Salman Ahmed Khan, MEP Engineer/Manager

Salman Ahmed Khan

MEP Engineer/Manager

Young Engineering Consultancy Services

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Experience
6 years, 10 months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :6 years, 10 months

MEP Engineer/Manager at Young Engineering Consultancy Services
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since May 2017

• Working as Deputy Project/MEP Manager @ Residential development project for works related to refurbishment/reinstatement of (Ground+17) high rise residential building services/utilities @ Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
• Worked as Client representative in a capacity of Sr. MEP Engineer for Canal Filtration Plant Room located in Dubai Sports City. Responsible for supervising and managing all MEP related works and coordination for civil works,
• Working as a Project Manager for design and construction supervision of project for new bar and lounge project at Meydan Racecourse Dubai which includes but not limited to coordination for overall MEP (including power, lighting, CCTV, fire Alarm & fire Protection works), structural, architectural and landscaping design works.
• Working as Project Manager for reinstatement and refurbishment of 13-Nos. Warehouses project in Al Quoz Dubai. Coordination for supervision and all approvals related to MEP and related civil activities by different trade contractors.
• Survey, investigation and condition assessment of complete MEP services for Private Palace in Dubai.
• Managing different work packages for reinstatement works including but not limited to Electrical works (ELV, LV & external lightings), drainage, fire-fighting, fire alarm, chilled water, domestic water and fit-out works etc.,
• Directly coordinating with Client/Owner’s representative on regular basis,
• Managing project program, workflow, supervising & monitoring work progress,
• Assigning works to other MEP, civil engineers, QS and architects. Preparation of survey, condition assessment, recommendation reports with detailed comparative statements of works including but, not limited to electrical works (power and lighting), fire-fighting, fire alarm, HVAC, drainage, CCTV, Intercom, Access Control, Centralized Garbage Collection system.
• Assigning and coordinating works with other MEP, Civil engineers, QS and architects.

Sr. Mechanical Engineer at Al Sahara
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • November 2016 to April 2017

• Managing all MEP site activities related to different projects including but not limited to Zayed Military City, Al Faya Development, Private Palaces Abu Dhabi, Wadi Al Shabak Dubai & Infrastructure development Fujairah for CMW UAE,
• Managing project finance, billing/invoices, submittals, drawings & other related documents approvals from Clients/consultants,
• Design, construction & project management for different projects including high rise towers in Abu Dhabi & Dubai,
• Coordination with multiple main, sub-contractors and vendors/suppliers,
• Managing Estimation for different projects as MEP Estimation Head reporting to Projects Director.

Sr. Mechanical Engineer at KBR Middle East
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • February 2014 to October 2016

Project Title: Abu Dhabi International Airports Expansion Client: Abu Dhabi Airports Company
Project Value: Approx. 1000 Million AED

Project Description:
Currently KBR Middle East is working as one of the leading Construction Management Agency (CMA) @ Abu Dhabi International Airport (Abu Dhabi Airports Company) for its major expansion projects which includes but not limited to coordination for design, construction management/execution, T&C & Operation of major utilities & infrastructure works.

Key Responsibilities:
• Implementing & coordinating design review, site supervision, testing & commissioning & Operation & maintenance of MEP services and infrastructure utilities (including but not limited to fire & potable water networks including pumping stations, sewer, storm water, chilled water distribution network including energy transfer stations, SCADA system’(s) works, construction of commercial buildings including all related MEP works (HVAC, Firefighting, water distribution), substations, Administration buildings, switching station’(s), generator & transformer room etc.
• Reviewing technical documentation and supervised leading technical activities related to testing & commissioning of utilities, pumping stations, Generator sets, HVAC systems, District Cooling Plant & other services involvement as a key member of Project T&C team,
• Organizing technical workshops, meetings etc. with contractors, design consultants, ADAC (client) and suppliers/vendors. Reviewed and provided valuable inputs to project completion and commissioning plans.
• Dedicated District Cooling Plant: Overall 55, 000 RT first and only dedicated District Cooling Plant for Abu Dhabi Airports expansion project. Letter of Appreciation received from ADAC CEO in an individual capacity.

Mechanical Engineer at PAL GROUP OF COMPANIES
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • May 2007 to January 2014

Worked as Mechanical Project Engineer in PAL Group of Companies (A subsidiary of Royal Group Abu Dhabi), for major construction projects involving design, engineering, supervision & contracting works for major residential, mixed use developments(including high-rise buildings) & “District Cooling Plants Projects (with having almost 400, 000 TR overall capacity)” all across Abu Dhabi, UAE.

KEY/MAJOR PROJECTS:
• Project Title: Reem Island Development, Abu Dhabi
Client: Tamouh Investments, Reem Developers & Sorouh Real Estate (PJSC)
• Project Title: YAS Island Development-YAS Island Abu Dhabi
Client: ALDAR PJSC/UPC
Project Value: Approx. 1 Billion AED
• Project Title: Ain Al Fayda Development-Al Ain UAE
Client: Al Qudra Holdings/UPC
Project Value: Approx. 3.4 Billion AED
• Project Title: Capital Centre-ADNEC Abu Dhabi
Client: Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Company (ADNEC)
• Project Title: Private Villas/Palace/Guest Houses Client: Royal Group

• District Cooling Plants & Associated Chilled Water Piping-Projects (May 2007 - Dec 2013):
Tamouh District Cooling Plant-01 (Overall Capacity: 90, 000 TR, Reem Island Abu Dhabi)
Sorouh District Cooling Plant-01, 02, 03 (Overall Capacity: 120, 000 TR, Reem Island Abu Dhabi)
Najmat Abu Dhabi District Cooling Plant-01 & 02 (Overall Capacity: 110, 000 TR, Reem Island Abu Dhabi)

Key Responsibilities:
• Assisting Head of Engineering/Design during planning, development, supervising, monitoring and controlling engineering, and budgeting, tendering and bidding activities across UAE & GCC.
• Detailed MEP design & supervision management which includes but not limited to water supply, drainage services, HVAC and firefighting services, chilled Water reticulation network design supervision. Review of shop drawings, material & method statement/technical submittals, checking compliance to local authorities/Estidama UPC and complete site supervision.
• Design, construction & supervision management of District Cooling Plants including installation of all associated piping, controls and instrumentation in different Energy transfer Stations.
• Computing and engineering of all related calculations for MEP services, District Cooling Plants & Utility piping works.
• Short listing, technical evaluation & coordination with procurement/contracts department regarding subcontractors for design and execution of MEP services, Plants, piping, Instrumentation & Controls works.
• Coordinating & organizing design workshops and technical meetings with Building consultant / client, contractor/EPC contractors, suppliers & vendors for different projects/works.
• Leading & motivating project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• Reviewing of quality plan, work procedures, inspection & test plan, heat load calculations, hydraulic and stress analysis.
• Reporting on project status, critical issues and areas of concern that may affect targets and project objectives.
• Participated in ISO audits and follow up on audit findings and corrective actions.
• Design change management during execution of Projects.
• Timely and effective documentation turnover and project close-out.

Project Engineer at Abbott Laboratories Pakistan Ltd.
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • March 2004 to March 2007

Project Title: Facilities Expansion-Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Ltd.
Project Value: Approx. 700 Million US$

Project Description:
Facility Expansion (including construction of pharmaceutical plant & installation of existing and new Pharma and HVAC/Utility Equipment) of Asia's one of the Largest Pharmaceutical Abbott Laboratories Plant @ two premises in City of Karachi Pakistan.

Key Responsibilities:
• Developing & administering programs & successfully met Project objectives and financial plans, in accordance with policies and goals, quality requirements and budgetary targets. Monitor and control expenses, manage work to reduce cost.
• Coordinating project activities with consultants, contractors and vendors/suppliers and monitor project execution and assist Manager Engineering (Projects) in timely completion of projects.
• Managing & assuring compliance to local and Abbott EHS, Engineering standards rules, policies and laws. Maintain work place safety. Coordinated installation & T&C activities with Quality Assurance validation team for execution and facility qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).

Junior Mechanical Engineer at Efroze Chemical Industries (Pvt.) Ltd.
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • March 2002 to March 2004

Project Title: FDA Compliant-Pharmaceutical Plant

Key Responsibilities:
• Assisting & coordinating Project Manager in construction of newly built Pharma facility (being built as per FDA standards/cGMP requirements) as one and only Project/Junior Mechanical Engineer appointed by the Client.
• Responsible for coordination and liaison with project consultants, contractors, local authorities and other vendors/suppliers during two years of construction/installation.
• Installation, operation and maintenance of HVAC Equipment; direct fired Absorption chillers, Air Handling units, fan coil units, Split units, DX-coils, Chilled / hot water, steam and process water piping, ducting (cladding and insulation), water tube boiler (4 Ton / hr), forced draft cooling towers (1280 gpm), Air Compressors, water softening plant for boiler (Output: 8 m3 / hour), reverse Osmosis plant (Output: 6 m3 / hour), 635 KVA (508 KW) diesel Generator etc.

Education

Bachelor's degree, MECHANICAL ENGINEER
  • at NED UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
  • December 2001

Specialties & Skills

Client Co ordination
Project Management
Project Engineering
Change Management
Technical Review
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
• Project Management (Scope, Costing, Planning, Scheduling, Contracts Administration) • Project Engi
• Project Engineering Management (FEED, DED, Construction Management)
Technical Documentation/Report Writing
Estidama Calculators
MS Office
MS Project
Lotus Notes

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Expert

Memberships

PAKISTAN ENGINEERING COUNCIL
  • REGISTERED MEMBER
  • March 2002

Training and Certifications

FAT for Hydronic Pumps (Training)
Training Institute:
Torishima Pumps Corporation
Date Attended:
June 2014
Duration:
72 hours
Product Quality Management (Training)
Training Institute:
Pakistan Quality Institute
Date Attended:
March 2003
Duration:
24 hours
FAT for Fan Coil Units (Training)
Training Institute:
Daikin McQuay China
Date Attended:
June 2010
Duration:
48 hours
Auto CAD Professional issued by Auto Desk USA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 1999

Hobbies

  • Researching & Exploring New Technologies
    Redesign of Central Air Conditioning of Pakistan's one of the biggest Heart Speciality Hospital by using more advance technology and reducing the bacteria contamination and introduction of more fresh & clean air to patient rooms/operation theatres.