Efren Bulseco, MEP Resident Engineer

Efren Bulseco

MEP Resident Engineer

LC and Partners

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Experience
42 years, 2 Months

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Total years of experience :42 years, 2 Months

MEP Resident Engineer at LC and Partners
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since May 2019

Project Management consultant for the pavillions of international participants on Expo 2020.

Senior MEP Engineer at Parsons Overseas Ltd - United Arab Emirates
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2017 to April 2019

.Control and supervise the MEP contractor to
ensure that all works are implemented
in accordance with the specification; Fire and Life safety requirements.
.Check and review all Fire Protection Drawings such as Automatic sprinkler system;
Smoke Extraction, Tunnel ventilation, Fire Alarm system and other related works in compliance to Fire and life safety requirements
.Preside and conduct weekly coordination and
technical meetings with the MEP Contractor to resolve issues and problems that arises at site during implementation
. Check and Review MEP drawings submitted by the contractor.
. Review and approved Material submittals by the
MEP contractor
. Check, review and approval of Shop drawings
submittal for MEP works
. Interface coordination with other systems to
resolve problems arising from site.
. Attend coordination meetings and MEP technical
meetings as required.
. Site Inspection of all MEP works done by the MEP contractor
. Field Supervision and Site Coordination for all
MEP works

Senior MEP Engineer at ALSTOM MIDDLE EAST
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • July 2012 to May 2017

-Riyadh Metro Project
Lines 4, 5 & 6 (Fast Consortium)
(Dec 2015 to May 2017

- Dubai Tram Project
July 2012 to Nov 2015

•Supervise the Design Team in the development
and preparations of MEP design.
•Review/Check and update sets of Equipment
Layout, Civil Works Reservation and E&M
Drawings at System Level based on the inputs
from the Sub System Level.
•Check and Review the Application of the
Equipment Layout, Civil Work Reservations and
E&M drawings at System Level with the
contractor during preparation of CSD (Combined
Services Drawings) and SD (Shop Drawings)
•Report any eventual problems for rectification
and integration in the design.
•Provide Technical Support to resolve potential
conflicts arising on Site in coordination with the
Sub System, Operation Project Control (OPC) and
The Sub Contractor.
•Liase with the System experts where applicable.
•Check, Review and Approval of Design, Shop
Drawing Submittals for MEP Works
•Interface Coordination of all Sub System
Requirements and Consolidate into the SYSTEM
Design.
•Coordinate and liase with Civil Contractor of all
SYSTEM Requirements.
•Review and Approval of Material Submittals for
MEP Works.
•Field Supervision and Site Coordination for all
MEP Works.
•Site Inspection for all MEP Works installations on
Stations and Depot such as HVAC,
Fire Protection System, Electrical Works
including associated equipments and controls.
•Attend Weekly Coordination Meeting with the
Client, Project Management Consultants and
Sub-Contractors.
•Issuance of Punchlist items and site
verifications/closure.
•Prepare Testing and Commissioning Procedures
for MEP Works.
• Control and supervise the MEP contractor to
ensure that all works are implemented
in accordance with the specification; Fire and
Life safety requirements
, • Check and review all Fire Protection Drawings
Such as Automatic sprinkler system;
Smoke Extraction, Tunnel ventilation, Fire
Alarm system and other related works in
compliance to Fire and Life
Safetyrequirements
• Preside and conduct weekly coordination and
technical meetings with the MEP Contractor to
resolve issues and problems that arises at site
during implementation
• Line 5 0f Riyadh Metro Project is under
ground(tunnel) of 18 kms length,

MEP Engineer at AURECON ENGINEERING INTERNATIONAL
  • United Arab Emirates
  • May 2011 to June 2012

AL Fattan Hotel and Residential Complex Project
12 units 18th Storey Apartments and
2 units 34th Storey Hotel
Pa2 units 34th Storey Hotel
Palm Jumeira, Dubai, UAE

•Electro-Mechanical, MEP Works Supervision
•Review and Approval of Shop Drawing Submittal for MEP Works.
•Review and Approval of Material Submittal for MEP Works.
•Review and Comment on Contractors Site Queries and Request for Informations.
•Site Inspection for Mechanical & Electrical Installations.
•Electro-Mechanical, MEP Works Supervision
•Review and Approval of Shop Drawing Submittal for MEP Works.
•Review and Approval of Material Submittal for MEP Works.
•Review and Comment on Contractors Site Queries and Request for Informations.
•Site Inspection for Mechanical & Electrical Installations.
•Review and Check Coordination Drawings with other sub systems for site implementation.
•Review and Approval of Hydraulic Calculation, HVAC Design Calculations and Electrical Load Calculations.
•Attend Coordination Meetings with the Contractors.
•Issuance of Punchlist items and site verifications of Clearing/closure.
•Review and Approval of As-Built drawings and O&M manuals.
•Witness all MEP Equipment Start-up and Testing & Commissioning Works

MEP Engineer at OBAYASHI CORPORATION
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • April 2008 to May 2011

Dubai Metro Rail Transit Project
(54.1 kms with 29 Stations Redline)
(22.5 kms with 20 stations Greenline)
Palm Jumeirah Mono-Rail Transit Project
Dubai, United Arab Emirates


.Control and supervise the MEP contractor to ensure that all works are implemented
in accordance with the specification; Fire and Life safety requirements
.Check and review all Fire Figthing Drawings Such as Automatic sprinkler system;
smoke Extraction, Tunnel ventilation, Fire Alarm system and other related works in compliance to Fire and Life Safety requirements
.Preside and conduct weekly coordination and technical meetings with the MEP contractor to resolve issues and problems that arises at site during implementation
. Review and Approval of Shop Drawings Submittals for MEP Works
.Review and Approval of Material Submittals for MEP Works.
.Field Supervision and Site Coordination for the MEP Works.
.Site Inspection for all MEP works Installation such as HVAC, Plumbing, Fire
Protection System, Electrical Works including all associated controls.
.Prepare weekly & monthly construction schedule.
Issuance of MEP Punchlist items and site verification of closure/clearing.
.Attend weekly coordination meetings with the client
.Prepare Testing & Commissioning Procedures for all MEP works.
.Act as Lead Engineer for the Testing and Commissioning Works for all Monorail Stations.
.Review and Approval of all MEP As-Built Drawings and O & M Manuals.
.Conduct Fire Alarm Interface Simulation Testing.
.Witness/Conduct Power Energization of all Electrical SMDB & DB Panels.
.Witness/Conduct Start-Up, Testing & Commissioning Works of All MEP Equipments
such as Chillers, Air Handling Units, Treated Fresh Air Units, Smoke Extract Fans,
Variable Refrigerant Volume (VRV) System, Fire Pumps, & Stand- By Generator.
, Incharge on the Defects and Liabilty Period (Maintenance) of Red Line on Stations (Electrical Works, HVAC, Fire Alarm System, and all related system works that will hamper the Train Operation.

Senior Mechanical Engineer at CONSULTING ENGINEERING GROUP
  • Qatar - Doha
  • January 2007 to April 2008

Al-Fardous Hotel and Residential Complex Project
8 units 12-Storey Residential and 1 unit 18-Storey Hotel
C Ring Road, Doha, State of Qatar

- Electro-Mechanical, MEP Works Project
Supervision.
- Review and Approval of Shop Drawings
Submittals for MEP works.
- Review and Approval of Material Submittals for
MEP works.
- Review and Comment Contractors Site
Queries/Request for Information, RFI.
- Site Inspection for Mechanical Works
Installation such as HVAC, Plumbing, Fire
Protection
System and all associated controls system.
- Review and check Coordination Drawings with
other trades for site implementation.
- Review and Approval of Chilled Water Pumps,
Fire Pumps Hydraulic Calculation, HVAC load
calculations.
- Attend weekly coordination meetings with
contractors.
- Issuance of all MEP punchlist items and site
verification of closure/clearing of punchlist.
- Review and Approval of all MEP As-Built
Drawings and O & M Manuals.
- Witness all MEP Equipment Start-up, Testing and
Commissioning Works such as Chillers, Air
Handling Units, Fan Coil Units, Chilled Water
Pumps, Fire Pumps, Ventilation Fans, FM200,
Inergen System.

Senior Mechanical Engineer at TAISEI CORPORATION
  • Qatar - Doha
  • May 2005 to December 2006

Dolphin Gas Plant Project
Onshore Upstream and Compression Facilities
Ras-Laffan Industrial City, Qatar

• Review and Check Shop Drawing and Material
Submittals for client Approval.
• Field Supervision and Site Coordination for
Installations and Erection of all MEP Works.
• Field Supervision and Site Coordination on the
Installations of HVAC Equipments. (Chillers,
AHU, Chilled Water Pumps, Fan Coil Units,
Package Air Conditioning Units, Ventilation,
Exhaust Fans)
• Act as consultant on technical matters to Site
Construction Engineers and Supervisors, •Facilitates request for field changes in the form
of “Field Query”
• Coordinates with the owner,
main contractor and Site Engineers the timely
approval and implemenbtation of changes. • Supervises the CAD operators, provide technical
direction and details to facilitate preparation of
As-Built drawings based on actual site
installation and Field Queries for inclusion to
Pre-Commissioning Dossiers.
• Supervise the assembly and submission of “Test
Pack” documents.
• Coordinates Commissioning Work on HVAC
Equipments, HVAC Automatic Controls,
Elevators and other building equipments,
Supervises the preparation and submission of
Functional and Operational Test Reports to the
Client.
• Supervises the initial operation and maintenance
of the HVAC Equipment and HVAC Automatic
controls (BMS & DDC System) until provisional
acceptance is obtained.
• Supervise the Start-up & Commissioning of Fire
Fighting System.(FM200 & Inergen System)
• Preside and conduct weekly coordination and
technical meetings with the MEP sub Contractor
to resolve issues and problems that arises at site
during implementation.
• Control and supervise the MEP contractor to
ensure that all works are implemented in
accordance with the specification; Fire and Life
safety requirements.

Senior Mechanical Engineer at SHIN NIPPON AIRETECH CORPORATION
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • February 2003 to January 2005

Jebel Ali Power and Desalination Plant Project
700MW Combine Cycle
Jebel Ali, Dubai, UAE

-Supervises the preparation of shop drawings
, material submittals, and all necessary
documentation needed for approval with regards
to HVAC system.
- Evaluate all specification requirements and
check HVAC design as per client requirements.
- Monitor approval of Materials and Equipments
prior to procurement and purchase.
- Field Supervision and Coordination for
Installations of HVAC system. (Equipments,
Ductworks,
Chilled Water Piping, etc.)
- Attend all Coordination meetings necessary for
the smooth implementation of the HVAC system.
- Supervise the Start-up and Commissioning
works of the HVAC system.
- Supervise the initial operation and maintenance
of the HVAC Equipment and Automatic Control
(BMS & DDC System) until provisional
acceptance is obtained.

Manager at MDCL INTEGRATED CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
  • Philippines
  • December 1994 to January 2003

•National Bookstore Twin Tower Project 26 Storey (MEP WORKS)
•MRT Station Shopping Mall (HVAC and Electrical Works)
•Upgrading of Bayantel Building Project 28 Storey (MEP Works)
•National Security Council Building Project 18 Storey (HVAC & Electrical Works)
•Marriot Hotel Building Project 20 Storey, Cebu City (HVAC & Plumbing Works)
•Epson Manufacturing Plant, Cabuyao, Laguna (MEP Works)
•Toyota Motor Philippines Assembly Plant Project (MEP Works)
•Toshiba Hard Disk Plant Project (HVAC Works)
•Sanyo Denki Philippine, Subic Plant Project (MEP Works)
•Omron Mechatronics Plant, Subic Project (MEP Works)
•Japanese Embassy Building Project (MEP Works)
•Makro Philippines Sucat Project (HVAC & Fire Protection)
•Seagate Electronics Plant Project, Naga, Cebu (HVAC & Fire Protection)
•Fujitsu Electronics Plant Project, Canlubang, Laguna (HVAC & Fire Protection)
•Read Rite Electronics Plant Project, Canlubang (MEP WORKS)

- Supervises the over all operation of the
Mechanical Department.
- Supervise the estimating works and review
direct cost estimates of bid proposal for Electro
Mechanical works prior to submission to the
head of Engineering.
- Coordinates with purchasing department with
regards to the purchase/procurement of all
materials, Equipment, tools, necessary for the
project and ensure on time delivery to the
respective projects.
- Attend meetings as necessary and required on
the projects.
- Monitor progress/schedule of projects if it is
being implemented as per client requirements.
- Review and Check Shop Drawings and Material
Submittals in all projects for Client Approval.
- Directly reporting to VP-Operations for
coordination and smooth implementation of the
projects.

Project Manager at ADVANCE ENGINEERING CORPORATION
  • Philippines
  • October 1992 to November 1994

Supervises the over all operation of the Mechanical Department.
- Supervise the estimating works and review direct cost estimates of bid proposal for Electro
Mechanical works prior to submission to the head of Engineering.
- Coordinates with purchasing department with regards to the purchase/procurement of all materials,
Equipment, tools, necessary for the project and ensure on time delivery to the respective projects.
- Attend meetings as necessary and required on the projects.
- Monitor progress/schedule of projects if it is being implemented as per client requirements.
- Review and Check Shop Drawings and Material Submittals in all projects for Client Approval.
- Directly reporting to VP-Operations for coordination and smooth implementation of the projects.

Senior Mechanical Engineer at PHPC COMPANY LIMITED INC. (Hitachi Plant Engineering & Construction Co
  • Philippines
  • October 1990 to September 1992

Supervise the preparation of shop drawings, material submittals for client approval.
- Field Supervision and Coordination for the installation, erections of all MEP works.
- Serves as liaison to all Mechanical sub contractors and ensure that all works must be done
in compliance with specification and client requirements.
- Supervise the start-up and commissioning of all HVAC system, including all mechanical works
such as steam boilers, air compressors, air drier, cooling towers, generators, ventilating fans.
Supervise the preparation of as built drawings, O & M manuals.

Project Superintendent at M.S. AL-SUWAIDI
  • Saudi Arabia
  • October 1988 to July 1990

ShiePeace Shield Project, Long Range Radar Stations
Royal Saudi Air Force

Petromin Housing Project
Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia
(354 Units Villas)

- Field Supervision and Coordination for the Erection and Installation of Electro Mechanical works
pertaining to Power Generation System such as Generators, Make up Air Handling Equipment,
Cooling Towers, Air Compressors, including all related piping and control panels and switchgears.
- Field Supervision and Coordination on the installation HVAC system, Plumbing works, Pneumatic
control system.
- Supervise the Start-up and Commissioning of the Power Generation System, and all related
equipments, controls, and other accessories for complete operation of the system.
ld Project, Long Range Radar Stations

Site Mechanical Engineer at RASHID Al Omran Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • January 1987 to January 1988

Check design calculations shop drawings of HVAC system, irrigation works, drainage system,
Fountain pipeworks and all related mechanical works submitted by the M & E subcontractor
and discuss with the consultant prior to official submission and approval.
- Review and check material submittal and liaise with the consultant to expedite approval.
- Routine site inspection and coordination of M & E works with other trades and ensure proper
workmanship.
- Monitor subcontractor accomplishment and check valuation and payment request, keep records of
claims and reports, joint inspection reports and quantity agreed or reached.
- Act as technical consultant to subcontractor and discuss problems affecting the work progress.
- Supervise the Start-up and commissioning of HVAC System, Pumps and other related equipments.
- Check final accounts of M & E subcontractor including re-measurements, contra charges, claims
and other financial matters and prepare reports and comments for the

Site Mechanical Engineer at Al Rashed Al Omran Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • January 1985 to January 1987

Gosi Main Office Building
Check design calculations shop drawings of HVAC system, irrigation works, drainage system,
Fountain pipeworks and all related mechanical works submitted by the M & E subcontractor
and discuss with the consultant prior to official submission and approval.
- Review and check material submittal and liaise with the consultant to expedite approval.
- Routine site inspection and coordination of M & E works with other trades and ensure proper
workmanship.
- Monitor subcontractor accomplishment and check valuation and payment request, keep records of
claims and reports, joint inspection reports and quantity agreed or reached.
- Act as technical consultant to subcontractor and discuss problems affecting the work progress.
- Supervise the Start-up and commissioning of HVAC System, Pumps and other related equipments.
- Check final accounts of M & E subcontractor including re-measurements, contra charges, claims
and other financial matters and prepare reports and comments for the Project Manager’s action.

Site Mechanical Engineer at Al Rashed Al Omran Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • January 1984 to January 1985

DAMMAM PUBLIC PARK PROJECT

Supervise the Fabrication and installation of Airducts, Chilled Water Piping, and all related works
plumbing and sanitary works.
- Supervise the installation of HVAC equipments such as Chillers, Air Handling Units, and Chilled Water
Pumps, Ventilation Equipments, etc.
- Discuss with the consultant on problems encountered during construction and formulate remedial
measures and alternative solutions.
- Supervise the start-up and commissioning of all Mechanical Equipments.
- Supervise the Air and Water Balancing for HVAC system.

Site Mechanical Engineer at SAAD ALI TALEB COMPANY
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • January 1983 to January 1984

Quality Control Laboratory Building Project (6 storey)
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May 1983 to June 1985 SAAD ALI TALEB COMPANY (SATCO)
P.O. Box 873 Al-Khobar, K. S. A.
Site Mechanical Engineer

Quality Control Laboratory Building Project (6 storey)
Port of Dammam/Border Guard Housing Project 1983 - 1984

HRH Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Palace Project
Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia 1984 - 1985

- Supervise the Fabrication and installation of Airducts, Chilled Water Piping, and all related works
plumbing and sanitary works.
- Supervise the installation of HVAC Equipments such as Chillers, Air Handling Units, and Chilled Water
Pumps, Ventilation Equipments, etc.
- Discuss with the consultant on problems encountered during construction and formulate remedial
measures and alternative solutions.
- Supervise the start-up and commissioning of all Mechanical Equipments.
- Supervise the Air and Water Balancing for HVAC system.

Mechanical Engineer at NATIONAL POWER CORP
  • Philippines
  • January 1981 to January 1983

Magat Hydro Electric Power Plant Project
Ramon, Isabela, Philippines 1981-1983

Agus 7 Hydro Electric Power Plant Project
Iligan City, Lanao del Sur, Philippines 1980 - 1981


- Prepare design calculation for HVAC system.
- Review and Approved shop drawings, material submittals.
- Make recommendation to contractors engineers methods of mechanical installation.
- Site Inspection of Mechanical works and ensure that all works are in accordance with approved
plans and specifications.
- Attend weekly coordination meetings with the contractors.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
  • at National University
  • January 1980

Specialties & Skills

Light Rail
Construction Supervision
Project Management
CONSULTING
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL
MEETING FACILITATION
MICROSOFT WORKS
PLUMBING
SUPERVISORY SKILLS

Languages

Japanese
Beginner

Memberships

Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineer
  • Lifetime Member
  • April 1980

Hobbies

  • Reading Books, Playing Chess