Art Agajanian

Sandy, Utah 84070, USA   

Phone: 1-801-209-0540 Mob.

artag61@hotmail.com         

 

Sr. Project Manager EPC, Project Engineer, Mechanical Engineer

 

·               Over 30 years of experience as a Project Manager EPC, Project Engineer, Engineering Manager, Mechanical and Manufacturing engineer in USA, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia and Russia.

·               Industries: Mining and Minerals, Oil and Gas, Power, Water Treatment Chemical and more.

·               Multi-discipline Engineering, Design and Procurement Management (PFD, P&ID, Civil and Structural, Mechanical, Piping, Electrical and Controls, Telecom), complete facility construction management (EPC, EPCM). Contract and Subcontract preparation and negotiation.

·               Exceptional problem-resolution and needs assessment skills; recognized for ability to quickly visualize project or assignment scope, schedule, budget, deliverables and organize/develop and follow the most cost effective feasible solutions for successful completion.  

·               Proven track record of completing projects on time and within budget.

·               ‘Hands-on’ experience with mechanical equipment and instrumentation installation and start up.

·               Fluent in: English, Russian, and Armenian.

·               US Citizen.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

November, 2011 – October, 2015

Sr. Project Manager, EPC

KBR Inc., Worldwide                                                                                                

 

Includes:

           January, 2014 – October, 2015

           Sr. Project Manager

           KBR Eurasia, GazpromNeft, Omsk Refinery Plant, Russia                                                 

 

·   Managing PMC engineering team at Omsk Refinery Plant, Russia and engineering group in London providing professional Project Management, Procurement and Engineering Consulting support services for multimillion dollar four (4) Omsk Refinery Plant Modernization EPC projects: DCC (Deep Conversion Complex), DCU (Delayed Cocking Unit), CDU/VDU (Crude and Vacuum Distillation Units) and U&O (Utilities and Offsite Facilities).

·   Involved in every aspect and activity of the projects: Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s), Equipment and Instrumentation specifications, Bids from contractors and vendors, EPC Strategy Development, Constructability Study, HAZOP, SIL, HSE, etc…

·   Project controls and cost control management. Project 90 day look ahead plan development and implementation.

·   Work load management and coordination. Change management.

·   Internal (KBR) and external (Gazprom-Neft) monthly report preparation.

·   New hire mobilization and logistics. Involved in HSE management.

·   Established KBR’s new infrastructure in Omsk city, Russia.

   

           January, 2013 – January, 2014

           Sr. Project Manager EPC 

           KBR-AMCDE, Al-Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia    

                                                                                  

·   Managing multiple LSTK (Lump Sum Turn Key) and GES+ (General Engineering Services) projects.

·   Responsible for all aspects of Project Management, including: Scope (WBS), Budget, Scheduling, Deliverables, and Construction Activities. Responsible for Accounting, customer communication and satisfaction.

·   Followed KBR and SAUDI ARAMCO Standards and Procedures.

·   Managing group of professional engineers, designers, procurement, vendors and contractors to complete engineering packages, procurement and construction as per established schedule and client expectations.

·   Weekly project team, vendor and client meeting preparation and leadership.

·   Project Technical and Safety Reviews (Constructability, HAZOP, SIL, OIMS, etc.), Vendor Technical Bid Evaluation coordination and selection.

·   Monthly Project Status Review (PSR) preparation and presentation to the local, Houston and London Management.

·   Vendor and subcontractor Invoice approval.

·   Overseeing financial part of the projects based on input and review of financial reports from various KBR entities.

·   Client and vendor invoice and change order review and approval. Change order management.

·   EPC project estimates, proposals and contract preparation management. Contract negotiations.

·   Developed good client relationship

·   Internal (KBR) and external (ARAMCO) project reports preparation.

 

         November, 2011- January, 2013

         Sr. Project Manager EPC

         KBR Roberts & Schaefer, Sal Lake City, Utah USA              

                                                                                                   

·   Responsible for all aspects of Project Management, including: Scope (WBS), Scheduling, Budgeting, Deliverables, Construction Activities. Accounting and customer satisfaction.

·   Planning, Budgeting, Scheduling and Coordinating activities of all parties involved in project execution based on project Scope, Due Date and Client expectations.

·   Managing team of professional Engineers and Designers (process, civil, mechanical, piping, electrical, controls, telecom, etc.). Managing activities of all Suppliers, Vendors and Subcontractors. Contract preparation and negotiation.

·   EPC project estimates, proposals and contract preparation management.

·   Project Status Reports preparation for KBR Management and clients.

 

Specific Projects with KBR:

·   Omsk Refinery Plant Modernization Project, Russia, PM

Managing four (4) projects at Omsk Refinery Plant as PMC Contractor. Consulting services to Gazprom-Neft, Russia.  

·   Saudi Aramco, EPC Project Management in Saudi Arabia, PM

Multiple LSTK and GES+ project management. Gas Pipeline EPC and Oil Refinery Modernization projects in Saudi Arabia.  

·   PacifiCorp, Energy West, Hunter Power Plant, Huntington, Utah, USA, PM

Managing EPC project for New Reclaim Conveying Extension Facility for Power Plant coal preparation system.

·   Montana Resources LLP, Copper Mining in Butte, Montana, USA, PM

Tertiary Crushing facility FEED, E&P project (with 3 new Tertiary Crushers) for Copper Mining plant.

·   Mechel LLC, Siberia, Russia, PM

Coal Drying Units and Facility Engineering and Design for coal mining plant in Russia, Siberia. FEED and EPC Proposal.

·   Adani LLP, Murmugao, India, PM

Coal Conveying facility EPC project in Murmugao Port Trust Terminal in Goa, India.

 

October, 2009 – October, 2011

Commissioning / Turnover / Mobilization Manager

Bolashak LLP

Oil Processing Plant Project, Atyrau, Kazakhstan                                                                                            

 

·   Managing Commissioning Completions/Turnover department as a part of a multibillion dollar oil and gas plant construction project.

·   Managing preparation of all internal and external project documentation to reflect construction reality and make smooth transition from plant construction to commissioning and from commissioning to plant operations and maintenance as per HSE, AGIP KCO and Republic of Kazakhstan codes and standards

·   Planning and Scheduling ICAT and QA/QC inspections for mechanical completion walk downs, check list and punch list close out procedures are met. Coordinating project ACS data entry group. Managing required Act coordinator’s activities to meet the construction, commissioning to plant operation turnover documentation, dossier readiness and completion.

·   Coordinating subcontractor’s performance and area and subsystem readiness for commissioning. Instrument calibration.      

·   Expat mobilization management and logistics.

 

February, 2003 – October, 2009

Manager of Projects / Sr. Project Manager

Precision Systems Engineering (PSE), Salt Lake City, Utah, USA                                                                                      

                                                                                                          

·   Directing, managing and coordinating group of experienced project managers to improve quality, cost and customer satisfaction based on contract, engineering and construction scope of work and due dates on T&M, Lump Sum and Cost Plus projects.

·   EPC Project Strategy development.

·   Planning, budgeting and scheduling based on project scope, schedule and deliverables.

·   Managing and coordinating all project engineering and design activities (process, civil and structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, controls, telecom, etc.), fabricators, suppliers and vendors to meet deadlines.

·   From FEED to EPC project engineering management.

·   Participate in technical and safety reviews (HAZOP, SIL), constructability study, vendor and subcontractor evaluation and selection.

·   Conducted PSE Project Management team weekly meetings.

·   Proposal and Contract preparation and negotiation. Biding and pricing.

·   Subcontractor’s management to insure scope of work, schedule and budgets are met.

·   Project progress monitoring and reports. Invoice approval.                                                                                                                                                                    

Specific Projects with PSE: 

·   International Uranium Inc. EPC Project for chemical process of Uranium Tetrafluoride Circuit Facility in Blanding Utah, USA, 2008-2009.

·   FLUOR Corporation, WesTech Inc. REC Silicon production expansion, chemical process EPC project in Moses Lake, Washington, USA. 2007-2008.

·   Westinghouse Zirconium Nuclear Fuel Manufacturing Plant. Multiple Safety Items engineering projects in various manufacturing areas of the plant to prevent fire hazard. Ogden, Utah, USA                                                                                                                                                                                                        

·   Headwaters Resources Inc. Six terminal fly ash to barge loading zone facility EPC project on Red River, Louisiana, USA.

·   ZENON Corporation, Toronto, Canada. Water treatment facilities engineering and construction project for 600 MWT Power Plant in Colorado, USA.

·   WesTech Inc. FOX Energy Power plant water treatment facility E&P project in Wisconsin, USA.

·   FMC Corporation, WY. Soda Ash Alkali Chemical Division. New H2S Scrubber engineering project in Wyoming, USA                                                                                

·   FMC Corporation. Alkali chemical Division. Dredge secondary crystal engineering recovery project in Wyoming, USA.   

 

Sept. 2000- Dec. 2002

Lead Manufacturing Engineer

EIMCO Process Equipment (now: FL Smidth &Co.)

Salt Lake City, Utah USA                                                                                                                      

 

·   Heavy industrial equipment design and manufacturing engineering. Issuing bill of materials and manufacturing routings for heavy mining and minerals production equipment (such as: drives and gear boxes with different type of lifting mechanisms, thickeners, clarifiers, flotation cells, industrial mixers, press filters, up to 18 feet DIA drum filters and more) for fabrication and assembly areas, installation and maintenance support.

·   Implemented design and manufacturing improvement resulting in a $500K saving in cost to the company.

·   Reduced paperwork process time by 25% (MRP) using my experience with correlation of SYMIX manufacturing control system. Supporting Project Managers to maximize the profit by improving manufacturing and vendor selection process.

·   Suggested changes in prime equipment engineering, design and manufacturing process to result over $1M in cost savings. Cost estimates.

·   Methods engineering improvement.

·   Involved in product development, production cost estimates and tooling design.                         

 

October, 1994 – September. 2000

Shop Manager

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineer        

MoDyne Machining and Manufacturing

Salt Lake City, Utah USA                                                                                                                      

 

·   Managed, supervised and trained heavy machinery and fabrication shop staff.

·   Pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders and systems, rotating equipment (such as pumps, drives, skids, etc.) manufacturing and maintenance.

·   Implemented job cost control that yielded savings up to 25%.

·   Performed annual employee evaluations. Responsible for hiring and terminating.

·   Managing and coordinating material selection and methods engineering. 

·   Coordinated shop manufacturing and maintenance activities.

·   Correlated with customers and vendors to improve manufacturing processes and meet deadlines. Tool purchasing and annual measuring tool calibration.

·   Engineering analysis, custom design drawings using (AutoCAD), metallurgical research, and stress analysis. Pneumatic and hydraulic parts and units design, manufacturing and maintenance. Research and development. Quality Control (ISO)

·   Review mechanical design for manufacturability, quality and cost.  

 

1992-1994

SPACE Co,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

General Manager

Armenia - St-Petersburg, Russia                                                                                                                        

·   Engineered, designed, developed and coordinated manufacturing process of 2.5 Cubic Centimeter internal combustion engines for model airplanes (Sample available).

·   Sales management

·   Managed custom built equipment engineering and manufacturing as per customer request 

 

 

 

1983-1992

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineer

Tooling Shop Manager 

RemDetal Machine Manufacturing Plant

Yerevan, Armenia.                                                                                 

                                                                             

·   Started as Design Engineer in Engineering Department of machine building plant.

·   Promoted to the Design and Manufacturing Engineering Lead in 1984.

·   Injection Mold, Die and Tolling fixtures design and manufacturing.

·   Promoted to precession tooling Shop Manager in 1986.

·   Managed and coordinated staff of 4 design and manufacturing engineers, 6 supervisors over 62 employees of precision tool making manufacturing, testing and implementation to the production process.

 

Education:  MSME, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Russia State Polytechnic University, 1978-1983.

Major:        Machine Building Engineering and Manufacturing, Process Tooling.

 

Certificates: AutoCAD (SLCC) USA 2002. 

                       Detail Planning and Scheduling, APICS, Weber State University, Utah, USA, 2001

                       COBC and Business Ethics 2014 Certificate, KBR

                       MSHA

 

Skills:           MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.) Microsoft Project, P6, AutoCAD, SYMIX MRP and more           

 

Fluent in: English, Russian and Armenian

 

Reference letters are available upon request.