Karthikeyan TT BE CLaw(UK) PSA(Italy) DIP-CS (FIDIC-RSY)

Head - Contracts, Procurement and Subcontracting - EPC Giga & Mega Projects @ Positivity ®

About

A high-impact professional with over 35 years of global experience in adapting technology and commercial strategy to achieve business vision across EPC/EPIC projects in oil & gas, LNG, GTL, FLNG, FPSO, power, infrastructure, and renewable energy. Expert in Contracts, Procurement, Commercial Management, Compliance & Claims, ensuring alignment with project objectives, risk mitigation, and adherence to legal and regulatory frameworks. Proven success in managing complex subcontracting and procurement operations across diverse legal jurisdictions and cultural environments. Skilled in navigating international EPC projects, delivering value through strategic sourcing, vendor development, and robust contract execution by leading a team of professional to achieve the goal of success in delivering Game Changing EPC projects across the globe. Presently associated with the NEOM Green Hydrogen Project, delivering 600 tons/day of hydrogen, 111 Electrolysers, 2.2 GW solar PV, and 1.65 GW wind energy infrastructure including 380 kv Solar and Wind substations, EPMS, STATCOM, and 858 OH Towers etc.

Country

City

Spain

Industry

Renewables & Environment

Skill

Oil and Gas Exploration, ISO Standards, Piping, Federal & State Regulatory Compliance, Operational Excellence, Contract Negotiation, Subsea Engineering, Corrosion Protection, Vendor Management, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP), Cultural Awareness, Scope Management, Risk Monitoring, Power Plants, Construction Site Management, Compliance Oversight, Civil Engineering, Risk Management, Shipbuilding, Oil and Gas Drilling

Experience

Head - Contracts, Procurement and Subcontracting - EPC Giga & Mega Projects

Positivity ®

2026-1 - Present · 9 mos

Worldwide

EPC Projects $15.7 billion - Wind Power Generation, PV Solar, Oil & Gas, FLNG & FPSO delivery.

Senior Contracts Manager - Procurement & Contracts - EPC Giga Projects - NEOM Green Hydrogen

Air Products

2022-7 - 2025-12 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

1) Hydrogen Innovation Development Centre $200 Mn. 2) NEOM Green Hydrogen Project -nos.111 20 MW Electrolysers, 600 tons/ day hydrogen ($8.4 Bn.) 3) 2.2 GW PV Solar, 1.65 GW Wind, 380kv Solar & Wind Substations, EPMS, STATCOM, 858 OHT and (BESS400MW) giga projects ($2.2Bn).

Senior Joint General Manager (M3C) - EPC Mega Projects - Oil and Gas

Larsen & Toubro

2019-6 - 2022-6 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Saudi Arabia

Aramco - Marjan PKG-2 EPC - $1.5 billion

Head of Contracts and Procurement

WOQOD (Qatar Fuel)

2017-10 - 2019-5 · 1 yr 8 mos

Doha, Qatar

General Manager- Contracts and Commercial - FLNG, FPSO EPCIC Projects

Samsung Heavy Industries

2014-10 - 2017-10 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Geoje, South Gyeongsang, South Korea

1)Shell Prelude FLNG - $ 4.1 billion 2)Petronas FLNG2 - $ 3.2 billion 3)Egina FPSO - $ 2.5 billion

Subcontracts Manager - Mega Projects

Petrofac Emirates LLC

2012-10 - 2014-9 · 2 yrs

Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates

1) Aramco - Jizan Tank Form and Spheres - $1.6 billion 2) Kuwait Oil Corporation - GC-29 - $ 900 million 3) KLPE - Kazakhstan - Ethylene storage facility - $ 6.6 billion

Contract Manager - Offshore (Subsea & Production Sharing Agreement Projects)

Saipem

2007-2 - 2012-9 · 5 yrs 8 mos

San Donato Milanese, Lombardy, Italy

MEDGAZ Marine Pipeline EPC - Euro 645 million North Caspian Operating Company (AGIP-KCO) - Kazakhstan EPC Project - $ 1.6 billion

Deputy Subcontracts Manager

Dodsal E & C Pte Ltd

2006-9 - 2007-2 · 6 mos

Doha, Qatar

Ras Laffan Industrial city - Qatar -Common cooling sea water system EPC - 4.5 mts dia. GRP piping 77 km-2 lines with CMEI works - $1.5 billion

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Petroleum Development Oman

2005-10 - 2006-9 · 1 yr

Muscat, Masqaţ, Oman

Quantity Surveying, Corrosion prevention, Pig launching & retrieval, Auto UT, LRUT, Clock Spring, Tel tell venting, CMEI works, SAP R/7 CAPEX OPEX accruals etc., $ 2.2 billion

Deputy Manager - Project Management and Maintenance - Civil, Structural, Oil & Gas

Chevron

1999-10 - 2005-10 · 6 yrs 1 mo

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Lube oil blending and Grease manufacturing plant construction, subcontract management, claims and commercial management - $ 2.4 billion

Education

American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence

2016-7 - 2017-6 · 1 yr

National Institute of Technology Delhi

Civil and Structural Engineering - Concrete Design and Technology (Elective)

2011-1 - 2014-4 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

2008-5 - 2009-5 · 1 yr 1 mo

Milan - Italy Production Sharing Agreement - CIS, GCC and African countries FIDIC - Silver, Red & Yellow books compliance Insurance, Warranties and Bonds implementation Case For Opinion (CF0) - Para-Legal Adjudication and Arbitration - LCIA-UK NEC