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Tarek Alshafie

Dubai

Summary

A PSP (PMI-SP) certified professional with 15 years of diverse experience in the Oil & Gas and HVDC Power Transmission sectors, combining a strong mechanical engineering background (4 years) with extensive expertise in project controls, planning, and scheduling (11 years). This includes 4 years of hands-on site construction experience, providing a well-rounded understanding of both field operations and project management. Currently serving as a Lead Planning on Europe’s largest 2GW HVDC project with Hitachi Energy, I have developed a deep understanding of complex project execution and site construction. I am now seeking a challenging Planning opportunity in the Middle East to apply my proven leadership, technical expertise, and passion for construction, planning, and sustainability in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Planning Engineer

Hitachi Energy
03.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: 2GW- TenneT Portfolio, Onshore & Offshore, (13 Billion Euros)
  • Project Leadership: Led planning for Nederwiek 1 & 3 from tender to execution.
  • Schedule Development: Created and maintained Primavera P6 resource-loaded schedule.
  • Delay Analysis: Performed TIA Delay Analysis and Extension of Time (EOT) claims.
  • Progress Measurement System (PMS): Designed and monitored a comprehensive Weightage system and PMS to track and report project progress.
  • Data Visualization & Reporting: Developed dynamic dashboards using Power BI.
  • Risk Management: Conducted Primavera Risk Analysis (Monte Carlo simulation)

Mechanical Integration Engineer

Volvo Cars
08.2022 - 03.2023

Volvo Cars, Torslanda, Sweden| Automative Division

M.Sc. in Production Engineering

Chalmers University
08.2020 - 08.2022

M.Sc. in Production Engineering

Cost Estimator

Worley
01.2020 - 07.2020
  • Company Overview: Oil & Gas EPC Division
  • Oil & Gas EPC Division

Planning & Scheduling Specialist

Petrofac Ltd
04.2015 - 03.2018
  • Company Overview: GC-29 KOC Project, Oil & Gas EPC (1.3 billion Euros)
  • P6 Scheduling, DCAM & Invoicing Support: Performed a DCMA, Integrated Excel with Primavera P6 to enhance scheduling accuracy and support invoice tracking and validation.
  • Progress Measurement System: Developed and monitored a PMS using EVM technique.
  • Schedule Updates & Trend Analysis: Conducted regular schedule updates in Primavera P6 and analyzed schedule trends to identify potential delays.
  • Advanced Reporting: Provided detailed progress insights through DPR, WPR, and MPR, ensuring clear communication of project status to stakeholders.

Construction/Shutdown Manager, Field Planner & Scheduler

Petrofac Ltd
03.2012 - 04.2015
  • Company Overview: In Salah, SFDP construction site, O&G(1.1 billion Dollars)
  • Recovery Plan: Created a recovery plan, that significantly reduced delivery time.
  • Shutdown Scheduling: Developed a commodity-wise shutdown schedule to optimize sequencing and resource allocation.
  • Comprehensive Reporting: Prepared DPR, WPR, and MPR.
  • P6 Scheduling: Maintained and updated Primavera Resource-loaded schedules.
  • Construction Oversight: Managed and coordinated construction, ensuring activities were completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Team Supervision: Supervised construction teams, subcontractors, and site workers, fostering effective collaboration.
  • Issue Resolution: Proactively addressed on-site challenges, including delays, technical problems, and labor shortages, to minimize disruptions and keep the project on track.

Mechanical Design Engineer (Static & Rotating)

Petrofac Ltd
10.2008 - 03.2012
  • Company Overview: Oil & Gas EPC Division
  • At the Sharjah Office for the Elmerk Project & Proposals, I was involved in the review of vendor documents for Mechanical equipment. I contributed to the mechanical tender scope of work. Additionally, I actively participated in the Elmerk tender estimation and submission, which led to securing the EPC project award.
  • At the ARAMCO Karan Site in Saudi Arabia, I worked as a Site Mechanical Engineer, overseeing the installation of critical equipment within the plant. I coordinated closely with subcontractors to ensure all activities, including safety protocols, route plans, and lifting plans, adhered to customer specifications and project requirements.
  • At the PDO Harweel Site in Oman, I served as a Site Engineer for both Static and Rotating Equipment. My responsibilities included overseeing the erection of column internals and ensuring the proper alignment of Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers.
  • Graduate Mechanical Engineer (Onboarding)

Education

Master of Science - Production Engineering

Chalmers University
Gothenburg, Sweden
08-2022

Bachelor of Science - Production and Design Engineering

Damascus University
Damascus
08.2008

Skills

    ✔ Primavera P6 proficiency

    ✔ Proficient in Microsoft Office

    ✔ Good Experience in Communication, Coordination, and Negotiation Skills

    ✔ Quick to adjust to job requirements and an influential team member

    ✔ Project management skills

    ✔ Additional software such as Automod, MATLAB, JMP, E-tank, , PV-Elite, TIA Portal, PLCSSIM and NX MCD

    ✔ Member of the Emergency Response Team

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Swedish
Upper intermediate (B2)

Certification

PMI-SP certified professional

Primavera Risk Analysis Ver. 8.7

Timeline

Lead Planning Engineer

Hitachi Energy
03.2023 - Current

Mechanical Integration Engineer

Volvo Cars
08.2022 - 03.2023

M.Sc. in Production Engineering

Chalmers University
08.2020 - 08.2022

Cost Estimator

Worley
01.2020 - 07.2020

Planning & Scheduling Specialist

Petrofac Ltd
04.2015 - 03.2018

Construction/Shutdown Manager, Field Planner & Scheduler

Petrofac Ltd
03.2012 - 04.2015

Mechanical Design Engineer (Static & Rotating)

Petrofac Ltd
10.2008 - 03.2012

Master of Science - Production Engineering

Chalmers University

Bachelor of Science - Production and Design Engineering

Damascus University
Tarek Alshafie