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. 126/101.2007
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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