Our People
TOFCO is led by an experienced management team averaging 26 years of industry expertise, and employs a professional staff including project management, project engineers, safety professionals, craft superintendents and rigging professionals.
Our skilled craftsmen of welders, fabricators, riggers and others are cross-trained across several disciplines.
TOFCO's motto, Be Your Brothers Keeper is not just a slogan but a culture
Javed Mohammed has been employed with Trinidad Offshore Fabricators Unlimited Since its inception in 2004, where he joined the Company as Quality Assurance and Control Manager. Having worked in a fast paced environment with over 25 years experience in the Oil and Gas Industry, Mr. Mohammed was promoted to General Manager of TOFCO April of 2016.
Enterprise, leadership, skills and robust human capital drive the industry and the country’s global competitiveness. At the core of Trinidad and Tobago’s advancement in the energy sector, Javed endeavours to ensure that TOFCO’s image stands out as a world-class provider in Fabrication, Construction, Onshore and Offshore services for the oil and gas industry.
Strong emphasis is placed on the training and development of our people and technological advancements towards continuous improvement and increased efficiencies. In addressing the evolving needs of varied clients, creative solutions are determined specifically tailored to individual client’s needs.
We pride ourselves in strengthening our host community – not only through skills development and work opportunities – but also through specialised training by experienced and exceptionally skilled professionals. We will continues to contribute significantly to the socio-economic development of La Brea and its environs with social investment programmes particularly focused on education.
The Company’s success has been a Trinidad and Tobago success story because it has shown that local content can be a reality, good for business, good for our people and good for the Country.
Enterprise, leadership, skills and robust human capital drive the industry and the country’s global competitiveness. At the core of Trinidad and Tobago’s advancement in the energy sector, Javed endeavours to ensure that TOFCO’s image stands out as a world-class provider in Fabrication, Construction, Onshore and Offshore services for the oil and gas industry.
Strong emphasis is placed on the training and development of our people and technological advancements towards continuous improvement and increased efficiencies. In addressing the evolving needs of varied clients, creative solutions are determined specifically tailored to individual client’s needs.
We pride ourselves in strengthening our host community – not only through skills development and work opportunities – but also through specialised training by experienced and exceptionally skilled professionals. We will continues to contribute significantly to the socio-economic development of La Brea and its environs with social investment programmes particularly focused on education.
The Company’s success has been a Trinidad and Tobago success story because it has shown that local content can be a reality, good for business, good for our people and good for the Country.
Quality is important to our business because we value our customers. At TOFCO, we strive to provide our customers with products and services which meet and even exceed their expectations.
We are committed to continuous improvement and have established a Quality Management System which provides a framework for measuring and improving our performance.
It is my privilege to work alongside the TOFCO team to ensure that all company products and services meet quality standards before they are delivered to our customers. Our primary responsibilities include understanding customer expectations and needs, outlining quality standards, and developing quality control processes. Our program reinforces that quality is everyone’s responsibility!
We are committed to continuous improvement and have established a Quality Management System which provides a framework for measuring and improving our performance.
It is my privilege to work alongside the TOFCO team to ensure that all company products and services meet quality standards before they are delivered to our customers. Our primary responsibilities include understanding customer expectations and needs, outlining quality standards, and developing quality control processes. Our program reinforces that quality is everyone’s responsibility!
SUCCESS through PEOPLE…
“I believe as a Company, we can achieve great success through our most valuable asset, OUR PEOPLE.
It is my job to create a positive, conducive and healthy work environment enabling OUR PEOPLE to remain motivated and engaged, ultimately enhancing overall performance, and gaining a competitive advantage.
The Human Resources Department plays a crucial role in shaping and cultivating a caring and peaceful work culture by establishing values, norms, and behaviours aligned with our Company’s strategic objectives. We ensure effective people management with the implementation of fair and transparent employment policies in addition to continuous improvement initiatives such as empowering OUR PEOPLE, training and development, along with enhancing our employee relations.
It is my privilege to be part of an organisation that establishes a genuine interest in their employees and their surrounding communities. I embrace our historical undertaking towards charity and the promotion of goodwill among the Community and the Environs.
Our efforts are directed to fostering sustainability and growth to be able to provide as much employment opportunities as possible, driving economic progress. I remain committed to achieving great success and endeavour to see our Company, OUR PEOPLE and the Community thrive.”
“I believe as a Company, we can achieve great success through our most valuable asset, OUR PEOPLE.
It is my job to create a positive, conducive and healthy work environment enabling OUR PEOPLE to remain motivated and engaged, ultimately enhancing overall performance, and gaining a competitive advantage.
The Human Resources Department plays a crucial role in shaping and cultivating a caring and peaceful work culture by establishing values, norms, and behaviours aligned with our Company’s strategic objectives. We ensure effective people management with the implementation of fair and transparent employment policies in addition to continuous improvement initiatives such as empowering OUR PEOPLE, training and development, along with enhancing our employee relations.
It is my privilege to be part of an organisation that establishes a genuine interest in their employees and their surrounding communities. I embrace our historical undertaking towards charity and the promotion of goodwill among the Community and the Environs.
Our efforts are directed to fostering sustainability and growth to be able to provide as much employment opportunities as possible, driving economic progress. I remain committed to achieving great success and endeavour to see our Company, OUR PEOPLE and the Community thrive.”
The Juniper fabrication project was the HSE team’s biggest challenge to date because of unavoidable delays and intense work schedules which introduced new levels of risk and created new safety challenges. The team worked more than two million man hours on Juniper without a lost time incident.
TOFCO prides itself on its outstanding safety record. Crystal attributes this record to TOFCO’s training, processes and philosophy: nobody gets hurt, be your brother’s keeper, and send you home the same way you came in the morning.
Crystal began her career at an early age and has been a health and safety professional going on 17 years now.
TOFCO prides itself on its outstanding safety record. Crystal attributes this record to TOFCO’s training, processes and philosophy: nobody gets hurt, be your brother’s keeper, and send you home the same way you came in the morning.
Crystal began her career at an early age and has been a health and safety professional going on 17 years now.
Mr. Rajesh Sookram is a highly accomplished professional with an impressive 28-year track record in the Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) field. His journey in the industry has been defined by unwavering dedication, unparalleled expertise, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
Joining TOFCO two decades ago, Mr. Sookram has been an integral part of the company's fabric since its inception. Throughout his tenure, he has played a pivotal role in shaping TOFCO's success story, contributing significantly to its growth and reputation as a leader in the industry.
With a comprehensive understanding of E&I engineering principles, Mr. Sookram has been involved in every project undertaken by TOFCO, whether on-site or external. His vast experience and hands-on approach have been instrumental in ensuring the successful execution of projects.
He remains actively engaged in staying abreast of the latest advancements in E&I technology, ensuring that the company remains at the forefront of industry trends and standards.
Joining TOFCO two decades ago, Mr. Sookram has been an integral part of the company's fabric since its inception. Throughout his tenure, he has played a pivotal role in shaping TOFCO's success story, contributing significantly to its growth and reputation as a leader in the industry.
With a comprehensive understanding of E&I engineering principles, Mr. Sookram has been involved in every project undertaken by TOFCO, whether on-site or external. His vast experience and hands-on approach have been instrumental in ensuring the successful execution of projects.
He remains actively engaged in staying abreast of the latest advancements in E&I technology, ensuring that the company remains at the forefront of industry trends and standards.
As a dedicated and detail-oriented accounting professional, Paresh Lalbeharry has been meeting the accounting needs of TOFCO. He started with TOFCO in 2004 as an entry level clerk and has elevated himself to the current position of Financial Accountant overseeing finance, treasury, audit, and information technology for the company.
AT TOFCO, we provide a TOTAL package of services to all our Clients / Customers. Harry has over Twenty Two ( 22) yrs in the Oil and Gas industries and very Dedicated staff to achieve our company’s goal and Target . We do focus on our local vendors/suppliers in providing this support to our projects and clients, however we also possess an excellent International supply chain that helps achieve our Goal. Our Client materials and Cargo are safety Manage with ASSET PANDA materials management software. Our dedicated team can and will meet any AD HOC request Logistically. We do provide a Safe and secure workplace for all persons coming on to your facilities.
We are “your brothers keepers “
We are “your brothers keepers “
TOFCO has earned a reputation for the successful delivery of major Greenfield and Brownfield projects and has even expanded within the region offering our professional services. It has been an honor in sharing in these successes and I am eager to participate in TOFCO’s promising future.
I joined the TOFCO team in 2012 as a Project Engineer and have been promoted to the responsibility of Engineering Manager in 2017. It has been a privilege working alongside the TOFCO team in ensuring all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget, while in parallel, assisting TOFCO to meet our financial objectives for our successful future.
I joined the TOFCO team in 2012 as a Project Engineer and have been promoted to the responsibility of Engineering Manager in 2017. It has been a privilege working alongside the TOFCO team in ensuring all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget, while in parallel, assisting TOFCO to meet our financial objectives for our successful future.
Bernadine has been with the company from inception and is a member of the La Brea community.
She joined TOFCO as a maintenance person but her active nature found her helping out in various areas during the company’s early days. She received training and eventually advanced to become the HSE Medic.
Bernadine is one of the first people new employees meet and also provides training in job safety analysis (JSA).
Platform fabrication is project-based, which affects TOFCO’s employment capacity. Bernadine was let go in 2012. However, she was rehired in 2015. She believes strongly in the company’s contribution to the community.
TOFCO brings a lot of value to La Brea, by employing so many people and providing training. They also invest in the community.
She joined TOFCO as a maintenance person but her active nature found her helping out in various areas during the company’s early days. She received training and eventually advanced to become the HSE Medic.
Bernadine is one of the first people new employees meet and also provides training in job safety analysis (JSA).
Platform fabrication is project-based, which affects TOFCO’s employment capacity. Bernadine was let go in 2012. However, she was rehired in 2015. She believes strongly in the company’s contribution to the community.
TOFCO brings a lot of value to La Brea, by employing so many people and providing training. They also invest in the community.
Lee Sahadeo is a Project and Estimating Manager at TOFCO. He holds a BSC degree in Mechanical Engineering with Honours. Mr. Sahadeo joined the company in 2012 as a Project Engineer.
Over the years his diligence and commitment has advanced him in the position he holds today. One major milestone in his career was the BPTT Juniper Deck and Jacket, the largest Topsides (5200 tons) built at TOFCO, where Mr. Sahadeo served as the lead Structural Engineer and Job Estimator. TOFCO recognized Lee’s ability with this project since the project was completed within time and budget. He was then given the new position of Project and Estimating Manager. In this position as Project and Estimating Manager, his diversity is displayed as he manages the estimating department along with some major projects for the Green Field and Brown Field Services for key stake holders in the Energy Sector. Lee’s problem-solving skills, together with his optimistic and future focused attitude proves and continues to be a great asset to TOFCO.
TOFCO’s ability in getting the job done on time, on budget, whilst maintaining high quality and safety standards has established the company as a leading fabrication and support services in the energy sector of Trinidad and Tobago and across the region.
Over the years his diligence and commitment has advanced him in the position he holds today. One major milestone in his career was the BPTT Juniper Deck and Jacket, the largest Topsides (5200 tons) built at TOFCO, where Mr. Sahadeo served as the lead Structural Engineer and Job Estimator. TOFCO recognized Lee’s ability with this project since the project was completed within time and budget. He was then given the new position of Project and Estimating Manager. In this position as Project and Estimating Manager, his diversity is displayed as he manages the estimating department along with some major projects for the Green Field and Brown Field Services for key stake holders in the Energy Sector. Lee’s problem-solving skills, together with his optimistic and future focused attitude proves and continues to be a great asset to TOFCO.
TOFCO’s ability in getting the job done on time, on budget, whilst maintaining high quality and safety standards has established the company as a leading fabrication and support services in the energy sector of Trinidad and Tobago and across the region.
