Nithin Soman

Experience

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  Gulf Steel Works Co

  Sept 2012 - Nov 2013

  Procurement Engineer

  • Procured (ARAMCO APPROVED) Pipes, Pipe Fittings, Steel, Coil, Gaskets, Fasteners, Industrial Equipment’s, Consumables (Welding and Safety consumables) and all other related machineries for the Process Equipment, Skid, Storage Tanks and Structural Steel Division’s• Skillfully sourced materials per SAEP, SAES, SAMS, ASTM, ASME, DIN, and BSEN, ISO specifications from local and off-shore Market.• Successfully negotiate with suppliers considering all aspects of payments & delivery, receive quotations, prepare price comparisons, PO- Purchase Orders, obtain necessary approvals, and stay updated in latest market rates and expand list of qualified suppliers, products and services• Well versed in (ERP) Profit & Microsoft Dynamics inventory software Show less

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  Gulf Haulage Heavy Lift Co.

  Nov 2013 - now

  • Managing Sales and Marketing for Gulf Haulage Heavy Lift Company, KSA • Preparing Strategies to increase sales output in Brown Field and Green Field Projects. • Identifying new business opportunities within the Kingdom and marketing the company services to prospective client’s• Supporting Key Clients with techno commercial studies for Heavy Lift & Heavy Haul requirement • Preparation of bid packages for Heavy lift and Heavy haul projects• Meeting clients and providing the best technical solution for their Heavy Lift requirement’s• Supporting Sales Team with technical solutions. • Supporting Rental Department with Sales • Closing Sales Deals Show less • Managing Sales and Marketing for Gulf Haulage Heavy Lift Company for the East Coast – KSA • Preparing Strategies to increase sales output in Brown Field and Green Field Projects. • Identifying new business opportunities within the Kingdom and marketing the company services to prospective client’s• Supporting Key Clients with techno commercial studies for Heavy Lift & Heavy Haul requirement • Preparation of bid packages for Heavy lift and Heavy haul projects • Meeting clients and providing the best technical solution for their Heavy Lift requirement’s• Supporting Sales Team with technical solutions. • Closing Sales Deals Show less • Key focal point for complete project execution from planning to execution and ensure job execution & progress in work is per job schedule submitted• Religiously performed site visits for Client requests on Heavy Lifts / Heavy Haulage Projects prior to Project Execution and liable for preparation of lifting studies package with coordination with Engineering Department• In charge of preparation of project work schedules, transportation/ mobilization plans for all crawlers & mobile cranes, daily project update reports, etc. and demonstrated attention to details in reviewing Lifting Studies, Rigging Studies, GBP calculation, MOS, Job Safety Analysis prior to submission of client approval• Actively participating in client meeting from KOM to final execution shutdown meetings • Strategize to maximize utilization of GHHL Manpower (Crane Operators, Riggers, Heavy Duty Drivers, Escort Drivers, SPMT Operators, and Jacking & Skidding Technician) in various projects as per job requirement and ensure ID’s are prepared on time as and when required.• Successfully handled all logistic responsibilities during temporary export/import of GHHL Equipment’s as per project requirements and coordinated with GRO department to secure MOT / Royal Commission road permits required for all Logistic movement of GHHL liners / trailers are valid and in place Show less • Managed Procurement of Spare Parts and services for Crawler Cranes with capacity up to 2,500 ton from Germany, Consumables for GHHL tractor heads, and Spares and Consumables for SPMT trailers.• Proficiently managed fleets, Cross hire equipment, preparation of PO & expediting of materials/services from PO release to material arrival in store/ service & temporary export documentation of Equipment’s within GCC via Land/Sea• Efficiently procured services and repair works of Hydraulic Cylinders for Main Body of Crawler Cranes, and Heavy Lift and Rig Move Division etc.• Integral participation in finalization and implementation of ERP for GHHLAchievements• Played a key role in planning & executing the transportation & installation of the first wind mill in Turaif, /KSA. A Prestigious project for GE & Aramco resulting in successful completion in minimum down time working under very tight deadlines• Designated as “Project In Charge” for SABIC United EG1,EG2 shutdown operating the 2nd biggest crawler crane in KSA- Successfully met the tight deadlines and executed the 3 Million SAR project for GHH• Controlled & monitored the mobilization & export of 20+ cranes through KSA-Bahrain borders at a very short notice for Alba Line 6 expansion project• Appreciated for quick course of actions exhibited in replacing equipment (Rig Machine) that entered an emergency shutdown with swift planning & execution in least down time to start up the package and continue production• Successfully handled few major projects like Aramco JTF Project (CC 2400-1, Jacking Equipment, SPT, Assist Crane), SADAF EBS-1 TA (LR 1750,GMK 6300, Jacking Equipment, SPT), Maaden Granular Pre Scrubber Project (AC 500, AC 100), Alba Line 6 Expansion Project , Bahrain (Various Cranes), SAP Train 2 Shutdown , Maaden Phosphate , Ras Al Khair (CC 2500, AC 250), etc. Show less

  • Sales Manager

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Senior Sales & Marketing Engineer

    May 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Sales And Marketing Engineer

    May 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Project Engineer

    Jan 2015 - Apr 2021

  • Procurement Engineer

    Nov 2013 - Jan 2015