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Engineer Quality Assurance

Location:
Saint Paul, MN, 55124
Posted:
November 04, 2010

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Eid Al-Mowallad

*** ******** *****, ***** ******, MN 55124

E-mail: abh874@r.postjobfree.com Cell: 651-***-****

Summary

A mechanical engineering professional with over eight years of diverse

experience in engineering and operations for Fortune 100 companies, who

partners with leadership to develop innovative strategies and successfully

lead implementation. Comprehensive hands-on expertise in HVAC operation,

energy management systems, and project management. Demonstrated ability to

maximize economic and environmental performance, and embrace

sustainability.

Experience

General Mills, Inc - World Headquarters, Minneapolis, MN

2003-2009

US General Services Administration, Ft Snelling, MN

2002-2003

Building Operations Engineer

. Responsible for managing the design and operation of mechanical

systems for a two million square foot campus that includes vast multi-

functioning space including clinic/ laboratories, culinary kitchens,

grocery store, mall space, high-end conference center, production

studio, data center, office/cubicle space and light manufacturing

/food processing,

. Trained, managed, monitored, troubleshot, modified and maintained all

automated building systems, fire alarm system and energy management

system through (DDC) Direct Digital Control Software.

. Programmed, managed and operated two automated lighting systems to

meet company energy saving objectives. Reviewed and recommend

technology applications to digitize manual processes.

. Reduced operational expenses by over 15% by instituting new

fulfillment procedures.

. Managed and operated large plant of 36,000 tons cooling capacity and

1400 hp of heating capacity, plus two emergency power generators.

. Managed and maintained air handling units, fan coils, and variable air

volume units, a\c units, and exhausts fans to meet the environmental,

heath and safety standards.

. Recommended to management improvements to procedures, schedules, and

facilities to enhance the quality of services provided &/or energy

efficiency.

. Managed and maintained building equipment needs and recommended

changes to meet environmental, heath/safety standards and increase

energy efficiency.

. Implemented strategies to achieve lowest total costs, effective asset

management, continuous quality improvement, delivery, and overall

internal customer satisfaction.

. Conducted on-site analysis and data collection to develop and execute

energy plans to building control systems to improve power usage,

temperature control, building ventilation, air quality.

. Performed analysis tests; maintain logs, and prioritize/document

preventive maintenance with software to justify cost resolution on

repair/replacement.

. Participated in decision making meetings for new improvement projects

to develop scope of work, manage project schedules and

coordinate/direct personnel during construction projects.

. Provided prompt and courteous response to customer requests. Work

closely and effectively with supervisors and employees to ensure a

cooperative working environment and their environmental efforts/issues

are achieved.

The Toro Company, Bloomington MN

2000-2001

Quality Assurance Engineer

. Worked with designers to validate and insure quality of products before

releasing into final production.

. Involved, communicated and reviewed specific findings with the product

teams and designers to ensure that issues were clearly defined and

understood.

. Verified the accuracy of operation manuals by testing systems based

upon the companies specified criteria, state, federal, and

international code.

. Revamped products, training and operation manuals; filmed with a

digital camera and edited material for many products.

. Conducted needed analysis for design, development & delivery. Validated

and notified designers of any assembly, design problems or flaws in

manufacture.

. Facilitated problem-solving meetings with design and production

engineering departments.

. Responsible for set-up validation and reporting on quality issues found

in pre-production and post-production vehicles, traction units and

cutter & blower units for commercial, consumer and landscape/contractor

product lines.

. Reviewed design specifications, assembly drawings, manufacturing notes,

and operator manuals and then utilize this information to assemble the

products to assess their functionality and accuracy.

. Overall responsibility for full comprehension of products technical

systems; technical and engineering skills were necessary to accomplish

the objectives.

US General Services Administration, Fort Snelling, MN

2000

HVAC Engineer

. Worked with EMS & HVAC upgrades to gain experience managing the

development of both long and short term construction projects

(negotiated contracts, BOM's, specifications, blueprints, CAD;

coordinating with multiple contractors, consulting with client

agencies, analyzed and evaluated data in preparation of implementing

solutions and documented inspections of work completed).

. Received Federal Security Clearance - Completed FBI background check

and verification.

Institute of Technology, Saudi Arabia

1989-1995

Instructor

In the Automotive Engineering Technology program, students study the

design, development, testing, application, modification, and maintenance

of vehicles and their components for use in transportation systems.

. Designed, organized and instructed training by developing application,

use all available program labs to apply the theory taught in the

classrooms.

. Used computer controlled dynamometer to allow a variety of tests

including horsepower, curves, vehicle simulation, quarter mile sprint,

and passing acceleration.

. Instructed a central component lab with chassis dynamometer that

simulates the engine strain of realistic driving conditions and allows

data to be collected on emissions and fuel economy

. Managed engineering project labs to help students with classroom and

advanced projects

. Trained and instructed open lab hours, the latest industry-standard

technology and a computer lab experience requirement for many courses.

. Conceptualized & supervised mechanical alteration and custom-built

production of equipment.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota

Major Course Study: Engineering System Design

Minor Course Study: Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer

Automotive Engineering Technology, College of Technology, Saudi Arabia

Major Course Study: Design and Development

Minor Course Study: Emissions and Safety

Skills

. ISO/QS9000, BOS, BOMA, ASHRAE, SMACNA, EPA & OSHA Standards

. HVAC Operation and Design; Environmental and Industrial Safety

Standards. Mechanical Design and Control; Manufactory Processing; and

Computer Controlled Electrical Circuitry: Industrial Drawing

. Building Equipment Systems, UPS, Data Center Operation, Fire Alarm

System (Notifire), Chillers and Boilers Operation, Engine/Motor Testing

& Design; Hydraulic Systems; Automobile Technology

. Energy Management System (EMS), EMS Analyzer System: Niagara, Direct

Digital Controls (DDS), Honeywell, Siemens. Automated Lighting Systems:

Nexlight and WattStopper

. Software and Systems: Pro-E, ANSYS, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, EES,

Energy Management, Niagara, MS Windows, Unix, Video Editing, Satellite

Systems, Security Systems

. Hardware: Basic Stamp, LV Fire Alarms. Programming: C, FORTRAN, HTML

. Bilingual - English & Arabic

Licenses and Certification:

Chief Boiler License and Universal CFC License

Independently studying LEED Certification, Energy Star, Green Globes, PE

Licensing and Six Sigma Initiatives



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