Mohanad Khalil Algannas provides an executive profile summarizing his over 14 years of experience in engineering leadership roles for projects in steel manufacturing, petrochemicals, and utilities in Saudi Arabia. He has extensive experience managing multi-million dollar projects, business development, and setting up new offices. Algannas holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and has received training in areas like project management, quality management, and leadership.

1. Mohanad Khalil Algannas
Dammam 26, Jubail industrial city 31961 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
+966 50 5851021
gannasmk@gmail.com
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Engineering Leadership ▪ Project Engineering ▪ Technical Services ▪ Business Development
Strategic Planning ▪ Supply Chain Leadership ▪ Sales & Marketing Collaboration
I am anEngineering andProjectsexpertwith over 14years of experience inSteelmanufacturing,Petrochemical andUtilitiesprojects. I
have participated in, and led, multinational teams to deliver and implement Mega scale projects (5B Saudi Riyal).
Mygreatest strength is myunderstandingofoperationsandtechnicalrequirements as well as what it takes to translate them into sales
and profits. It is frequentlythe gap between Estimation and Execution where the losses of profits occur. And it is here where I believe
myparticular experiences of what it takes and knowledge of the Market characteristics can add value.
I have worked in a wide range of projects because I am trustworthy and am always ready to take on additional responsibilities
concurrently, some of the keyactivities I have worked on included:
▪ Vendor Management ▪ FeasibilityStudies
▪ ProjectScopeofwork andRFP Preparation ▪ ContractNegotiations&Closing
▪ ProductionPlanning ▪ ProjectManagement&Implementation
▪ Team Leadership,Training&Mentoring ▪ Studies,FEED & DetailDesignprojects
▪ TechnicalandCommercialevaluationofengineering contractbids
▪ SupportingHR activitiesthroughan extensive referencelist of peopleand resources.
CAREER SYNOPSIS
Jacobs Zate,Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia Aug 2015-Present
Engineering Company
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
I lead the process of delivering Studies, FEED Packages and Detail Design Packages to Clients in Jubail. Our keyClients include
Sasref (Aramco- Shell) and Satorp (Aramco- Total) refineries. As well as Sabic and other Jubail Private affiliates.
I also lead the operations team business development activities, including strategic planning, client introductions, estimates and
proposals, and office Management and establishment in Jubail Industrial Citywith guidance from Khobar headquarters.
Marafiq,Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia Feb 2013-2015
Power and water utility company serving Jubail and Yanbu
LEAD PROJECT ENGINEER
Ledthe processof preparation of FEED, feasibilitiesandcostestimationpackages.Introduced qualitygate check lists at keyphases in
the project development process to improve accountability and tracking of changes to scope, cost and schedule. I led a team of 20
engineers of various specialties to develop RFP’s, select vendors and estimate costs of projects. I cooperated with the Royal
Commissionand third partystakeholders to solve problems of expansion and development of the cityinfrastructure and utilities. I also
lead the team to review and approve infrastructure additions to the City of Jubail and coordinated the review process with the Royal
commission for additions performed bythird parties and issued permits to construct.
As a Leader me and myteam:
 Saved $7 million on various projects of $200 million overall values byleading a structured value engineering initiative.
 Successfullydeveloped front end engineering and design packages and awarded projects of $300 million.

2. MohanadAlgannasgannasmk@gmail.com
Duferco Steel, USA, Houston, TX , “On Behalf of Jubail Energyservices Co.” Aug 2010 -Feb2013
International steel company trading 30 million tons of steel annually in various markets
MANAGER HOUSTON OFFICE
Set up and established the Houston Sales office to export with a target to Market 50% of JESCO’s ultimate Production (300K MT of
Seamless API PIPE). I was successful with the team to grow our sales to 120,000MT in 2 years (approximately$180M) . I developed
andimplementednewprocedurestomanage customerrequirements,local agents, deliveryschedules, inventorycontrol, shipping and
receiving of pipe,inspections,insuranceclaimsandstorageofpipe until customer takeover. I Reported to Jesco & Duferco respective
authorities and linked the operation and sales teams between Houston and Saudi Arabia, forecasting sales and agreeing prices for
various grades and providing customer support and feedback. Together we:
 Drove revenue growth from zero to $180 million on sales of 120,000 metric tons of steel.
 Handled a monthly average of 5000 metric tons by managing productive relationships with customers, vendors, logistic service
providers, storage facilities, inspection services, repair and certification third parties.
Jubail Energy Services Co.,Jubail Industrial City, SAU Nov 2007- Aug 2010
The first seamless pipe manufacturer in the Middle East
DEPUTY SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER AND PLANNING SUPERINTENDENT (2009-2010)
PROJECT MANAGER AND ASSISTANT MANAGER (2007-2009)
I led plant automation engineering activities in Italy. Developing the Level 1, 2 and 3 automation systems and tied them into the sales
andproduction planning systemsto achievea solutionthat allowedus to centralize tooling and Raw material ordering based on Sales
orders coming in from clients as well as optimize production line changeovers’. I was part of the team that recruited and trained top-
notchemployees while directlymanaging supplychain department employees. Led IT purchasing and service requirement activities
from scopedefinitionto awardingofcontracts duringtheengineering&constructionphaseofthe project.Developed and implemented
procedures for API audits, raw materials and consumables planning, cost and market analysis and plant production planning.
 Top negotiator on team handling contracts awarded to different suppliers including and service contractors for supply chain
services like transportation, inspections, scrap and waste management and other services. Handled contracts of up to 0.5 MSR.
 Successfullymetproductiontargetof 100,000metric tonswithless than 5% off spec in first year of operations,handlingproduction
planning of all product lines based on sales forecast.
 Received the API License as well as Aramco supplier qualification in record time within 4 months after start-up of the plant.
Invensys Middle East, Jubail Industrial City, SAU 2007 (March to November)
$4.4 billion global industrial automation, controls and transportation group based in London, ENG
SALES EXECUTIVE
Setup a two phasedstrategy of approachtotarget upgradeof existing installationsandreplacingcompetitor legacysystems. In charge
of sales in Jubail Industrial City, the main center for Saudi Arabian Industry. I identified opportunities and key decision makers.
Qualified and assessed opportunities and set sales targets. Received and developed bids for customer proposals. Negotiated and
closed deals.
 During mytime I led the Jubail office to close 8M SR worth of projects (3No.s)
Tasnee Petrochemicals,Milan, ITA 2005-2007March
LEAD PROCESS ENGINEER (PE)
Developed and ensured compliance with company specifications and guidelines. Teamed with licensor to obtain process specific
information and incorporate lessons learned into new plant design. I collaborated with licensors and contractors with “scale-up”
calculationsandsizingof vessels andequipment. I reviewedvendor packagesin openbookestimatesto assure technical deliverables
and competitive pricing for contracts. I participated in vendor evaluation and contractor selection.
Together we:
 Coordinatedwithprojectteam oninterfacesandtie in pointswith PE plant as wellas ensuringuniformitywhenfeasible. To ensure
the smooth maintainabilityand improve reliability.
 Collaborated closely with project team on utilityservice with centralized utilitycontractor. to ensure the Plant had its required raw
materials accessible.
 Handled operational work permit application and follow up with Royal Commission on environmental issues to achieve the
environmental work permits and operational work permits.

3. MohanadAlgannasgannasmk@gmail.com
Tasnee Petrochemicals,Jubail Industrial City, SAU Jun 2002-2005
PROCESS CONTROL ENGINEER PROPANE DE-HYDROGENATION AND POLY PROPYLENE PLANTS (2004-2005)
Reportingto OperationsManager,handledinterfacebetween operationsand processcontrol departments.Tested,commissioned and
handled trouble-shooting of material management system. Tested and commissioned plant data historian. I was certified as an ISO
internal Auditor.
PROCESS CONTROL ENGINEER PROPANE DEHYDROGENATION (2003-2004)
I teamed with our vendor Honeywell to create graphic displays for the DCS screens by providing blueprint process sketches.
Commissioned and tested logics and interlocks for propane dehydration plant. Devised and implemented testing of the reactor
sequencersystem and operator interface.I participatedin FactoryAcceptance andSiteAcceptance Testing.I madehandsonchanges
including point building, alarm management, graphic displayrevisions, Totalizing and advanced calculations in DCS.
PRODUCTION ENGINEER PROPANE DE-HYDROGENATION (2002-2004)
We reviewed engineering specifications and ensured compliance bycontractor. We resolved issues of operational philosophies after
meeting and exchanges of ideas with clients and contractors. We created standard operating manuals for PDH section. We Created
training packages and led operator training.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, minor in Chemistry
Seamlesspipeproduction basedon Danieli FQMdesign.,Chengdu,China:TheoreticalandPracticalTraining course for Logistics
and Planning Management
Danieli Company, Milan, IT: Hot Rolling Mill – Pipe Rolling Technology Management Training
Project Management Professional (PMP) Training
Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance: Internal QMS Auditor Training & Certification
TUV: Quality for Top Management
Project Risk Management: Howard Technology Middle East September 2014
Oxford High Performance Leadership Program: Oxford University May 2014