Rodel Olalia, Senior Mechanical (HVAC) Engineer

Rodel Olalia

Senior Mechanical (HVAC) Engineer

Saeed R Al-Zahrani Corp. (SRACO)

Location
Philippines
Education
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Experience
21 years, 0 months

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Total years of experience :21 years, 0 months

Senior Mechanical (HVAC) Engineer at Saeed R Al-Zahrani Corp. (SRACO)
  • Saudi Arabia
  • January 2013 to June 2015

-Responsible for the supervision, handling and monitor the execution/construction of HVAC works from awarding stage to hand over and commissioning stage for Budgeted item (B.I), Net Direct Expenditure (NDE) and Routine Maintenance.
-Prepare HVAC System Design (Cooling and heat load calculation, Air distribution system, Air balancing, Air Duct Sizing, Chilled water and Condenser water pipe Sizing).
-Supervise for the installation, trouble shooting, repair, operation and maintenance of water cooled/air cooled Chiller, Cooling Tower, Chilled water/Condenser water Pump, Air Handling Unit (AHU), Fan Coil Unit (FCU), Air cooled Condensing Unit (ACCU), Walk-in and Display Freezer/Chiller, Fresh Air and Exhaust fan/blower.
-Conduct comprehensive assessment and recommendation for houses, buildings and facilities having HVAC deficiencies.
-Review, comments and give recommendation for HVAC related design package.
-Review and validate Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Report (TAB) from given project.
-Evaluate and approve HVAC material submittals for on-going Projects.
-Prepare scope of works and contract procurement documents through Mid Form Contract/Short Form Contract to be submitted to CS CAD for bidding.
-Participate in HVAC commissioning activities, conduct walkthrough and prepare exception item list.
-Facilitate Job Explanation Meeting for bidding of HVAC related projects.
-Process Routine Maintenance notification and converting to work order including the material planning such as Direct Charge (DC), Local Purchase Request (LPR), Business to Business (B2B) and Aramco Stock Material through System Application and Product (SAP).

HVAC Engineer (Estimator) at Sangjee Engineering and Construction Co., Ltd.
  • Korea (South)
  • July 2010 to July 2011

-Prepare Bid proposals for MEP EPC contract bidding.
-Analyze and interpret plans, drawings, specifications, pay attention to details and perform estimates based on the project requirements.
-Prepare quantity take-off with detail item description.
-Analyze, prepare and oversees the overall costing of each project.
-Prepare and process contracts per project.
-Conducts regular costing reviews for all projects in order to assess its strengths and areas for improvement.
-Conducts costing assessment for customers in collaboration with sales.
-Coordinate with suppliers and clients for issues regarding material submittals and updated prices.

Product Design Engineer at Saudi Airconditioning Manufacturing Company Ltd.
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • July 2003 to January 2010

-Develop new product starting from design conceptualization up to product launching.
-Designing of Air Handling Unit, Roof top package unit, Condensing Unit, Fan Coil Unit using Autocadd and Pro Engr. Software Program.
-Study and recommend product improvement of design and probable cost savings.
-Prepare and revise drawings when engineering change required.
-Prepare costing of product.
-Review factory orders in compliance with applicable standards, customer requirements and sound engineering principles.
-Assist in resolving technical production issues on products.
-Prepare documents required for the projects including drawings, purchased part specifications, procedures, bill of materials and other documents required for the manufacturing of products.
-Responsible for providing technical support to Sales and Marketing, Warranty Service, Quality Control, Production Department and Customers as needed.
-Assist Purchasing Department in sourcing components and raw material, providing specifications and evaluating quality of vendors.
-Conduct internal quality audit for the company quality management system.

Manufacturing and Engineering Supervisor at Daikin Alen Airconditioning Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
  • Philippines
  • July 1998 to July 2003

-Designing of Air Handling Unit, Roof top package unit, Condensing Unit, Fan Coil Unit using Autocadd.
-Study and recommend product improvement of design and probable cost savings.
-Review and check engineering drawing before issuance to production and quality control department.
-Identify and implement plans to optimize processes, increase material yields, improve product quality, develop productivity improvements, eliminate waste, and reduce operating costs.
-Monitor and ensure compliance with EH&S issues, including Process Safety Management (PSM) standard for the applicable processes.
-Investigate and troubleshoot plant issues. Oversee, review and bring to the attention of management various deviations from expectation so appropriate reaction/correction can occur. Develop recommendations for correcting plant issues.
-Supervises assignments in staffing, scheduling, coordinating, and planning of personnel engaged in manufacturing and engineering activities.
-Recommend measures to improve methods, performance and quality of product or service to increase production efficiency.
-Conduct periodic review of existing tooling, fixtures, and gages and define / implement cost effective replacements as technology requires.

HVAC Engineer (System Design) at Alen International Industrial Corporation
  • Philippines
  • May 1993 to June 1998

-Compute Heat load calculation.
-Sizing and lay out of supply duct, return duct, fresh air duct and exhaust duct.
-Sizing and lay out of chilled water pipes, water cooled pipes and direct expansion pipes.
-Sizing and selection of HVAC equipment, grilles, diffusers, etc.
-Compute Static Pressure for duct and corresponding fan motor size.
-Compute Total Dynamic Head of pipe and corresponding pump motor size.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  • at Don Honorio Ventura College of Arts and Trades
  • April 1991

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Specialties & Skills

AutoCAD
Product Launching
Productivity Improvement
Microsoft Office
Project Conceptualization
Carrier E-20
Pro Engineer
MS Office
Autocad

Languages

English
Expert
Filipino
Expert

Memberships

Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineer
  • Member
  • October 1994

Training and Certifications

Airconditioning Heat Load Calculation (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 1993
Valid Until:
August 1993
Piping Design (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 1994
Valid Until:
April 1994
Fast track to PRO-ENGINEER (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2008
Valid Until:
June 2008
SUPERVISORY SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2000
Valid Until:
October 2000
INTERNAL QUALITY AUDITOR TRAINING (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2005
Valid Until:
October 2005
Hvac System Design (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2009
Valid Until:
February 2009
Computer Fundamentals Course (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2012
Valid Until:
May 2012
International Oil & Gas HSE (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2012
Valid Until:
June 2012

Hobbies

  • Playing Basketball, Watching action and science fiction movies
    -Relocate/Replace Five (5) units 600 tons Watercooled Chillers from Dhahran to Ras Tanura & Al-Hassa. Replace Three (3) units 300 tons AirCooled Chillers at KFIA Hangar Area, Dammam. -Replace Two (2) units Walk-in Freezer and Two (2) units Walk-in Chiller in Radwah and Najmah Surfhouse Dining Hall, Ras Tanura. -Perform T&I for A/C Plant # 2 at Najmah, Ras Tanura.