Alen Nurkenov

Experience

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  Volvo Car Corporation

  Sept 2004 - Dec 2004

  Operator/Intern

  Monitoring of Assembly Line work. Quality control of the fabricated parts. Weekly report with indications of the line fails: cause and action taken

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  Ersai Caspian Contractor LLC

  Aug 2006 - May 2013

  A seamless coordinator for extensive construction projects for high-profile companies.Dynamically coordinated structural team within the project engineering department. Led interactive communication sessions between project management team, engineering department, on-site supervisors, and clients. Created work-hours estimations and project costs for each bid. Mentored and tutored young professional graduates on structural coordination best-practices and duties.Participated in significant projects such as EPFC Decommissioning and Relocation 401, 402, “Island-D” Kashagan Field for Exxon Mobil and Semi-Submersible Drilling Rig “Caspian Explorer” for Daewoo Shipbuilding.Key Accomplishments:• Succeeded in transitioning shop drawings preparation from AutoCAD to Tekla 3D modelling; decreased overall preparation time for major structures by 50%, minor structures by 20%, and fewer errors by 15%. Show less Energetically worked with Agip KCO on “Island-D” Kashagan Field Hook Up & Commissioning, Piles & Flares, and Pipe Racks projects.Generated method statements, manuals for transportation, and load out of steel structures to include barge ballasting study. Designed calculations, reviewed shop drawings and specifications. Oversaw development of lifting and rigging equipment. Expert in steel structure 3D modelling.Key Accomplishments:• Maximized expert knowledge in load-out procedures; impacted loading process with a 20% acceleration of close-out for construction projects. Show less

  • Structural Coordinator

    Oct 2010 - May 2013

  • Structural Engineer

    Aug 2006 - Sept 2010
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  Maersk Oil

  May 2013 - Mar 2018

  Project Liaison Engineer

  A versatile liaison of $1 bln budgeted project for “Dunga” Field Development Phase 2. A contributor to the Field Development Plan Amendment with a budget of $100 million and Asset Data Integrity Development project with a budget of $1 million. Excelled at the establishment of communication channels between the project and operations department. Accomplished handover of all new facilities without any issues. Smoothly transitioned project documentation, using such tools as punch list, and hand over register. Supervised introduction of new Control of Work in an oilfield environment that implied development of new and improvement of existing procedures, forms, flow charts, etc. for managing all field operations. Directed Operations Readiness for new facilities and equipment for multiple projects. Assisted with preparation of project budgets and cost projections. Executed reliability, availability, and maintainability analysis specific to each project. Streamlined project support for delivery of SAP asset register with functional location hierarchy, master data, bill of materials, and preventive maintenance for start of every project. Programmed for two-year operational spares. Advised on commissioning and start-up procedures for all new facilities and equipment. Consulted with vendors and participated at factory acceptance tests.Key Accomplishments:• Successfully delivered facilities handover for 108 Wells, Power Plant, Oil Storage Tanks, Sea Water Loading Station, and certain process equipment, resulting in field oil production increase from 8k bopd to 18k bopd.• Strengthened company performance and assisted project manager in expediting the Asset Data Integrity Development project within 1.5-year timeframe.• Contracted the update of oilfield key drawings and generated a cost-savings of $175k. Show less

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  Total

  Mar 2018 - Nov 2020

  Project Liaison Engineer

  A key leader in the operational readiness of the “Dunga” Field Development project, Phase 3 with a budget of $250 million.Prepared and executed Operations Management Plans for development of oil field. Contributed to preparation of operational and maintenance budget. Provided input through concept design and FEED and detailed design packages review project documents, and drawings. Ensured all personal and process safety compliance rules are met through meticulous validation of the Hazard Operability Study. Utilized leadership qualities to institute effective training programs for new facilities and equipment. Minimized cost and maximize production through comprehensive analysis considering all maintenance requirements.Key Accomplishments:• Increased CAPEX by 5% avoiding unplanned OPEX expenditures; collaborated with corporate office and partners for necessary approval of recommended operational requirements.• Decreased planning budget of minor “Modification Projects” from $9 min to $6.5 min through establishment of a prioritization table that emphasized highly critical items.Production Operator (temporary assignment since 2019 as a part of Personal Employee Development plan)• Controlled and analyzed production operations activities. • Prepared process equipment for repair/maintenance and ensured its readiness back in operation, etc.Key Accomplishments: Gained sufficient knowledge and insight in Operations Readiness activities as well as technological regulations at the Field Site. Show less

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  ILF Consulting Engineers

  Dec 2020 - now

  Senior Project Engineer

  Highly motivated project leader with excellent communication and organization skills at “Bozoy” Compressor Station Expansion project with a budget of $500 million.Provide comprehensive interface between Project Management Consultant (ILF PMC) and client’s Engineering and Production & Technical departments, Beineu-Shymkent Pipeline LLP. Manage contracts with the client and subcontractors. Prepare and follow-up on budget, including monthly revenue forecast and facility breakdowns. Key Accomplishments:• Coordinated selection of Gas Turbine Compressor Units to increase the pipeline capacity from 14 to 15-18 BCMA.• Negotiated and concluded a contract to conduct HAZID, HAZOP, SIL and QRA studies. Show less