DANISH AKBAR
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Al Nuaimiya 2, Ajman, UAE
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** ***** ***********, *****-****** and result oriented Mechanical Engineer (MEP) with expertise on designing, processing and evaluating HVAC, Plumbing and fire protection systems for various high-rise buildings(60+ Floors), residential, hotels(40+ Floors), offices(60+ Floors), ware houses, retails, medical facilitation(400+ Bed), substations and industrial buildings. Strong familiarity with different ASHRAE, Plumbing and NFPA standards, Municipality Codes (DEWA), ESTIDAMA, UAE Fire & Life Safety Code. Good hand knowledge on HAP, REVIT, AutoCAD, Solid Edge and ANSYS software
WORK EXPERIENCE
Oct 2017 – Onwards
MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER – UNITARY
SKM Air Conditioning L.L.C – United Arab Emirates
Designing and Product Development of Packaged and Split Units as per different regulations ASHRAE, ESMA, QCC, MEW, SASO etc.
Reduced unit prices by 8 to 10% by providing cost effective and high efficient designs to compete in different markets.
Standardizing and optimizing the design of DX products lead to reduction of 15% of configurations with keeping the same no. of products.
MEP site visits and meetings with contractors to resolve issues on site.
Validating unit system performance through theoretical system data and actual testing of units in the Laboratory and preparing the analysis report.
Increased unit productivity by 4% through automating the system operation process of unit production.
Troubleshooting of problems during unit production stage.
Released more than 50 technical bulletins to ensure that all technical concerns are conveyed to all concerned departments to have hassle-free production of units.
Maintaining Bill of Materials and preparing Unit Catalogues, IOMs, Software Selection Software Database, Technical Data Sheet of Products.
Preparing purchase parts list for ordering and generating technical specifications of materials.
Feb 2014 – Oct 2017
PROJECT ENGINEER
Zamil Cool Care, Saudi Arabia
Reviewing and evaluating the designed MEP system received from client and preparing shop drawings accordingly for various high-rise buildings, hotels, ware houses, retails, medical facilitation, substations and industrial buildings.
Lead complex and high-value projects each with MEP budget above SAR 300 Million and utilize resources in efficient manner to have customer satisfactory and quality-focused work.
Frequent site visits and meetings with contractors to supervise, provide technical advice and troubleshoot the problems during project execution.
Prepare and deliver effective oral presentations whenever required.
Continuously review the construction schedule during progress of site work with regards to MEP services and generate progress reports for management and client meetings.
Coordinate with other design disciplines to confirm the integrity of complete design and to produce appropriate and cost effective design as per customer requirements.
Responsible for preparing and providing material submittals & design submittals for construction projects.
Prepare BOQs and accountable for the specification of sheet metal layout, components and the fabrication approaches.
Jan 2011– Feb 2014
MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER – MEP
S. Mehboob & Company, Consulting Engineers, Pakistan
Designing and processing HVAC, Plumbing and fire protection systems as per requirements specified in proposal through various stages like conceptual design, schematic design, detailed design, tender design and construction design for various high-rise buildings, residential, hotels, offices, ware houses, retails, medical facilitation and industrial buildings as per required regulations like ASHRAE 62.1, ASHRAE 62.2, ASHRAE 90.1, ASHRAE 189.1 International Plumbing Codes, DEWA, ESTIDAMA, UAE Fire & Life Safety Code, International Building Codes, NFPA including heat load calculation, ventilation/exhaust and pressurization calculations and develop cost saving ways for project and preparing technical specifications.
Worked on special requirements of projects including sewerage treatment plants, overcoming wind stack effects, fulfilling cooling requirements in winter through chilled water plant, chilled beam concept project etc.
Managed 4-5 simultaneous projects including all timelines, goals, and results. Frequently required to make scheduling adjustments as new projects were initiated.
Preparation of Concept, Schematic & Tender design reports.
Review & checking of shop drawings and material submittals received from Contractor.
Frequent site visits to supervise and troubleshoot the problems during project execution.
HVAC equipment selection manually and through Software of respective equipments.
Perform all necessary engineering calculations, specifications and drawings associated with sizing and specifying engineered HVAC, Plumbing and fire protection systems.
Prepare detailed technical and financial tender bid evaluation reports.
Coordination with engineers for structural and controls services.
Estimation for HVAC and mechanical components/piping (BOQ preparations).
To monitor the execution of the developmental efforts and think of innovative ideas to build and design the HVAC/mechanical system.
EDUCATION
Jan 2007– Dec 2010
BACHELORS OF ENGINEERING – MECHANICAL
Mehran University of Engineering and Technology
Obtained: 75% Marks – 3.5 / 4.0 CGPA
Final Year Project: Design, Fabrication & Installation of Impulse Ventilation System at State Life Building and Analysis of system on CFD Software
Mini Project: Fabrication of Mini Rankine Engine (Steam Power Plant)
SKILLS
MEP/CAD/CAM SOFTWARE
Hourly Analysis Program (HAP)
REVIT
AutoCAD
Solid Edge V-19
ANSYS
Elite – Duct Sizer
CNC Machines (Lathe & Mill)
McQuay – Duct Sizer
Elite – CHVAC
OFFICE SOFTWARE
ERP
ORACLE
BAAN
CERTIFICATIONS
MEMBER OF AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS
AS AN ENGINEER CERTIFIED BY SAUDI COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING (183612)
CANADA EQUIVALENCY OF BACHELORS DEGREE (ECA NO.3282389IMM)
AS AN ENGINEER CERTIFIED BY PAKISTAN ENGINEERING COUNCIL (MECH/23589)