Nilesh V. Thaker

Dubai, UAE Cell: +971-**-*******, Home: +971-*-*******

Email: admtzw@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nilesh-thaker-electricaldesigner-engineeringprofessional-projectmanager/

Objective

To apply for a suitable position in MEP Engineering with a focus on Design, Construction, QA/QC, Testing & Commissioning (T&C)

Project Synopsis

Accomplished Project Manager, Designer, and MEP Engineer with an extensive experience and demonstrated success of 28 years in spearheading design and construction of high-profile refurbishments, commercial, residential and new industrial construction projects. Very well-versed with MS Project, Primavera & AutoCAD and exceptional management skills in leading MEP engineering teams while working with experienced nationals from Europe, USA, UK, SA, Canada, Arab Middle East, Australia.

Senior Project Engineer: Consistently recognized by upper management for delivering exemplary performance by reporting to Senior Contracts Manager and Operations Director at Alemco/Alec LLC in Dubai, UAE.

Relationship Management: Record of developing productive relationships with internal management, client management, subordinates, and government officials.

Experience Areas: 32 years of experience in Project & Management of which 11 years of experience in Oil & Gas (Hazardous area) & 20 years of experience in Mixed Use, Residential, Commercial, Township, Hospitality; 220 kV Power Distribution Systems, 11 kV Substations, LV power distribution system, MEP Leadership, MEP & Civil Coordination including ISO, LEED GOLD, Green Building, EHS Authority; QA/QC; MS Project, Primavera, AutoCAD, PMI Member. In depth involvement in cost control, change management, procurement, Project planning & scheduling, etc.

Consultants / Clients:

Key Consultants: DAR AL HANDASAH SHAIR & PARTNERRS, DAEP, DA, Jacobs, W S Atkins, STI (Italy), M. Al Sheikh Mubarak, Conin, Zabeel, Al Makteb Al Asri, Ace, Engineer’s Office, Arenco, Chawla, Mirage Mille, Turner Townsend, Woods Bagot, HAY, DSP, MACE, Nostri, HCP, VITAN, DUCON, AECOM, DAR

Key Clients: BP, Tecnimont (Italy), Dubai Municipality, Al Tayer Groups, Dubai real Estate, DAEP, DAES, DCA, TDIC

Hotel Operators: St. Regis, Hilton, Rotana, Crown Plaza, Jumeriah, Royal Mirage

Career Project Achievements

Dubai Airport Terminal-1 & Control Tower Substation Refurbishment APRIL 2020 – TILL Date

Design, Construction, T & C Engineer:

Leading refurbishment design & construction of MEP services of three 11 kV substations.

Conducted site surveys and partnered with ELV, MV & LV manufacturing companies to develop and implement technical calculations and designs as well as coordinated studies of LV switchgear & 11kV RMU.

Installation, T & C, training & handover to end-users of 11kV Feeders, RMU, Transformers, LV switch Gears, 160 kVA UPS, SCADA, BMS, 1600 kVA Generator, Fuel Oil System, Fuel Oil Leak System, FA, 4000 Amp BUSDUCT, 48V DC system, HVAC system, etc.

Dubai Airport BHS Area JULY 2019 – JUNE 2020

Design & Construction Engineer: Leading design of power distribution of Low Voltage system and related services to the airport.

Dubai Airport Utility Building (CUC6) JULY 2018 – JUNE 2019

Design & Construction Engineer: Leading refurbishment of utility building power distribution building delivering HVAC and related services to the airport.

Liwa Plastics, Orpic (Sohar, Oman) JULY 2017 - JUNE 2019

Lead EPC Engineer: Conducted load survey, teamed with PVC pipes manufacturing company for EPC of HVAC & relevant Power & controls.

Central Processing Farm, BP Oil (Khazzan, Oman) AUG 2015 – JUNE 2017

Lead MEP Engineer:

Building & infrastructure MEP coordination, construction, testing & commissioning, training & handing over one of the largest gas processing farm residential & industrial complex having following major systems:

o10 MW, 33 kV MV system equipment, LV distribution equipment, monitoring & control system like EPDMS, 110V DC system & GOOSE Message, earthing & lightning protection system, Emergency Diesel Generator, ATS, etc.

oHVAC system having chillers, AHUs, FAHUs, FCUs, BMS, etc.

oPlumbing (water supply & Drainage), central water heating system & Fire Fighting equipment, pumps, etc.

oLife & safety system like FP200, FA, Deluge System, Fire Fighting system (dry & wet), Emergency light Central Battery System and Voice Evacuation system

oELV systems like Telephone, DATA, Wi-Fi & networking system, IPTV, Room Management, Lighting controls, Security & surveillance system, various alarm systems, SACS door system

oInstallation & coordination of various underground MEP services in infrastructure, plant rooms, technical rooms, electrical rooms, HUB rooms, and IT rooms

Terminal One Refurbishment, Dubai Airport FEB 2014 – JULY 2015

MEP Engineer:

Responsible for material submittals, procurement, and negotiations, resource planning and labor sub-contract negotiations, review of design and development of shop drawings, and engineering coordination. Execution of the project as per the approved shop drawings, progress monitoring and corrective measures, QA/QC, testing, and commissioning.

o8 MW, 11kV MV system equipment, LV with monitoring & control system required like SCADA, 48V DC system, earthing & lightning protection system, BUSDUCT system, Emergency Diesel Generator, UPS etc.

oHVAC system having chillers, AHUs, FAHUs, FCUs, BMS etc

oPlumbing (water supply & drainage), water heating system & Fire Fighting equipments, pumps etc.

oLife & safety system like FA, LHD, FM200, Fire Fighting system (dry & wet), Emergency light Central Battery System & Voice Evacuation system

oELV system like Telephone, DATA, Wi-Fi & networking system, IPTV, Lighting controls, Security & surveillance system, various alarm system, SACS door system

oInstallation & coordination of various underground MEP services in infrastructure

oInstallation & coordination of plant rooms, technical rooms, Electrical Rooms, HUB rooms, IT rooms

Multi-story High Rise (Gujarat, India) MAR 2013 – FEB 2014

Senior General Manager (GM):

Directed 4 Project Managers and 26 Engineers (entire project department - civil, electrical, plumbing) to build US $70M, 132-acre, 45-story mixed-use building (3 GW, 11 kV).

Developed project program, and management reports.

Review of costing, estimation, procurement & delivery of material

Government Liaison: Developed relationships with local and regional government officials to obtain utility approvals.

20 km underground Water Supply Pipeline: Oversaw design and construction of 20 km water pipeline through an urban area.

152-Acre Commercial / Residential Development (Wave City Center, Noida, India) OCT 2011 – MAR 2013

Head of MEP Project Department:

Supervised all MEP design/ development engineering of consultant for the 152-acre commercial and residential land project, including 35-story buildings, amusement park, and shopping mall.

Advanced Features: Introduced remote home management system for luxury apartments, 5-Star hotels, created vacuum drainage system study, and developed centralized data, telephone and TV system for the entire development.

220KV Network: Developed design documents and took a critical role to evaluate and negotiate contracts for 220 kV network and distribution.

St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort & Eastern Mangrove Promenade, Abu Dhabi NOV 2008 – SEP 2011

Design Engineer, Consultant:

Engineering Coordination of MEP services & supervision of the same for construction of residential apartments, commercial offices, 5-Star hotel, villas and underground MEP services in infrastructure as a consultant to Tourism & Development Investment Company (TDIC)

One & Only The Palm, Dubai JAN 2008 – OCT 2008

Consultant:

Coordination & supervision of MEP construction for 5-Star hotel and resort, Spa & Health Club, restaurants, and underground MEP services in infrastructure

Performed T & C, Training & Handover MEP services

Rotana Hotel, JBR Dubai NOV 2005 – JAN 2008

MEP Project Manager: Leading engineering, coordination construction, T & C, Training & Handover of MEP services for G+25 Highrise 5-Star Hotel

Hangars, Dubai Airport SEP 2004 – NOV 2005

Lead Electrical Engineer:

Led subproject to build 6 hangars (aircraft maintenance) and maintenance facility for high-frequency systems (6000 Hz).

Built Electrical Services in 3 hangars for wide-body/ long-haul jets, 2 for local/ regional planes, one for helicopters, and one maintenance facility at adjacent Royal Wing Airport (private airport for the royal family).

Dubai Fruit & Vegetable Market, Dragon Mart, Emarat Petrol Pump Dubai NOV 1998 – AUG 2004

Project Manager: Construction, T & C, Training & Handover of Life & Safety services of various buildings, shops, bank, offices, underground services, etc.

Employment Experience

Senior Project Engineer, Alemco/Alec LLC, Dubai, UAE Feb 2014 - Present

Senior General Manager, Applewoods PVT. LTD., Ahmedabad, INDIA Mar 2013 – Feb 2014

Deputy General Manager, Wave Infratech, Delhi, INDIA Oct 2011 – Mar 2013

Senior Consultant Engineer, CKR Consulting Engineers, Dubai, UAE Jan 2008 – Sep 2011

Projects Manager (MEP), AACT LLC, Dubai, UAE Nov 2005 – Jan 2008

Senior Engineer, B.K. GULF LLC, Dubai, UAE Sep 2004 – Nov 2005

Projects Manager, AL SHAFAR GROUP, Dubai, UAE Nov 1998 – Aug 2004

Project Engineer / Coordinator, AAREMS, Dubai, UAE Oct 1997 – Nov 1998

HOD (Electrical & Instrumentation), GIL, Ankleshwar, Gujarat, India Sep 1996 – Oct 1997

Deputy HOD (Electrical & Instrumentation), Lyka Senior, Gujarat, INDIA Aug 1994 – Sep 1996

Senior Engineer, DACL, Baroda, Gujarat, INDIA Dec 1990 – Aug 1994

Engineer, Calico Fiber Division, Baroda, Gujarat, INDIA Dec 1989 – Dec 1990

Education

Post Graduate Diploma, Business Management (PGDBM), Bhavans College, Baroda, India

B.E., Electrical Engineering, S. P. University, Gujarat, India (Degree accredited by Ministry of Education, UAE)

Training

Green Building & QA/QC procedures of EHS Authority

Project Management Courses, Project Management Institute (PMI)

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