McConnell Dowell - 1997 - 1999


In 1997 McConnell Dowell Middle East, headquartered in the UAE won a contract constructing an oil pipeline from the Caspian sea to the black sea, running through Azerbaijan and Georgia.


As the Catering, Camp and Logistics Manager Paul was responsible for the operation of all executive management housing requirement, staff camp design and construction and all in-house catering functions, life support requirements and daily camp operations. Paul was required to plan and manage five camp relocations as the pipeline was constructed over the 1000 km route. This a, all undertaken while not disturbing the pipeline construction and the construction staff of 1000 people.