ANIL KUMAR ANAND
MANAMA
Summary
Highly experienced Contracts Manager and engineer with 35 years of experience in Oil & Gas industry, specializing in contract strategy, administration and negotiation. Proven ability to manage large scale FIDIC contracts valued over $265 million, achieving significant cost savings of $21 million annually through proactive measures and strategic contracting. Expertise includes Tender management, Bid evaluation, claims handling, ensuring compliance with tender laws. Adept at leading diverse teams and driving successful project outcomes in complex refining environments.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Actg Manager/Contracts Specialist
Bapco Refineries
01.2022 - 03.2026
- Oversaw all Shutdown-related contracts, managing contract execution to ensure timely provision of services for successful Turnaround/ shutdown operations.
- Managed 30 annual Technical long-term FIDIC contracts, valued over BD 100 million (US $ 265 million) within the Shutdown & Major maintenance department, achieving 100% on-time renewal.
- Generated annual savings of BD 8 million (US $ 21 million) through pro-active strategies, negotiation, appropriate contracting approaches and timely interventions.
- Administered diverse specialized contracts for refinery turnaround and maintenance projects, ensuring strict adherence to contractual terms, company policies and Tender Law.
- Reviewed and issued tender documents, Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Invitation to Bids (ITBs).
- Evaluated technical and commercial bids in coordination with cross-functional teams.
- Monitored and managed variations, change orders, and claims.
- Maintained all contract records, logs, audit trails and documentation throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Liaised with contractors and all stakeholders to facilitate smooth execution and on-time project delivery.
- Supported dispute resolution and contract close-out procedures.
- Provided input on third party internal and external audits of contracts.
- Mentored a team of 5 (five) team members, enhancing their contract management proficiencies.
- As Actg. Manager, assumed additional responsibility of material supply coordination and approvals of contracts & materials within the Enterprise Asset Management system.
Senior Contracts Engineer
Bapco Refineries
01.2017 - 12.2021
- Established a new Shutdown services section, within Shutdown & Major Maintenance department, to professionally manage contracts, ensuring on-time renewals and cost optimization.
- Contributed to drafting tender documents, preparing Tender specifications, defining Bid review criteria (Mandatory & Weighted), facilitating Pre-bid clarification meetings, reviewing Bids, negotiating with successful Bidder(s), recommending awards, securing management and Tender board approval for contract signature & purchase agreement set up.
- Administered various contract types such as Day-rate, Re-Measured rate, Lumpsum, Fixed fee and Mixed (Fixed fee + Day rate) contracts.
- Developed standard forms and procedures, such as for Contract renewal schedule, e-Bid review process, Award recommendation approval system (per Schedule of authority- SOA), Contractor performance evaluation procedure, Bid evaluation matrices, etc.
- Supported Procurement department activities including Contractor/vendor prequalification, Public pre-qualification and professional bid analysis leading to selection as a Bahrain Tender Board (BTB) approved Bid Evaluator for all Maintenance division contracts in the company.
- Monitored contractor performance and compliance with contractual obligations and site requirements post-award.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation and prepared management review reports.
- Focal point for evaluating contractual claims and drafting contractual correspondence in professional English.
- Demonstrated full familiarity with FIDIC, GCC (General Conditions of Contract) and other relevant standards.
- Petroleum Company | Bahrain
Senior Shutdowns Engineer
Bapco Refineries
10.2011 - 12.2016
- Led a team in Shutdowns & Major Maintenance dept. ensuring the successful execution of multiple Turnarounds in the Bapco refinery process units such as CDU, VDU, Platformer, FCCU complex, LSFO complex, Lube base oil unit, etc.
- Directed planning and site execution for major process unit, Hub or Multi-unit process unit Turnarounds, aligned with stakeholder requirements, approved schedules and budgets while upholding the Company's Quality, Safety, Health & Environment (QSHE) standards and specifications.
Team Leader, Section Head
Orpic-Aromatics
Sohar
01.2006 - 10.2011
- Served as Senior Mechanical Engineer, Project Lead and ultimately Mechanical Section Head for the Sohar Aromatics Project (SAP), functioning as the Owners’ Lead engineer for, a Greenfield petrochemical project.
- Managed all project lifecycle phases of the project for the Mechanical discipline including Static equipment, Rotating equipment and Piping, from FEED (JACOB's), pre-EPC thru EPC (with GS Engg. & Construction, S. Korea), design, engineering, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning & Performance Guarantee Test runs. (PGTR)
- This accomplishment was notable because no separate PMC (Project Management Consultant) team was engaged: the Technical team functioned as the de-facto PMC, collaborating closely with the EPC - GS E&C, S. Korea.
- The Sohar Aromatics Project (Oman Oil 70%, Oman Refinery 20% & LG International 10%) established a world-class 1.6 billion US$ Aromatics plant (Sohar Aromatics project) in Sohar, Oman.
- Concluded tenure as Maintenance Team Lead-RFCC at Orpic-Sohar Refinery.
Deputy Manager- Projects
Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd.
Visakhapatnam
01.2003 - 07.2005
- Contributed to the Project team for a Brownfield refinery expansion project, specifically Visakh Refinery Clean Fuels project (VRCFP), valued at US$ 0.5 billion, focusing on Utilities, Tanks & Offsites areas, in close co-ordination with PMC- EIL,(Engineers India Limited) to meet EURO-III emission standards.
Deputy Manager- Maintenance, Senior Engineer, Engineer
Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd.
Visakhapatnam
10.1990 - 12.2002
- Commenced career as an Engineer, progressing to Senior Engineer and Deputy Manager over a twelve-year period.
- Fulfilled diverse roles including Planning Engineer, Senior Plant Maintenance Engineer and Deputy Manager- Maintenance, overseeing the upkeep of Static equipment (Regenerator, Reactor, Columns/Vessels, Furnaces, Heat exchangers, Overhead condensers, Piping, Fin fan Coolers) and rotating equipment (Pumps, Turbines & Compressors) alongside Predictive maintenance initiatives such as Vibration analysis.
- Supervised a team of 50 field technicians/workmen daily, assigning tasks, providing guidance, instruction, coaching and coordination for routine & emergency maintenance across on all kinds of stationary & rotating mechanical equipment.
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of relevant International design Codes and standards, including ASTM, ASME, ANSI, ISO, API, TEMA, NFPA, NACE, etc.
- Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is India's National Oil refinery, formerly a CALTEX refinery in India.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Business Administration
ICFAI
Tripura, India01-2010
Bachelor of Engg. - Industrial & Production Engineering
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
Indore, India08-1990
Skills
- Contract Strategy
- Scope review & Cost Estimate
- Contract drafting & administration
- Management alignment & approval
- Tendering support & Bid evaluation
- Negotiation skills
- Risk identification & mitigation
- Cost control, claims management & variation orders
Certification
- IMechE Associate Member, 80726457
- CIPS Ethical Procurement & Supply, 2024-2025
- Microsoft-certified Power BI Data Analyst, 2023-2024
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Malayalam
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Telugu
Advanced
C1
Arabic
Beginner
A1
References
Can be provided on request.
Timeline
Actg Manager/Contracts Specialist
Bapco Refineries
01.2022 - 03.2026
Senior Contracts Engineer
Bapco Refineries
01.2017 - 12.2021
Senior Shutdowns Engineer
Bapco Refineries
10.2011 - 12.2016
Team Leader, Section Head
Orpic-Aromatics
01.2006 - 10.2011
Deputy Manager- Projects
Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd.
01.2003 - 07.2005
Deputy Manager- Maintenance, Senior Engineer, Engineer
Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd.
10.1990 - 12.2002
Certificate of Higher Education - Business Administration
ICFAI
Bachelor of Engg. - Industrial & Production Engineering
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya