Manuel Nasser Perez
@manuelnasserperez
Experienced construction and project manager specializing in onshore/offshore oil & gas projects and commissioning.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned construction and project manager with 34 years of progressive experience delivering onshore, offshore and civil projects across oil & gas, FPSO and fabrication yards. I lead multidisciplinary, multiethnic teams through FEED, detailed design, construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning while ensuring HSE, quality and contractual compliance.
My background includes managing large-scale projects (FPSO, pipelines, LNG, refineries) and coordinating fabrication, installation and heavy-lift activities internationally. I provide hands-on leadership, technical problem solving and effective stakeholder management to drive projects to safe, on-time and on-budget completion.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Construction Consultant
Zueitina Oil Company
Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Responsible for overall construction and fabrication works, reviewing contractors' construction plans, method statements and commissioning procedures, and endorsing site work progress for the 103A gas transmission pipeline project.
Project Engineer
Jan De Nul Group
Dec 2022 - Sep 2024 (1 year 9 months)
Managed engineering and execution activities for the Exxon Mobil Vreed en Hoop shore base project in Guyana, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and supporting construction and installation tasks.
Offshore/Onshore Project Manager
Standard Company
Feb 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year 9 months)
Led oil recovery, well completion and production operations for PDVSA reactivation of shut-in wells in the Orinoco Belt, overseeing safety supervision and operational delivery.
Project Manager
Al Asab General Contracting
Feb 2017 - Jan 2020 (2 years 11 months)
Planned and managed multidisciplinary execution of pipeline, civil and wellhead facility works for ADNOC onshore replacement projects, ensuring compliance with HSE, technical and quality requirements.
In-Country Construction Manager
MODEC Offshore Production Systems PTE. LTD.
Dec 2013 - Aug 2016 (2 years 8 months)
Coordinated in-country construction activities for the FPSO T.E.N project, managing fabrication and installation of subsea systems, suction piles, umbilicals and supporting FPSO hook-up and commissioning.
Construction Manager
Wood Group PSN
Jan 2013 - Jul 2013 (6 months)
Defined and managed construction supervision teams for the PetroChad first oil project, overseeing EPCIC contractor activities, field engineering documents, and construction QA/QC and HSE compliance.
Project Construction Manager
MEE Middle East Engineering
Nov 2011 - Jul 2012 (8 months)
Managed engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning of an export pipeline for the Garraf contract area, overseeing site execution and contractor performance.
Deputy Construction Manager
Consortium Petro Tiger / Sepam
Sep 2011 - Nov 2011 (2 months)
Supported turnaround execution for the Cartagena refinery FCCU, coordinating construction activities, contractors and turnaround procedures to ensure safe and timely completion.
Project Manager
Maserven
Sep 2010 - Aug 2011 (11 months)
Managed construction and installation of pipeline from main plant to injection well in San Diego de Cabrutica, overseeing execution, quality and schedule adherence.
Piping/Structural Superintendent
Technip
Jul 2008 - Apr 2010 (1 year 9 months)
Supervised onshore and offshore piping and structural works for the OAG1 project in Das Island, coordinating installation, welding and fabrication activities.
Project Manager
Progesi Construction Company
Mar 2007 - May 2008 (1 year 2 months)
Managed mechanical, electrical and instrumentation works for Orimulsion storage tanks at the Cryogenic Complex Jose, supervising fabrication, welding teams and installation activities.
Piping/Structural Superintendent
Bechtel International
Aug 2005 - Feb 2007 (1 year 6 months)
Supervised piping and structural construction for LNG Train 1 at Punta Europa, ensuring adherence to technical, safety and quality standards on a $1.4B project.
Fabrication Yard Manager
CCIC E.C.G. Equatorial Consolidated Group
May 2004 - Jul 2005 (1 year 2 months)
Managed jackets, piping and structure fabrication yard operations, overseeing fabrication planning, workforce and quality control for offshore structures.
Construction Superintendent
Hamaca Crude Upgrader Project
Nov 2002 - Apr 2004 (1 year 5 months)
Supervised construction activities for the heavy crude refinery at the Cryogenic Complex Jose, coordinating mechanical works and site teams for the JV project.
Offshore Construction Coordinator
J. Ray McDermott
Apr 2001 - Mar 2002 (11 months)
Coordinated offshore platform construction activities for the Hibiscus project, managing offshore mobilization, installation tasks and contractor interfaces.
Commissioning Supervisor
Z&P Zaramella & Pavan Construction Company
Jul 1999 - Mar 2001 (1 year 8 months)
Supervised commissioning activities for a crude oil refinery complex, overseeing mechanical completion, testing and handover processes.
Piping/Mechanical Supervisor
Damus Ltd
Nov 1996 - Feb 1999 (2 years 3 months)
Supervised mechanical and piping works for LNG Train 1, overseeing welding teams, installation and quality control during plant construction.
Piping/Mechanical Supervisor
I.G. Construction Company
Oct 1994 - Apr 1995 (6 months)
Supervised mechanical works and welding teams for the Macagua hydroelectric dam construction, ensuring fabrication and installation quality.
Flight Engineer
Viasa International Airline
Jan 1986 - Jan 1994 (8 years)
Served as flight engineer, responsible for aircraft systems monitoring and technical support during flight operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Universidad Central de Venezuela
Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering
Earned a Mechanical Engineering degree from Universidad Central de Venezuela.
Aerocentro de Colombia (School of Aviation)
Commercial Airline Pilot, Aviation
Completed commercial airline pilot training at Aerocentro de Colombia.
Fatima College
High School Diploma, Secondary Education
Completed secondary education at Fatima College in Port of Spain.
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