QMI) Engineer (1992 to 1994)
Handled refinery-wide maintenance issues to include validation of analyzers and gas detector testing. Guided
QMI projects and developed QMI procedures. Acquired new analyzers; analyzed product’s performance for
repeatability and reproducibility.
General Field Instrument & Workshop Engineer (1991 to 1992)
Developed on-the-job training module; managed instrument field workshop activities.
ARABIAN OIL COMPANY AL-KHAFJI 1988 to 1991
Offshore Maintenance Engineer/Technical Officer
Supervised offshore activities and prepared daily work requests for maintenance. Oversaw modifications at
offshore gathering station and pipelines; managed two major contracts. Formulated tender documents,
technical specification and budgets. Inspected onshore storage tanks.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, Point Park University, Pittsburgh, PA
Knowledgeable in project management application software including SAP, ERP, Enterprise
Management System spreadsheet programs, EDMS, Primavera and MS programs.