Asif Mehmud

Experience

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  HEAVY MECHANICAL COMPLEX - http://www.hmc.com.pk/

  Mar 2002 - Mar 2003

  Trainee Design Engineer and Quality Assurance Supervisor

  · Make drawings as per load calculations · Develop Bill of Materials and Bill of Quantities on the drawings. · Coordinate with the production department for the manufacturing of parts as per drawings. · Coordinate with clients for the erection of structures. · Coordinate with the External Parties for the Internal Audits for ISO 9001:2000 · Liaise with all the Design Staff for timely disposition of Corrective Actions. · Monitor the Quality Objectives framework's implementation in Design Department. · Develop, plan and coordinate QA process-specific trainings of Design Staff. · Plan, coordinate and minute weekly QA progress review meetings.July 2002 ­ March 2003: Worked as Trainee Engineer in Tesla Industries Islamabad in Machine Shop. The Responsibilities include: · To Maintain the well in hand inventory of materials. · To ensure the maximum utilization of machines by deploying the right persons. · To enhance the productivity by reducing the machining times using the CAMs · To design the Form tools for intricate Parts. · Make drawing of the tools and get them manufactured from Market. · To Redraw the drawing from the assembly drawings for production. Show less

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  Pakistan Ordnance Factories - http://www.pof.gov.pk/

  Mar 2003 - Mar 2005

  Asst Manager-Quality Assurance

  Worked as Assistant Manager Quality Assurance in Pakistan Ordnance Factories Wah Cantt and was a member of the team who developed and looked after all the documentation of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 and got OHSAS 18001 and Integrated Management System (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 &OHSAS 18001) certification with out any consultancy as a recognition of this effort CHAIRMAN POF Board Awarded a Letter of Commendation. The main responsibilities include but not limited to the following · Conduct a Gap analysis to find out the extent to which the current prevalent system is aligned with the international Quality Management system, Health and Safety Management System and Environmental Management System. · Prepare the procedures, JDs, Method Statements and Formates in compliant with international standards · Impart trainings and awareness to different tiers of management and supervisors. · Define Company's QHSE policy in line with international standards to which the company is going to be checked and verified. · Conducted Audits for more than 200 Man hours for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001. Management Systems. · Coordinate and liaise with Third party certification bodies to conduct Show less

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  Descon Engineering

  Apr 2005 - Mar 2007

  QAQC Engineer

  During my tenure at Descon Engineering i was responsible for the following tasks.. Development of Project Quality Plan for various project sites both at Proposal as well as at execution stage.• Development of SOPs, MSs, JDs, QHSE Bulletins, Flyers with assistance of In charge QA for continuous improvement. • Plan & conduct Audits while leading the Audit Team and circulate Audit Summary Report to all concerned.• Manage Company’s CAPA (Corrective & Preventive Action) systems to ensure that Root Cause Analysis is performed and all CAPA activities are completed within timely basis. • Suggest actions to BAs / BSDs to effectively close the CAPAs.• Identify the processes necessary at the corporate/BA/Project level for the effective implementation of Integrated Management System (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001) & ensure the documentation of these processes for their effective operation.• Monitor the Quality Objectives framework’s implementation company-wide. • Develop, plan and coordinate QA process-specific trainings at various establishments/BAs/BSDs/Projects.• Plan, coordinate and minute weekly QA progress review meetings.. Assist Incharge QA in developing the Executive Management Report for “The State of QUALITY” and analyzing it using quality tools.. Maintain Quality Assurance’s filing and record retention Show less

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  CEIS

  Mar 2007 - Nov 2007

  QHSE Engineer

  While Working in Clough Engineering my main responsibilities included but not limited to the followingQA / QC Engineer / HSE Engineer with Clough Engineering and Integrated Solutions Islamabad Office. The Key Responsibilities include:-• To update the DCR (Deliverable Control Register) when the documents / Drawings are delivered.• To ensure that the Quality of all the Deliverables is as it should be in accordance with the Customer Requirements and Clough Best Practices.• To ensure that all the Procedures are being followed in its true letter and Sprit.• To conduct Internal Audits to Evaluate the Implementation of the Systems.• To coordinate with Client (CPECC) and the Clough Discipline Engineers to incorporate the Comments on the Submitted documents / drawings.• To Help Project manager in replying the Queries from Clients / Vendors.• To impart awareness among the Staff regarding the QHSE,• To Prepare the Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment of the Potential Hazards associated with the Activities being performed in the office.• To prepare and maintain the Office Emergency Evacuation Plan.• To Prepare Monthly HSE Report and send to Perth Office.• To monitor the Functionality of the entire Preventive / alarming Systems installed in the Building. Show less

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  Ammico International Contracting Co. Ltd.

  Nov 2007 - Dec 2010

  Contracts and Quality Manager

  Worked as Contracts and QAQC Manager in AMMICO Contracting Co. WLL. at Qatar at Shell GTL Project.Client=CB&IPMC = GJC & KBRCompany = Shell / Qatar PetroleumAMMICO Contracting Co. is involved in the earthworks, Civil Works and associated Steel Structure works along with the utility piping works, mainly doing the foundations for the Tanks, Earthen and Concrete Retaining / Bund Walls, Pipe sleepers, Road Culverts, Man holes, Deep Pits, foundations for Pumps, Road Works, Storm Water Drains, underground and above ground GRE / GRVE piping etc.My responsibilities include but not limited to the following.• Negotiation and finalization of Contract with Contractor. Establishing a Management system in alignment of the Contractor’s Subcontract Management Strategy. Review of Monthly invoices, Identification of Variations and submission of claims to Contractor in respect of Changes to the work.• Prepare CWNs, CWPs and negotiate with Client (CB&I) for issuance of CWO.• Review Contract document and identify extra works that were not direct scope of work for AMMICO Contracting.• Review Supplier / lower tier Subcontractors’ submitted documents for their possible pre-qualifications to work with AMMICO on SHELL GTL Project.• Ensure proper record keeping of all Contract documents including CWN, CWP and CWOs. • Arrange, chair and minute weekly progress meetings with Contractor.• Prepare weekly and monthly Reports for Contractor.• Develop the Task specific Method Statements and Inspection & Test plans• Implement Basic Quality tools e.g. Flow charts and fishbone diagrams to eradicate construction flaws to soother the deliverables.• Ensure all the inspections including destructive and non destructive testing are being carried out as mentioned in the respective ITPs. • Issue POs and negotiate with Suppliers for all the Project direct and indirect Materials.• Ensure the timely approval for all the materials from client Show less

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  Sendan International

  Jan 2011 - Feb 2012

  QAQC Manager

  Develop and Manage Quality Management Systems at project levels, Extend support to other functions on the project to help them comply with Project QAQC requirement and processes.

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  CB&I

  Apr 2012 - Oct 2016

  Pre-Qualify Subcontractors on CB&I and Client (Exxon Mobil)Systems, Prepare and Issue ITB packages, Evaluate Bidders Commercially and Technically, Coordinate with Subcon. Manager in negotiation to finalize Subcontract Agreements, Maintain Subcontracts Status Register, Prepare Subcontracts Forecast Reports and present to higher Management for Commercial decisions, Review / Process Subcontract Progress Invoices, Prepare and Issue Variations and change orders to Subcontracts, Administer Change Orders from Subcontracts, Review and get approvals of Subcontract's Monthly Invoices, Minute Weekly Meetings, Draft Contractual Letters to Subcontractors, Administer all Subcontractors Contractual matters. Show less Pre-Qualify Subcontractors on CB&I Systems, Prepare and Issue ITT packages, Evaluate Bidders Commercially and Technically, Coordinate with Subcon. Manager in finalizing Subcontract Agreement, Review / Process Subcontract Progress Invoicing, Prepare and Issue Variations to Subcontracts, Administer Change Orders from Subcontracts, Review and get approvals of Subcontract's Monthly Invoices, Minute Weekly Meetings, Draft Contractual Letters to Subcontractors, Administer all Subcontractors Contractual matters. Show less

  • Senior Subcontract Specialist

    Mar 2014 - Oct 2016

  • Project Subcontracts Administrator

    Apr 2012 - Mar 2014
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  Toxfree

  Nov 2016 - Nov 2017

  Contract Administration Lead

  Pre‐commissioning activities including Hydorlasing/Pressure blasting, pigging, air‐lancing, borescoping andchemical cleaning of pipes and piping system on the ISBL and OSBL.Main responsibilities involve Management of all aspects of the Contract Management including but not limited to the following;Identify changes in the scope of work and issue change notifications to ClientDevelop Costs for additional scope and negotiate with Client to include the additional cost intoSubcontractWrite/response all commercial letters to client whilst maintaining logs of all correspondingDevelop Cost to complete to apprise Client of the estimate required to complete the workDevelop payment claims and submit progress invoicing.Prepare and Submit Daily Force/equipment report, Daily Progress Report and Daily Subcontract activityreport to Client.Maintain record of daily spent hours to develop progress payment claim Show less

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  McConnell Dowell

  Nov 2017 - Aug 2018

  Contracts and Procurement Manager

  Project: - Murray Basin Rail ProjectClient: - VLineEstimated Value:- $400 MnsScope of Work;The project involves standardising and upgrading the 1055 kilometres of rail track thatservices the Murray Basin region. It includes restoring the track’s condition to its underlyingtrack class and speed rating. Specifically, it involves converting the track gauge from broad(1600 millimetres) to standard (1435 millimetres).Responsibilities:My main responsibilities include, Pre Award.Prequlification and assessment of Suppliers/Subcontractors, Preparation and letting of Subcontracts, Evaluation of Tenders, negotiation and awarding of Subcontracts.Post AwardAssess and verify Payment Claims in accordance with SOPA, Issuance of Payment Certificates. review and prepare responses to Subcontractors claims/Notices in respect of Variation, Scope changes, Extension of time and Costs, Escalation notices etc.Coordinate with Company legal counsels regarding adjudication/arbitration matters and draft adjudication responses. Show less

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  Lendlease

  Sept 2018 - Nov 2019

  Ballarat Line Upgrade Project (Rail Infrastructure)•Prepare Procurement Register and Procurement strategies, for work packages, identification of budgets, Forecast and CtC, , procurement methods and timing; • Coordinate with Package Engineer for scope of works planning & defining Scope of Works, information is accurate, cost efficiencies are maximised and subcontractor capabilities are considered; • Develop Invitation to tender, Purchase Orders • Assess commercial and contractual risks,• Coordination with internal and external stakeholders, lead tender and contract negotiations, • Prequalification and assessment of Suppliers/Subcontractors,• Ensuring all commercial activity follows the guidelines specified by the Project Management Plans;• Effectively manage subcontracts through all phases including scope preparation, procurement, cost forecasting, subcontractor management, claims/variations processing, completion and close out• Ensure that suppliers, vendors and sub-contractors engaged in support of the project are adhering to the terms under which they were contracted;• Maintain contract and good working relationships with a broad range of subcontractors and maintain a good awareness of market conditions and movements• Assess and verify Payment Claims in accordance with Security of Payment Act (SOPA), Issuance of Payment Certificates in accordance with SOPA. Review, assess and valuate Subcontractor’s claims/Notices in respect of Variation, Scope changes, Extension of time & Costs and Escalation notices etc. Coordinate with Company legal counsels regarding adjudication/arbitration matters and draft adjudication responses. Organize, lead and minute Weekly progress meetings, prepare contractual letters, maintain log of all incoming / outgoing correspondence. Maintain securities register, develop cost forecasts in consideration of the remaining scope of work, prepare financial reports for management. Show less

  • Contracts and Procurement Manager

    Sept 2018 - Nov 2019

  • Contracts and Procurement Specialist/Administrator

    Sept 2018 - Nov 2019
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  McDermott International, Ltd

  Nov 2019 - now

  Subcontract Manager

  Responsible for all aspects of the Supply Chain Management function in general and Subcontracts Management in particular on the the following key EPC Projects in the region;1. North Field Expansion 8 Jackets Project (NFE)2. Bulhanine Project3. North Field Production Sustainability (NFPS)4. Saudi Aramco Marjan Pkj-1 Responsible to managing team of Subcontract Admins and specialists to accomplish entire Subcontract cycle including following key activities.1- Scope definition2- compiling ITT/RFP/RFQ package3- issuance of Bids and management of bid cylce4- Evaluation of Bids and development of recommendation of award.5- Negotiate with bidders and coordinate with all functions (Construction, QHSE, Legal etc.) to finalize successful bidder.6- Complete Subcontract/PO Award7- Post Award Management including invoice management8- Change Management including scope variation, EOT claims etc9- Writing contractual letters and executive summaries10 - Review and prepare response to Subcontract Claims (EOT, scope variation, Acceleration etc)Aside from assisting Subcontract team to achieve above listed activities, I am/was responsible to prepare Cost projection, Subcontracting/Procurement Strategies and Plans and develop Cost to complete reports for various subcontract/procurement packages. Development/training of the Subcontract resources to keep them abreast with company/project mandated procedures and policies, international contracting practices driven by FIDIC and other contracting guidelines. Show less