Mechanical Engineer Project

Location:

Odessa, TX

Posted:

March 28, 2022

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OLANIYI KEHINDE

**** ******* ***, ******, ***** *9765, Mobile USA: 432-***-**** Email: ********@*****.**.**

Professional Summary

Results-oriented Mechanical Engineer with a hands-on approach to tackling projects and accomplishing goals. Skilled engineering manager with the ability to build and motivate a high performing engineering team. A Project Manager in MEP Services with over 15years experience with specialization in both construction firm and also in consultancy design and supervision firm. Areas of expertise includes HVAC design, supervision and commissioning management, Electrical and Extra Low Services design co-ordination, supervision and commissioning management, Plumbing services design co-ordination, supervision and commissioning management. Client focused project representative providing solutions to clients. As a Project Manager in MEP Services, collaborates successfully with architects, owners and construction staffs to complete multi-million dollars projects. Also provides clear direction and explains drawing layout plans, contract terms in clear and understandable way, safety conscious and detail orientated.

Member of American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Airconditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and Past President of ASHRAE Nigeria Chapter (2012-2014), Member of the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Skills

HVAC/MEP design

Team leadership

Technical problem solving

Works well in diverse team environment

Strong decision maker

Multidisciplinary exposure

Subcontractor management

Design experience

Project scheduling

Building systems and services

Fluent in English language

Project MEP Management

Work History

Building Inspector, 12/2017 to date

City of Odessa – Odessa, Texas, USA (Building Inspections Department)

Understanding of the ICC codes for both residential and commercial buildings.

Building inspections and approvals for both newly constructed and refurbishment projects.

Review plans when required to see compliance with the ICC code with the plans examiner.

Building inspections checks for compliance with codes on right of way (ROW) of property.

Building inspection checks for compliance with code on foundation footings (exterior load bearing and interior), foundation slabs.

Building inspection checks for compliance with code on the framing for roof trusses and framing for walls.

Building inspection checks for compliance with code on insulation for walls and roof (batt insulation, spray foam)

Building inspection checks for compliance with code on mechanical inspections of HVAC system.

Building inspection checks for compliance with code on building final finish and for safety of occupants on compliance on smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.

Principal Partner, 12/2011 to 07/17

Ken-Heritage Engineering Consultancy Limited – Lagos Nigeria (MEP Consulting Firm)

Designed utilities and HVAC systems for high technology facilities, commercial building.

Develop and review plans and specifications from schematics design through to construction phase.

Coordinate MEP contractors works for weekly production and operations contractor meetings, which facilitates stronger communication and ability to resolve critical issues.

Conduct all critical pre-installation conferences relating to program with general contractors, subcontractors, project managers and clients representatives.

Prepared and follow through on all required snag and punch lists.

Determine the project schedule, which include sequence of all construction activities.

Implement systems to improve process efficiency and reduce the project duration.

Review and ensure compliance with design specifications through QA/QC of material and document submittals by MEP contractors.

Specified system components and direct product modifications to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.

Led project scheduling and budgeting to successfully and quickly complete engineering projects.

Performed on site field surveys and wrote technical narratives in an efficient and timely manner.

Developed cost estimates, procured equipment and tracked construction progress to efficiently complete large scale projects.

Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, schematics and computer generated reports.

Completed project mechanical design while providing technical solutions feedback.

Supported engineering designs through analysis and simulations by use of sotwares such as Hevacomp mechanical design, Carrier Hourly Analysis Program (HAP 4.02) for load and energy simulations, NES specifications.

Project Management and Supervision of MEP activities.

Review and co-ordination of Electrical Low Voltage and Extra Low Voltage Services such as Fire Protection and Alarm systems, CCTV systems, Access control systems, PA Systems.

Associate Director (Contract Personnel), 04/2012 to 11/2015

Amy-Forte Limited – Abuja Nigeria (Consulting Firm)

Review of designed documents for QA/QC checks in meeting standard codes in specifications for such facilities and details standard for ease of interpretation.

Structure QA/QC Review process to ensure team achieves timely review of document submission, construction supervision, equipment and material inspections etc.

Coordinate MEP contractors works for weekly production and operations contractor meetings, which facilitates stronger communication and ability to resolve critical issues.

Conduct all critical pre-installation conferences relating to program with general contractors, subcontractors, project managers and clients representatives.

Prepared and follow through on all required snag and punch lists.

Assist in Review of the project schedule in determining a realistic time schedule, which include sequence of all construction activities.

Senior Project Engineer and later Executive Director (Operations), 02/2000 to 12/2011

CA Consultants Limited – Lagos Nigeria (MEP Consulting Firm)