Daniel Clavy Saldanha, Senior Resident Engineer

Daniel Clavy Saldanha

Senior Resident Engineer

Kernel Engineering Consultants Qatar.

Lieu
Qatar - Doha
Éducation
Baccalauréat, Mechanical
Expérience
32 years, 2 Mois

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Total des années d'expérience :32 years, 2 Mois

Senior Resident Engineer à Kernel Engineering Consultants Qatar.
  • Qatar - Doha
  • Je travaille ici depuis décembre 2020

Project: Abraj Bay Courtiers High-rise Towers in Pearl Qatar, Al Shareef Head Quarters and Fox Hills Infra & buildings at Lusail city.
Achievements: Accomplished Engineering Consultancy services & Construction supervision, testing, commissioning, avail QCDD approvals, systems handing over of high-rise buildings and associated infrastructure services successfully.
Below are few main responsibilities under Project Management & Construction supervision with regards to the MEP systems and services.
• Manage the completion of mega project having iconic high-rise buildings including infrastructure works at Abraj Towers Pearl Qatar in accordance with the contract and applicable standards.
• Managing the day to activities involving with the projects supervision for construction, site design coordination, testing & commissioning and handing over of the systems according to the conditions of the contract and local authority requirements.
• Enhance progress, quality and safety procedures and monitor contractor’s compliance.
• Quality review of project close out documents and process
• Supporting in the review of contractor’s variation submissions, extension of time requests, statement of completion documents
• Witness the testing and commissioning of the building services and local authority inspections
• Meetings, overview and reports.
• Review of contractor's/ supplier’s progress performance, statements and its analysis.
• Liaise with the Owners, Property Managers and Facility management companies for smooth transfer of the systems and records
• Liaise with the property developer (UDC), district cooling supplier (Qatar Cool), Wastage management agency (ENVAC) for smooth operations
• Enhance the performance of the team, review and monitor the business goals
• Routines such as reporting, meetings, daily site visits, etc.

Manager- PMT: FM & MEP Operations à SNC Lavalin Pro Fac Gulf Management Qatar
  • Qatar - Doha
  • janvier 2020 à décembre 2020

Manager for Mobilization, MEP and Facilities Management under PMT operations.
March 2020 to August 2020 (fixed short term contract) for the Ministry of Education and Higher Education Head Quarters buildings at Qatar University.

Achievements: Undertaken the Preparation, Mobilization and Takeover tasks of the buildings & its services from the construction agencies to the facility provider within scheduled time. Mainly to carry out the Facilities Management mobilization activities, Hard & Soft services deliverables. Main Responsibilities;
• Contract management for the project against the scope and requirement
• Coordinate for the Training of OM staff with the site agencies and ensure the quality transfer of training manuals, operation guidelines.
• Quality review of the close out documents and records of the project and liaise with the Client & project agencies for the proper hand over/ Takeover OM documentations.
• Witnessing Testing & Commissioning activities prior to takeover and review documents
• CAFM assets registration, system asset tagging and physical tagging
• Review conditional survey for the assets and provide reports
• Relevant daily reports, monthly reports submission and attend to NCR’s
• Involved in the daily, weekly and monthly PPM & corrective action as per the work orders
• Handled the Indoor Air Quality testing activities to accomplish the PMT pre-occupancy requirement
• Attend the meetings, associated services training, scheduled services testing and task monitoring for the coming up OM activities.
• Ensure safety and precautions are applied in line with the local authority & ministry guidelines to cope up with the COVID 19 situation along with QHSE team.

Senior Mechanical Lead Engineer à Consulting Engineering Group International, Qatar
  • Qatar - Doha
  • août 2018 à mars 2020

Project: Msheireb Downtown Development (MDD) project Doha, Ph1C, Ph1B, Ph2, Ph3.

Achievements: The construction supervision, inspection, monitoring and successful completion of the designed Mechanical services such as Site wide Drainage piping, Firefighting, pumping stations, HVAC, Fuel system, Water system, Generators, Fuel tanks, and site wide underground services, Car park ventilation & smoke control, lifts & elevators, etc. Main responsibilities;
• Construction Supervision, inspection & ensure the works compliance with contract agreement
• Quality review of Project documents and submittals
• Manage a team of Engineers & inspectors
• Attend, arrange site meetings and follow up
• Inspections and reporting
• Coordination with other disciplines for interfacing, tie-in works and substantial completion
• Witness testing & commissioning
• Authorities inspections
• Correspondences and review contractor’s variation claims
• Review & finalize Close out documents facilitating with Client, Facilities Management and Contractor
• Support the team for Contract and terms, apply on job for site related contract management.
Also review of preliminary design, detail design, IFC drawings and related construction documents for other projects in Doha.

Project Development Manager- MEP Operations à SSIE WLL Qatar
  • Qatar - Doha
  • août 2017 à août 2018

• Responsible for managing the day to day project’s operations of the company to deliver the projects & job orders as required by the clients complying with the specification and standards within time frame and budget adhering safety procedures.
• Manage a team of Engineers, with other agencies on regular basis.
• Attending project meetings, procurement & engineering follow up, scheduling, progress review project close outs upon successful completion with respect to contract conditions.

Senior Engineer/ Resident Engineer (Buildings/Plants/MEP/Utilities) à AECOM ME LTD.
  • Qatar - Doha
  • décembre 2013 à juin 2017

Project: Hamad Port (New Port Project) Mesaieed Qatar.
Achievements: Construction supervision of all Mechanical works under scope of contractors & suppliers for the Commercial Terminals package contract and besides coordination for the MEP works. The package includes three terminals with individual D&B buildings, Utility Buildings, Refrigerated storage building, Sub-stations, DG set buildings Land fuel (Diesel/ Petrol) system and Potable, Foul, Irrigation and Fire water pumping stations, Infrastructure piping network distribution, Building service mechanical system HVAC, Plumbing, Drainage, Fire-fighting & protection, Visda/ FM 200 system for the Port Buildings. The main responsibilities include,
• Monitor & ensure contractors construction performance, progress, quality & delivery is within the project contract conditions & requirements. To manage the contractor to perform as required by the contract and report non-compliance if any with regards to quality and safety matters.
• Review & verification of document submittals such as Design & IFC drawings, prequalification, drawings, material, method statements, quality & safety procedures, RFI’s in compliance with the project contract documents and site work records.
• Provide technical support to projects on design matters during detailed engineering, procurement, fabrication, testing, installation and commissioning stages of projects, which often involves site visits. Review the major Equipment material submittals referred from Projects
• Monitor and manage the contractor’s works comply with the as relevant to project specification, standards and in consideration with local authority requirements of QCS, ASHGHAL, KAHRAMAA, QCDD for the package 032 MEP works. The work includes Land Fuel system, Equipment, HVAC, Chillers system, Fire-fighting, Pump stations, Water supply & Mechanical services for the design & build and utility buildings including sub-stations.
• Technical observation to forward to contract/ commercial departments where the works changes may affect terms & conditions of the contract
• Handle technical meetings, procurement meetings & progress meetings and monitor the operations. Ensure the procurement activities taken care and advance information’s furnished by the vendors.
• Assist the contract team and Quantity survey teams and involve in the contract management
• Witnessing the material/ equipment factory testing and onsite & off site inspection (FAT & SAT)
• Technical coordination and services support to the Client NPP/ Mwani and establish good relation.
• Follow up for correspondences, review of contractor’s obligations, claims and monthly statements
• Assisting NPP/ Mwani for their weekly site visits and meeting for the progress and quality monitory purpose to ensure the compliance to project quality procedures.

Senior Mechanical Engineer à AECOM ME LTD.
  • Qatar - Doha
  • avril 2012 à décembre 2013

Project: Alijarah Infrastructure Developments (Packages CP6A/6B) Lusail, Doha.
Achievements: Lead the mechanical team for field engineering and implementation of Mechanical services and successfully completed which include the underground Potable water piping, Firefighting piping, Drainage piping, Gas piping network, sub-stations work, etc.
The main responsibilities include the following but not limited to,
• Construction supervision and quality assurance of the Mechanical works and lead the team of inspectors
• Field design engineering, with respect to concept/IFC design drawings, specification and standards
• Provide consultancy services, construction supervision and technical assistance to the client including contractual issues.
• Coordination with the design consultant and other site agencies for the tie-ins
• Site management related to the mechanical matters such as procurement, delivery & inspections
• Quality review of design drawings and handle onsite project queries
• Quality review of shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, progress reports, etc.
• Ensure the works are executed as relevant to the project specification, QCS specifications, Ashghal, Kahramaa & QCDD requirements and referenced standards
• Attend inspections and testing whenever required
• Technical coordination with developers and their design representatives
• Tie-in coordination for the utilities with other packages
• Coordination for the testing and commissioning of utilities.

Senior MEP Engineer à AECOM ME LTD.
  • Qatar - Doha
  • février 2011 à mars 2012

Project: Barwa City Development, Mesaimeer, Doha.
Achievements: Implementation of Barwa City development Sewage Treatment Plant, underground utilities & building services works, Qatar. The main responsibilities,
• Managed the overall construction management and construction supervision of the MEP part of the project as handled the complete scope of work with a limited team of inspectors
• Supervision of the works of supply, installations and its inspection to ensure smooth progress
• Monitor and record the compliances and deviations if any with respect to contract requirement
• Attend/conduct meetings- for progress, procurement, RFI’s, ITP’s, RFW’s, Test packs, quality and safety
• Witness equipment/material inspections at factory and site as requirement by the specification
• Quality review of documents such as; materials submittals, technical specifications, drawings, schedules, method statements, quality plans, etc. for all the services such as HVAC, process equipment, fire-fighting & protection, water & electricity, drainage, etc.
• Review the payment applications and variations
• Technical coordination and liaise with main design team
• Ensure the works are executed as per the QCS specifications, standards and project specification
• Liaise with client’s representatives for the day to day matters concerned with and act accordingly
• Attending the factory tests (FAT) and routine site tests and SAT
• Witnessing Pre-commissioning and Testing of the plant for process and MEP works
• Moreover involved in the internal construction coordination and project close-out procedures.

A. Resident Engineer (Mechanical) à AECOM ME LTD.
  • Émirats Arabes Unis - Dubaï
  • février 2007 à février 2011

Achievements: Successfully expedited the project for Engineering, procurement, installations and testing & commissioning and defects liability maintenance control. The main responsibilities;
• To fulfil the contractual obligations for the services offered by ensuring the smooth implementation of the project as designed for within the schedule.
• Conduct meetings, ensure progress review and follow-up for procurement schedule & deliveries
• Project coordination between site, the office design team and client
• Technical clarifications, review and finalize the design matters on day to day basis
• Review and approval of schedules, submittals, shop drawings, materials, method statements etc.
• Site supervision, review of contractors performance and reporting
• Support the contract management team for the smooth operations
• Liaising with authorities for NOC’s, work permits with our pre-approvals.
• Conduct regular meetings, liaise with client & follow up with contractors
• Inspection of materials as per the approvals, standards & specifications
• Inspection of piping installations, welding & NDT testings, paintings, insulations, valves installations,
• Quality assurance and control, witness SAT, FAT.
• Inspection of pipeline air cleaning, Hydro testing, flushing and testing & commissioning.
• To ensure Health, Safety & Environment compliance.
• Manage and control of complete site activities at the level of Resident Engineer
• Review of contractors variations, claims & EOT’s
• Liaise for earlier completed projects during defects liability period and inspection to take over by the client.

The projects handled such as District Cooling Distribution Piping Network system and valve chambers associated, Energy Transfer Stations (ETS) and temporary chiller plants and for infrastructure MEP project.
The following are the projects at glance, successfully handled during my services;
• District cooling piping network and connection to ETS room for Main works & Early works TECOM-C, (Client: Empower / Tecom)- RE role
Project consists of the construction of: both underground & above ground steel piping (size up to 40” diameter), underground valve chambers, electrical chambers & duct upvc piping, mechanical installations and associated re-instatement works of infrastructure & roads such as asphalting, tiling, etc.
• Al Bustan Commercial Complex with high rise buildings, Abudhabi, UAE
The project consists of high rise buildings blocks namely, hotel block, furnished blocks, service block and east and west blocks with common huge basements.
• Tijara Town: Roads & Infra-structure development Project, Dubai, UAE(Client: Dubai Properties)
Land development project consists of construction of infrastructure underground services, roads, street lighting, firefighting & irrigation network system, Pumping station, hard landscaping and pumprooms.
• Mirdiff Villas & Buildings: Roads & Infrastructure works development project, Dubai, UAE.
(Client: Dubai Properties)- Land development project consists of construction of infrastructure underground services, roads, street lighting, firefighting & irrigation network system, Pumping stations, hard landscaping and pumprooms.
• District cooling piping network system for High rise buildings of Business Bay Executive Towers, Dubai, UAE. (Client: Empower / Dubai Properties)- Project consists of the construction of steel piping (size upto 48” dia), underground valve chambers, electrical chambers & duct upvc piping, mechanical installations, ETS, etc.

Project Manager à United Technology & Trading Co. Dubai, UAE
  • Émirats Arabes Unis - Dubaï
  • septembre 1999 à février 2007

Had the complete responsibility to manage the project from the beginning till handing over, by taking into account the schedule, quality and the budget control. The projects include Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) and Civil works.
The main responsibilities include:
• Site management, Technical coordination and maintenance
• Liaising with the clients, contractors, consultant’s
• Liaising with international equipment manufacturers and suppliers
• Availing necessary approvals for procedures, materials and drawings
• Attending meetings& follow-ups
• Preparation of reports & its reviews
• Planning & scheduling
• Material procurement and control
• Maintenance services after commissioning

Also, directly responsible for the designing, procurement, installation, testing & commissioning and maintenance of water leisure products & services (such as swimming pools, water features, fountains, Jacuzzi, etc.) all over the UAE for major projects in residential, commercial and community areas.

Undertaken the responsibilities and completed the sub-contract works for the major prestigious projects in UAE such as The Dubai Mall & Burj Dubai Development project, JBR, Dubai Marina, Burj Residency, Emirates Hills, Springs, Abudhabi Marina mall, Sharjah Palace, Fujairah Al Aqqa beach Resort MEP sub-contract works to the and many more all over the emirates.

Mechanical Engineer à McConnell Dowell M.E. LLC, Dubai, UAE
  • mai 1998 à juin 1999

The main Responsibilities included:
• Technical coordination for the whole pipeline installations for design matters
• Liaison with consultant, client and sub-contractors
• Attending regular progress meetings & follow-up the issues
• Approval of drawings & procedures
• Preparation & submission of quality control reports
• Planning day to day activities and weekly look ahead schedules.
• Report contractual variations if any, observed.
• Inspection of materials according to the standards, specifications & approvals
• Inspection of works such as welding, sand blasting, painting, wrapping & coating on piping
• Witnessing the pipeline cleaning and testing activities like pressure testing, pigging.
• Partially involved with the equipment maintenance for cranes, earth movers, vehicles, etc.

Successfully carried out many assignments for the following projects (mainly involves piping, cleaning & testing).
a) Fire water pipeline for EPPCO, Petroleum Terminal at Jebel Ali, Dubai
b) Fire water piping installations and installation of aluminium smelters for Dubai Aluminium Company’s (Dubal) Condor Project
c) Abudhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) spur gas pipeline project Sheikh Zayed military city

Mechanical Engineer à Sharjah Oil Refining Co. Ltd. Sharjah, UAE
  • Émirats Arabes Unis - Sharjah
  • juillet 1996 à mai 1998

Responsibilities included:
• Co-ordination between inter departments for mechanical technical clarifications,
• Attending progress meetings, planning & scheduling the work and resources control
• Liaison with the main contractor, sub-contractors and suppliers for the smooth operations
• Had complete refurbishment responsibility of the refinery’s mechanical equipment and making them like new with a controlled schedule to the highest quality level. The activities included inspections, cleaning, testing, fixing of new insulations & refractory linings.
• Assessing the quantum of work involved and raising the material requisitions as and when required for rotary & static equipment.
• Refurbishment and maintenance of equipment
• Installations of equipment & piping.
• To ensure Health, Safety & Environment compliance.

Mechanical Engineer (Piping/ Planning) à Toyo Engineering Corporation Japan/ TEIL India.
  • Inde - Mumbai
  • septembre 1994 à février 1996

A Project Management Organisation, undertaken the prestigious project M/s. Mangalore Refineries & Petrochemicals Ltd. India, as owner’s representative to carry out the tasks for the successful implementation of the project as scheduled and within the contractual terms & conditions.
I have been deputed from Toyo Engineering (I) Ltd. to Toyo Engineering Corporation for the Project Management & Control (PMC) team.
Being in the overall Project Management Control (PMC) team, I have carried out many responsibilities and successfully completed to companies satisfaction during my tenure from the initial stage to the commissioning of the whole project plant. My main responsibilities include,
• Project co-ordination between the various departments
• Liaison with client, consultant, and sub-contractors for the smooth execution of work within limits
• Attending progress review meetings and raise issues related to PMC
• Preparation of progress reports, analysis and issue to client
• Material expedition review and follow-up
• Inspection of piping with respect to the drawings and witnessing various piping tests like hydro test, pigging
• Given assistance to the commissioning and operation personnel
• Also had an opportunity to work with various national/international companies and foreign experts.
• Besides these had an opportunity for getting a valuable experience and wide exposure to the overall refinery project from grass-root to commissioning with regard to the associated works such as infrastructure, civil & structural, MEP, tower erections, mechanical Installations, utilities, off-site works & planning & logistics.

Mechanical Site Engineer à Tata Electric Companies, Bombay, India
  • Inde - Mumbai
  • décembre 1992 à août 1994

Tata Electric Company is well known in the power generation sector and had many operational units in India including existing then two 500MW thermal units and Hydro- electric units.
I have been deputed for the under construction project of 210 MW combined cycle power plant, a gas & steam power plant and my main responsibilities include,
• Project administration & site coordination
• Drawings review and approval
• Planning, execution and supervision
• Follow-up with the contractors
• Responsible for the execution of fire protection system
• Involved in the installation of gas turbine, steam turbine, Pumps, condenser, Heat Recovery Steam Boilers and accessories
• Assisted the operation & maintenance staff during commissioning of the rotary plant equipment
• Partly involved in the shut-down maintenance & operations of the existing two 500MW units.

Trainee Engineer à Hi-Tech Engineering / Alfa Tech Fabrication
  • Inde - Mumbai
  • août 1991 à décembre 1992

Underwent Training on the- hydraulic fittings manufacturing for the general equipment used in Pharmaceutical industry involving with fabrication, maintenance and quality control.

Éducation

Baccalauréat, Mechanical
  • à Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal
  • juin 1991

BE degree in Mechanical with four years of theory, practical and training.

Specialties & Skills

Consultancy Services
Construction Supervision
General Construction
Project Management
Computer operation
Construction supervision: Mechanical Engineering, MEP, Buildings, process plants, Utilities

Langues

Anglais
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Hindi
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Kannada
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Loisirs

  • playing, travelling, community service