Aniefiok Udott

Building the Technical Specifications and Financial Model and seeking for funding for the design, build and start-up of a modern, high tonnage Oil & Gas Fabrication Yard in Nigeria with specific focus to fabricate FPSOs, Refinery & Petrochemical Plant modules. Funding being finalized to commence Yard development.

• Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
• Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
• Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
• Updated operational methods and oversaw accounting procedures for improved efficiency.
• Planned, designed and scheduled phases for large projects.
• Managed projects from procurement to commission.
• Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
• Provided detailed product orders based on project drawings and technical specifications.
• Led project teams through design, construction and launch process.
• Maintained compliance with regulatory parameters in complex projects with overlapping policies.
• Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
• Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
• Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
• Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
• Facilitated communication between internal personnel, contractors and vendors for project cohesion.
• Maintained clear communication with precise technical writing to document and inform critical processes.
• Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
• Accelerated progress by continually reviewing performance, budgets and project timelines.

· Led the bidding, won and executed the following Oil & Gas surface facilities EPC contracts in the Nigerian Oil & Gas industry:

a) 42” x 46Km Gas Pipeline in rough swampy terrain with many long

river crossings. (US$450Million, Client: Total E&P Nigeria)

b) Maintenance of Sea Eagle FPSO Offshore Production Facilities

(US$35Million, Client: Shell Nigeria)

c) Oil & Gas Facilities Fabrication Call-Off (US$70Mln Client: Chevron)

d) Integrated Onshore Pipeline Maintenance Contract (US$80M, Shell)

e) Forcados Terminal Tank Rehabilitation (US$50Million, Client: Shell)

d) Escravos Terminal Tank Rehab (US$40Million, Chevron)

e) 6” x 32Km Ogbainbiri – Tebidaba Pipeline (US$15Mln, Client: AGIP)

f) Bonny Terminal Tank Rehabilitation (US$35Million, Client Shell)

· Delivered all the projects according to scope, schedule and within contract price. Commissioned them and handover.

· Recruited 100% of the team members, managed the various project disciplines. Provided guidance and directives to deliver the projects.

· Managed and satisfactorily resolved all issues with the client and other stakeholders.

· Led weekly, monthly, and quarterly Project Progress Meetings with clients and submit corresponding Reports.

· Negotiate change orders with clients and sub-contractors.

• · Field Construction Engineer, Shell Nigeria ( Dec 1985 – Dec 1988)
• · Pipeline Design / Planning Engineer ( Jan 1989 – Dec 1991)
• · JV Liaison Engineer, Shell Nigeria (Jan 1992 – Dec 1997)
• · Head Contracting & Procurement ( Jan 1998 – Mar 2000)
• · Bonga FPSO Contracts Engineer, Shell USA, New Orleans (Apr 2000 – Feb 2004)
• Oil & Gas Project Manager - Deepwater (Contracting & Procurement), Shell Nigeria (Mar 2004 – Jul 2008)
• Practiced risk mitigation strategies, drafting preventive contract terms and resolving disagreements during negotiations.
• Coordinated with post-award staff to advise on financial discrepancies, payment term violations, deliverable delays and security breaches.
• Served as lead negotiator and business contact for partner procurement process.
• Used standard forms and templates based on individual circumstances, amending as necessary to keep contractual language relevant to evolve with revised standards.
• Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews.