Executive Profile
Performance-driven professional with experience of over 9+ years as
Mechanical Engineer in Power & Desalination industry All mechanical inspection and process of managing for quality associated with IWP Plants especially desalination RO plants
Construction of water storage tanks, other steel storage tanks, RO-PV units, erection of GRP tanks, firefighting system, rotating equipment like sea water intake pumps, HP pumps and HP booster pumps, static equipment like sea water screening system, RO-PV modules, cartridge filter, ERD units, skids, lamella clarifier, Overhead cranes and DMPF, installation of piping like GRP, GRV, GRE, HDPE, SDSS, SS and carbon steel, installation of chemical dosing systems, CO2 preparation units, HVAC system and product water transfer piping and equipment installations ) and power plants (construction of fuel oil storage tanks, installation of Steam Turbines(HP,LP,IP), Steam Piping, Installation of Boilers, installation of fuel oil pumps and piping, Installation of waste water plants (CWT, SWT, OWT)
Familiar with P&ID drawing and Coordination Engineering Certified in ASNT LEVELII: PT, MT, UT & RT
Certified in ISO 9001:2015 QMS Lead Auditor
Installed and/or replaced new or reconditioned repair parts, tested equipment for optimized operations
Conducted piping study of critical lines to fix the equipment locations and associated structures /items from specific process, operating, maintenance and construction criteria / considerations
Prepared & checked piping design basis specifications & standards; participated in constructability review with other disciplines Developed manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling, and installing components Experienced in pre-commissioning punch listing of mechanical equipment and I&C
Successfully prepared, reviewed & verified plot plan & equipment layout with innovative techniques and work practices for cost effective design, statutory approval drawings / layouts for several projects
Team-based management style coupled with talent in directing cross- functional teams and enabling knowledge-sharing; problem-solver with negotiation & team-building skills
Prepared estimates for Mechanical Engineering works from specifications.
Estimation and Quantity preparations
Good knowledge of documentation management software, e.g. Aconex, OpenText, Documentum, etc
Education
Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering, University of Calicut, Palakkad, India in 2014
HSE from G.H.S.S Cheruthuruthy, Kerala Higher Secondary Education Examination Board, India in 2010
Key Impact Areas
Piping Construction
Project Execution
Structural Fabrication & Erection
Preventive/Predictive Maintenance
Piping Inspection
NDT Reviewing
Pressure Testing
SWRO
Pre-commissioning/ Commissioning
ISO 9001:2015 QMS lead Auditor
MUHAMMAD NIHAS
A high-energy driven professional, targeting assignments as Mechanical Engineer in Power & Desalination industry, preferably in GCC
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Career Timeline
Soft Skills
Expertise
Piping and pipe lines (Metallic and non-Metallic like GRP, GRE, GRV and HDPE etc.) Sea Water Intake Screening System Installation
Static Equipment Installation
DMPF, RO and Cartridge Filter Installation.
Chemical Dosing Systems.
Sludge treatment system.
NDT: ASNT LEVELII: VT, PT, MT, UT, PMI, FT & RT
Pickling and passivation
Pre-commissioning and Commissioning
Drawing Reviewing
Preparation/ Review of Method of statements, ITPs and procedures Professional Experience
Fichtner Consulting Engineers Ltd (Consultant) as a Mechanical Engineer. Project: Replacement of ended lifetime technoligies and assests for Shoaiba Phase-1 Desalination Plant (Shoaiba SWRO 5)
Client: Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) EPC : Rawafid Industrial
Period: From September 2022 to continue
Responsibilities:
Preparation and Review of Engineering and quality documents L&T Special Steels and
Heavy Forgings Pvt. Ltd.
Hazira, India
Gulf Resources Projects,
Yanbu, KSA
SEPCO III Electric Power
Construction Corporation
(EPC),Yanbu KSA
May 2017 - Dec 2020
April 2014- June 2016 June 2016 - May 2017
Thinker
Intuitive
Initiator
Communicator
Innovator
Collaborator
Shandong Tiejun Electric
Power Engineering Co.Ltd
(EPC), Jubail KSA
Fichtner Consulting Engineers
Ltd (Consultant), Jeddah KSA
December 2020- September 2022 Since September 2022 Reviewing equipment specifications, documents, and drawings Review of Project specifications and P&ID s
Material receiving inspection
Site inspection for installation of equipment’s, piping, Lamination, fit up, welding, PV alignment, etc.. Handling all piping technical queries and investigating all field pipe work related problems, including the drawing of field sketches when necessary. (GRP, GRE, SDSS, SS, CS pipes) Coordinating with Engineering, Construction and liaise with the Client on detail engineering requirements Co-ordination with all kinds of inspection and quality-related activities with owner Responsible for line checking and hydro test.
ECC/MCC package reviewing, modification, line checking and punch making. Monitor and ensure that all works are in accordance with contract standards and specifications Shandong Tiejun Electric Power Engineering Co.Ltd (EPC)as a Mechanical Engineer. Project: Jubail 3A Independent Water Plant (SWRO)
Client: Jazlah Water Desalination Company (ACWA)
Period: From December 2020 to September 2022
Responsibilities:
Reviewing equipment specifications, documents and drawings Review of Project specification and P&ID s.
Handling all piping technical queries and investigating all field pipe work related problems, including the drawing of field sketches when necessary.(GRP,GRE,SDSS,SS,CS pipes) Coordinating with Engineering and Construction and liaise with the Client on detail engineering requirements. Develop Construction Engineering Technology in line with Company Policy and Procedures Responsible for Piping erection operations and pipe support installation in accordance with schedule, Procedures, Specifications, Priorities and Availability of Construction Drawings Assist Design Department in solving Piping Modification and Technical Problems in the Field Responsible for counter checking by Isometric/Piping plan for the spools erected in the correct location, orientation, alignment and plumpness.
Carrying out final P&ID check of installed piping systems in the module. Responsible for carrying out Mechanical Clearance, Conducting Hydro and Pneumatic tests, fulfilling commissioning and Pre-Commissioning requirements for the project.
Responsible for line checking after hydro test to complete the post punch list prior to sign-off the test packages before signing the completion of piping / mechanical.
Ensure that all punch list items are resolved; client handover is satisfactorily concluded and that there is no prolongation of project.
Installation of equipments like pumps (HP,Booster,ERD,SWI pump), ERD units,Tanks etc.. RO-PV installation as per drawing and specification SEPCO III Electric Power Construction Corporation (EPC), as a Mechanical Engineer. Project: Yanbu Power & Desalination Plant Phase 3
Client: Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) Consultant: FITCHNER GmbH & Co. KG
Period: From May 2017 to December 2020
Responsibilities:
In charge of all utility, process and power piping (Turbine). Reviewing piping specifications in accordance with the company standards and general codes. Setting out the works in accordance with the drawings and specification. Inspection of Hydro/Pneumatic Tests, Erection of equipment’s. Visual Inspection of pre-welding Fit-up and Welding. Test Packages Identification, Preparation & Review. Preparing and carrying out amendments in Method of Statements, ITP’s, and Checklists. Review and making approval of technical queries & deviation request of Sub-Contractors. Preparing Material balance report, reviewing new material requirement and preparing BOQ. Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental requirements and Quality Management system at the site. Arranging and Attending internal project meetings with the client and contractor’s to review the progress of projects and quality checks.
Ensuring that the delivery of Mechanical equipment/ materials would be in accordance with the quantity & quality as per related standard
Gulf Resources Projects, as a Mechanical Engineer. Project: NATPET (National Petrochemical Industrial Co)-YANBU Client: NATPET
Consultant: Schulman
Period: From June 2016 to May 2017
Responsibilities:
Coordinate NDT activities with QC department
Report resources requirement in timely manner, and ensure timely completion of scheduled activities. Surveillance of mechanical works at construction site Coordinating with client inspection department at various stages of fabrication and erection activities. Coordinate with client for modification of drawings. Monitor the progress through the daily piping and welding. Reporting the daily progress to QA/QC Manager
L&T Special Steels and Heavy Forgings Pvt. Ltd., Hazira, India as a Piping Engineer. Project: L&T Special Steels and Heavy Forgings Pvt Client: L&T Special Steels and Heavy Forgings Pvt
Period: From April 2014 to June 2016
Responsibilities:
Work profile includes, scheduling the work, tracking the material requirement for the same, fabrication of the pipelines. Coordinate with the consultant as well the Designing cell for the modification of ISO’s as well the P&IDs. Planning the necessary resources and to get it approved from Senior Site Engineer. Supervising field installations activities and coordinating with Sub-Contractors regarding manpower and equipment hiring. Appoint the area in charge and divide the team as per requirement. Follow quality assurance procedures for review and inspection of installations throughout the project period Inspect deliveries/installed/constructed work to ensure that it is in accordance with the shop drawings and the specifications.
To prepare and provide daily progress report to Senior Site Engineer. Check availability of materials and to prepare material request. Ensure proper usage / presence of Project documents, Project Quality Plan, HSE Plan and other applicable Codes, Standards & Specifications at Project Site.
Key Result Areas:
Executing top priorities for specification and drawings which occured during the production Witnessing fabrication of evaporator structure, assembly, test and performing inspection of range of control equipment, skidded packages & vessels
Preparing & implementing project Turn Over Documentation (TOD), Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) Reviewing construction method statements & procedures & assisting in preparation & implementation of Project Execution Plan (PEP)
Maintaining site work progress & prepared daily, weekly and monthly progress report of the status of each assignment Checking the Bill of Material (Material Take Off) as per drawing for ensuring requirements are realistically quantified as per scope and budget and following up the delivery of the project/construction materials Liaising with Engineering Team for design issue as per site requirement & reviewing the vendor manuals for monitoring the materials delivery and ensuring all inspection of material/equipment as per vendor specification Working on maintenance of equipments and providing technical assistance and troubleshooting support for all equipment Arranging test pack & hydro test circuit, checking Hydrostatic/Pneumatic Testing arrangements & conducting the same test, flushing done as per standards
Modifying existing piping discipline drawings, based on information gained on-site or information provided by pipe stress and flow analysis & simulation
Ensuring satisfactory execution and consolidation of site construction activities on time and according to specification RO-PV module and rack installation and inspection. ERD installation and inspection.
DMPF installation and inspection
Performing inspection of:
Pipe line including Hydro-Test, Pneumatic-Test
Welding joint, visual inspection, NDT
Internal site inspection on a daily basis
Pump and valve installation and any mechanical device QA/QC, applicable codes / standards
Piping (GRP, GRE,GRV S.S, C.S,CPVC,HDPE)
Reviewing equipment specifications, documents and drawings Review materials delivered to site for conformance with approved samples, materials and equipment and report discrepancies to the manager
Agreeing variation orders on site with Customer
Monitor the daily construction activities, perform daily progress, and ensure compliance with the planned program, project drawings and project specifications
Agreeing variation orders on site with Customer
Supervision of the working labor to ensure strict conformance to methods, quality and safety in accordance with standard procedures.
Calculated cost estimates for projects, compiled and analyzed data that influenced cost estimates Preparation of RFQ, RFP,EOI, RFT.
Language capability
English: Spoken-fluent; Written - fluent; Reading - fluent Arabic: Spoken-Medium; Written- Medium; Reading- Medium Hindi: Spoken- Medium; Written- Medium; Reading – Fluent Personal Details
Date of Birth: 11th September 1992
Address: Sharafiyah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Nationality: Indian
Passport No.: L5673597
Saudi Iqama: 241-***-****
Iqama Status: Transferable
Marital Status: Married
Driving License: India and KSA
KSA Driving License: Valid up to 2026