SALEEM GHANY
Summary
Knowledgeable management professional with proven track record of driving company growth and enhancing operational efficiency. Successfully led high-impact initiatives resulting in significant improvements in profitability and market positioning. Demonstrated leadership in strategic planning and stakeholder management.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Trinidad Pro Construction Limited
11.2009 - 05.2025
- Project Cost Control, Preparation of Tenders and Company Pre-Qualification Criteria
- Oversees and Manages Projects, Manages Trades Workforce, Service Providers, Contractors and Sub-Contractors
- Attend Project Progress Meetings with Client Representatives
- Prepare Project Progress Reports, Schedules and Budgets
- Prepare and Develop Electrical Designs
- Oversees Implementation of Electrical Works
- Major Projects;
- - UDeCOTT - Design Build Services for the Buenos Ayres Community Centre (Ongoing)
- - UDeCOTT - Design Build Services for the Oropune Community Centre (Ongoing)
- - UDeCOTT - San Fernando Waterfront Redevelopment Project - Design-Build Services for the Redevelopment of Hatters Pan Yard (Ongoing)
- - UDeCOTT – Design Build Services for Cascade Community Centre
- - AATT - Installation of a New Roof located at the South Terminal, Piarco International Airport
- - AATT - Repairs to a section of the Perimeter Fence at ANR Robinson International Airport - Phase 1
- - MNS - Repairs to Quinam Lifeguard Facility
- - Drainage and Irrigation Programme for Siparia Regional Corporation, Penal/Debe Regional Corporation and Point Fortin Borough Corporation
- - Local Roads and Bridges Programme for Siparia Regional Corporation, Penal/Debe Regional Corporation and Point Fortin Borough Corporation
- - EFLC - Electrical Upgrade at St. Margaret’s Government Primary School
- - EFCL - Siparia Boys’ R.C. Primary School
- - CTB/PDRC - Construction of Bhupsingh Park Band Stand
- - Range Resources - LD 3 Drill site Development and Roadway from QUN 105 to LD3
- - SIS - Irwin Park Siparia – Cycle Track Works, Foundations, Retaining walls, kerb and slippers, resin, and waterproofing
- - Mariner’s Haven Limited - ASCO Pipe Yard Wash Bay Rehabilitation Works and Installation of Foundation for Concrete Silos
- - Port of Spain Corporation - Refurbishment of Central Market and Abattoir Compound, Central Market Food Court and Brian Lara Promenade Washroom
- - UDeCOTT - Refurbishment of the New Village Community Centre
- - SWRHA - Civil Works to Accommodate the Relocation of the Compactor and Hopper and the Construction of a Change Room Facility at the San Fernando General Hospital
- - UDeCOTT - Design- Build of the Las Cuevas Beach Facility Upgrade II
- - NWRHA - Relocation of the Engineering Department – St. Ann’s Hospital
- - UDeCOTT – Construction of Tarodale Community Centre
- - UDeCOTT - Carenage Fishing Facility – Fish Fry Works
- Spearheaded organizational strategy to drive sustainable growth and operational efficiency.
- Cultivated strong relationships with stakeholders to enhance collaboration and business development opportunities.
- Directed cross-functional teams in executing strategic initiatives, fostering innovation and competitive advantage.
- Implemented performance metrics to evaluate progress towards company objectives and improve decision-making processes.
- Oversaw financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation to optimize profitability and minimize risk exposure.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers and vendors, ensuring cost-effective procurement processes.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Streamlined operations for improved efficiency, reducing overall costs and increasing profitability.
- Negotiated with suppliers and delivery workers and ordered materials according to forecasted customer demand.
- Drove continuous improvement by fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and open communication across all levels of the organization.
- Improved operational efficiency by redesigning internal processes and implementing cutting-edge technology solutions.
- Managed high-performing teams to successfully execute corporate objectives and drive organizational success.
- Implemented strong hiring and training techniques to promote team cohesiveness and streamline overall workflow.
- Analyzed and tracked business metrics and made appropriate adjustments to meet supply and demand needs.
- Developed and executed comprehensive marketing campaigns, driving significant growth in customer base.
Project Manager
Harry Persad and Sons Limited
10.2010 - 03.2023
- Execute project close-out management on South Terminal electrical substation project at the Piarco International Airport.
- Commission HV Square D switch gears line up.
- Oversee the installation, testing and commissioning of the Ring Main Unit (12 KV) to substation.
- Oversee the tie-in of two (2) MTU, 1500 kW MTU generators, synchronizing panel and synchronizing panel (As part of standby backup power) to Utility supply.
- Coordinate load testing and commissioning activities with Enercon (US) for substation completion.
- Execute project close-out management on North Terminal Electrical Upgrade at the Piarco International Airport.
- Oversee the installation & commissioning of one (1) 1500 kW, MTU generator at Gate 6 locations – Piarco North Terminal.
- Oversee the installation of two (2), 3MVA transformers (ABB) and ASCO supplied synchronizing panel.
- Oversee the final commissioning and tie-inn of synchronizing panel to three (3) stand-by generators with 66 KV utility substation feeders.
- Project Manager – Upgrade of Airfield lighting g systems at the Piarco International Airport.
- Design and build, 12KV ring main unit from the 66 kV sub-station (North Terminal, Piarco Feed) to two (2) merlin gerin switch gears, inclusive of two 300 kVA transformers to new FEC building.
- Design and build associated hand holes, transformer pads and ducting.
- Sample coring of runway centerline to determine in pavement cans – supervision and project management support, overseeing and management of sub-contractor Tristar Electric Inc.
- Installation of runway centerline lighting, testing, and commissioning.
- Design and Installation of new airfield approach system.
- Installation of all airfield lighting systems, lighted signs, guard lights, stops bars, airfield primary and secondary cables.
Field Engineer / Project Engineer
LIF-TEC Engineering
10.2009 - 10.2010
- Coordinate and execute project implementation tasks.
- Provide project cost estimation.
- Provide project schedule management.
- Develop monthly invoices and payment requests.
- Develop weekly / monthly progress reports for client.
- Implement all underground duct banks, electrical hand holes and manholes, exothermic welds, foundation structural grounding.
- Implement HV cable installation, testing and inspection.
- Position: Field Engineer / Project Engineer – Underground Ducting, Piping, and grounding work for LIF-TEC Engineering Ltd at GLF La Brea – Alutrint Raw material facility (On contract Consultant).
Chief Engineer / Maintenance Manager
CROWNE PLAZA TRINIDAD (LTD)
06.2009 - 09.2009
- Daily coordination of maintenance department
- Issue of work orders to maintenance staff
- Provide electrical advice to corporate office
- Provide supervision of maintenance staff
- Provide supervision to sub-contract workers
- Provide technical assistance to offsite utilities e.g., fire detection systems, IT
- Develop and implement maintenance plans for company assets, namely, boilers, stand by generators, washers etc.
Project Engineer
MONAR INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LIMITED
01.2009 - 04.2009
- Atlas methanol turnaround (Jan 2009) – day to day coordination of temporary site facilities and worker coordination for MISL.
- CNC / N2000 jobs
- Position: Project Engineer (on contract)
Electrical Engineer / Project Engineer
JOKHAN GENERAL CONTRACTORS LIMITED
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Project manager – Petrotrin, P2S LLC Isomerization plant close out project / plant commissioning (supervisor of electrical sub-contractor)
- Electrical Supervisor – All electrical works within company portfolio; supervision and coordination of day to day works of electrical department.
- Project Engineer – Bechtel International – Flare line installation, Petrotrin
- Project Manager – CBI Trinidad – temporary site facilities
- Project Engineer – P2S / Fluor commissioning of electrical and instrumentation works at Isomerisation plant – Petrotrin
- Project Manager – PCS traverse boom change out at SPN1 pier, 2008
- Project Manager – ABB Lummus Techint site prep works at Petrotrin Acid Alkyl project.
- Project Manager – CNC jobs (Building construction and electrical works)
- Project Manager – Petrotrin, ABB LUMMUS TECHINT site office construction
- Project Engineer – Black & Veatch Project, Phoenix Park Gas Processors Limited (PPGPL) coordinating sub-contractor works for JGCL for Phase III expansion
- Acting Project manager – ABB LUMMUS TECHINT site works in Petrotrin
- Electrical / Project Engineer - site preparation works on ABB Lumus Techint site office facility Petrotrin Refinery site and related switch board connections
- Bidding, costing, planning, and executing electrical works for JGCL.
- Electrical site preparation works on new C5/C6 isomerization plant at PETROTRIN Pointe-a-Pierre Refinery in collaboration with Fluor Daniel South America Ltd.
- Power up of JGCL workshop facility at San Francique, Penal. Initial power up of 12kv, 500KVA KIOSK facility. Completion of both high and low voltage cable and wiring.
- Maintenance of all electrical equipment; generators, over-head cranes, lighting towers, compressors at JGCL facilities both on and off-site locations.
- Successful completion and power up of CNC new office extension project.
- Electrical maintenance on equipment to NMAP oxygen gas facility – ATLAS methanol turnaround 2007.
- Electrical maintenance works on equipment to MITTAL STEEL, DR1 plant turnaround 2007.
Graduate Engineer in training
Point Lisas Industrial Estate
08.2005 - 12.2006
- Team member - construction (in progress) of the new Isomerization plant at the Petrotrin Pointe-a-Pierre Refinery in collaboration with Fluor Daniel South America Ltd.
- Design of the electrical grid for the new workshop facility at San Francique, Penal.
- Team member – revision of the quality manual for Jokhan General Contractors Ltd.
Summer vacation trainee program
SIPARIA REGIONAL COOPERATION
06.2005 - 08.2005
- Assigned to the Information Technology Department; assisted two technicians in the troubleshooting and eventual upgrade of the network server of the Cooperation.
- Transferred to the Labour department under the supervision of the Public and Industrial Relations Officer to assist in the calculation and computerizing of a back pay for workers of the Cooperation
Summer vacation training program
PETROTRIN TRINMAR OPERATIONS
07.2004 - 08.2004
- Assigned to the Electrical and Instrumentation department; assisted in workshop duties in the repairing and performing of routine maintenance to boat engine alternators, pumps, and offshore motors.
- Assisted the onshore E&I supervisor with technicians in the rehabilitation of the equipment testing room.
- Frequent trips to offshore platforms and visits to drill rigs. Assisted engineers and technicians in turbine upgrade on platform #15.
Education
MBA - Finance Specialization
Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business
01.2024
MSc. - Project Management
UWI St. Augustine
01.2011
BSc. - Electrical and Computer Engineering
UWI St. Augustine
01.2005
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University of the West Indies, St. Augustine
12.2004
National Energy Skills Centre (NESC) And The Ministry of Education
01.2002
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Iere High School Siparia
01.2002
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Iere High School Siparia
01.2000
Skills
- Strategic management
- Executive team management
- Risk analysis expertise
- Team leadership
Certification
- Certificate in Mitigating Contractual Risk Workshop (2021-02)
- Certificate in Corporate Governance for the Aspiring Director Workshop (2020-10)
- CMS lead Auditor training – Smart ISO international (2008-03). Training done in;
- ISO 9001 – Quality Management
- ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
- OSHAS 18001 – Health and Safety Management
- ISO 27001 – Information Security Management
- Certificate in risk Assessment - OSHA services Limited (2007-08)
- POINT LISAS ENERGY ASSOCIATION & ASSOCIATION OF UPSTREAM OPERATORS (PLEA) Oriented – Issue date 2007-05-08.
- Licensed electrical wireman
- Wireman license #: 3991 (Electrical installations building Act, chapter 54:71)
- Date of issue: 2007-03-09
- OSHA General Industry Safety & Health (10 Hour course), Certified by the United States Department of Labour, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (2005-03) card # 700180372
References
Available on request
Affiliations
- Member - Association of Professional Engineers of Trinidad & Tobago (APETT)
- Lifetime Member – UWIAA, University of the West Indies Alumni Associations (St. Augustine) c/o The University of the West Indies Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering St. Augustine Campus Trinidad
- Member – Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Member # 85031482 445 Hoes Lane, PO Box 1331, Piscataway, NJ
- Member – The Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) Savoy Place, London, WC2R 0BL, USA
Timeline
Project Manager
Harry Persad and Sons Limited
10.2010 - 03.2023
Chief Executive Officer
Trinidad Pro Construction Limited
11.2009 - 05.2025
Field Engineer / Project Engineer
LIF-TEC Engineering
10.2009 - 10.2010
Chief Engineer / Maintenance Manager
CROWNE PLAZA TRINIDAD (LTD)
06.2009 - 09.2009
Project Engineer
MONAR INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LIMITED
01.2009 - 04.2009
Electrical Engineer / Project Engineer
JOKHAN GENERAL CONTRACTORS LIMITED
01.2007 - 01.2009
Graduate Engineer in training
Point Lisas Industrial Estate
08.2005 - 12.2006
Summer vacation trainee program
SIPARIA REGIONAL COOPERATION
06.2005 - 08.2005
Summer vacation training program
PETROTRIN TRINMAR OPERATIONS
07.2004 - 08.2004
MSc. - Project Management
UWI St. Augustine
BSc. - Electrical and Computer Engineering
UWI St. Augustine
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University of the West Indies, St. Augustine
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Iere High School Siparia
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Iere High School Siparia
MBA - Finance Specialization
Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business
National Energy Skills Centre (NESC) And The Ministry of Education
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