Samba Ba

Accomplished Engineering Manager with over 10 years of progressive experience in managing complex projects, from design to execution. Proven ability to lead diverse, global teams in developing engineering strategies, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery, and overseeing all technical aspects including P&IDs, HAZID, and model reviews. Expertise in structural design, modularization, and stakeholder coordination, driving project success through meticulous planning and execution.

Committed to leveraging extensive engineering and management skills to contribute to significant projects.

Lead Engineering Manager - Air Products - Edmonton, Canada

(2023-07)

• Spearheaded the Net Zero Hydrogen project.
• Developed the overall Engineering and Design Execution Strategy to support project goals.
• Provided key inputs to Project Execution Strategies, including modularization, procurement, and contracting.
• Engineered designs for the entire project, generating quantity take-offs for major estimates.
• Led project initiation engineering activities and collaborated with the Project Manager on overarching project tasks.
• Established and ensured functional understanding of regional and multicenter scope splits between FEED and Detailed Engineering Design phases.
• Directed internal and external resources to deliver project deliverables on schedule and within budget, continuously monitoring progress and performance.
• Oversaw Plant Design & Model Reviews (30%, 60%, and 90% stages) utilizing SmartPlant/Navisworks/SP3D.
• Managed HAZID & HAZOP close-out activities.
• Facilitated P&ID Reviews (operability, reliability, scope completeness) with all involved parties, including process, client, operations, and licensors.
• Managed the preparation of modularization packages, encompassing engineering work packages, scheduling, RFQ processes, yard and site visits, and clarification meetings.
• Supervised and managed the engineering team.
• Prepared project specifications and monitored their approval, implementation, and close-out.
• Coordinated a globally distributed team across various locations.
• Monitored the design of process units from the FEED phase through to the construction phase.
• Managed a diverse engineering team including process, piping, structural, electrical, instrument and telecom, and mechanical disciplines.
• Administered budget and resources effectively.
• Established and monitored project schedules, coordinating document control activities.
• Ensured project management by executing integrated planning of all technological infrastructures, considering activities, required efforts, prerequisites, deadlines, and resource allocation.
• Managed and prepared project vendor RFQ packages, including Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE) management, vendor package coordination, and close-out.
• Oversaw management and coordination of building, substations, composite drawings, and underground activities, involving architects, HVAC, CIV, ELE, and instrument teams, and coordinated Vendor RFQs for cabinets.

Engineering Manager Dpy. - Thai Oil Project

(2020-08 - 2023-06)

• Executed an EPC project for the design, procurement, and construction of a refinery facility in Thailand, ensuring completion on time and within budget.
• Managed and coordinated the field engineering team.
• Applied final procedures approved by the customer for field engineering document management.
• Chaired daily and weekly meetings with construction, commissioning, quality, and fabrication teams.
• Directed the resolution of Requests for Information (RFIs) arising during construction, fabrication, and modularization activities.
• Managed and coordinated the preparation and issuance of all required field design change documents stemming from RFIs.
• Coordinated the preparation of all Tie-in work packages, collecting and verifying necessary certificates from the customer.
• Facilitated inter-disciplinary coordination to resolve issues encountered during construction, fabrication, and commissioning activities.
• Managed and coordinated the release of all essential project documents, maintained master P&IDs, and monitored test packs and RFIs.
• Oversaw and coordinated pending activities from head office and the field engineering team to track and close out outstanding design tasks.
• Followed up on module fabrication and erection processes.
• Led a team comprising piping, civil, structural, electrical, instrument, equipment, vendors, mechanical completion, and commissioning personnel.
• Managed and coordinated vendor site deployment.
• Oversaw management and coordination of building, substations, composite drawings, and underground activities, involving architect, HVAC, CIV, ELE, and instrument teams, and coordinated Vendor RFQs for cabinets.
• Managed and coordinated WPS (Welding Procedure Specification) for project completion.

Field Engineering Manager - ENI SAIWEST LTD (SAIPEM Parent Company)

(2017-07 - 2020-07)

• Managed the TTIP Gas Project in Ghana, Africa, ensuring on-time and on-budget completion.
• Directed and coordinated the field engineering team.
• Implemented customer-approved procedures for field engineering document management.
• Presided over daily and weekly meetings with construction, commissioning, quality, and fabrication teams.
• Oversaw the prompt resolution of RFIs generated during construction, fabrication, and modularization activities.
• Managed and coordinated the preparation and issuance of all necessary field design change documents resulting from RFIs.
• Coordinated the preparation of Tie-in work packages, including the collection and verification of customer-required certificates.
• Facilitated inter-disciplinary coordination to address and resolve any issues that arose during construction, fabrication, and commissioning.
• Managed and coordinated the release of all critical project documentation, maintained master P&IDs, and oversaw test packs and RFIs.
• Directed and coordinated the follow-up and closure of pending design activities from head office by the field engineering team.
• Monitored module fabrication and erection progress.
• Supervised a multidisciplinary team including piping, civil, structural, electrical, instrument, equipment, vendor, mechanical completion, and commissioning personnel.
• Managed and coordinated vendor site deployments.
• Oversaw management and coordination of building, substations, composite drawings, and underground activities, involving architect, HVAC, CIV, ELE, and instrument teams, and coordinated Vendor RFQs for cabinets.

Structural Engineering Lead - SAIPEM CANADA

(2011-07 - 2017-07)

• Managed engineering and design for structural steel buildings and modules for projects including Husky Oil Sand, SRU, CNRL Phase 2B, COGEN Project, and CNRL Phase 3.
• Directed the coordination, management, and design of steel buildings and structures.
• Oversaw coordination, management, and design of modules, including process units, equipment modules, pipe racks, platforms (PAS), and electrical racks.
• Led coordination, management, and design of deep and shallow foundations.
• Managed the coordination, design, and calculation report preparation for tank farm areas, including underground trenches, ring foundations, piping supports, and stairs.
• Prepared and verified RFQs within the scope of work, calculation reports, and drawings.
• Reviewed and approved Technical Bid Evaluations (TBEs).
• Addressed and resolved RFIs arising during fabrication, module erection, and site construction.
• Participated in 3D model reviews and implementations on a regular basis.
• Managed the engineering team, participated in inter-disciplinary meetings, and resolved design finalization issues with other parties.
• Reviewed and managed vendor drawings, including fabrication, part, and erection drawings.
• Followed up on Purchase Orders (POs) and managed their close-out.
• Prepared breakdown Material Take-Offs (MTOs).
• Attended client meetings to discuss project progress and technical details.

Structural Engineer - Saipem Canada - Calgary

• Executed structural design for the Husky Oil Project.
• Designed deep and shallow foundations.
• Engineered tank foundations.
• Prepared detailed drawings and calculation reports.

Bachelor - Civil & Structural - École Polytechnique Montréal (2006-09 - 2009-06)

MBA - Boston University (2025-09)