Avinash Ablack, M.Sc, Pmp
About Avinash Ablack, M.Sc, Pmp
Avinash Ablack is an Appraisal Lead at BP, with extensive experience in project management and engineering within the oil and gas sector. He has held various roles at BP and other companies, contributing to significant projects in Trinidad and Tobago, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Work at BP
Avinash Ablack has held multiple positions at BP, contributing significantly to various projects in the oil and gas sector. He served as Delivery Lead/Project Manager from 2015 to 2018 in Trinidad and Tobago. In this role, he managed key projects, including the development of crude oil tank farms and gas receiving facilities. He later transitioned to the role of Senior Project Engineer/Subsea from 2013 to 2015 in Houston, Texas, where he executed offshore geophysical and geotechnical survey campaigns. In 2018, he worked as Project/Facilities Lead in the United Kingdom for a period of seven months. Since 2019, he has been serving as Appraisal Lead in Trinidad and Tobago, overseeing appraisal activities and project evaluations.
Education and Expertise
Avinash Ablack has a strong educational background in engineering and project management. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, from 1994 to 1998. He furthered his studies in Environmental Engineering, obtaining a Master of Science from the same institution between 1999 and 2004. Additionally, he pursued professional development at the Project Management Institute (PMI), achieving the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, which he maintained from 2004 to 2020. His education equips him with the skills necessary for effective project management in the energy sector.
Background
Avinash Ablack has extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, with a career spanning over two decades. He began his professional journey as a Project Engineer at Petrotrin from 2001 to 2003 in Trinidad and Tobago. He then worked at Wood as a Project Engineer from 2003 to 2005. Following this, he joined BP, where he held various engineering and project management roles. His career has included significant international experience, including positions in Houston, Texas, and the United Kingdom. His diverse background in engineering and project management has shaped his expertise in leading complex projects.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Avinash Ablack has been involved in numerous significant projects in the oil and gas sector. He oversaw the development of critical infrastructure, including crude oil tank farms and water and wastewater plants. His role in managing onshore terminal and gas receiving facility projects has contributed to operational efficiency. He has also led design/build projects for offshore oil and gas, focusing on both topsides and subsea installations. His expertise in executing offshore geophysical and geotechnical survey campaigns has further enhanced project outcomes in the industry.