Bob Antony

Floating Desalination Plant \[3 x 50, 000 CuM/day\] of SWCC \[Client Bahri Logistics\] @ SWCC Desalination Plant, Shuqaiq
Scope: Onshore Product Water Piping & Post Treatment Plant for dosing remineralization chemicals in the common Permeate Line. Lime, Chlorine Dioxide, and Carbon Dioxide are dosed to reduce the aggressive nature and improve stabilization. Post Treatment Plant consists of:
a) Lime Dosing System
b) Carbon Dioxide Dosing System
c) Chlorine Dioxide Dosing System
d) Product Water Online Monitoring
e) Chemical Dosing System
f) Citric Acid Dosing System
g) Hydrochloric Acid Dosing System
h) Coagulant Dosing System
i) Anti-scalant Dosing System
j) Sodium Bisulfide Dosing System
k) Caustic Dosing System
l) Sodium Hypochlorite Dosing System
m) Compressed Air System

Presently I working as Resident Engineer - Mechanical for their King Abdullah Economic City SWRO/Desalination Plant capacity 30, 000 CuM/Day powered by Solar Energy. The scope includes the following systems & sub-systems

• Sea Water Intake System.
• Hypo-chlorite Generation System.
• Ultra-Filtration System.
• RO System (Two Passes) With Energy Recovery Units.
• Chemical Injection Systems for All Packages.
• CO2 & Lime Dosing Systems.
• Product Tank (GLS).
• Electrical Systems, Switchgears, Instrumentations & Control Systems.
• Steel Structural Buildings.
• Piping, Valves & Fittings for complete System.
• Lighting, HVAC & all Associate Equipment.
• Solar Facility.
• Civil Works.

I am working as Lead Construction Engineer - Mechanical for Nesma & Partner Contracting Co’s “North Project” at Sharma in Tabuk province of Saudi Arabia overseeing construction of Equipment for 20, 000 CuM/day Seawater Desalination Plant consisting of SWRO (20, 000 CuM/day) & BWRO 12, 000 (CuM/day).

My Job responsibilities are as mentioned below:

• Interact with clients to solve their issues.
• Keeping track of projects & updating the management of the developments..
• Check existing problems.
• Team up with other professionals.
• Study the Drawings, Schematics, Manuals, and other specifications to determine installation procedures.
• Oversee installation of equipment according to manufacturer's specifications.
• Instructs and directs workers in servicing and repairing equipment.
• Consult Engineering personnel to resolve unusual problems in system operation and maintenance.
• Supervise workers in testing, tuning, and adjusting equipment to obtain optimum operating performance.
• Advise Management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, and suggestions for product improvements.

Metito Overseas Limited., as Site Construction Engineer for their 2275 m3/hr Capacity Water Treatment Plant consisting of Raw Water Treatment, Filtration, Demineralisation, Condensate Polishing Plants. (Client - Maaden Wa’ad Al Shamal Phosphate Company) at Turaif in Northern Province of KSA. I am working here since October 10, 2015.

Job Responsibilities
• Responsible for the construction and erection of a 2275 m3/hr Water treatment, Filtration, DM plants and a Condensate Polishing Unit near Turaif in Eastern Saudi Arabia.
• Report to the Site Construction Manager / Project Manager and lead a team of site supervisors for construction, supervision of subcontractors work.
• Effective Job scheduling to execute the overall Mechanical jobs and enhance productivity levels
• BOQ preparation and mobilization of materials
• Monitoring Piping fabrication, erection operations, and pipe support installation in accordance with schedule, Procedures, Specifications, Priorities and Availability of Construction Drawings.
• Supervision and monitoring progress to ensuring of project completion within stipulated period and budget.
• Ensure the Productivity and Quality are maintained by subordinates. Coordinate with other site functional Disciplines for smooth progress of construction activity.
• Dealing with vendor and subcontractor as required.
• Quality inspection of ongoing and completed work.
• Contractor work measurement and bill reconciliation.
• Participate in pre-commissioning / commissioning activities.

Pratibha Industries Limited (PIL), a Pratibha Group company into Design, Engineering and Execution/Construction of Complex & Integrated Water Transmission & Distribution Projects, Water Treatment Plants, Elevated & Underground Reservoirs, Mass Housing Projects, Commercial Complexes, Pre-Cast Design & Construction, Road Construction & Real Estate. I joined here on 14/04/2014 as “Assistant Manager - Mechanical” at NWR Limdi Project Site in Surendranagar \[Gujarat\] in India.

a) Narmada Water Resources (NWR) - Project Link 2, Package 1 & Project Link 4, Package 1, EPC for Construction of 2 nos. Pumping Stations at Limdi Bhogovo II Reservoir including Supply and Laying of Twin 3000 mm dia. Pipeline with all allied works

Work Profile
• Site Handling
• Pipeline drawing verification and clarification.
• Utilization of equipment, machinery, and manpower.
• Client handling and dealing in the inspection.
• Maintaining the status of drawings, Material receiving, Material reconciliation, Daily Progress Report etc.
• To assist Project Manager in the execution of project site.
• To execute the work at site as per the drawings and specification.
• Coordination with Planning, Billing and QA/QC personnel for smooth running of site.
• Preparation of Daily progress report.
• Ensure quality of execution and timely completion of job as per schedule.
• Establishment of Quality assurance Plan (QAP).
• Review of design aspects.
• Organize data sheet and BOM according to the drawing.


b) Gujarat Water Infrastructure Ltd.- Project NC 30, EPC for Construction of Pumping Stations at Dhanki Head Works including Supply and Laying of Twin 2300 mm dia. Pipeline with all allied works under “Swarnim Gujarat- Water Grid Project for Saurashtra & Kachchh”

Work Profile
• Installation & Testing of Pumping Station Equipment as listed below :
- 15 no. Pumps \[2524 CuM/hr x 12 nos. & 3325 CuM/hr x 3 nos.\]
- EOT Cranes \[Capacity 25 MT, 10 MT & 5 MT\]
- Header Line 2300 dia. complete with Flow Meter, BFV, Air Valves.
- Pump Lines complete with NRV, Sluice Valves, BFV& Bypass line with Gate valves.
- Electrical Switchyard complete 66/6.6 kV & Auxiliary Transformers, HT Panels.
- Motor Control Room with HT Feeder Panels, Soft Starters & Capacitors.
- Local Control & Accessories.
- Plant Cable & Cabling work complete with Cable Jointing work, Cable termination \[HT & LT\], Cable Trays etc.
• And other duties enumerated above

• Accountability for accomplishing the stated project objectives
• Key project management responsibilities includes
(a) to create clear and attainable project objectives
(b) to build the project requirements
(c) to manage the triple constraint for projects, which is Scope - Time - Cost
• Supervising of ongoing planning projects
• Main technical discussion partner of key clients and suppliers
• Customer Relationship Management
• Following up new business opportunities and setting up meetings
• Planning and preparing presentations.
• Communicating new product developments to prospective clients
• Overseeing the development of marketing literature
• Writing reports
• Providing management with feedback

Saudi Eagle Environmental Contracting Company (associate of Eagle Electromechanical & Al Hijaz Electromechanical - Dubai) as "Mechanical Engineer - Project/Estimation". I've recently successfully completed Installation & Erection of Package MBR Sewage Treatment Plant \[500 CuM/D x 3#\] @ Sabya in Gizan Province of KSA. I worked with this organisation from February 28, 2013 to May 29, 2013. This was short term project based assignment.

Work Profile
• Mobilization of manpower for execution of the project.
• Prepare the detailed Site quantities requirement based on the consultants approved drawings.
• Preparation of material submittal for consultant approval.
• Coordinating with the back office staff and / or supplier towards timely delivery of materials on site.
• Supervision of installation of MEP items as per standard norms.
• Participating in site meetings with client / consultant.
• Floating Request for Inspection of installations to Consultant and rectifying if any snag works / comments.
• Coordination with all other services like Architectural & Electrical, etc towards successful completion of project.
• Actively participating with third party during Testing and commissioning of MEP / Mechanical system.
• Preparing appropriate documents for handing over of the MEP / Mechanical Services.

Envicon Emirates - A Nael & Bin Harmal Hydroexport Establishment (NBHH) Group Company. I joined as “MEP/Estimation Engineer” since November 2008 to October 2012.

Work Profile
• Attending Site Visits.
• Detailed study of the Scope of the Tender, Drawings, schedule of Equipments, Specifications, Quantity take off and Estimation as per the bill of quantities for tendering purposes.
• To prepare specification documents to submit to vendors for quotations of cost/price of materials and equipment and evaluate same against tender specifications to include in final tender documentation.
• Prepare questionnaire to the Consultant / Client in case of discrepancy in the tender documents.
• Preparation of BOQ for Lump sum projects.
• Estimating & Pricing of the complete job from the basic details, market and with latest plant, labour & material cost.
• To develop Tender cost summaries including equipment, materials and labour calculations for final approval.
• To interpret & review system drawings to identify any difference to tender requirements and raise queries against specification.
• All post-tender process for winning jobs including value engineering & supplier negotiation.
• Preparing Discrepancies between Tender drawings and Construction drawings, claiming variation to Consultant.
• To review and generate Bill of Quantity against system drawings to ensure alignment and to identify materials types & quantities and prepare equipment lists and rough drawings for cost estimation.
• To prepare specification documents to submit to vendors for quotations of cost/price of materials and equipment and evaluate same against tender specifications to include in final tender documentation.

Standard Fabrication & Eng. Works, Dubai U.A.E. I joined as “Mechanical Engineer”. I am worked since June 2006 to October 2008. The Company is leading Material Handling Equipment Company in U.A.E., The Company is known to pioneer in U.A.E. in the field of Design, Manufacture and Supply of Crushing, Screening and all kinds of Material Handling System on turnkey basis. The company is also authorized U.A.E. representative of Morris Material Handling \[UK\] world leaders in manufacturers of Cranes and Hoists.

Work Profile
• Site visit to understand site condition.
• Estimate & prepare Cost summaries including equipment, materials and labour calculations for final approval.
• Prepare specification documents to submit to vendors/consultants.
• Prepare Quote of materials and equipment and evaluate same against tender specifications to include in final tender documentation.
• Undertake techno-commercial negotiation with client/vendor for order finalisation.

This is a leading IBR Approved Mechanical Construction Company based in Baroda. We carry out all kinds of Piping, Structural and Equipment Erection both Static and Rotary.

I was responsible for Customer & Project Identification, Order negotiation and discussion \[Pre Tender & Post order\], Site / Project Survey, Technical discussion with Client and Consultant, Site Staff & Labour Management. Technical & Commercial Documentation with regards to the project.

I was responsible for their Project related activities like Management, Execution and Coordination with Client, Consultant and External Inspection Agencies. At times I was also involved in Production so as to get the Equipments Fabricated and Manufactured as per Client Specification. I also ensured the end product met the required Standards.

I was appointed in their Baroda Office and later promoted as In-charge of Baroda Office and responsible for all types of Marketing and Project related activities in the territories coming under Baroda Office. My job responsibilities in the Marketing Dept. were Market Identification, Enquiry Generation, undertaking preliminary discussion with the Client and their Consultant. My Project related activities like coordination with Site Officials and HQ for smooth & timely execution of Job. Attending Project Review Meetings and getting Drawing Approvals.

I was appointed as Sales Engineer. My primary duties were selling and promoting company products, Pre-order discussion with Client and Consultant. I was involved in Estimation and Costing for Projects. Post selling part I had to ensure all the dues are collected \[both monetary and documentary\].

In this organisation I had undergone my Apprenticeship as an Apprentice Engineer for a period between 22/08/1989 to 21/07/1990 wherein I was given training Fabrication, Assembly and Marketing Department of the company. After successful completion of my training I was appointed as Junior Engineer in the same company. I used to look after Sales of Jaw Crusher Vibrating Screen and Concrete Mixers.

I started my career as a Site Engineer with M/s. Sayaji Iron & Engineering Co. Ltd. at their Sardar Sarovar job at Kevadia. I was supervising fabrication work of two nos. 90 M Struts for the Cable Crane. In addition to this I also handled the stores and also to co-ordinate in third party inspection. I worked for a period from 1st July, 1988 to 21st March, 1989.