Mr. BENOIE MATHEW | Smart City | Best Researcher Award
Part Time Ph.D. (Management), University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, India
- Current Position: General Manager at Oman Metal Industries / ENFAB Intl since February 2024.
- Previous Position: Portfolio Project Manager at North Rumaila – West Qurna from March 2022 to January 2024.
- Ph.D. Research: Part-time Ph.D. researcher in Management, focusing on a thesis about a People-Centric governance model for Smart Cities since 2022.
- Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) from PMI (Project Management Institute, USA), among others.
- Education:
- Ph.D. researcher in Management (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, India)
- MBA (Commendation) from University of Bedfordshire, UK
- Executive Programme in Financial Risk & Investment Management from IIM Calcutta
- B.Tech. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from University of Calicut, India
Profile
Career Highlights:
- Skills & Expertise: Project Management, Front-End Development, Stakeholder Management, CAPEX Management, Contract Management, Cost Optimization, and more.
- Experience:
- Managed major projects and portfolios in onshore, offshore, renewables, enhanced oil recovery, and oil & gas sectors valued up to USD 1.3 billion.
- Led project lifecycles including engineering, procurement, installation, commissioning, planning, and contract management.
- Worked with companies like Basra Gas Company, Petroleum Development Oman, ARAMCO, Al-Khafji Joint Operations, Qatar Petroleum, and Murphy North Sea Field Development.
- Significant achievements in implementing sustainable projects and achieving operational efficiencies.
- Experienced in managing multicultural teams and ensuring compliance with HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) standards.
Awards & Recognitions:
- Received various awards including PDO’s Chairman’s Award for Excellence, Engineering & Operations Director Awards, and international awards for projects like Nimr Reed Bed Project.
- Recognized for innovative solutions, excellence in project management, and sustainable development practices.
Conference Participation:
- Presented at various international conferences including SPE Middle East HSSE Development Conference & Exhibition, IQPC’s Water Management in Oil & Gas Summit, and more.
Publications
Capital Efficiency Improvement of an Infill Water-flood Project of a Clastic Reservoir Field in South of Oman
Produced water management – Nimr water treatment project, Cited -1
Air quality – Integrated AP flare recovery projects for south oil fields, cited -7
BENOIE MATHEW | Smart City | Best Researcher Award