Arif Shakeel Mohammed, PROJECT QUALITY LEAD

Arif Shakeel Mohammed

PROJECT QUALITY LEAD

King Abdullah University Of Science And Technology

Location
Saudi Arabia
Education
Master's degree, Electrical Engineering / System Design & Technology
Experience
22 years, 6 Months

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Total years of experience :22 years, 6 Months

PROJECT QUALITY LEAD at King Abdullah University Of Science And Technology
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • My current job since January 2021

* Felicitated for the contribution to the Facilities Management department.
* Involve and lead in the initiation, execution, and completion of multiple Mega projects
* Support in the development of conceptual design and review
* Provide value engineering inputs - saving time & cost without effecting the quality
* Coordinate project interfaces with other departments and proponents
* Report on projects progress to the management
* Ensure alignment between end user requirements and project deliverables
* Review the project scope in-depth to schedule deliverables
* Oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with project specifications and standards
* Coordinate and direct contractors/sub-contractors with regular meetings
* Review progress on daily basis
* Provide technical support to Program Manager and stake holders
* Review weekly and monthly reports on the status and progress of the contracts, including schedule, costs, and potential variations
* Analyze, anticipate, manage, and mitigate risks
* Ensure the project is constructed and documented in accordance with the specifications, standards, and with good engineering practices

QA LEAD at King Abdullah University Of Science And Technology
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • February 2015 to January 2021

* Manage Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) activities in line with International Standards - NEC, TIA/EIA, BICSI and Quality Management System, and ensuring scopes are clearly defined, executed and closed out in a timely manner.
* Responsible for design review of the following elements and systems: Backbone and Horizontal Distribution, Pathways, Voice/Data Cables and Connecting Hardware, OSP & ISP - Copper & Fiber Cables, Data Centers, Audio Video, Security and Access Control Systems and other low current systems.
* Built a record of achievements and advancement through responsible Quality and Facility Management roles and responsibilities.

Key Accomplishments:
* Awarded for the contribution in developing KAUST Standards for Integration & Automation works.
* Awarded for revising and developing Quality Procedures and Project Quality Plans.
* Led and completed the engineering and construction of various Lab fit outs for Academic, Community and Research projects - DOW, Aramco Research Park, Housing Expansion Programs, Utility Expansion, Redundant Raw Sea-Water, etc. The Quality achievement in these labs served as a benchmark and provided KAUST management with the confidence of handing over all on-going projects to Project Inspection Department.
* Completely involved and fully support for the successful completion of the Projects.

Quality Assurance & Control
* Lead the team of QA/QC activities during design reviews, inspection, testing and commissioning of the projects
Internal Process
* Develop quality performance matrix & report performance of contractors and vendors against agreed baselines
Audits
* Establish, delegate and carry out project quality audit programs as required.
Policies & Procedures
* Review and approve quality control policies & procedures developed by Contractors
Health, Safety & Environment
* Ensure compliance to all relevant health, safety, and environmental management policies, procedures and controls across the department maintaining a responsible attitude

QA Engineer at KINETICS GERMANY GMBH
  • Saudi Arabia
  • January 2012 to January 2015

* Direct, coordinate, and exercise functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering project within area of assigned responsibility: Plans and formulates engineering program and organizes project staff according to project requirements
* Assign project personnel to specific phases or aspects of project, such as technical studies, product design, preparation of specifications and technical plans, and product testing, in accordance with engineering discipline
* Review project design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications
* Coordinate activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems with direct integration of technical activities and products
* Evaluate and review design changes, specifications, and drawing releases
* Control expenditures within limitations of project budget and prepare interim and completion project reports

Client: KAUST University, Jeddah
Project: Various Lab Fit Outs

* Coordination with the client and equipment manufacturer to understand the feasibility of the project
* Executed electrical design for the lab expansion
* Preparation of BOQ, material submittals, and procurement
* Design verification, approval and Quality Assurance during and after the installations
* Witnessing of system tests and commissioning progress and resolve any non-compliant issues
* Address the team and subcontractors and highlight the constraints
* Demonstrating the system functional performance to the client/consultant
* Monitor daily work progress and issue request for inspections to the quality department

Client: CAD Pharmaceuticals Industries, Riyadh
Project: Pharmaceutical Plant Expansion
* Complete responsibility for the Electrical works (Low Voltage) installations
* Supervise team of engineers and technicians with the technical inputs
* Including but not limited to BOQ approval, ITP, Project Execution Plans, Material Approval, Installation, Testing, and for the scheduling of the work flow to ensure the clearance of inspection activities in terms of turnaround time
* Responsible for ensuring that all the electrical installations, testing and commissioning are in accordance with company’s documented procedures and compliant to existing regulatory/statutory standards relating to products and client requirements. Monitor commissioning progress and resolve any non-compliant issues

QA/QC Engineer at Saudi Oger Limited
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • February 2009 to January 2012

* Responsible as an ARAMCO approved QA/QC Engineer for the University campus
* Liaise with consultants’ and subcontractors and maintain quality control objectives for complete Site Inspection, Testing, and Commissioning
* Plan and direct activities concerned with development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for industrial processes, materials, and products
* Develop and initiate standards and methods for inspection, testing, evaluation and commissioning
* Devise sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality, reliability and non-conformance data
* Design review for the Saudi Arabian railways project

QC Engineer at SAAD Group
  • Saudi Arabia
  • May 2007 to September 2008

* Execute methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and devices methods to assess cost and responsibility
* Specialize in areas of quality control engineering, such as design, incoming material, process control, product evaluation, product reliability, inventory control, and administrative application
* Manage quality control program and ensure performance and effectiveness of systems installation
* Supervise and ensure the proper implementation of the related low current systems policies and procedures

Technical Engineer at WAFA Technical Systems
  • United Arab Emirates
  • August 2004 to April 2007

* Provided pre and post technical services to clients on electronic products and systems
* Called on engineers, architects and other professional and technical personnel at commercial, industrial and other establishments
* Reviewed blueprints, plans and other customer documents to develop and prepare cost estimates and projected increases in production

Engineer at Infineon Technologies
  • Germany
  • March 2003 to April 2004

* Worked on conceptual designing of ATM-Ethernet processor
* Designed and implemented the technology for reduced Internet Traffic Collisions
* Achieved the best acclaim for providing the least internet traffic using algorithms

Electronics Engineer at SAM Communications
  • India
  • October 1999 to July 2001

Education

Master's degree, Electrical Engineering / System Design & Technology
  • at University of Applied Sciences Darmstadt Germany
  • January 2003

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Master's degree, Electrical Engineering & System Design Technology
  • at University of Applied Sciences Darmstadt
  • August 2001

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Specialties & Skills

Quality
Testing and Commissioning
Inspection
Monitoring
PERSONNEL
QUALITY
ADMINISTRATION
BUDGETING
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
ENGINEERING
ETHERNET

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