DIAA ZINA, Head of Engineering

DIAA ZINA

Head of Engineering

Gulf Armass for Safety and Security Systems

Location
Saudi Arabia - Dammam
Education
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Experience
15 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :15 years, 8 Months

Head of Engineering at Gulf Armass for Safety and Security Systems
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • My current job since February 2010

Gulf Armass for Security and Safety Systems, Dammam, Saudi Arabia 2/2010 to Present
HEAD OF ENGINEERING (11/2014 to Present)
• Help coach, mentor, supervise, assist and oversee 10 Projects Crews and their projects ranging from small to medium, act as a direct Project Manager for large projects.
• Co-authored standard operating procedures and safety programs to ensure uniformity and efficiency in all work and in particular workplaces among different types of projects and services.
• Perform engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning of Lump Sum Turn Key bidding up to 50, 000, 000 SAR for potential future projects.
• Develop custom training and strategic plans to improve standards of practice for people and organization on the professional as well as the personal level.
• Control Front-End Engineering Design process and methodology for large projects bidding the Execution Phase Contracts.
• Drive a sustainable savings of procurement cost 10-20% by conducting engineering and product change notice, while ensuring the continuation and enhancements of services.
• Preparing for Professional Engineer Exam (PE) by (NCEES), Professional Accreditation/Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE).
PROJECTS ENGINEER (2/2010 to 10/2014)
• Drafted, negotiated, managed and successfully closed out major contracts and subcontracts up to 30, 000, 000 SAR.
• Developed and delivered sales engineering seminars and presentations to prospective clients to solicit sales and projects to be completed by company.
• Oversaw work execution of all stakeholders and other disciplines and subcontracted according to client requirements and approvals while maintaining an optimal project communication plan as well as positive client relationships.
• Handled all aspects of projects including project bidding and pre-sales negotiations while ensuring quality assurance.
• Managed all product and system procurement, company resources and project mobilization.
• Completed fire protection system testing and commissioning for all sites.
• Delivered technical & commercial proposals to potential sales vendors to build up client base and joint venture relationships.

Mechanical Designer at Isam Ish'haimat Engineering
  • Jordan - Amman
  • October 2008 to October 2009

Business or sector Engineering Consultation

Internship at Saudi Mechanical Industries
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • July 2008 to September 2008

Pro-Engineer Design, CNC machines programming, 3D CNC machines, Lathe machines, Vertical Turbine water pumps, Casting & Machining, Manufacturing processes, QA & QC.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
  • at Applied Science University Private
  • September 2009

Honors & Awards: First-Class B.Sc. in ME, Graduation group Summer 2008/2009 Best Integrated Theatrical Award, Jordan Universities Theatrical First Season Competition. 2006 Student Honor, The honor list of the college, Engineering Faculty. 2004/2005 Activities and Societies: Founder of ASU Arabic Club under ASU Art and Humanitarian Faculty. 2008 Former and Organizer, First Season Reading English/Arabic Club. 2007/2008 Writer, Nabati Poetry, Students Affairs Journal. 2007/2008 ASU Drama Team Member. 2005/2008

Specialties & Skills

Business Development
Application Design
Project Management
Fire Protection
CONSULTING
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL
PRESENTATION SKILLS
PROPOSAL WRITING
RECEIVING

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
  • Self-Guided Online Training Member
  • April 2013
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
  • Member
  • June 2014
Saudi Council of Engineers
  • Associate Engineer
  • September 2014

Training and Certifications

NFPA 13 (2013) Series Online Program (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2015
Valid Until:
January 9999
Design and Installation of Fire Pumps Online Program (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2015
Valid Until:
January 9999
Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection Online Program (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2015
Valid Until:
January 9999

Hobbies

  • Scientific Research Contribution
    Contribution to scientific research, workshops and SSSR activities. Lecturer: Communication Skills, Principles of Scientific Research Workshop 2014. Referee Committee Member, DS02 Competition 2014. Member of HR and Development Team.
  • Writing & Art
    Founder of ASU Arabic Club under ASU Art and Humanitarian Faculty. 2008 Former and Organizer, First Season Reading English/Arabic Club. 2007/2008 Writer, Nabati Poetry, Students Affairs Journal. 2007/2008 ASU Drama Team Member. 2005/2008