Mechanical Engineering

Personal Information

Full Name: Mohammad Jafar Farin

Date of Birth: October 19, 1980

Email: *************@*****.*** (preference for communication)

Cellphone: 804-***-****

Address: **** ******** *ourt, Richmond, VA, 23228

Professional Experience

Mechanical engineering design, quality assurance, site management, supervision and evaluation of staff. Familiarity with a variety of design and review procedures for projects, demonstrated leadership skills and technical background. Knowledgeable with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Understanding of the importance of completing projects on time and within the budget. Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. History of responsibility, loyalty and longevity with employers, excelling and advancing within the mechanical engineering field.

Professional History

Overseas Buildings Operations for the US Embassy

Kabul, Afghanistan

The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) directs the worldwide overseas building program at the U.S. Department of State serving in concert with other State Department bureaus, foreign affairs agencies, and Congress. OBO sets worldwide priorities for the design, construction, acquisition, maintenance, use, and sale of real properties. These facilities should represent American values and the best in American architecture, design, engineering, technology, sustainability, art, culture and construction execution.

Mechanical Quality Assurance Engineer (QA) Apr 2014 to Mar 2017

Major Duties & Responsibilities

Reviewed the project drawings, specifications, transmittals, RFI’s and RFDC’s.

Monitored progress of mechanical work, inspections, and testing

Ensured operation of mechanical system, start-up, commissioning and building automation system (BAS) progress

Communicated quality control (QC) with contractor and site engineers for follow-up and corrective actions.

Inspected and monitored site utilities (fire protection, water, sewer, irrigation, site drainage systems) and duct work, VAV installation, fans, appliances, chillers, air handling units (AHU), boilers, waste compactors and more

Attended QA/QC meetings to assure contract and code requirements were being met.

Reviewed contractor costs and billing monthly.

Ensured compliance with the “safe haven requirements” based on the scope of work (SOW)

Monitored and observed the structural security and the Force Entry and Blast Proof (FEBR) requirement items.

Farzam Construction Company – F.C.C.

Kabul, Afghanistan

Founded in 1996, Farzam Construction Company (F.C.C.) is a business oriented private mid-sized organization in the operative builders industry located in Kabul, Afghanistan. It has approximately 30 full-time employees.

Mechanical Engineer Jan 2013 to Apr 2014

Major Duties & Responsibilities

Designed HVAC system

Designed plumbing, water distribution and sanitary systems

Prepared mechanical systems start-up and commissioning plans

Responded to client design review comments

Supervised and evaluated six staff under my supervision

Technologists, Inc.

Arlington, Virginia/Kabul, Afghanistan

Technologists, Inc. (Ti) is an engineering and construction management consulting company based in the United States with operations in Afghanistan, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and Haiti. It is a leader in delivering integrated technical and management services primarily in challenging and remote environments. They provide award-winning services in a broad range of professional disciplines including engineering with exceptional responsiveness to client needs.

Design Chief Mechanical Engineer Nov 2009 to Dec 2012

Major Duties & Responsibilities

Examined engineering drawings prior to submission to client

Reviewed design drawings, commented and ensured design specification

Reviewed and approved materials and equipment data for submittal

Supervised and evaluated six staff under my supervision

Report to top management

Design Senior Mechanical Engineer Mar 2008 to Nov 2009

Major Duties & Responsibilities

Completed design and review of HVAC, plumbing, water distribution, sanitary, fuel and gas systems

Prepared client report for water well

Supervised and evaluated four staff under my supervision

Design Mechanical Engineer Sep 2006 to Mar 2008

Major Duties & Responsibilities

Completed design of HVAC and plumbing systems

Completed drafting and design documents in AutoCAD Program

Responded to client comments (USACE-Corps of Engineers)

Monitored SOW and technical requirements

Fazlullah Construction and Engineering Company - FECEC

Paktya, Afghanistan

Fazlullah Group Construction and Engineering is a mid-sized organization in the sewer contractors industry located in Kabul, Afghanistan with approximately 190 full-time employees.

Site Mechanical Engineer May 2006 to Sep 2006

Major Duties & Responsibilities

Developed estimates

Attended subcontractor meetings

Evaluated site problems and improved drawings according to specifications

Managed project site

United Infrastructure Project- UIP

Kabul, Afghanistan

United infrastructure Projects (UIProjects) is a major design/build contractor operating internationally in challenging environments. They have a 15-year track record on over $1.2 billion worth of design projects.

Mechanical Engineer Dec 2005 to May 2006 Major Duties & Responsibilities

Estimated and drafted plumbing systems

United Nation Office for Project Services - UNOPS

Kunduz, Afghanistan

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. UNOPS provides project management, procurement and infrastructure services to governments.

Site Manager Oct 2004 to Mar 2005

Major Duties & Responsibilities

Surveyed the project site

Estimated project costs

Collected data and reported to management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Kabul University, December 2005

Professional Affiliations

Society of Afghan Architects & Engineers (SAAE) Member

Certificates & Training

Capacity Building Program (CBP), Technologists Inc., 2009

oStorm Water Management

oEnvironment Impact Assessment

Certificate of Achievements, English language, Silk Road Solutions, 2004

Linguistic Ability

Speak, read and write Dari (Persian), Pashto, and English

Computer Competency

AutoCAD 2D

Dpipe (Elite software for plumbing-sewer)

Spipe (Elite software for plumbing-water)

CHVAC (Elite software for commercial HVAC)

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

MS Windows

Awards

Eagle Award, US Embassy, Kabul, 2017

Mission Honor Award, US Embassy, Kabul, 2016

Certificate of Appreciation as Mechanical Engineer, US Army Corps of Engineers

oAfghan National Police project, 2013

oMilcon RLB Housing, 2013

Certificate of Appreciation as Chief Mechanical Engineer, US Army Corps of Engineers

oAfghan National Police Training Center, 2012

Certificate of Excellence in Mechanical Design System, Technologists, Inc. 2011

Certificate of Appreciation as Chief Mechanical Engineer, US Army Corps of Engineers

oAfghan National Police Logistic Center, 2009

oAfghan National Police Medical Storage Facility, 2008

References available upon request

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