Mechanical Engineer Client Representative

URRICULUM

ITAE

Ebad Ahmed Hashmi

Cell # ***** - 3384 8365

E-mail: *******@*******.***

Career Profile

A Mechanical Engineer with 12 years of experience on multi million dollars projects in construction (commercial, residential, hotel, high rise buildings), oil and gas, property management and hospitality industries with a focus on MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing).

My broad experience in companies with scope of sub-contractors, main contractors, consultancies, client representative and project management teams combined with my professional attitude, quick learning ability and effective negotiation and interpersonal skills puts me in a position where I can prove to be an asset for any organization.

Education:

Bachelors of Technology-Mechanical Engineering: (June 2008)

Indus Institute of Higher Education, Karachi

Core Competencies:

HVAC

Plumbing

Fire fighting

Potable Water and drainage network

Inspection and document reviews

Mep Coordination

Testing and commissioning

Site Supervision

Facilities Management

Operation and maintenance

Swimming pools & Water Features

Equipment selection and installation

Key Projects:

Marassi Al Bahrain: Galleria Mall, Vida Hotel (Consultant)

Reef Resort: 39 Villas, 02 swimming pools, 04 Kitchens and 1 industrial grade laundry (Client Representative)

US Naval Support Activity, Juffair – P 908 – Admin Building (Main Contractor)

Royal Mecca Clock Tower: 120 storey high rise building (Operation and maintenance)

Bmp Bahrain Petroleum and energy company (Projects Management Team)

Familiarity with International Codes:

Ashrae - DW 144 - NFPA

Smacna - DW 143 - Nebb

Amca - IPC - UPC

Job Experiences:

Worley (BAPCO representative)

HVAC Inspector (April 2021 – May 2023)

Project: BAPCO MODERNIZATION PROGRAM

Participate in the 3d model review of buildings (switch gear rooms, satellite rack rooms etc) before commencement of works.

Part of feed, detail designing and approvals of shop drawings and equipment.

Review and approve all quality related documents like method statements, inspection and testing plans etc.

Review and approval of construction material approval and ensuring their compliance with project specifications.

Meeting with contractors to discuss deviation from project specifications and consequent cost and time implication.

Review of contractor’s calculations as per HVAC design philosophy (air flow rates, fluid velocities, ESP, TSP etc)

Monitor and follow up as necessary to maintain complete records concerning the execution of works and coordinate with all services/ disciplines.

Conduct regular (daily) site visits to supervise and verify the installation and progress of all mechanical works ensuring compliance with contract documents and safety protocols.

Assist Engineering department in review of IFC, shop drawings, construction material approvals, equipment selection etc.

Identifying any bottlenecks and their resolution with concerned departments to ensure smooth execution and avoiding any re-works.

Provide consultation with BAPCO operation and maintenance team to resolve their concerns with existing design execution.

Attend inspections as raised by the contractor. (installation, leakage test, material receiving etc)

Continued surveillance to ensure all works are carried out in accordance with approved procedures and project specifications.

Issuance and following up of NCR in case of any non-compliance.

Ensure that all HSE checks are in place from contractor side, and issue violations in case of non-compliance.

Pace (Pan Arab Consulting Engineers)

Mechanical Inspector (October 2018 Jan – Jan 2021 )

Project: Marassi Al Bahrain, Galleria Mall, Vida Hotel

Assist in review and approval of shop drawings, schematics, builders work layout and MEP coordination drawing, and follow the same during the inspection.

Conducted in-depth inspections of HVAC installations.

Ensure that all duct work complies with SMACNA or DW-144 as per project specifications.

Conduct in depth inspection of all HVAC equipment (AHUs, HARHUs, FCUs, FAHU etc) and ensure their compliance as per approved MAC and project specifications.

Ensure that all pressure tests are done in accordance with DW 143.

Attend to MIRs and ensure that the materials used on site are as per approved submittals.

Evaluate work completed and issue approvals or disapprovals of work.

Assist Sr. Mechanical Engineer in studying various cases for replies of RFI.

Assist Mechanical Engineers in review and approvals of MACs and method statements.

Monitor, record and follow up as necessary to maintain complete records concerning the execution of the works and coordinate with all the services/ disciplines.

Inspection, sampling, and testing of materials to ensure their compliance with the project specifications.

Identify non-conforming work or materials, notify the contractor by issuing NCRs and keep a record. Follow up corrective and preventive measure taken by the contractor.

Assist in the review and forward comments on the contractor’s technical submittals, method statement and ITPs for the execution of the works.

Follow site progress and ensure that HSE and quality standards are being followed.

Attend site coordination meetings to discuss contractor's submissions, shop drawings, material submittals, and construction-related matters.

Extend the maximum possible effort to avoid contractors claims for cost and time variations.

Conduct regular (daily) site visits and supervise, verify the installation of all Mechanical works ensuring compliance with the contract documents.

Verify the accuracy of the contractor’s “As-Built” drawings reflecting in details the as-built conditions and as per the site executions.

Reef Island and Resort:

Mechanical Engineer ( January 2017 – August 2018 )

Pre-opening:

Successfully installed and commissioned set of Chillers (Carrier 185 TR each) and its piping network.

Testing and commissioning of more than 100 water features.

Did testing and commissioning of a massive swimming pool with a capacity of over 3500 m3, with heating cooling system, automatic chlorine dosing system, ph controllers, sand filters etc

Testing and commissioning of potable water system in Cluster compound and 39 villas in Reef Resort.

Double-checking the scope of work and clearing up WIRs (work inspection request) for final handing over and payment to subcontractors.

Strict supervision of site to ensure all works are commencing according to the design and as per specified standards.

Attending and leading prep meetings with sub-contractors and construction manager / Chief engineer to define scope of work and set method of statement.

Working in the preopening team of the Reef Resort, which includes installation, testing and commissioning of all kitchen and laundry equipment.

Post opening – Operations & Maintenance (Assistant Chief Engineer) :

Responsible for all ACs (package units, DX units, LG MPS System), exhaust system of kitchen hoods, kitchen and laundry equipment, potable water system, more than 100 water features in 102 rooms 02 swimming pools.

Taking care of design issues with pump rooms and other auxiliary systems, proposing solutions to Chief Engineer and further execution.

Incorporate with front office, housekeeping, fnb and other departments with day to day operations.

Attending the morning briefing and occasionally leading in the absence of Chief Engineer.

Making daily rounds of the property to perform daily checks.

Diagnose, maintain and repair mechanical equipment.

Ensuring all the furniture and fixtures are “safe to operate”.

Coordinate special projects, design improvements, renovation etc from cost bidding up to completion, which includes cost negotiations with contractors, defining scope of work, method of statement, inspection and testing procedures and ensuring that the works are carried out accordingly and in a cost effective manner.

Ensuring compliance with HSE policy of the company.

Keeping a strict eye on consumables and utility bills, and suggesting methods to reduce power and water consumption.

Coordinating with landscape and irrigation team to ensure smooth operation.

American International Contractors Incorporation

Mechanical Site Engineer ( US Naval Support Activity Bahrain – P 908)

(November 2015 to November 2016)

Installation of HVAC system (high-pressure double wall ducts, installation of VAV, Fans, Fire Dampers, etc), fire fighting system, chilled water circulation system (pumps, gate valves, check valves, triple duty valves etc.)

Co-ordinate with sub contractors to release materials and ensure timely installation as per specified standards.

Co-ordinate with other engineering disciplines on all aspects during the development of the work, to ensure confirmation of the design requirements.

Strict supervision of the site, identifying and proposing solutions to possible and occurring conflicts as per site conditions.

Identification of various bottlenecks in the critical path for timely completion of jobs.

Attending and leading prep meetings with subcontractors prior to the start up of various work and onwards facilitating them to ensure smooth work flow with minimum delays, eg, elevator installation, flushing (chilled water circulation), pressure testing (ducts) etc.

Carrying out above ceiling inspection prior to the installation of false ceiling.

Accompanying the inspection team from consultants (US Army Corps of Engineers)

Coordinating Human Resource by actively involving in building up a team of dedicated supervisors and foremen. It also involves setting up mutually acceptable targets, and timely review of the same, and corrective actions if necessary.

Time management and cost control through preparation, monitoring and periodic review of Key Performance Indicators of various linked activities within the task.

Saudi Bin Laden Group (Operation & Maintenance)

Mechanical Supervisor (Hydraulics & HVAC System) in Makkah Royal Clock Tower (Movenpick)

(November 2011 – February 2015)

Leading a team of 7-14 technicians, assigning them on different tasks and giving them technical assistance as required.

Prepare reports and maintain records of work accomplishments and administrative information, as required, and coordinate the preparation, presentation, and communication of work-related information to the Manager

Report to the Manager periodically on team and individual work accomplishments, problems, in progress tasks and individual and team training needs.

Maintains and monitors the operational efficiency of all equipment to ensure optimum performance and carries out remedial work under direction. (Heat Exchangers, Storage Heaters, Chilled water circulation pumps, Hot water circulation pumps, pressure reducing valves etc).

Coordinate with other departments (electrical or building management system) and Hotel staff to schedule the tasks in order to avoid any discomfort to guests.

Executing preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance tasks on the equipment and machinery according to a Preventive Maintenance program and intervention requests.

Responsible for the completion of all maintenance service requests as assigned.

Coordinate special projects as directed by the Maintenance Manager.

Personal Information:

Date of birth: 14th August 1984

Marital status: Single

Nationality: Pakistani

Visa: Flexi

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