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Adil Ali Harith Al-Kiyumi

Adil Ali Harith Al-Kiyumi

Operations and Maintenance Strategy Professional
Muscat

Summary

Strategic and results-driven Oil & Gas leader with over 25 years of Local and international experience across upstream operations, asset integrity, maintenance strategy, and production optimization. Renowned for leading multi-disciplinary technical teams, transforming operational cultures, and embedding high-reliability systems across large-scale assets. A strong advocate of continuous improvement, lean thinking, and sustainable change, I specialize in aligning operational performance with business goals while driving safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution. Currently leading the South 2030 Maintenance Strategy—a transformative, blue-ocean initiative redefining AIPSM maturity, capability development, world-class asset availability and reliability, SCE sustainability, and best-in-class UOC (Unit Operating Cost) across PDO’s largest oil assets (Marmul, Nimr, Bahja/Rima, and Amal). I aim to continue applying this strategic foresight and leadership discipline within a forward-leaning organization committed to operational excellence, environmental stewardship, and energy sustainability.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Maintenance Strategy & Support – South Directorate

Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)
07.2018 - Current
  • Lead a team of 47 Subject Matter Experts across 9 engineering disciplines, supporting five major oil assets (Nimr, Marmul, Amal, Bahja, and Rima). Accountable for strategic maintenance direction, emission reduction, AIPSM maturity, and sustaining world-class production availability.
  • Developed and led the South 2030 Strategy aligning long-term asset care, AIPSM maturity, and cost optimization with PDO business objectives.
  • Achieved zero Tier 1 incidents and only two Tier 2 events since 2022 via a directorate-wide SCE framework.
  • Eliminated red-banded pipeline integrity cases—best status across PDO.
  • Directed OGMP2.0 implementation across assets through LDAR surveying and methane rectification.
  • Led PDO’s Gap-to-Potential Program using Casual learning investigation and Lean tools to cut deferment and enhance uptime.
  • Delivered 95% Omanisation in the award-winning Haimo MPFM contract (Bronze Award) as contract owner.
  • Achieved ISO 55001/2 certification for PDO’s Asset Management System (AMS).

Head of Operations Support – Land Asset

Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP)
02.2016 - 07.2018
  • Led a multi-disciplinary team of engineers responsible for Operations Reliability, Process Safety, and Project Integration Support. Supported day-to-day production operations and maintenance troubleshooting for land-based assets. Drove strategic alignment between frontline teams and asset goals.
  • Oversaw HSE case emergency response planning, asset performance review processes, and equipment health monitoring.
  • Advised on new facility projects to ensure alignment with operational specifications and safety case requirements.
  • Served as the Operational Excellence Coach, enhancing work execution quality and embedding continuous improvement across departments.
  • Project managed wax issue improvement in the land asset (DARAT) and lead business partner as contract holder.

Maintenance & Reliability Lead and Coach – Land Assets (DARAT)

Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP)
09.2014 - 02.2016
  • Reinvigorated maintenance reliability practices, including ORIP deployment, RCA facilitation, and staff empowerment through AC-EIT teams.
  • Facilitated over +300 frontline staff through structured Equipment Improvement Teams and RCA methodologies.
  • Coached implementation of Shell’s FLBM (Front Line Barrier Management) to embed people-driven reliability systems.

Production Coordinator – Lekhwair Asset

Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)
07.2014 - 07.2012
  • Oversaw production of +70,000 bbl/day, managing surface facilities and well surveillance, while ensuring safety, staff development, and contractor performance. Led >2,000 personnel including supervisors, technicians, business partners and residents.

Maintenance Coordinator – Lekhwair Asset

Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)
07.2012 - 09.2007
  • Drove TR-MIE (Total Reliability – Maintenance & Integrity Execution) implementation. Ensured compliance to IAP schedules and SAP CMMS documentation. Tracked daily maintenance budgets and activities.

Maintenance Supervisor – Mechanical & Static (Fahud/Nihada)

Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)
09.2007 - 01.2006
  • Led rotating/static equipment maintenance including reverse osmosis plants and relief valve workshops. Supported North PDO operations and pumping station reliability.

Total Reliability Change Agent – North

Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)
01.2006 - 06.2004
  • Drove cultural and performance shifts through World-Class Maintenance, DMAIC, and Equipment Improvement Programs. Conducted reliability audits and skills development workshops.

Mechanical Operations Supervisor – Yibal & Gas Plant

Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)
06.2004 - 01.2001
  • Managed Yibal mechanical systems at oil & government gas production facilities and national fuel gas plant. Oversaw potable water production via RO plants.

Maintenance Technician Trainee – Campaign Coordination

Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)
01.2001 - 09.1999
  • Hands-on development across turbine, compressor, and pump overhauls. Supported Government gas plants in the North (CPP & GGP) maintenance and reliability projects.

Education

BEng (Honours) - Mechanical Engineering

University of Manchester / UMIST
09.1996 - 7 1999

A-Levels - Mathematics, Statistics, Physics

Felton College
01.1995 - 7 1996

Omani General Education Diploma - High School

Jaber bin Zaid School

Skills

  • Operations & Maintenance Leadership
  • Strategy Development & Execution
  • Asset management integration
  • Lean process improvement
  • Sustainable practices
  • Business process optimization
  • Compliance & Assurance
  • Business-Driven KPIs
  • Cross-Functional Leadership

Core Competencies

  • Operations & Maintenance Leadership
  • Strategy Development & Execution
  • Integrated Asset Management
  • Lean Transformation
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Organizational Design
  • Compliance & Assurance
  • Business-Driven KPIs
  • Cross-Functional Leadership

Timeline

Head of Maintenance Strategy & Support – South Directorate

Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)
07.2018 - Current

Head of Operations Support – Land Asset

Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP)
02.2016 - 07.2018

Maintenance & Reliability Lead and Coach – Land Assets (DARAT)

Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP)
09.2014 - 02.2016

Production Coordinator – Lekhwair Asset

Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)
07.2014 - 07.2012

Maintenance Coordinator – Lekhwair Asset

Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)
07.2012 - 09.2007

Maintenance Supervisor – Mechanical & Static (Fahud/Nihada)

Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)
09.2007 - 01.2006

Total Reliability Change Agent – North

Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)
01.2006 - 06.2004

Mechanical Operations Supervisor – Yibal & Gas Plant

Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)
06.2004 - 01.2001

Maintenance Technician Trainee – Campaign Coordination

Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)
01.2001 - 09.1999

BEng (Honours) - Mechanical Engineering

University of Manchester / UMIST
09.1996 - 7 1999

A-Levels - Mathematics, Statistics, Physics

Felton College
01.1995 - 7 1996

Omani General Education Diploma - High School

Jaber bin Zaid School

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