Ahmed gaber, Project  engineering and construction lead

Ahmed gaber

Project engineering and construction lead

MEFSco (JV. Cargill - Arasco)

Location
Saudi Arabia - Alkharj
Education
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Power
Experience
17 years, 6 Months

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Total years of experience :17 years, 6 Months

Project engineering and construction lead at MEFSco (JV. Cargill - Arasco)
  • Saudi Arabia - Alkharj
  • My current job since November 2013

DORA-DORA PROJECT
CORN STARCH WET MILLING PLANT
Job objective / Position Purpose
-To participate on the preparation and execution of investment projects manage and/or coordinate the engineering, construction and process activities.
-Overall responsibility for all project engineering activities and team for the development of a detailed Project ‎Schedule integrating all discipline activities
- Assist in Budget and engineering study of the project.
- Lead and Mange mechanical disciplines engineers.
- Assisting project manager with execution of a Project:
To stay within the authorized- budget and schedule
To deliver the project according the expected quality.
- Organize Basic- and Detailed- Engineering.
- Participate and support management of change processes during all phases of the project.
- (as Team member) Finalizing the P&ID’s and balances and participating in the basic and detail engineering activities
-prepare, Monitor and co-ordinate detailed specifications / designs (RFQ)
-Ensure that design complies with relevant MEFSCO Design Guides and local engineering practices.‎
-Ensure all design reviews are carried out in accordance with the Technical Review Process
-Manage the preparation of detailed equipment lists for major plant items and ensure that it is done for ‎all other items, e.g. piping and instrumentation components.
-Organize and participate in project meetings
-Manage the preparation of initial and on-going estimates of the project costs.
-Ensure the right selection of process, technologies, equipment, systems and procedures
-Review and approve as appropriate all Project Engineering docs.
-Prepare scope document.‎
-Coordinating with procurement for selection of equipment suppliers and vendors
-to ensure that a detailed construction program is ‎prepared, which meets the requirements of local regulatory authorities and Installation Qualification and is consistent with the pre-commissioning /commissioning plan ‎
-Manage Project Documentation, from Initiation to Handover, meeting all milestones within the Project ‎Program to ensure that the project progresses in a timely manner
-Reviewing and Evaluate the contractor’s cost, schedule and execution plan. ‎
-Support the Engineering Manager in Controlling & monitoring the scope, cost & progress.
-Monitor timelines and report progress and deviations to the team.‎
-Ensure timelines for Engineering & procurement are adhered to and spends are as planned and ‎budgeted
-Provide effective supervision through all project phases for timely engineering, construction and commissioning
- Manage and monitor the engineering, construction, pre commissioning /commissioning at optimal cost while maintaining HSE and quality objectives.
- Explore options to reduce project time and cost.
- Conclude technical issues with Engineering Consultants & Contractors in line with the project objectives.
- Insure the formation of integrated team and associated resources and supervise the activities to ensure achieving project deliverables.
- Direct and supervise the implementation of the project including verification of bidders list, preparation of ITB documents consisting of terms of reference, scope of works, and project master schedule (PMS).

project manager and continues Improvements at Arasco
  • Saudi Arabia - Alkharj
  • My current job since November 2018

- Participate in the plant-level improvement process; evaluate improvement opportunities and implement improvement initiatives, including capital projects.
- building company PMO strategy.
- Support plant improvement to ensure proper set-up and use of opportunity identification tools.
- Identify plant improvements and ensure implementation of supported projects as identified in the Plant Specific Technology Plan. - Provide data for validating the performance objectives of the projects.
- Drive cost saving projects from start to finish.
- Work closely with stakeholders to secure resources for projects and provide support for other initiatives as needed.
- Comply with EH&S and overall processes.
- project planning "communication, schedule, cost, purchasing and construction plan.
- Overall responsibility for continues and non base projects activities for the development of a detailed Project engineering, scope, ‎Schedule, plan and documents integrating all discipline activities.
- Monitor and co-ordinate detailed specifications/designs (RFQ) for the purchase of all ‎equipment across engineering disciplines.
- Budget study of the project, Organize and coordinate Basic- and Detailed- Engineering.
- Ensure all design rviews are carried out in accordance with the Technical Review Process
- Ensure the right selection of process, technologies, equipment, systems and procedures
Review and approve as appropriate all Project Engineering documents.‎‎
- Coordinating with procurement for selection of equipment suppliers and vendors.
- Evaluate the contractor’s cost and schedule organization.‎, Reviewing contractor estimates and schedule.
- Monitor timelines and report progress and deviations to the team.
- Ensure timelines procurement are adhered to and spends are as planned and ‎budgeted.
- Manage and monitor the Consultants, Contractors, construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning at optimal cost while maintaining HSE and quality objective.

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  • Saudi Arabia - Alkharj
  • January 2019 to June 2019

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►Project engineer at Cargill
  • Egypt - Alexandria
  • April 2011 to May 2013

Job objective
to prepare, manage and coordinate the engineering, construction and process activities and to assist in start-ups in cooperation with other technical departments
Main Responsibilities & Duties
To prepare commitments/ estimates for approval e.g.:
- Mass, utility balance, process preparation and calculations together with representatives of Process Development, Production, Maintenance, EHS, etc.
- Organizing and contribution to Hazard Identification Risk Assessment and safe design
- Cost calculation, Project schedule and construction (safety) plan
- Preparation of the Technical commitment, permit requests
 Assisting project manager/engineering lead with execution of a Project:
- To stay within the authorized budget and schedule and to deliver the project according the expected quality
- Organize and participate in project meetings, seek for information to be up to date about project status and requirements
- Organize Basic- and Detailed- Engineering
-prepare and specify ordering materials and Labours.

Co-ordination of construction activities:
- Ensure effective communication with suppliers and contractors, check quality and completeness of deliverables (goods, engineering documents) within defined time frames
- Prepare own requisition and/or ask for bid.
- Assist Purchasing in purchase order placing.
- Contractors co-ordination
- Introducing check and follow-up of the punch list
-Tracking changes
-Building permits, Environmental permits, Local Legislation, Cargill Food safety and safety rules

►Commissioning and Maintenance Engineer at METITO (overseas) LTD, water treatment company
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • January 2010 to April 2011

Job description
Responsible for Mechanical commissioning and maintenance to suit project to the final design and ensure the design parameters set are maintained during Commissioning and Operation phases at site.
*Responsibilities
 Managing and coaching the Service Engineering teams.
 Maintaining and following-up on preventive and corrective maintenance.
 Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
 Perform required maintenance activities.
 Conduct research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems.
 To provide technical advice on maintenance practices for plant.
 Investigate equipments failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew.
 Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
 Establish and coordinate the maintenance and safety procedures, service schedule, and supply of materials required to maintain machines and equipment in the prescribed condition.

►Mechanical Construction Engineer at METITO (overseas) LTD, water treatment company
  • Other
  • January 2009 to January 2010

Job description
Give head office back up support and respond when necessary to clarify and answer technical queries submitted from Owner for tender packages related to final design. Responsible for Mechanical construction, Ereaction and commissioning to suit project to the final design and ensure the design parameters set are maintained during the construction phase at site.

*Responsibilities
Inspect the site to verify the readiness of the areas where the work has to start.
 Generate/Review material requisitions, submittals, daily reports, MRR for materials delivered to site and ensure contract performance measures are met
 Installation, start up and commissioning for the project.
 Provides the Daily report for the owner.
 Plan and allocates day-to-day activities for the project team
Receive and manage the project documentation from the head office and the field being responsible to work with the latest revision.
To be in charge of and coordinate all submittals, installation and shop drawings for the complete Mechanical system in the project.
Anticipate and work-out any non-conformity in the composite drawings before the activity begins.
Attend meetings with the consultant and client
General supervision and inspect the installation, modification and commissioning of mechanical systems at construction sites
Plan and allocates day-to-day activities for the project team.

►Utilities Maintenance and DCS Engineer at Project Management Organization, UNITED SUGAR COMPANY OF EGYPT (USCE), SAVOLA GROUP
  • Other
  • January 2008 to January 2009

Job description
To Ensure that all power services and other utilities plant are effectively operated and maintained, in order to achieve output targets, optimum efficiency and minimum downtime during continuous operation .
*Responsibilities
Operating (DCS), maintaining the plant to meet refinery needs and Responsible for all aspects of troubleshooting and repair of a wide range of machines including:

1- Natural gas type Steam Boiler for processes operation, LP steam distribution.
2- Steam Turbine for power generation.
3- Demineralization unit (ion exchanger), cooling tower, waste water treatment plant, sewage water treatment plant, diesel generator, air compressors, service water pumps.
Maintaining and following-up on preventive and corrective maintenance.
Provides the utilities report for the daily production meeting.
Plan and allocates day to day activities for the team at the start of the shift.
Completes an end of shift report and carries out an effective communication and handover exchange with the incoming engineer in the work area.
Directs and motivates the team, carrying out performance appraisals and initial disciplinary steps if required

►Construction mechanical Engineer at Project Management Organization, UNITED SUGAR COMPANY OF EGYPT (USCE), SAVOLA GROUP
  • Other
  • May 2006 to January 2008

Job description
Give head office back up support and respond when necessary to clarify and answer technical queries submitted by each nominated contractor for tender packages related to final design, giving project support to the final design, construction engineers and contract companies when necessary to ensure the design parameters set are maintained during the construction phase at site. Help and co-ordinate with the suppliers of equipment to ensure specifications and standards are within design criteria.
Responsibilities
 Issue and reply to all correspondences to ensure Owner rights are adequately protected.
 Technical Tender Packages Preparation including:
1- Contact and negotiate with potential suppliers/contractors searching for best proposal.
2- Studying and evaluating suppliers/contractors proposals and preparing comparison sheets to compare specification, prices and technical terms.
 Day to day activities supervision from the viewpoint of quality and Schedule, Follow up the contractor's performance for the construction and erection, Supervision of final inspection, Commissioning, startup tests and handing over of:
1- 14 MW steam back pressure turbine supplied and installed by Brazilian company (NG) and all associated equipment and piping.
2- Two 80 T/hr, steam Boilers and all associated equipment and piping.

3- Demineralization unit( ion exchanger), cooling tower, waste water treatment plant, sewage water treatment plant, diesel generator, air compressors, processes vessels and pumps

4- Dried sugar conditioning silo, Tanks and foundation of pumps

Education

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Power
  • at faculity of engineering
  • May 2004

Specialties & Skills

Project Management
Project Work
Project Support
Project Collaboration
 Preparing tenders Specs and technical evaluation of vendor’s offers
Planning and following the schedules of works, Preparing Tasks to achieving the planed goals
commissioning and startup of the most rotating equipments, Piping Flushing, Air test, Cooling towe
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 Reviewing and following the designs
Co-ordination of construction activities:
To prepare and specify ordering materials and Labour contracts:
Finalizing the P&ID’s and balances and participating (as Team member) in the basic and detail engin
Organize Basic- and Detailed- Engineering
Co-ordination of construction activities
project execution
procurement

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Root cause analysis for practitioners (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2011
Valid Until:
July 2011
Soft Skills (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2009
Valid Until:
March 2009
Essential Navy courses (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2005
Valid Until:
May 2005
Service supply and Scuba diving. (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2004
Valid Until:
September 2004