Qasim Alhaji has taken up the role of Carbon Management Advisor at Petroleum Development Oman (PDO). He shared news of his appointment through a recent professional update.
Alhaji brings experience in corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) advisory, environmental management and airport operations to his new position. His professional background includes nearly three years as Corporate GHG Advisor at PDO and more than six years at Oman Airports Management Company.
Qasim Alhaji experience in Carbon management
Alhaji previously served as Corporate GHG Advisor at Petroleum Development Oman from January 2024 to November 2026. His professional profile also lists his current position as Carbon Management Advisor, beginning in September 2026.
Before joining PDO, he worked at Oman Airports Management Company for over six years. From August 2021 to January 2024, he served as Environmental Specialist in Muscat.
Earlier, Alhaji held several operational positions at Oman Airports Management Company. These included Airfield Duty Officer, Airport Readiness Officer and Trial Coordinator. His responsibilities across these roles spanned airport operations and readiness.
Professional experience and qualifications
Alhaji began his professional career in aircraft engineering. Between June and July 2014, he worked as an Aircraft Technician at Eastern Airways in the United Kingdom.
He also served as a STEM Ambassador with STEM Team East Scotland from February 2015 to June 2017. In this role, he participated in activities introducing engineering and science to school pupils and college students.
His educational background includes aircraft engineering studies at the University of the Highlands and Islands. He also holds an EASA Part 66 qualification in Avionics Maintenance Technology from Air Service Training Perth.
Carbon Management at Petroleum Development Oman
Alhaji’s appointment places him in a carbon management advisory position at Petroleum Development Oman. His previous experience at the company includes corporate GHG advisory work.
However, the available professional profile does not provide further details about his responsibilities, reporting structure or priorities in the new position.
The appointment follows his experience across environmental management, greenhouse gas advisory and aviation operations in Oman and the United Kingdom.
