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Abi Ninan Joseph

Mount Roskill,New Zealand

Summary

A Seasoned mechanical Engineer with over 15 years of expertise in shutdown administration & co-ordination, site Construction and project management, including oil and gas/refinery/power plant piping, heat exchanger & furnace maintenance, plumbing, chilled water piping for building services, installation of belt conveyors & erection of ball mill, bag filter, bucket elevators and other equipment in cement plant expansion project. knowledgeable about operations and offering top-notch project management, team leadership, and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Shutdown Project Administrator/ Co-ordinator

INTER GROUP
Auckland, New Zealand
02.2024 - Current
  • Ensured workforce health and safety by attending site toolbox talks regularly.
  • Coordinated and supplied workforce, tools, and equipment for shutdowns as required.
  • Arranged orientation and training for newly recruited employees to enhance readiness.
  • Collaborated with clients and cross-functional teams to complete projects on schedule.
  • Prepared cost estimates for work orders based on information from area managers.
  • Compiled employment records and submitted timesheets accurately.
  • Generated daily progress reports and documented meeting minutes consistently.
  • Monitored schedules and updated project timelines to maintain efficiency.

Process Plant Operator

AR Staffing Solutions(Epicurean Diary- Collective)
Auckland, New Zealand
07.2023 - 02.2024
  • Operated equipment to maintain smooth plant operations, such as blending and homogenizing for pasteurization.
  • Participated in emergency response drills and real incidents to ensure preparedness.
  • Conducted divert tests on valves to ensure operational reliability.
  • Monitored equipment performance and instrumentation for optimal functionality.
  • Documented production data for reporting and analysis purposes regularly.
  • Inspected and tested products regularly to maintain quality standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions promptly.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to prevent operational delays.
  • Communicated process statuses, issues, and maintenance requirements effectively.
  • Monitored production processes to ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Maintained safety by adhering to regulations and plant procedures.
  • Communicated regularly with other departments regarding plant operations status updates.

Sales & Projects Manager

APF Bahrain
Manama, Bahrain
08.2018 - 04.2023
  • Building outstanding relationships with key players such as clients, shipping line and logistics teams.
  • Identifying, Forecasting, planning and implementing the best and most efficient transport options for the clients.
  • Driving and managing key projects.
  • Manage stock levels and inventory.
  • Receipting of shipments at warehouse.
  • Undertaking regular stock takes and providing updates on inventory levels.
  • Co-ordinate all shipment movements between sites, liaise with freight companies.
  • Ensure all systems and procedures are adhered to and quality & safety standards are maintained.
  • Ensure people are appropriately trained in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
  • Continuous improvement to reduce costs and improve service.

Project Engineer

Nass Mechanical Contracting
Hidd, Bahrain
01.2012 - 07.2018
  • Participated in project planning, assessing technical feasibility and affordability.
  • Collaborated with engineers and designers to create detailed project plans and specifications.
  • Ensured engineering designs complied with project goals, regulations, and industry standards.
  • Prepared project plans using MS Project and Primavera for effective tracking.
  • Generated comprehensive reports in Excel utilizing VLOOKUP, PIVOT, and additional formulas.
  • Monitored resource utilization and optimized efficiency throughout project phases.
  • Oversaw construction activities, ensuring adherence to approved plans and quality standards.
  • Conducted site visits to address on-site engineering challenges and monitor progress.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and define project scope.
  • Maintained project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities and resolving problems.
  • Supervised installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
  • Managed resources such as equipment, materials, personnel and subcontractors to achieve project goals.
  • Interacted with clients to interpret needs and requirements.
  • Compiled reports detailing progress updates and budget information.
  • Resolved conflicts between vendors, contractors, internal staff or other stakeholders related to project objectives.
  • Performed quality assurance checks on all deliverables prior to submission.
  • Finished projects on time and within budget.

Site Supervisor/ Engineer, Mechanical

Metal services for trading & contracting
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
02.2010 - 12.2011
  • Coordinated daily site operations and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
  • Interpreted engineering drawings of plumbing and chilled water lines for project teams.
  • Installed sewage, storm water, potable water supply, and chilled water lines.
  • Conducted hydro and pressure tests on installed pipelines at site.
  • Identified and resolved piping issues, including leaks and pressure discrepancies.
  • Prepared safe work method statements to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Participated in job-site meetings with contractors, owners, architects, engineers, as necessary.
  • Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
  • Presented technical findings and recommendations to stakeholders clearly.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss project progress updates.
  • Supervised piping teams comprising foreman, pipefitters, welders, and helpers.
  • Generated bills of material and material takeoffs from approved drawings.
  • Collaborated with project managers to effectively plan and schedule piping activities.
  • Fulfilled orders by successfully planning, budgeting, and coordinating projects.

Mechanical Supervisor

Mohd. Ahmadi Group, MAC
Bahrain
09.2008 - 01.2010
  • Conducted site visits to estimate the work as per the client requirements.
  • Based on these estimates, assisted the engineering department to develop the shop drawings.
  • Prepared the quotations, method statements and scheduled the job as per the client requirement.
  • Prepared project Schedules using MS Project.
  • Worked closely with the team right from the beginning and assured effective job completion with in the scheduled period.
  • Controlled and supervised staff functioning.

Education

Mechanical Engineering (BE) -

Vishweshveraiah University
India

Diploma in Project Planning & Management -

Primavera

SAP Training -

Material Management Module

12th Standard -

Indian School
Bahrain

Autodesk certification -

Inventor

Autodesk certification -

AutoCAD

Skills

  • Project planning with MS Project and Primavera
  • Project coordination
  • Cost estimation
  • Site safety compliance
  • Client relationship management
  • Effective communication
  • Inventory control
  • Data documentation
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Project reporting
  • Cost control
  • Project management
  • Written communication
  • Site and quantity surveying
  • Drafting with AutoCAD
  • Excel proficiency (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)
  • Site supervision
  • P&ID interpretation
  • Isometric drawing comprehension
  • Piping and plumbing expertise
  • Hand tool operation

Personal Information

Visa Status: Open Work Visa (partner of a student- visa is extendable until 2028)

License - Type

New Zealand full driving license

Major Projects Handled

  • King Saud university Hospital MEP Project 2010-2011
  • Sulb steel plant natural gas line 14" & 20" gas pipeline (ug/ag) project 2012-2013.
  • Fabrication and erection of nitrogen purging piping in ship 2013.
  • Erection of 540 Ton Steel Structure of ARCH Bridge for US NAVY 2013.
  • Hidd power plant distiller piping & co2 pipping replacement 2014.
  • Crane girder fabrication and erection- 4 units at different location 2015.
  • Gpic petrochemical plant shutdown 2015 & 2018.
  • Falcon cement plant expansion project.2016-2017.
  • Bapco petroleum refinery shutdown project.2016, 2017, 2018.
  • Gpic methanol plant air-preheater re-tubing during T&I 2018.

Timeline

Shutdown Project Administrator/ Co-ordinator

INTER GROUP
02.2024 - Current

Process Plant Operator

AR Staffing Solutions(Epicurean Diary- Collective)
07.2023 - 02.2024

Sales & Projects Manager

APF Bahrain
08.2018 - 04.2023

Project Engineer

Nass Mechanical Contracting
01.2012 - 07.2018

Site Supervisor/ Engineer, Mechanical

Metal services for trading & contracting
02.2010 - 12.2011

Mechanical Supervisor

Mohd. Ahmadi Group, MAC
09.2008 - 01.2010

Mechanical Engineering (BE) -

Vishweshveraiah University

Diploma in Project Planning & Management -

Primavera

SAP Training -

Material Management Module

12th Standard -

Indian School

Autodesk certification -

Inventor

Autodesk certification -

AutoCAD

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