MEP Manager Engineer

John Richardson

JLT

Movenpick

Cluster A

Dubai

UAE

4545395

04th June 2020

CURRICCULUM VITEA

Contact Details:

John William Richardson

Mobile: 097*-**-******* (UAE)

E-Mail: **********@*****.**.**

Marital Status: Single, Children None, Age 58

SUMMARY

I am a dedicated manager committed to excellence, with an outstanding track record of success, good interpersonal communication skills, exceptional time management skills, the ability to develop staff loyalty, as well as the ability to coordinate and liaise with all types of contractors, and high-level clients. My vibrant personality makes me an enthusiastic leader and visionary, who is both professional and able to meet project deadlines while maintaining high levels of quality control through the functionality of the MEP commissioning process. I am an ambitious person with over 30 years of experience working in the construction industry, to high end commissioning such as nuclear power and large capacity pumping stations, military bases, Data Centres Hospitals and pharmaceutical facilities. I have also worked within the public service which has enabled me to have a high level of understanding with regards to international operating procedures and processes.

SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

• MEP/HVAC Project Management.

• Multi-disciplined person in all MEP activities

• Organizational skills, Leadership training.

• Management and organisation of all MEP sub-contractors.

• Chair meetings on all levels from main client to contractor/sub-contractor

• Understanding of day to day contractual issues on all levels.

• Understanding of specification issues and client compliance.

• Ability to work independently and within a team

• Knowledge of MS word, excel, outlook, power point

• HVAC Qualified.

• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations.

• TAB Qualified

• Data Centre and Critical Systems Experienced.

EMPLOYMENT:

April 2010-Present

CML International Ltd.

Office 306-311

IT Plaza

Silicon Oasis

Dubai

UAE

PO Box 341169.

Position: Project MEP Commissioning Manager

Location: Jebel Ali & Rashida Metro Depots Dubai, Yahsat Satellite Building, St Regis Resort, Capital Gate Tower, Presidential Palace Abu Dhabi. Al-Baha Buildings, Nova GDH 1 Data Centre (Dubai) Address (Dubai) Bluewater Project, Rehabilitation Hospital Abu Dhabi, Dubai Mall, W Hotel (Qatar) MUB Mankool, Emicool District Cooling Plant.

JOB OBJECTIVES.

1. To plan, and develop, co-ordinate and direct start-up activities for the MEP projects. Provide start-up assistance at the jobsite. 2. To assist with the identification of hand over systems and the establishment of priorities and sequence of completion.

3. To review during the design and construction, phase the status of testing and punch listing to ensure systems are turned over to commissioning and start-up in a smooth, safe and efficient manner.

4. To interface with Client’s operation staff and keep them informed of system completion status.

5. To supervise, co-ordinate and review the work of assigned engineers, estimate staffing needs and schedules, and assign work to meet completion dates. 6. To prepare or direct the preparation of operations manuals. 7. To ensure that work being performed is within scope of services and within budget.

8. To input to project management, engineering, and construction to ensure start-up requirements are incorporated into MEP project activities, including review of project designs and construction to ensure plant operability and operating personnel safety.

9. To co-ordinate with client representatives to obtain approval on work as it is accomplished.

10. To review and approve key start-up methods, procedures, and schedules on MEP project(s).

11. To perform personnel evaluations for personnel supervised and ensure that they receive appropriate on-the-job training for their professional development. 12. To contact client management at key points throughout projects to ensure that start-up aspects are meeting client requirements. 13. To regularly review and appraise the structure of the start-up organization, in terms of its ability to meet short and long-term objectives, and institute appropriate changes.

EMPLOYMENT:

Feb 2007-April 2010

Multiplex

Al Manara Building

Sheik Zayed Road

P.O.Box 212975

Dubai

U.A.E.

Position: MEP Commissioning Manager.

Location: Burg Dubai Residences. (Phase 2, 3 Towers) South Ridge Phase 3 6 Towers)7WX Marina (6 Towers) Jaidah Tower Qatar, Motor City Dubai. Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The Loft Towers (Dubai)

Working on behalf of the main contractor as their MEP commissioning Manager. The scope of work was to liase with the Sub-Contractors M.E.P. department on their installation and commissioning of the above projects. Duties include, chairing of all weekly meetings and recording minutes and detailing the progress on the status of the commissioning. Monitor, plan and forecast all the activities within the scope of the testing and Commissioning programme.

Arrange and organize tower managers and their supervisors to meet their specified targets.

Review, author, and collate all commissioning Mechanical, Electrical and ELV Method statements and comment for status of approval. Arrange specialist suppliers to site to review their current installation commissioning status and report.

Co-ordinate with the contractor and sub contractor QA&QC to ensure all documentation is handled in a correct and efficient manner. Witnessing all commissioning activities within the project from HV &LV switchgear to Bus bars MDBs SMDBs installation and cold live testing, Fire Protection, Fire Alarm testing and sequencing, Cause and effect. BMS integration and sequencing, lifts, Aircraft warning lights, lightning protection

Data Centres

Waste water and Storm Water Analysis, Public Health, flushing, and air and Water Balancing, LPG Tanks,

Factory off site testing.

Feb 2006-Feb 2007

Seder Group.

P.O. Box 50529

Dubai

U.A.E

Position: MEP Commissioning Manager.

Location: Jumeriah Beach Residence JBR4 (8 Towers in total) Working on behalf of Voltas, managing all the MEP works from the installation to the Commissioning Process, working alongside Mechanical & Electrical teams that provide detailed information on the progress of the site which is then logged to the progress report and linked to the Commissioning Programme. Weekly meetings are chaired by the Commissioning Manager and minutes recorded on the progress and status of the project. Duties also include the planning and monitoring of the M&E activities by providing an up-to-date status report for the construction managers and project manager to monitor and link to the Commissioning Programme. Co-ordinate and witness all M&E activities such as MCC.MDB, EMBD, & LV Panels, BMS Control systems, Fire Fighting Equipment, F.A.S (Cause & Effect)and Air/Water Balancing teams, then collate all commissioning data for the O&M manuals and issue to the client. Aug 2005- Feb 2006

Core Group Commissioning

Home Farm Buildings

Shere Road

Albury

Guildford

Surrey

GU5 9BL

Position: Commissioning Manager.

Location. Wembley Stadium (243 Million) Bristol University (180 Million) Working on behalf of Honeywell, managing the commissioning of the wastewater treatment and Air/Water Balancing team and provide a constant update on the commissioning progress to the project manager. HVAC site surveying all mechanical installation and witnessing on a consultancy basis to the client. July 2004-Aug 2005

Clean Air Technologies

Unit B11

Laser Quay

Coldpepper Close

Medway

Kent ME3 4HU

Position: Commissioning Manager.

Location: DEFRA/VLA Laboratories Weybridge (30 Million) Working on behalf of Shephard Engineering Services on the overall running of the site progress where individual contractors buy into a matrix programme by providing a constant update on all of the Mechanical and electrical installation, verification of HVAC design, procure collate and schedule all commissioning data for the air/water balancing team then witness on behalf of the client and report. Arrange on site meetings with the SES Mechanical, Electrical team and other contractors to discuss programmed schedules and thrash out downside issues on the overall progress of the site, liase with the contractor and witness the installation of all mechanical works: pipe work Boilers plumbing (LPGAS) Chillers Steam, Autoclave Units, Data Centres, ducting and Compressors troubleshoot HVAC firefighting and drainage. witness Integrity Pressure Testing and, Pressure Regime Balance, then collate all data for the O&M Manuals and issue to the client., manage the defects liability period and respond to any defect for SES or SLC to action and provide technical support and assistance to the end user.

June 2003 –July 2004

Matchtech Group Ltd

1450 Parkway

Silent Business Park

Whitely

Fareham

Hants

Position: Senior MEP Commissioning Engineer

Location: National Physics Laboratory Teddington (150 Million) On site validation of HVAC plant and balancing systems, providing detailed information to various parties for perusal and objection on the plants working condition. Working alongside sound technicians and design to establish the problem to engage a solution to reach the clients conformity then interface with end users maintenance contractor

May 1995-May 2003

Crosscourt Engineering

24 Walnut Drive

Bishops Stratford

Hertz

CM2 RJT

Position: Senior Engineer.

Location: UK

Company: Large Retail fit-out contractor

General duties were to manage the mechanical and electrical team during fit-out. Review design drawings of all air & water systems on the commission-ability process. This involved duct and pipe size calculations to suit all main and sub main branches, to avoid noise generation and pipe/duct pressure losses. liase with contractor, troubleshoot the mechanical and electrical installation. Manage air and water balancing, Chair site meetings,

1990-1994

ACE commissioning Services

14b Park View Road

Welling

Kent

DA16 1SR

Position: Engineer

Running large jobs in the capital from Broad gate to Canary Wharf, general commissioning duties etc…

1987-1994

L&R Engineering Services

69 Rockingham Road

Uxbridge

Middx

Position: Intermediate Engineer

Duties include pre-commissioning. troubleshooting Recording flow rates, balancing, schedule test sheets, understanding formulas etc. Experience:

Over the past thirty years within the building industry I have progressed from an assistant engineer to project a management level through this time I have implemented all the basics of the HVAC services in the building industry to a competent level of workmanship On the general side of my duties included all methods of air and water balancing, procurement, Troubleshooting all known HVAC Plant, knowledge of VAV systems and plant profiling, HVAC firefighting, drainage, pressure regime testing on CAT 3&4 Laboratories, Hospitals, Data Centres, DOP Validation, carbon monoxide and refrigerant testing, and also overseeing commissioning of boilers, chillers and steam on a consultancy basis. I have just finished a rather complex project on a project management level and would be looking to further this position.

Critical System Data Centre Experience.

DEFRA & NPL Laboratories (UK), Dubai Bluewater Project, Abu Dhabi Specialised Rehabilitation Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Presidential Palace Abu Dhabi. Nova GHD 1 Data Centre Dubai, Yahsat Satellite Buildings Abu Dhabi.

Level 1 Factory Witness Testing. (FAT) Level 2 On-site Inspection Testing. Level 3 Pre-Functional Testing (PFT) Level 4 Functional Performance Testing (FPT) Level 5 Integrated Systems Testing (IST)

A Common Data Centre stand-alone equipment testing would consist of but not limited to:

Mechanical Pre-commissioning/Installation

Review Design, Shop Drawings, specification and installation. CHW Flushing inspection, CRAC Unit/AHU/FCU duct leak testing CRAC rotation and fan performance check.

MFSD operation and FD drop test.

Above and below floor level fire stopping installation, plus construction finishing check.

Mechanical Design installation troubleshooting

Integrity Test Inspections,

FM200 functionality check (Solenoid valves) (Pressure Check) Mechanical Commissioning

FCU/AHU/CRAC Unit Air & Water Balancing test and witness. CRAC Unit performance test and witness Room Integrity Test and witness Access Control door release check

Fire Suppression clean agent (Manual) FM200 nozzle pressure test. Heat to Cold load testing

Dynamics and Problems of Airflow Analysis (CFD) Computer Fluid Dynamics Hot Aisle Analysis and problem solving.

Electrical.

Review Design content, Shop Drawings and installation. Panel cable addressing and installation outgoing cable checks MCC/SMDB/DB panel and outgoing cable cold tests UPS cold test and battery backup checks Generator and ATS system checks MCC/SMDB/DB/CBS/ATS live testing Sequence of operation on mains power failure

Blade server/load bank testing.

ELV

Fire Alarm Devices loop testing Fire Alarm Device testing (Local) Fire Alarm from DC to main FACP inspection DDC point to point continuity and functional testing Access Control, MSFD, AHU stand-alone fire alarm interfacing. BMS head- end checks Cause & effect checks (Access Control, MSFD's AHU, s etc) BIM Management, Integrated Systems Testing (IST) IE Generator, UPS back up with no interruption of cooling load and security, in the event of a power failure and management. Experience in hot aisle cold aisle analysis, and energy efficiency and design problem solving

The Project Commissioning Managers scope would be to bring the Data Centre from conception to a completion state, delivering the pre-requisite certifications as per the OPR specifications. This will include but not limited to the following: as built script reporting, site observation log; executive summary report; commissioning scope checklists; commissioning progress; and planning. This should be in line with the Uptime Institute tier Standard authority to 1.2 or 3 standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

BTECH HVAC City & Guilds Diploma 224 Parts 1&2 CSA Grades 3, 4, & 5. Education: GCSE Art, English, Technical Drawing, Biology. Overseas Experience: Dublin, Galway, cork, Spain, Portugal, Jeddah, UAE, Qatar, Oman.

Interests: Football, Art, Music, Keep fit, Travel

References:

CML International (Dubai) Ltd

306-311 IT Plaza

Dubai Silicon Oasis

Dubai

UAE

341169

Aromair Ltd,

17a Mandeville Road

Shepperton

Middx

TW17 0AL

Contact: Mr D Berry

Multiplex

Al Manara Building

Sheik Zayed Road

P.O.Box 212975

Dubai

U.A.E.

Contact: Mr S. Gay

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