Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Hassan Akhlaq

(***) (***) – **** ****/**** Bough Beeches Boulevard, Mississauga, ON, L4W 4A1 ***.******@*****.***

Mechanical Engineer

A competent Mechanical Engineer accomplished in design/build of MEP Systems for various Residential, Commercial, Healthcare and Retrofit buildings. A motivated team player with excellent work ethics, able to organizing, direct and coordinate project activities effectively in a task-driven environment, complete projects successfully within given timeframes. Upholds high order analytical, interpersonal and communication skills; superb knowledge of technical terms and industry jargons, strong attention to details.

Core Competencies

HVAC System ● Water Supply & Drainage System

Fire Fighting System ● Construction Management

Carrier HAP v 4.32 ● Codes/Standards (ASHRAE, SMACNA, NFPA, ASPE, UPC, OBC)

Auto-CAD 2014 & older versions ● MS Office tools

Employment History

Mechanical Engineer

Temspec, ON, Canada April’2015 - Present

(a leading manufacturer of HVAC equipment)

Performs design / installation of various HVAC equipment at institutional and residential buildings

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

M.S.D (Projects Div), KSA

(a govt. entity doing commercial, institutional & healthcare projects) Jun’2007 - Mar’2015

Major Projects

Auditorium Building - 650 TR, chillers, AHUs, duct & pipe work, Plumbing, Fire Fighting system (17 million US $)

Residential Complex - Area 9000 sq.m, 500 TR, chillers, AHUs, FCUs, Plumbing, Fire sprinkler system (21 million US $)

Community Center (expansio) - HVAC- 600 TR, chillers (Carrier aquasnap), AHUs, Plumbing (15 million US $)

Nursing Homes - Area 8000 sq.m, chillers, FCUs, piping, Plumbing, Fire Fighting system (9 million US $)

Key responsibilities

Developed project execution framework, schedules, manpower and material forecast

Performed front end coordination with contractors, sub contractors and project staff

Reviewed Contractor’s construction plans, procedures, material / equipment submittals, quotes

Supervised complete Mechanical works, and prepared detailed inspection reports

Tracked and monitored Contractor’s progress at site, and assessed it against the project schedule

Identified any slippages, problems, potential delays, and advised Project Manager accordingly

Attended construction coordination meetings with clients, consultants, sub contractors, vendors

Resolved engineering / construction issues and other discrepancies at site

Reviewed contractors change order proposals and prepared recommendations

Submitted succinct responses to all the RFIs / technical queries

Completed necessary quality assurance documentation of work done

Oversaw preparation of close-out documents, as-built drawings, project completion reports

Scheduled / coordinated Testing & Commissioning, start-up and handover of MEP systems

Implemented strict adherence to safety rules and regulations

Project Engineer

GMS, Co, Royal Commission, KSA. Apr’1998 - Feb’2007

(a contracting company engaged in commercial design-build projects)

Major Projects

Medical Center (design/installation) - 1000 TR, chillers, AHUs, ducting, piping, Plumbing, F.F system (37 million US $)

Recreation Building (upgrading) - 4 air cooled chillers, 6 AHUs, ducting & allied piping (6 million US $)

Industrial College (retrofit) - design / installation of 100 PACUs, CHW piping and accessories (25 million US $)

Commercial Complex - 600 TR, chillers, AHUs, FCUs, duct & pipe work, Plumbing, F.F system (8 million US $)

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Key responsibilities

Performed front end coordination, developed project schedules, manpower / material forecast

Prepared / reviewed technical reports, drawings, specifications, proposals, cost estimates

Reviewed contractor’s shop drawings, material submittals and returned with comments / approvals

Attended multiple RFIs, ensured compliance with shop drawings / contract requirement

Chaired daily meetings to emphasize the importance of safety, quality and productivity

Reviewed contractor’s mechanical system testing & commissioning methods and schedules

Witnessed all on-site testing during the first fix works and advised accordingly

Identified and prepared on-going list of mechanical services defects / final project snagging

Assisted in preparation of close-out documents

Ensured smooth execution of work through effective coordination with all the stake holders

Mechanical Engineer

Descon Engineering (Pvt); Ltd, Pak. Jul’1989 - Apr’1998

(a consulting office doing retrofits, expansions and new projects)

Major Projects

Medical Complex - 18000 sq.m, HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Fighting system (30 million US $)

Shopping Mall (extension) - 450TR, ducting, piping, Plumbing, Fire Fighting system (13 million US $)

Pearl Continental Hotel (extension) - HVAC 550TR, chillers, AHUs, FCUs, Plumbing, F.F System (10 million US $)

Key responsibilities

Conducted on-site audit / investigation of the existing mechanical system / equipment

Prepared design concept reports, detailed design and scope of work for various projects

Performed mechanical engineering calculations to determine system configuration / capacity

Produced HVAC / Plumbing detailed drawings from preliminary schematic diagram

Assigned duct and pipe sizes / levels, and prepared cross sectional views

Maintained regular liaison with clients, project engineers, architects, contractors, sub contractors

Generated sub-contractor scope of work for HVAC and other building services

Tracked and monitored project progress and attended cross-functional meetings

Prepared monthly / weekly reports highlighting issues affecting the progress of work at site

Assisted the site team in satisfactory close-out of the project

Education / licensure / certification

Mechanical Engineering (B.Sc): University of Engineering & Technology, Pak. (1989)

(Degree assessed and recognized by the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers)

● Memberships: ASHRAE ● Pursuing P. Eng licensure

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