Abdul Aziz Al Ghafri

Experience

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  Royal HaskoningDHV

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2013

  Training - Construction Engineer

  Internship Role and Responsibilities as a Construction Engineer at Sidab Port:• Oversee daily Civil and Structural work progress for tower and control building projects owned by the Royal Oman Police (ROP) at Sidab Port, ensuring compliance with the construction schedule, design specifications, and project requirements.• Conduct field inspections to verify work aligns with design requirements, codes, standards, and project procedures. Collaborate with the site team to ensure quality and adherence.• Coordinate with EPC to ensure timely resource mobilization as per the mobilization plan. Report any resource shortages to EPC for prompt resolution.• Review engineering deliverables for temporary facilities, right of way, plot plans, layouts, civil drawings, piling, foundations, tower structures, and earthworks.• Communicate with Design Engineering to resolve technical issues. Handle change requests, including Field Change Notices, Field Change Requests, Nonconformance Reports, and other technical documents.• Review construction-related civil documents such as method statements, constructability reports, 3D models, and lifting plans for accuracy and completeness.• Supervise on-site activities including excavation, backfilling, piling, concreting, right of way preparation, tower structure installation, building substation, and scaffolding. Inspect progress to identify and mitigate risks.• Coordinate with contractors and the site team for testing activities, including concrete tests, soil tests, and pile integrity and load tests, ensuring compliance with standards.• Prepare daily and weekly progress reports, documenting concerns and challenges for site management review and action.• Address site issues promptly to maintain project continuity and resolve any delays or problems effectively.• Ensure all site construction activities comply with health, safety, and environmental standards by liaising with HSE advisors and EPC Show less

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  Target L.L.C

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2014

  Training - Construction Engineer

  Internship Role and Responsibilities as a Construction Engineer at Administrative Court Building:• Assist in monitoring and supervising on-site construction activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, standards, and safety regulations.• Observe and report any deviations or issues to the site supervisor or project manager.• Participate in quality control inspections and ensure that construction materials and workmanship meet the required standards.• Assist in documenting and addressing any quality control issues.• Maintain accurate records of daily construction activities, including work progress, labor, materials, and equipment used.• Prepare and submit daily and weekly progress reports to the project management team.• Assist in reviewing and interpreting construction drawings, plans, and specifications.• Provide technical support to the construction team, including resolving design and construction issues.• Promote and adhere to health and safety guidelines and practices on the construction site.• Assist in conducting safety audits and inspections and participate in safety meetings and training sessions. Show less

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  Muscat Engineering Consultancy LLC

  Jan 2015 - Aug 2019

  Civil Structural Engineer

  • Assessed and coordinated civil engineering project scopes (Front-End Engineering and Detailed Design), while ensuring precision in design determinations and adherence to construction requirements.• Collaborated with planning engineers to scrutinize deliverable list accuracy and man-hours estimation.• Conducted comprehensive site evaluations and analyzed soil conditions and structural load capacities to inform foundation design.• Reviewed vendor drawings and checked overall equipment arrangement layouts, as well as inter-discipline drawings and documents.• Identified civil engineering issues, gathered data, and generated conclusive solutions for design/construction challenges.• Developed and assessed critical engineering documentation, including environmental impact studies and construction schedules.• Supported document controls and efficiently managed contract documentation.• Led FEED and DD projects and met project milestones within stringent timelines.• Optimized project outcomes and on-site efficiency through technical consultation on construction and structural repairs.• Developed foundations and structural steel elements designs, such as compressors, pumps, transformers, chemical injections, vessels, tanks, sunshades, pipe racks, operating platforms, pipe supports, and walkovers.• Employed advanced software, including STAAD Pro, STAAD Foundation Advanced, Mat 3D, Foundation3D, Pile Design, and RCDC Pro to execute detailed designs for structures ranging from control buildings to complex equipment foundations. Show less

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  Worley

  Aug 2019 - Feb 2025

  >> Senior Civil & Structural Design Engineer seconded at Petroleum Development Oman in Front End Engineering Design office (FEED)• Managed civil scope from design to construction, handover, monitoring, and commissioning activities.• Provided excellent support, assess drawings/scope, produce site reports with technical recommendations/guidance, and actively solve civil/structural issues.• Executed quality assurance, technical integrity, and HSE compliance audits for civil projects, seeking formal approval for deviations from PDO standards.• Conducted hydrology studies and drainage system design for key infrastructure.• Performed rigorous environmental impact studies and incident reviews.• Fostered and nurture strong relations with contractors and on-site engineers.• Developed comprehensive contract documents, including scope of work, BOQ, and cost estimates.• Reviewed vendor drawings and checked overall equipment arrangement layouts, as well as inter-discipline drawings and documents.• Developed foundations and structural steel elements designs, such as compressors, pumps, transformers, chemical injections, vessels, tanks, sunshades, pipe racks, operating platforms, pipe supports, and walkovers.• Developed structural analysis and design for power plants, including switchyard structural elements and gantry towers.• Designed pile foundations for substations, control buildings, and steel structures.• Recognized for technical assurance -TA3- by Petroleum Development Oman, upholding stringent engineering standards.• Spearheaded successful project implementation via model, constructability, and HSE reviews.• Drove cost-efficiency initiatives and sustained budget adherence for civil projects.• Maintained knowledge of technical advancements in the oil and gas industry to align civil engineering designs with project goal.• Leveraged STAAD pro, mat 3d, pile design, and RCDC software for detailed structural design, including buildings, substations, and offices. Show less

  • Senior Civil Structural Engineer

    Oct 2022 - Feb 2025

  • Civil Structural Engineer

    Aug 2019 - Oct 2022
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  Petroleum Development Oman

  Feb 2025 - now

  M&I Civil Engineer

  - Specify Civil discipline Maintenance/Inspection requirements in assigned projects.- Deliver the Civil M&I scope for assigned projects, including PD, Asset, and UIPT teams, covering all phases of the Opportunity Realization Standard (ORS) Process (Identify, Assess, Select, Define, Execute, and Operate).- Provide M&I input to studies and activities executed by Project Delivery, FEED Office, and asset projects, including updating and developing M&I Philosophy/Strategy/Implementation Plan, Safety Critical Elements, Performance Standards, and Technical Integrity Verification Plan.- Ensure maintainability is built into project designs by providing Civil discipline expertise.- Review discipline project controls and deliverables.- Verify the technical content of the Engineering Data Warehouse & CMMS as per PDO requirements.- Ensure asset registration of civil structures, foundations, and steel structures is completed correctly and verified in SAP.- Support projects in assurance reviews (HAZOP, HAZID, SCE, etc.). Show less