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Madi Kassenov

Almaty

Summary

Experienced Electrical & Construction Engineer with 17+ years of expertise in international oil & gas megaprojects, including Chevron's $45B FGP project in Tengiz. Proven track record in managing commissioning, construction, and systems completion. Adept in field engineering, team leadership, and multi-discipline coordination, delivering projects safely, on schedule, and with significant cost savings.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Commissioning System Owner

Chevron Business Unit
01.2024 - Current
  • Aligned system completion activities to ensure seamless Ready for Start-Up (RFSU) and Ready for Operations (RFO) delivery according to Primavera P6 schedules.
  • Maintained 99% accuracy in 4-week lookahead plans, optimizing readiness and minimizing operational delays.
  • Spearheaded 90-day planning cycles, integrating operational requirements and mitigating emerging risks.
  • Managed vendor access and site interfaces, ensuring efficient resource utilization and a safe handover to operations.

SC Commissioning Project Engineer – FGP

Chevron Business Unit
07.2023 - 01.2024
  • Oversaw mechanical completion activities (motor solo runs, leak tests, lube oil flushing).
  • Liaised between SC, Construction, and Vendor teams, resolving field execution conflicts.

Electrical Construction Engineer – 3GI, FGP Project

Chevron Business Unit
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Defined construction sequencing strategy and managed interfaces across Engineering, Quality, and SCM.
  • Reviewed contractor scopes and resolved deviations.

E&I Commissioning Engineer – EIT, 3GI FGP

Chevron Business Unit
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Led MC walkdowns, punchlist resolution, and RFSU handovers.
  • Tracked QVDs in MCPlus, collaborated with Workface Planning and Turnover teams.

Senior Project Engineer – IOCC, C&P

Chevron Business Unit
06.2019 - 06.2021
  • Managed migration of PAGA systems to new FGP facilities.
  • Supervised IT infrastructure installation for control centers and operator consoles.

Lead Design Engineer

Kazakh Institute of Oil and Gas
Almaty
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Designed relay protection systems for 500 kV substations (KEGOC projects).
  • Supervised development of cabinet diagrams and cable logs.

Design Engineer (Relay Protection & Automation)

Kazakh Institute of Oil and Gas
Almaty
01.2011 - 01.2015
  • Designed relay protection and automation systems for energy facilities.
  • Developed technical documentation and coordinated with contractors to ensure compliance.

Metrology Engineer – Electrical Metering Systems

Almaty Zharyk Company (AZK)
Almaty
01.2007 - 01.2011
  • Calibrated and verified electrical measuring instruments.
  • Maintained and repaired metering systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.

Education

Master's Degree - Relay Protection & Automation of Power Systems

Almaty Institute of Power Engineering And Telecommunications
Kazakhstan, Almaty, Baitursynuly St. 126/1
01.2007

Skills

  • Electrical & Commissioning Engineering
  • Field Engineering & Site Management
  • System Completion (MC / RFSU) & Punchlist Closure
  • Contractor Supervision & Coordination
  • Work Packaging & Planning (Primavera P6)
  • Critical Path & Schedule Management
  • Risk Management & Mitigation
  • Vendor & Site Interface Management

Certification

  • EPLAN Pro Panel & Electric P8 | 2012
  • ETAP 247: Advanced Protection & Stability Analysis | 2018
  • Swagelok Tube Fitting Installation & Inspection Certification, 01/11/24

Languages

English – fluent, Russian – fluent, Kazakh – Native

Timeline

Commissioning System Owner

Chevron Business Unit
01.2024 - Current

SC Commissioning Project Engineer – FGP

Chevron Business Unit
07.2023 - 01.2024

Electrical Construction Engineer – 3GI, FGP Project

Chevron Business Unit
06.2022 - 07.2023

E&I Commissioning Engineer – EIT, 3GI FGP

Chevron Business Unit
06.2021 - 06.2022

Senior Project Engineer – IOCC, C&P

Chevron Business Unit
06.2019 - 06.2021

Lead Design Engineer

Kazakh Institute of Oil and Gas
01.2015 - 01.2018

Design Engineer (Relay Protection & Automation)

Kazakh Institute of Oil and Gas
01.2011 - 01.2015

Metrology Engineer – Electrical Metering Systems

Almaty Zharyk Company (AZK)
01.2007 - 01.2011

Master's Degree - Relay Protection & Automation of Power Systems

Almaty Institute of Power Engineering And Telecommunications

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