Abdulrahman Alkhaldi

OSR Deputy Project Director – SAIL (Subsidiary of SIRC, wholly owned by PIF) NEOM Oil Spill Response Program As Deputy Project Director, I lead the development and execution of NEOM’s Oil Spill Response (OSR) program, applying a Tiered Preparedness and Response approach to protect people, assets, and the environment. 🔹 Provide strategic, technical, and operational leadership across NEOM entities. 🔹 Oversee contingency and oil pollution response planning in alignment with national and regional frameworks. 🔹 Manage contracts, contractors, and service providers to ensure full Tier 1 response capability. 🔹 Build partnerships with external agencies to strengthen multi-agency coordination. 🔹 Ensure operational readiness through training, drills, equipment maintenance, and lessons learned. 🔹 Drive compliance with international best practices and regulatory standards. 🔹 Oversee project planning, budgeting, reporting, and performance monitoring.

Operations / Project Management Experience Led the planning, execution, and startup of major offshore and onshore projects, ensuring operational excellence, safety, and compliance with international standards. 🔹 Directed two shipyard startup projects for Jackup rigs in Singapore and Dubai. 🔹 Planned and executed rig-up and startup for brand new land rigs. 🔹 Ensured compliance with local and international regulations, safety standards, and equipment certifications. 🔹 Led offshore/onshore environmental protection initiatives, including spill response and waste management. 🔹 Coordinated complex offshore/onshore rig move plans, covering logistics, equipment, personnel, and risk assessments. 🔹 Oversaw logistics for crew rotations, equipment supply, and spare parts to maintain seamless operations. 🔹 Communicated with senior management, stakeholders, and clients to align operations with budgets, safety, and timelines. 🔹 Conducted safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence. 🔹 Developed preventative maintenance programs to reduce downtime and optimize rig efficiency. 🔹 Managed budgets, KPIs, inventory control, and reporting, including SAP system integration for operations tracking. 🔹 Reported directly to the Operations Manager.

Action Rig Manager As Acting Rig Manager, I oversaw operations, commercial performance, and QHSE compliance to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable drilling activities while strengthening client relationships. 🔹 Developed strategies to improve rig performance and expand market share. 🔹 Directed technical troubleshooting and equipment solutions, minimizing downtime. 🔹 Prepared and evaluated tenders, bids, and incentive programs. 🔹 Built and maintained strong client contracts with drilling and technical departments. 🔹 Established company procedures and operational standards for consistency and quality. 🔹 Ensured delivery of contractual obligations in full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. 🔹 Implemented QHSE policies and preventative maintenance systems across operations. 🔹 Managed budgets, optimized field expenses, and controlled inventories. 🔹 Reported directly to the Operations Manager.

Technical Development Program (TDP) Completed a comprehensive three-phase program designed to build the technical, operational, and managerial skills required to run and manage drilling rigs. 🔹 Gained hands-on drilling skills and experience across all rig departments. 🔹 Combined field exposure with report writing, training modules, office assignments, management presentations, and formal seminars. 🔹 Phase I: Worked on Aramco onshore rigs gaining foundational drilling experience. 🔹 Phase II: Assigned to Aramco & KJO offshore rigs with exposure to offshore operations and QHSE practices. 🔹 Phase III: Worked with Schlumberger GLSTK onshore rigs, serving as Operations Project Lead. 🔹 Reported directly to the Rig Manager during assignments.

Mechanical Engineer – Saudi Aramco Total Refining & Petrochemical Co. (SATORP) Reported to the Maintenance Superintendent and supervised corrective and preventive maintenance activities for critical equipment, ensuring safe and reliable operations. 🔹 Oversaw maintenance of jet pumps, cranes, conveyor belts, cutting tool systems, gearboxes, and reclaimers. 🔹 Ensured precise alignment of rotating equipment including motors, couplings, and gearbox systems. 🔹 Coordinated with reliability teams to secure availability of critical spare parts and minimize downtime.

COOP Engineer – Jubail United Petrochemical Company Reported to the Maintenance Manager, supporting engineering design, testing, and validation for petrochemical plant operations and projects. 🔹 Developed and executed testing processes, validating new designs and modifications. 🔹 Performed engineering calculations to support design work and operational reliability. 🔹 Created and reviewed technical drawings, plans, and specifications. 🔹 Collaborated with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, vendors, and contractors. 🔹 Ensured projects were delivered on time, within budget, and to technical standards.