RESUMEZAFAR ALI

(Approved Saudi Aramco ID # 8041350)Email: zafaralisp@yahoo.com, MOB: +966 056 6089494

Objective:

Seeking for a challenging and result oriented carrier to reach the highest position in the field of Materials, Estimation & Procurement with a progressive organization offering appropriate professional growth and experience opportunity in the field of Oil & Gas.

Key Skills:

Familiars with Saudi Aramco Material system and various international

Engineering and Construction Standards, Saudi Aramco Engineering &

Construction Standard Codes and Specifications.

Excellent track record in a position in Estimation, Materials, Procurement &

Materials management.

Ability to train, evaluate and motivate employees successfully.

Experienced in procurement/planning/estimation and vendor relationship

management.

Capable of analyzing systems and processes and work as a creative and

effective strategic planner & problem solver.

Sound knowledge of operational quality standards.

Experienced in dealing with projects of large Oil & Gas organizations like

SAUDI ARAMCO, PETRO RABIGH, SWCC, SAUDI CHEVRON

(KJO/SAC), SABIC, MARAFIQ, Berry Gas Plant, Dow Chemicals, Maaden,

Baytoor Co.

Experienced in dealing with “SAUDI ARAMCO” projects. SA Projects

Name:-Wasea Bulk Plant, Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase-II SJC

(South Jeddah Complex), Upgrade Fire Protection System RAS TANURA

Refinery, Riyadh Refinery Upgrade Drainage System, Wasit Downstream

Pipeline – Detail Design, Khurais Crude Increment Project, Fadhili Gas

Program, Unconventional Gas Project & Khafji and Ratawi Gas Processing

and Transpiration, JO - Khafji Joint Operation, Berry Gas Plant, Maaden

Aluminum project & Petro Rabigh Project, .

Having knowledge of projects of Material, Procurement/Purchasing &

business operations. Sourcing materials, floating inquiries, estimation &

Export/Import.

Knowledge in the use of SAMSS catalogue CD and Saudi Aramco Material

System Compact Discs.

Knowledge in Computer Operation: Microsoft office package, i.e. Word,

Excel, Access, Auto cad, Auto plant97 and Microstation.

Career Summary:

Over 20 years of professional experience in EPC & Construction companiesin Saudi Arabia & Pakistan, specialized in the area of Estimation, Materials,Procurement & Purchasing. Competent in all aspects of Expediting &procurement activities including floating of inquiries, negotiating with vendors, issuing LC / POs, Expediting for documents & deliveries of items & equipments, coordination with performance evaluation activities. Good exposure to Computerized Material Management system, fluency in Englishlanguage and usage of MS office applications.

Main responsibilities:

Sofcon Consulting Engineering Comany Al-Khobar – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

From October 2007 to Date

Assigned as Senior Material Engineer

a) Estimation

Prepare expenditure report (ER) estimates (+-10%) as per SAEP-25

(Saudi Aramco form No CSD-001)

Prepare budgetary estimates (+-40%).

Prepare Conceptual & Company Estimates

Prepare Construction labor man-hours & Labor rate from Richardson

Rapid Construction Cost Estimating System.

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Prepare Basis of ER estimate

Prepare All in Labor rate

Prepare change order estimates

b) Procurement

Prepare Direct Charge Purchase Requisitions (DCPR) for Saudi Aramco &

for Non Aramco Projects (LSTK).

Review Direct Charge Purchase Requisitions

Assign 9 Coms as per Latest RVLs

Assign level of inspection as per SAER 1972 & SAEP-1151

Expediting to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipments to meet

site needs/delivery schedule

Follow up for timely submission of drawings, documents & data sheets by

vendor for approval.

Follow up with Engineering dept. for getting timely review & approval of

drawings & documents & return to vendor.

Follow up with vendors to get overall schedule, manufacturing schedule,

vendor’s organization chart.

Negotiations with vendors within the Project budget.

Expedite sub-vendors for timely delivery of materials.

Obtain Inspection schedule from vendor in advance & co-ordinate stage-

wise & final inspection with Inspection dept/TPI.

Co-ordinate with logistics dept for arranging transportation of items to site.

Co-ordinate with site for safe receipt of materials & Follow up with vendors

for the shortage items as per ESDR ( Excess Shortage Damage Report)

Expediting with vendor to get final documents like Inspection & Test

Reports, Calibration certificates for Instruments & installation &

maintenance manuals - hard & soft copies/CD etc.

Follow up with vendors for SPIR list

Prepare Purchase requisition status report

Evaluate technical & commercial proposals

Evaluate technical Specifications

Monitor material performance & evaluate material deterioration

Prepare inspection test plan ITP

Arrange and participate third party inspection

Coordinate between Saudi Aramco PMT and vendor / Manufacturer

Familiar Saudi Aramco approved local and overseas

manufacturer/vendors

Attend weekly meeting with Saudi Aramco PMT and update the purchase

order and shipment ETA status.

Prepare Material Tracking report

Send fresh RFQs Request for Quotation

Prepare RFQ status reports

Follow up with vendors

Maintained excellent business relationships with clients, employees and

vendors.

c) Engineering & Construction

Remarkable experience in piping field such as Pipe, Pipe Fittings &

Valves.

Prepare Piping Bill of Material (BOQ)

Assigned at Wasea Bulk plant for construction support

Establish Stock nos. & prepare MTOs of all disciplines in Microsoft excess.

Knowledge of Saudi Aramco Desktop standard & International codes &

standards (ASTM, API & ASME).

Prepare Piping specifications

Prepare Valve data sheets

Supervision of various mechanical jobs during the refinery expansion

project such as installation of piping, equipment and supports for Reformer

& Heavy Crude unit, shutdown/turnaround and offsite modifications.

Survey of retail outlets and CNG stations.

Computer aided drafting and designing of layout drawings for retail outlets

and CNG stations for issuance of No Objection Certificate (NOC) and

Construction approval from the Department of Explosive.

Detailed construction drawings of Retail Outlets.

Demarcation/supervision of retail outlets, CNG stations in Pakistan. Joint

inspection of retail outlets and CNG stations.

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Essential Skills:

Effective interpret and communication skills.

Able to work as team player.

Excellent organizational skills to reach the required deadlines.

Able to manage all activities.

Result oriented.

Able to work under pressure and independently.

Saudi Consulting and Design Office (SCADO) Al-Khobar – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

From May 2007 to August 2007

Assigned as Material Engineer

Job Description

Preparation and checking of the Material take-off, material bulk summaries,

material reconciliation summaries and DCPR’S. For piping, electrical, civil

structural and instruments disciplines, completely familiar with Saudi Aramco

Material System Specification and Standard Drawings. Including

responsibilities and activities material planning, scheduling sourcing,

procurement support, tracking expediting, logistics/traffic and construction

project staging, accountability through construction, and final project

reconciliation/closeout, status reporting and problem resolution. Including

Saudi Aramco SAP-9CAT / SAMS and SAP-9COM / DC material system and

PC applications.

Attock Refinery Limited

Rawalpindi (Pakistan)

From October 1995 to 2007

Assigned as Executive Design

Job Description

Preparation of Piping Material specifications.

Knowledge of International codes & standards (ASTM, API & ASME).

Perform calculations for Pipe wall Thickness.

Responsible mainly for selecting all types of materials for piping and

preparing material take off from project drawings.

Prepare Plant Piping & Layouts drawings

Prepare Piping Isometric drawing on Auto plant 97.

Prepare Material Take-Offs, Equipment Installation Details etc.

Prepare BOQs and their cost estimates independently by doing physical site

visits and taking measurements.

Prepare As-Built Drawings of plant area and offsite areas

Supervision of various mechanical jobs during the refinery expansion project

such as installation of piping, equipment and supports for Reformer & Heavy

Crude unit, shutdown/turnaround and offsite modifications.

Survey of retail outlets and CNG stations.

Computer aided drafting and designing of layout drawings for retail outlets

and CNG stations for issuance of No Objection Certificate (NOC) and

Construction approval from the Department of Explosive.

Detailed construction drawings of Retail Outlets.

Demarcation/supervision of retail outlets, CNG stations in Pakistan. Joint

inspection of retail outlets and CNG stations.

Renewal of license.

Prepare Purchase Order (PO) of retail outlets.

Prepare safety completion documents for issuance of licenses from thedepartment of explosive.

Installation of equipment/operation of CNG stations. Computer aideddrafting and designing of mechanical design (piping, equipment vessels and structures.

Education:

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Associate Engineer (DAE) Mechanical

Bachelor of Technology Mechanical(Apr)

Personal Data:

Date of Birth: November 25, 1968

Nationality: Pakistani

Marital Status: Married

Origin: Pakistan (Islamabad)

Driving License: Valid Saudi Arabia & Pakistan Driving license

Phone # Saudi Arabia +966 566 089494

Phone # Pakistan: +92 300 5387292