Talgat Shinzhirbekov
Project Management
Atyrau
Summary
Results-driven professional with over 16 years of expertise in leading and managing projects within the Kazakhstani and international oil and gas industry. Proven track record in collaborating effectively across teams, implementing agile methodologies, and ensuring projects are managed to meet quality, cost, and schedule objectives. Effective at building and maintaining relationships, excelling in fast-paced and multifaceted business settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Lead Project Engineer
Chevron (Tengizchevroil)
12.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: www.tengizchevroil.com
- Oversaw collaborative project interfaces between various departments, ensuring project targets were met
- Instituted OKR setting and control system, enabling Quarterly and Monthly check-ins with stakeholders and sponsors
- Successfully adopted Agile methodology for all Detailed Engineering processes, promoting efficient project execution
- Directed Engineering team during Feasibility (Early concept) and FEED
- Participating during Evaluation and Selection alternatives
- Created Scope of works, narrate Job packs for Engineering scope
- Conducted and spearheaded interface meetings to facilitate Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS), ensuring efficient resource utilization and minimizing operational downtime between different types of Construction activities
- Partnered with Cross-functional teams to identify potential interface points and develop solutions to optimize operations
- Coordination between Engineering, Functional teams and Supplier activities
- Implemented Agile methods with suppliers for Procurement phase
- Maintained compliance with customer, contract, and regulatory technical requirements on allocated projects
- Participated and facilitated Engineering workshops Lookback sessions
- Handled the creation, management, and closure of the MOC (Management of changes) process
- Administered Project within capprost and budget
- Currently overseeing Engineering works during Procurement stages with Suppliers
- Communicated Project statuses to stakeholders (Chevron, Exxon, Lukoil and Kazmunaigas)
- Engaged closely with Regulatory team and state bodies to obtain positive conclusion and Permit to Construct prior Execution phases
- Upon completion of construction, conducted commissioning and acceptance testing for all completed projects, followed by the handover to Operations
- This ensured a seamless transition and operational readiness
- Managed project costs and budgets, ensuring financial efficiency and accountability
- Oversaw contracts, including handling changes and variations, to maintain project alignment and compliance
- Www.tengizchevroil.com
Project Engineer
Chevron (Tengizchevroil)
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: www.tengizchevroil.com
- Standardized Wells and Field Facilities engineering process, resulting in a reduction of detailed design from 9 to 5 months, and engineering labor costs by 50%
- Streamlined Procurement process by ordering a full package from one vendor with pre-installed components as one Package/Skit
- Served as the liaison between Well Factory and Reservoir Management Group, providing crucial guidance for project maturation
- Initiated measures to achieve 80% surface facility construction completion before project commencement, enhancing LLI (Long lead Items) management and procurement processes
- Collaborated with Factory Teams to surpass WFF PoP metrics, fostering teamwork and shared objectives
- Assisted in internal and external performance benchmarking exercises, working with Competitive performance coordinator for idea generation and improvement prioritization
- Directed Engineering team during Feasibility (Early concept) and FEED
- Coordinated and organized Construction readiness assessment, Constructability reviews with all involved parties
- Communicated Project statuses to stakeholders (Chevron, Exxon, Lukoil and Kazmunaigas)
- Www.tengizchevroil.com
Construction Engineer
Chevron (Tengizchevroil)
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Company Overview: www.tengizchevroil.com
- Performed comprehensive Construction Walkdowns, ensuring detailed site inspection and adherence to quality standards
- Oversaw the detailed Scheduling and Planning of construction activities, optimizing project timelines and resource allocation
- Played a pivotal role in preparing the Contracting Plan, ensuring strategic project execution and adherence to contractual obligations
- Expertly prepared Pricing Schedules, showcasing a keen eye for detail and accurate cost estimation
- Initiated Pre-Start Safety Reviews (PSSR) upon construction completion, ensuring the highest safety standards before project commencement
- Handled the issuance of materials to Business Partners (BP), demonstrating efficient inventory control and supply chain management
- Actively participated in Job Pack (JP) reviews, providing insightful comments to enhance project efficiency and quality as well as in constructive Look Back sessions during project execution, contributing valuable insights for continuous improvement
- Reviewed Contractor Work Estimations (CWEs) and provided recommendations to Project Engineers, collaborating with Construction Specialists for optimal outcomes
- Issued and approved Instructions to Contractors (ITC), coordinating costs effectively with Project Engineers and involving Engineering Business Partners as needed, Site Engineering Queries (SEQs), showcasing proficiency in resolving engineering challenges
- Conducted Commissioning and Start-up, Handover and Close Out the project
- Www.tengizchevroil.com
Project Execution Engineer
Chevron (Tengizchevroil)
10.2017 - 12.2020
- Company Overview: www.tengizchevroil.com
- Provided technical inputs and project engineering management, ensuring accurate design, procurement, and construction support
- Monitored project-related risks, proposed mitigation actions, arranged cost estimates, and administered contracts with engineering and regulatory contractors
- Contributed to TCO business planning activities, including Annual Budgets and Contracts Review Committee meetings
- Reviewed and issuing Materials Requisitions, cross-checked invoicing, contracts, PO placement, and warehouse materials issue requests
- Www.tengizchevroil.com
Maintenance Discipline Engineer
Amec Foster Wheelers
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Company Overview: www.woodplc.com
- Extracted and analyzed materials data, identified Functional Locations, and formulated Stock Proposal Forms, enhancing efficiency and inventory management
- Www.woodplc.com
Well Operations Engineer
Kamal Oil LLP
03.2016 - 05.2017
- Supervised well services subcontractors, participated in bid processes, and acted as a focal point for Wells operations on behalf of other oil and gas companies
Well Completion Engineer
Halliburton International Inc Kazakhstan
08.2014 - 10.2015
- Company Overview: www.halliburton.com
- Developing technical and commercial proposals for Well Completion Equipment, assisted in business development activities, and ensured the smooth running and installation of completion tools
- Www.halliburton.com
Wellhead Service Engineer (Kashagan Offshore Project)
FMC Technologies Kazakhstan
09.2011 - 08.2014
- Company Overview: www.technipfmc.com
- Installed FMC Wellhead equipment, (Suspension head, Casing/tubing head, casing/tubing hanger, slip type hanger) during Drilling operations, leak test, hydrotested all wellhead, BOP and Tree equipment
- Provided technical support during Wellhead and Tree selection and interface collaboration between Ops and technical team
- Conducted Rig less activities during Intervention works
- Monitored wellhead and X-mass tree maintenance, replaced Gate valve during live well
- Ensured the installation and maintenance, repair at shop and wellsite (offshore) actuators and wellhead equipment
- Served as a Workshop supervisor and coordinated shop activities
- Www.technipfmc.com
Jr. Completion and Slickline engineer (Kashagan Offshore Project)
Halliburton International Inc Kazakhstan
07.2008 - 09.2011
- Company Overview: www.halliburton.com
- Executed completion phase tasks, including running Completion Product Tools, rigging up/down Slickline equipment, performing pressure tests, and preparing detailed reports for customers
- Www.halliburton.com
Education
Bachelor’s degree - Petroleum engineering
Kazakhstan-British Technical University
01.2003 - 01.2008
Skills
OKR configuration
Team development
Dialogue facilitation
Conflict resolution
Project Management
Kanban Facilitation
Subcontracting management
Project forecasting
Field support
Engineering
Project bidding
Project development
Multitasking Abilities
Communication Skills
Certification
35 hours PMP training in accordance with PMBOK 6th and 7th editions
Recentcompletedprojects
- Local Contend Long term
- Fuel gas line installation
- Metering station Manifold Extension
- Surface Debottlenecking
- Biocide injection skid installation at KTL and SGP plants utilities
- Multi Well pad New Well completion and Flow line hook up
- Field Facilities drawings standardization
- Packaged RIE (Remote instrument enclosure) procurement and construction
- SGI (sour gas injection) wells equipment upgrade
- Obtaining Eco and Construction Permit
Professionaldevelopmentcourses
- Agile learning and drive change in TCO Projects organization, 05/2015, 07/2015
- Rig Training Program (Well services), Halliburton Technical Centre, Mississippi, USA, 06/2012, 06/2012
- FMC Advanced Gate Valve (Installing, replacing, disassembling), Netherland, Schoonebek Training Centre, 02/2012, 03/2012
- FMC Level 4 Advanced Wellhead System, Netherland, Schoonebek Training Centre, 02/2009, 03/2009
- Petroleum Technology (Well Services), Halliburton Technical Centre, Tyumen, Russia, 01/2009, 01/2009
Toolsandsoftware
- Smartsheet / Kandan Board
- Ariba
- Primavera
- MOC (Management of change)
- MIRO Board
- Microsoft Project
- PDMS – Plant Design Management System
Timeline
Lead Project Engineer
Chevron (Tengizchevroil)
12.2022 - Current
Project Engineer
Chevron (Tengizchevroil)
04.2021 - 12.2022
Construction Engineer
Chevron (Tengizchevroil)
12.2020 - 03.2021
Project Execution Engineer
Chevron (Tengizchevroil)
10.2017 - 12.2020
Maintenance Discipline Engineer
Amec Foster Wheelers
05.2017 - 10.2017
Well Operations Engineer
Kamal Oil LLP
03.2016 - 05.2017
Well Completion Engineer
Halliburton International Inc Kazakhstan
08.2014 - 10.2015
Wellhead Service Engineer (Kashagan Offshore Project)
FMC Technologies Kazakhstan
09.2011 - 08.2014
Jr. Completion and Slickline engineer (Kashagan Offshore Project)
Halliburton International Inc Kazakhstan
07.2008 - 09.2011
Bachelor’s degree - Petroleum engineering
Kazakhstan-British Technical University
01.2003 - 01.2008