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KHALEEL RAEES AMEER

Fyzabad

Summary

Dynamic Senior Automation and Instrumentation Technician with extensive experience at Woodside Energy, excelling in troubleshooting and optimizing complex systems. Proven leadership in major shutdowns, enhancing operational efficiency. Proficient in instrumentation calibration and project coordination, with a strong commitment to safety and compliance. Passionate about continuous improvement and team mentorship.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Acting Project and Construction Supervisor

Woodside Energy
Port of Spain
06.2025 - Current
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of productivity among workers.
  • Maintained records of all work completed by contractors including time sheets, supplies purchased.
  • Developed effective strategies for dealing with difficult situations such as weather delays or labor shortages.
  • Monitored construction progress, communicated project updates and identified potential problems or delays.
  • Inspected finished projects to guarantee quality control compliance.
  • Reviewed plans, blueprints and drawings for accuracy of measurements and specifications.
  • Conducted daily site inspections to ensure safety regulations were being adhered to.
  • Supervised personnel on-site providing guidance when needed while monitoring their work performance.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were strictly followed at all times throughout the duration of the project.
  • Scheduled material deliveries ensuring timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
  • Coordinated with architects, engineers and other professionals regarding design changes and adaptations on-site.
  • Prepared regular reports outlining progress made on each project for management review.
  • Ensured that materials used in the construction process conformed to industry standards.
  • Interpreted engineering plans and ensured that they were accurately followed during the building process.

Senior Automation and Instrumentation Technician

Woodside Energy (Formerly BHP)
Port-of-Spain
01.2023 - Current
  • Experienced and detail-oriented Senior Technician with a strong background in troubleshooting, maintenance and technical support. Adept at diagnosing and resolving complex issues efficiently, ensuring optimal system performance. Skilled in working with advanced tools and technologies, adhering to industry standards, and implementing best practices. A proactive team player with excellent problem-solving abilities and a commitment to delivering high-quality results. Passionate about continuous learning and staying updated with the latest advancements in the field.
  • Major Shutdown Planning and Execution: Successfully led instrumentation planning and execution for a major facility shutdown, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum productivity enhancement. Coordinated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement shutdown strategies, optimizing workflow and resource allocation. Supervised the installation, calibration, and maintenance of critical instrumentation systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. Conducted thorough inspections and testing to verify system integrity post-maintenance, contributing to improved operational efficiency and reliability. Demonstrated strong leadership in troubleshooting and resolving technical challenges under tight deadlines, reinforcing the facility's long-term productivity and performance.
  • Person In Charge (PIC) - overseeing all tasks on remote platforms to ensure operations were conducted safely, efficiently and effectively. Managed and coordinated multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring that all work scopes were completed within planned timelines while adhering to strict safety and operational protocols. Acted as the primary point of contact for risk assessment, troubleshooting, and decision-making, mitigating potential hazards and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Proactively monitored work progress, provided technical guidance, and ensured seamless communication between offshore and onshore teams. Demonstrated strong leadership and problem-solving skills, ensuring smooth execution of maintenance, shutdowns, and emergency response procedures, ultimately enhancing overall platform productivity and operational reliability.

Instrumentation Automation Technician

Woodside Energy (Formerly BHP)
Port-of-Spain
08.2012 - 12.2022

Skilled Instrumentation Automation Technician with experience in servicing, calibrating, maintaining industrial instruments and automation systems. Proficient in troubleshooting electrical and instrumentation systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Adept at implementing and integrating control systems to enhance efficiency and productivity. Strong problem-solving skills with commitment to safety, quality, and compliance with industry standards.

Senior Lead E & I Technician

Insertech Caribbean Ltd.
Point Lisas
06.2008 - 04.2012

Khaleel Ameer spent nine years at NM Insertech where he was employed as a Senior Instrumentation and Electrical Technician. He was deployed to the Point Lisas Nitrogen Facility as a Technician where he dedicated his time overseeing major shutdown scopes, supervising contracted groups, training staff, calibrating and maintaining equipment. He was the lead person working on vibration probes for the compressors.

He also took on major projects, for example, perimeter lighting, upgrade of plant analyzers.

E & I Technician

Insertech Caribbean Ltd.
Point Lisas
06.2003 - 01.2008

Experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Technician with a strong background in supervising personnel during shutdowns and project execution. Skilled in servicing, calibrating and installing instrumentation systems, as well as troubleshooting electrical and instrumentation equipment to ensure optimal performance. Proficient in loop testing, working with PLCs and DCS systems for automation process control. Committed to safety, efficiency, and maintaining industry standards in all aspects of work.

  • CLIENT: Point Lisas Nitrogen Ltd
  • CLIENT: Point Lisas Nitrogen Ltd
  • PROJECT: E & I Plant Maintenance

E & I Technician

Kentz-OJ’s E & I Contractors Ltd
10.2001 - 06.2003

Within this timeframe, Khaleel was in the construction field for three years where he was hired as an Instrumentation Technician/Fitter with Kentz Ojs on the Atlantic Train two and three. He spent his days carrying out installation and calibration throughout the facility on all different types of Instrumentation. On the same project, he later joined with Bechtel to carry out commissioning of the facility.

E & I Technician

Insertech Caribbean Ltd.
Point Lisas
04.2001 - 10.2001
  • Company Overview: CLIENT: Titan Methanol Plant
  • Calibration and Servicing of Instrumentation
  • Troubleshooting Instruments Systems
  • Installation of Instruments
  • CLIENT: Titan Methanol Plant
  • PROJECT: E & I Maintenance

E & I Offshore Trainee

Trinmar Ltd.
Point Fortin
03.2001 - 04.2001
  • Servicing and Installing Electrical Equipments
  • Calibration of Instrumentation
  • Installation of Instrumentation

Industrial Instrumentation Mechanic Fitter Apprentice

Caroni (1975) Limited
Couva
05.1999 - 03.2001
  • Servicing and Calibration of Instrumentation
  • Troubleshooting Pneumatic Systems / Digital and Analogue Systems
  • Installation of Instrumentation Systems

Industrial Instrumentation Fitter

National Energy Skills Centre (NESC)
Macoya
01.1998 - 12.1998
  • Brazing of copper and stainless steel tubing
  • Troubleshooting Electronics and Electrical Circuits
  • Calibration techniques of Instrumentation Electronic and Pneumatic Systems
  • Working on Programmable Logic Controls System

Education

Operations Management - Certificate

Technical Institute For Learning Limited
Corner Rushworth And Bertrand St, San Fernando
05-2025

Advanced Diploma - Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering for Oil and Gas and FPSO

Engineering Institute of Technology
Australia
09.2022

Caribbean Vocational Qualification - Job Assessor Training -To assess and verify competency level of employees

National Training Agency
Couva
11.2011

Standard First Aid Course - Successfully completed

Training and Logistics Ltd.
Couva
10.2011

Supervisory Management Course - Communication skills of a Supervisor, Leadership Skills, Managing subordinates

University of Trinidad and Tobago
Couva
03.2011

Industrial Instrumentation Engineering Technician Diploma - Successful completion of second year

University of Trinidad and Tobago
Couva
09.2010

Mechanical Electrical Electronic Engineering Technician (M.E.E.E.T) - Mechanical Engineering Theory – Credit, Mechanical Electrical and Electronics Engineering Theory – Distinction, Electrical and Electronics Engineering Theory - Distinction

Academy of Engineering Technicians
San Fernando
12.2007

Certificate of Completion - Programmable Logical Control- Level 1

University of Trinidad and Tobago
Couva
09.2006

Certificate of Completion - Fundamentals of the Safe Operations of High Voltage Electrical Systems–Practicing Certificate

University of Trinidad and Tobago
Couva
05.2006

Certificate of Completion - Basic Safety Training

Safety, Engineering and Technical Services
07.2005

Process Plant Operator (P.P.O.) Certificate - Instruments and Controls, Plant and Plant Services, Process Science and Process Calculations, Material Processing (Liquid and Gases), Material Processing (Solids)

Academy of Engineering Technicians
05.2003

Skills

  • Project supervision and coordination
  • Personnel assignment
  • Flight management
  • Safe work permit preparation
  • Instrumentation calibration
  • Automation troubleshooting
  • Loop checking and commissioning
  • Electrical systems expertise
  • Control systems knowledge
  • Process optimization
  • PLC programming
  • DCS maintenance
  • SCADA management
  • HMI development
  • Fault diagnosis
  • Root cause analysis
  • Data analysis
  • Team leadership
  • Hazardous area classification
  • Industry standards compliance

Hobbies and Interests

  • Cricket
  • Volleyball
  • Table Tennis

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 08/05/76
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Trinidadian
  • Marital Status: Married

Affiliations

  • Cricket
  • Volleyball
  • Table Tennis

References

  • Mr. Larry Ghanny - Maintenance Leadership at BP - larry..ghanny@bp.com, 1-868-7932837
  • Mr. Rawle Ramkissoon - Technical Resource Group Manager at Massy Energy - Rawle.Ramkissoon@massygroup.com, 1-868-357-0957
  • Mr. Asif Khan - Maintenance Supervisor at Woodside Energy - Asif.khan@woodside.com, 1-868-723-0218
  • Mr. Kodey Griffith - Project Construction Supervisor at Woodside Energy - kodey.Griffith@woodside.com, 1-868-772-6444

Timeline

Acting Project and Construction Supervisor

Woodside Energy
06.2025 - Current

Senior Automation and Instrumentation Technician

Woodside Energy (Formerly BHP)
01.2023 - Current

Instrumentation Automation Technician

Woodside Energy (Formerly BHP)
08.2012 - 12.2022

Senior Lead E & I Technician

Insertech Caribbean Ltd.
06.2008 - 04.2012

E & I Technician

Insertech Caribbean Ltd.
06.2003 - 01.2008

E & I Technician

Kentz-OJ’s E & I Contractors Ltd
10.2001 - 06.2003

E & I Technician

Insertech Caribbean Ltd.
04.2001 - 10.2001

E & I Offshore Trainee

Trinmar Ltd.
03.2001 - 04.2001

Industrial Instrumentation Mechanic Fitter Apprentice

Caroni (1975) Limited
05.1999 - 03.2001

Industrial Instrumentation Fitter

National Energy Skills Centre (NESC)
01.1998 - 12.1998

Operations Management - Certificate

Technical Institute For Learning Limited

Advanced Diploma - Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering for Oil and Gas and FPSO

Engineering Institute of Technology

Caribbean Vocational Qualification - Job Assessor Training -To assess and verify competency level of employees

National Training Agency

Standard First Aid Course - Successfully completed

Training and Logistics Ltd.

Supervisory Management Course - Communication skills of a Supervisor, Leadership Skills, Managing subordinates

University of Trinidad and Tobago

Industrial Instrumentation Engineering Technician Diploma - Successful completion of second year

University of Trinidad and Tobago

Mechanical Electrical Electronic Engineering Technician (M.E.E.E.T) - Mechanical Engineering Theory – Credit, Mechanical Electrical and Electronics Engineering Theory – Distinction, Electrical and Electronics Engineering Theory - Distinction

Academy of Engineering Technicians

Certificate of Completion - Programmable Logical Control- Level 1

University of Trinidad and Tobago

Certificate of Completion - Fundamentals of the Safe Operations of High Voltage Electrical Systems–Practicing Certificate

University of Trinidad and Tobago

Certificate of Completion - Basic Safety Training

Safety, Engineering and Technical Services

Process Plant Operator (P.P.O.) Certificate - Instruments and Controls, Plant and Plant Services, Process Science and Process Calculations, Material Processing (Liquid and Gases), Material Processing (Solids)

Academy of Engineering Technicians
KHALEEL RAEES AMEER