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

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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