Engineer Mechanical

THOUBEEK RAMEEZ, CFPS®, AIFireE

ABUDHABI, UAE - +971*********,

******@*****.***

Career Position: Fire Engineer CFPS®, AIFireE

Country of Experience UAE, KSA, India

Education: Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (2000 May) in Madurai Kamaraj University Tamilnadu - India. Relevant degree from university recognized by the academic attestation authority of UAE (Equivalency Certificate) Professional Certification &

Affiliations:

Certified Fire Protection Specialist –CFPS-NFPA

Institute of Fire Engineers Associate Member, AIFireE

ISO 9001 Awareness Certified by Environmental Solutions

Professional Membership: Dubai Civil Defence registered,

AbuDhabi Civil Defence registered

Professional Membership: Society of Engineers UAE, Registered.

Professional Membership: Saudi council of Engineers Registered.

Professional Membership: NFPA Member.

CAREER GOALS:-

A dedicated person with Multi tasking experience with effective advice on experience in Fire Engineering, Public safety, construction, Renovation, & Project Management on New and Existing Development in UAE & KSA in the field of Fire Protection Services.

To be associated with a progressive organization that provides an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills in order to be abreast with latest trends and to be part of the team that works towards the growth of the organization and thereby gain satisfaction in all the process.

Delve deeper into the complex world of engineering and to emerge as a winner to benefit the organization for which I work and myself.

Effectively manages projects to achieve strategic goals within the specified time frame.

WORK PROFILE:-

Design, Review and Audit of Fire Protection System as per NFPA, and Local Civil Defense requirements, as mentioned below.

Life Safety Code requirements (NFPA 101)

Building Construction and Safety Code (NFPA 5000)

Standpipe System (requirement of NFPA 14 & NFPA 20)

Automatic Sprinkler System (Requirement of NFPA 13 & 15 )

Gas suppression System (FM200 & C02). (Requirement of NFPA 12,6,17 & NFPA 2001)

Fire Pump Selection (NFPA 20)

Knowledge of Hydraulic calculation as per NFPA requirement.

Prepared Schedule for the Drawing Submission as per project priority.

Preparation of Material Submittals.

Meeting with main Client /consultant/contractor/AHJ for getting approval for drawings.

Delivering Project with limited supervision

PROJECTS HANDELED:-

Hospital projects :- Bright Point Hospital, Sila Hospital, Mafraq Hospital Abudhabi,Tawam Hospital – AlAin, NMC Hospital Khalifa City, Sila Hospital

Substations Projects-- Emirates Aluminium, Ammroc, Transco), Infrastructure Projects:- Sadiyath Tunnel, Hydrant network System Infrastructure,Hudairiyath island Park Mushrif Park

Hotel Projects:- Hilton Hotel, AL Forzan Hotel, Yas Family Hotel-Five Sta Hotel By Hilton, Al wathbha desert, Banion Tree ResortResorts

Industrial projects :- Emirates Aluminium& Emirates steel & Adnoc Filling Stations Schools:- Musanada Schools,Chinse School, Mushrif School, Abu Dhabi Indian School, American Engilish School University Project:- UAE University NYU University Hire Rise Towers:- Meena Tower,P17,Park View Tower Hydra Aveniue. SKILLS

15+ years of gulf experience in UAE & KSA

in the field of Fire Protection Services;

Collaborate in a Team environment with a

positive and helpful attitude

Successfully manage projects and

designers.

Strong technical and Design skills

Active Fire Protection Systems

Passive protection Systems

Code Enforcement

Direct Fire Safety Installation Activities as

per code regulation

Fire Safety Audits,

Evacuation Analysis diagram

Fire Hazard and Risk Assessment & facilities

Management

Fire Pumps

Materials Submittals

Property Inspections

Technical writing

Complete Project Handover to ADCD

Proficient with Bluebeam, Power Point,

Excel, Word

Good command of the English language

Able to work independently.

Able to plan, implement and complete

service activities without assistance.

UAE Driving Licence

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Retail Projects:- Deerfields Mall,Icad Shopping Mall,YAS Club,YAS Mall, WTC Mall. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

WSP MIDDLEEAST.LLC Abudhabi, UAE, OCTOBER 2019 – Present, Senior Engineer – Fire & Life Safety

LOCKECAREY FIRE & SAFETY CONSULTANT.LLC Abudhabi, UAE, March 2013 – September 30th -2019 Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Dar Al Riyadh Engineering and Architecture Consultant, Riyadh, KSA, June 2010 – March 2013, Senior Mechanical Engineer, PROJECT:King Abdullah Financial District

WSP Middle East Engineering and Architecture Consultant LLC, Dubai, UAE, November 2008 – April 2010, Fire Protection Engineer - PROJECTS: Ritz Carlton Hotel,Grand Hyatt Responsibilities:

Provide expert advice in all technical areas [architects, builders, and other construction personnel as per UAE Fire code,NFPA and standard interpretation and compliance.]of Fire & Life Safety services from concept to Handover and assists in the compliance of regulatory Services plans and for construction supervision projects as directed

Review,Design and consult on Fire Systems [ Passive and Active fire protection] drawings to ensure compliance to NFPA suite of codes and local authority requirements. Fire fighting System[ sprinklers, standpipes, Fire extinguishers,Fire hydrants, Gaseous Fire suppression system (CAS, WSS, FSS, and WMS,WSS) ], Fire Alarm System,Voice evacuation system, Emegency & Exit lighting system, Fire Pumps, Cause & Effect matrix, Passive Fire Protection, Fire doors,Fire Stopping system etc, Fire rated duct work, Garbage chute systems, Fire Dampers, comparmentation co-ordination Smoke control system, etc for all kind of facilities

(new developments, Existing Refurbishment buildings) Preparation of Fire Protection Philosophy, Specification, Firewater Demand Calculation etc.

Design from concept, Scheme Design, Detail Design development stage and up to performance drawings and advice site issues in concurrence with Contract specification

Responsible for the review of the Fire Protection system design & calculations.

Review of all Material Submittal relate to FLS [fire retardants and the fire safety of materials]system to compliance with Fire Test & Interior Finish classification as per NFPA 101 and UFC-18

Integrated testing and commissioning of Fire and life safety system and operational tests of the Fire protection systems including the Fire Doors fire pumps,Pipes, fire alarm systems and its integration with other systems like lifts, AHUs, pressurizing fans, magnetic door holders, Accesscontrol doors,Fire dampers etc, Clean Agent suppression systems etc. to ensure the operational availability of the systems on behalf of the clients and prepare a technical report for the submission to CIVIL DEFENCE as part of issuing a annual fire safety certificate to the client premise.

Carry out a full fire safety audit &certify the premises vis-à-vis the provisions of Life Safety Code NFPA 101(Field site survey, Risk Assesment, Evacuation diagram) on behalf of Abu Dhabi Civil Defense / Dubai Civil Defense of commercial buildings comprising Sprinklers, Standpipe systems, Emergency & exit Light system, Fire alarm systems and its integration with other building services ( Egress components such as doors, stairs and exits are as per approved drawing and acceptable as per the criteria’s specified in the codes), risk assessments, review fire safety management policies and Emergency Procedures & Fire Emergency Plan to ensure that minimum fire safety requirements as per the local authorities are conformed.

Inspect buildings or building designs to determine fire protection system requirements and potential problems in areas such as water supplies, exit locations, and construction materials.

Consult with authorities to discuss fire safety regulations and to recommend changes as necessary.

Coordinated with consultant’s engineer and inspectors; attended kick-off meetings, pre-construction, coordination meetings and QA/QC meetings, as required.

Performed on-site field surveys and write technical narratives in an efficient and timely manner to ensure the active and passive Fire &Life safety systems associated with plan reviews to ensure construction and installation of fire protection systems and features follows the approved plans and follows applicable codes and standards.

Undertake general project site observation / inspection of the Integrated Fire services works for Contractor’s adherence to the approved shop drawings and Consultant’s specification, good working practices and construction schedule.

Undertake prior review of Contractor’s proposed testing & commissioning methods and schedule.

Review and comment on Contractor’s testing and commissioning results and advise the Project Director accordingly.

Involved in various decisions making process such as during complex Fire Protection System design,review, Commissioning, Day to day activities, Issuing and Canceling Safety Documents for Contractors, etc.

Writing RFIs and developing sketches for clarification of design documents or to request direction on field conditions

Evaluates technical reports and performance-based construction designs to ensure they meets code requirements and Advise the clients to follow the Fire code NFPA & UAE FIRE & LS CODE OF PRACTICE.

Monitor and promote health and safety on the site. Record and report any breaches to the Project Manager. If required stop

the construction works if unsafe practices are being followed.

Attend project progress MEP design team meetings, as required.

Set up meetings to resolve specific site problems as required to minimize program delays.

Review and approve Contractor’s ‘as built’ drawings.

Follow up the NOC for the individual services as per Dubai Municipality and DEWA, DCD standard and regulation and Approvals. 3 P a g e

Thermo LLC Dubai, UAE, December 2005 – November 2008, Project Engineer - Fire Protection PROJECT: Dubai International Airport Expansion (II), Terminal 3, Concourse and Car Parking

Al Mansoori 3B Construction LLC, Abu Dhabi, UAE, March 2004 – October 2005 Fire Protection Engineer, PROJECT:Ladies Beach Resort,Mushrif School

Azhar Associates, Nagercoil, Chennai, Jan 2001 – 2004 Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities:

Fire System Shop Drawings, Detailed Drawings including Equipment selection, Coordination Drawings, Riser Diagrams, Schematic Diagrams, As Built Drawings, etc

Fire Fighting System, Sprinkler System, Deluge system, Pre-Action System, Water Mist System, FM-200 System, Foam System, Fire Alarm System,Vesda system etc

Reviewing mechanical design calculations, drawings, specifications, and tender documents

Ensured that all method statements /procedures, installation manuals and ITP comply with project specifications, local regulations and meet the requirements of international codes and standards.

Analyzed potential construction problems on site and clarified actual; familiar with international codes and standards such as UPC, IOP, NPC, ASHRAE, ANSI, SMACNA, NFPA and British standards.

Performed on-site field surveys and wrote technical narratives in an efficient and timely manner to ensure that the work is done accordingly and at a maximum level of quality and complies with contract requirements, approved materials used and complies with shop drawings.

Completed daily construction tasks while ensuring safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.

Coordinated with consultant’s engineer and inspectors; attended kick-off meetings, pre-construction, coordination meetings and QA/QC meetings, as required.

Preliminary and Testing & Commissioning Works as per Civil Defense Rules & Regulation up to the Project Handover.

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