Gary G.

Employers hire me because I bring proven experience turning complex projects into operational reality. With 35+ years across oil & gas, petrochemical, refining and major EPC projects, I have led multidisciplinary commissioning, completion, start-up and operational-readiness teams in demanding international environments. I am particularly strong at identifying the real constraints affecting progress, bringing Engineering, Construction, QA/QC, Vendors, Operations and Clients together, and driving practical solutions through to completion. I combine broad technical knowledge across Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation & Control, DCS, ESD, Fire & Gas and integrated systems with strong leadership, troubleshooting and stakeholder management. I don't simply manage problems—I take ownership, find the root cause and drive the team to a safe, reliable and successful outcome.

• Commissioning Manager

  TARPON ENERGY · 2024 — Present
  Overseeing all completions, pre-commissioning, and commissioning efforts for a modular seawater treatment plant intended for the Santos PIKKA development in Alaska. Utilizing Omega PIMs to drive project management and completions tracking while ensuring mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation system readiness for seamless transitions into commissioning.

• Construction Manager

  KENT · 2024 — 2024
  Implemented construction management for a significant oil and gas production maintenance and expansion program in Saudi Arabia, concentrating on wellheads, flowlines, trunklines, and remote upgrades. Ensured that all infrastructure upgrades met compliance with Saudi Aramco standards.

• Construction Manager

  KENT · 2022 — 2024
  Provided construction management support for Linde’s Liquid Oxygen backup system project in Yanbu, executing procurement, construction, and commissioning management under a full LSTK contract. Managed all HSE and operational tasks through project completion and facility turnover.

• Site Construction Manager / Turnover & Commissioning Manager

  FDHJV (Fluor | Daewoo E&C | Hyundai Heavy Industries — Joint Venture) · 2020 — 2022
  Led construction and pre-commissioning teams on the KNPC Clean Fuels Project, focusing on final mechanical completions and managing related documentation. Acted as the main construction liaison for commissioning and Performance Guarantee Test Runs (PGTRs).

• Turnover Manager / Pre-Commissioning, Start-Up & Commissioning Manager

  FDHJV (Fluor | Daewoo E&C | Hyundai Heavy Industries — Joint Venture) · 2016 — 2020
  Oversaw pre-commissioning, turnover, and commissioning support activities for the KNPC Clean Fuels Project. Directed and managed a range of activities, including steam blowing, chemical cleaning, and system completion tracking.

• Pre-Commissioning Manager — Sadara UPI

  FLUOR · 2014 — 2016
  Managed pre-commissioning and turnover activities for Integrated Connection Facilities within the Sadara Utilities and Power Infrastructure project. Handled pre-commissioning and turnover documentation for utilities and power packages.

• Pre-Commissioning Manager — Santos GLNG

  FLUOR · 2013 — 2014
  Coordinated all pre-commissioning activities for the Santos G2LNG project, facilitating system completions and turnover for commissioning across a geographically dispersed facility. Managed hydrotesting and loop check coordination.

• IMT Construction Manager — SAPCo / SAMCo

  FLUOR · 2011 — 2013
  Oversaw construction and commissioning performance for a US$3.3 billion project, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Implemented HSE programs and accelerated pre-commissioning activities.

• Multiple Senior Roles — Saudi Kayan U&O Project

  FLUOR · 2009 — 2011
  Managed project closeout, pre-commissioning, and client handover activities for off-plot systems at the Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Complex. Directed construction activities for an upgrade project at the Juaymah Gas Plant.

• Pre-Commissioning Manager — YANSAB U&O

  FLUOR · 2007 — 2009
  Coordinated pre-commissioning activities for the YANSAB Utilities and Offsites, managing hydrotest package development and supervising field pre-commissioning teams.

• Control & Instrumentation Specialist

  FLUOR SA (PTY) LTD / TOTAL PETROLEUM REFINERY · 2006 — 2007
  Conducted basic engineering for a petrochemical control and instrumentation modernization project, focusing on client requirement analysis and detailed design development.

• Director (Owner) / Industrial Segment Marketing Manager

  KUSASA ENGINEERING (PTY) LTD & SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC (PTY) LTD · 2002 — 2006
  Founded and directed a turnkey electrical and instrumentation company, providing services throughout the design to commissioning phases. Simultaneously managed industrial segment marketing for Schneider Electric, promoting automation and industrial control products.

• Diploma in Business Management

  Pretoria University Business Management School · — — 1997
• Electrical Engineer T3/T4 — Light Current (Control Systems)

  Durban University (Natal Technicon) · — — 1986
• Qualified Millwright Trade

  Alusaf (Billiton) — National Trade Test Centre · — — 1986