Alex Nikonov

Experience

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  ÜAZ

  Sept 1997 - Jul 2000

  Export Engineer

  Ulianovsky Automobile Plant (UAZ), Ulianovsk Import and export operations in automobile field,creation on foreign joint venture for cars assembly. Contracts managing, customs, export/import, logistics, autoshows, advertisement, marketing.

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  JSC AtomStroyExport

  Sept 2000 - Jul 2002

  Contract Specialist

  Work in Islamic Republic of Iran, Nuclear Power Plant "Busher". Participation in tenders.

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  JSC “Trade VS”

  Nov 2002 - Apr 2003

  Project manager

  Project management of vehicle assembly lines for car alarms and relevant electronic devices (Worldwide marketing, search and analysis of foreign partners (Asia, USA, Europe) specialised in R&D and manufacture of automatised conveyer lines.

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  Oil and Gas systems

  May 2003 - Feb 2004

  Lead specialist of foreign trade department

  Procurement of import of oil and gas equipment according to project specifications, contract negotiation with suppliers (Emerson, ABB, Daniel, Omuv etc), checking certificates, custom clearance and delivery to sites.

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  Расходные материалы.

  May 2003 - Feb 2004

  Procurement manager

  Activities with suppliers of printer consumables and computer accessories, inventory control, keeping the stock base.

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  Alderley Plc

  Feb 2007 - Nov 2012

  Creation of project department team (9 people) from zero. Managing operation activities, implementing more effective business process for successful completion of all contracts within budget as per specs, fitness for purpose and safety. Maximization of business profitability in course of organizational development. Business development in Russia, evaluation of potential projects and situation in the market, namely Rosneft, Gazprom, Lukoil-inform, Lukoil-Nizhnevolzhsk, CNGS, Total, KBR, SNC Lavalin etc. Issue of technical and commercial proposals to key players. Upgrading client’s facilities. Show less Алдерли Нефтегаз Москва , www.alderleygroup.com. Commercial and technical responsibility for all aspects of designated projects. Achieving agreed design schedules of allocated projects by co-ordinating and directing the activities of nominated project engineers. Achieving scheduled completion of allocated projects within budget to specification with maximum safety and reliability of the plant which is manufactured. Representing the company on technical and commercial matters in meetings with customers and sub-suppliers. Monitoring and controlling project costs and preparation of monthly project status reports. Supervising the site installation and carrying out commissioning and site acceptance tests assisted by the project team. Show less Alderley Neftegaz (Алдерли Нефтегаз) Москва , www.alderleygroup.com.) Following 6 months on-job training in UK office designing and engineer systems in accordance with project specifications and statutory requirements and taking responsibility for all project activities allocated by the Project Manager. Participation in supervision of installation, commissioning and training at customer’s site (in Uk and Russia – Rosneft, TNK BP, Lukoil). Selecting sub-vendors and issuing purchase order specifications for material/equipment procurement ensuring satisfactory cost control within the budget agreed with the project manager. Lead specialist of foreign trade department Show less

  • Projects Manager

    Apr 2011 - Nov 2012

  • Senior project engineer

    Feb 2010 - Mar 2011

  • Project engineer

    Feb 2007 - Jan 2010
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  Premium Engineering

  Mar 2013 - Aug 2013

  Project Manager

  Managing projects in area of air separation, compression and the treatment and processing of associated petroleum gas and the recovery of natural gas. Commercial and technical responsibility of designated projects. Achieving agreed design schedules of allocated projects by coordinating and directing the activities of nominated project engineers. Achieving scheduled completion of allocated projects within budget to specification with maximum safety and reliability of the plant. Representing the company on technical and commercial matters in meetings with customers and sub-suppliers. Supervising the site installation and carrying out commissioning and site acceptance tests assisted by the project team. Show less

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  Synecta a.s.

  Aug 2013 - Nov 2015

  Commericial Manager for Power Island

  Co-ordination of a team (6 people) executing contracts for design, supply and start-up of power generation equipment (Power Island) supplied by General Electric for EPC "Construction of combined power plant, 370MW (Tashkent power plant)”. Single point of contact between central office and customer or contractor.Commercial responsibility of designated contracts (USD 150 millions). Risk management of designated contracts. Defining and clarifying the scope.Monitoring and controlling project costs and preparation of monthly project status reports. Developing the project schedule.Managing communication with stakeholders.Coordination Progress Review Meetings. Show less

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  Jereh Group

  Nov 2015 - Nov 2016

  EPC projects business development manager

  1 year contract as a Head of EPC projects department in field of oil&gas extraction and treatment, compressor equipment, LNG, well completion in CIS countries.• Creation of new department from start• Promoting Jereh’s capability in Engineering, Procurement and Construction in Oil&Gas and Energy fields. Contracts signing.• Creation of new consortiums and joint ventures with local partners. All actions connected with it – NDA, memorandums, responsibility split, investment programs etc• Technical and commercial elevation of the related projects• Marketing, brining new clients and monitoring potential partners• Developing new markets, drafting presentation materials• Obligatory and voluntary (Gazprom) certification of products and services for local market Show less

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  Arctic LNG-2

  Feb 2017 - Feb 2022

  Project Engineer

  Project engineer.The project includes the construction of 3 LNG trains, with a capacity of 6.6 mtpa each.I worked the full cycle of this project:1) At PRE FEED and FEED phase I was a contract engineer2) At Construction phase - a reporting manager (modules construction)3) AT Commissioning phase - Vendor Site Services coordinator (managing contracts with Vendors).During construction I managed supervision of process modules fabrication by Contractor (Technip and Linde) in 6 Asian yards for ALNG-2. Managing team of Focal points (6 people in Moscow) and supporting our Asian team (120 people in China) in yards. Cross disciplinary control over engineering, fabrication, testing and supply of LNG.Responsible for control of:- Engineering. Control of issue of construction documentation IFC from Contractor (Technip, Paris) to yards and shop drawings.- Procurement. Control of procurement of materials and equipment. Control of required work front.- Planning. Control of schedules of LNG modules fabrication and risks mitigations- Reporting. Daily, weekly and monthly reporting for top management and stakeholders.- Progress control. Daily control of physical progress in Easy Plant software.- Personnel. Hiring and mobilization of team to yards.ACHIEVEMENTS:- despite Covid-19 yards have been returned to baselines schedule due to early start of work and incentive program for Chinese yards.- I was responsible for implementation of Lessons Learned (about thousand of lessons across all disciplines) were considered and action from previous project (Yamal LNG) allowing company to take more powerful position both before signing contract and its execution- employing HR outsource company for personnel hiring (expats), office lease and equipment and obtaining all permits allowed to hire supervisors in China.- execution of consulting program from Worley Parson, Baker Botts etc Show less

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  Rafico Engineering

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2023

  Contract Manager

  • Managed contracts for energy sector projects across CIS countries, covering logistics, customs clearance, construction, and installation. • Negotiated terms, mitigated risks, and resolved disputes to ensure smooth project execution. • Oversaw compliance with local and international regulations while managing budgets and payments. • Coordinated tenders, monitored contractor performance, and ensured successful contract closeout.

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  MAIRE

  Feb 2024 - now

  Subcontract Administration Engineer

  EPC Construction of Polypropylene/Ethylene Plant at Repsol’s Sines Industrial Complex Expansion, Portugal • Subcontractor Management: Oversaw contracts for subcontractors executing EPC construction activities, ensuring compliance with project objectives and timelines. • Commercial Oversight: Managed progress payments, work accountancy, and financial tracking of completed works. • Site Coordination: Directed Site Work Requests, monitored Site Technical Queries (STQs), Non-Conformance Requests (NCRs), and ensured resolution of technical issues. • Performance Monitoring: Evaluated subcontractor performance against KPIs, identified risks, and proposed remedial action plans in collaboration with the Project Team. • Contract Administration: Prepared amendments to subcontract documents, analyzed contractual/legal implications, and managed criticalities impacting subcontract efficacy. • Negotiations & Claims Management: Led negotiations on contractual matters, including drafting memorandums of understanding, contract amendments, liquidated damages notices, and closing subcontracts. Managed claims evaluation processes for both issued and received claims. • Risk Mitigation: Proactively alerted the Project Team to major risks and potential impacts related to subcontractor performance. Show less