Vikas. Naik

Background

About Vikas. Naik

With over 15 years of experience in the Oil and Gas Sector, my expertise lies in mitigating risk and enhancing safety (through risk management) for significant high-risk facilities. I have worked with renowned international oil and gas operators such as ADNOC, North Oil Company (NOC), Dolphin Energy (DEL), Qatar Petroleum (QP), Kuwait Oil Company (KOC), Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), Saudi Aramco and Tatweer Petroleum, as well as engineering contractors/designers and public-sector entities. I am highly proficient in independently planning and overseeing intricate technical assignments Throughout my career, I have gained extensive knowledge in qualitative risk management methods, including HAZID/Bow-Tie/ALARP, as well as quantitative approaches utilizing Risk Assessment tools like DNV's PHAST, SAFETI, Leak Software, PHA Pro, Bow tie XP, and Reliability tools such as MAROS. Moreover, I have successfully delivered more than 10 training courses on Phast, Safeti, and advanced techniques for oil and gas operators and engineering designers in India and the Middle East. Furthermore, I excel in proposal writing and business development. As a dedicated resource for DNV, I lead sales activities, including tendering processes and liaising with clients for single-source opportunities. I develop technical and commercial proposals aligned with client's business objectives, resulting in securing revenue worth $4 million to date.