Mechanical Engineer
Teixeira Duarte - Engineering and Construction
Total years of experience :15 years, 9 Months
• Management of site construction teams and suppliers so that the project is carried out in technical, quality and safety terms, on
time and within the established budget.
• Ensure that the contracted resources are well-dimensioned and well-guided to deliver the work to meet the goals of duration
and quality.
• Ensure compliance with the project according to shop drawings, planning and technical specifications.
• Day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labor force and the work of any
subcontractors.
• Planning the work and efficiently organizing the plant and site facilities in order to meet the agreed deadlines.
• Initiative in contacting the inspection team for works approval.
• Provide technical direction for the engineering design, builds details, schedules and materials.
• Follow up cost control and optimize reduction costs.
• Ensure that contracts are fit for purpose, cost effective.
• Establish and operate the information systems necessary for effective scheduling and recording of contract work.
• Prepare and evaluate technical documents for all the project activities, namely buried infrastructures, plumbing, mechanical
and fire fight, etc.
• Ensure of a good setting out and a good quality work analysis in site.
• Checking, drawings and quantities for accuracy of technical calculations.
• Checking specifications, plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of technical calculations.
• Checking and preparing Material and Equipment Submittals.
• Ensuring that all materials used and work performed are as per specifications and approved products.
• Overseeing technical issues with employer's representatives, suppliers subcontractors and statutory authorities.
• Quality control in accordance with IS/procedures method statements, quality plans ans inspection and test plans, all prepared
by the project management team and by subcontractors.
• Supervision and counselling junior or trainee engineers.
Liaising with the local authority (where appropriate to the project) to ensure compliance with local construction regulations
and by-laws.
• Overseeing quality control and heath and safety matters on site.
• Preparing reports as required.
• Resolving any unexpected technical issues and other problems that may arise, with employer's representatives, suppliers,
subcontractors and statutory authorities.
• Assisting site Technical audits.
• Report to the concerned on appropriate time.
• Use all available resources to optimize and expedite all Technical and Production related processes.
• Monitoring the Site Progress, inspect and approve all works executed by contractors.
• Assuring the compliance of the site works with the project specifications approved shop drawings and contract documents.
• Issuing and following non-conformity reports and job site instructions.
• Reviewing and certifying payments for work executed at site.
• Preparing and Reviewing snag list for work executed at site.
• Testing and commissioning of mechanical Equipment’s.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and standards, applicable laws and regulations
• Leading Mechanical Discipline services Independently & successfully coordinating with all other services/Disciplines.
• Planning of self-activities, alignment with task, discipline and project level plans
• Apply the technical expertise and knowledge that will support the designing, manufacturing, testing, and troubleshooting and help
in better delivery of the system
Key Projects to Credit:
Sabah Al Salem University City - Central Utility Plant 1 & 2 - District Cooling - Project Cost: Approx $ 270 Million
• Project Details: Central utility plants 1&2 (80000 ton refrigerant) with 11 kms chilled water pipes (52” dia) and electro-
mechanical services tunnel for the university.
• Role: Validated all procurement activities meet specified quality standards and comply with all procurement policies while
maintaining production and delivery schedules. Involved in installation of water-cooled chillers, cooling towers, plate heat
exchangers, centrifugal filters, air separators, air handling units, fan coil units, condenser water pumps, primary and secondary
chilled water pumps, along with piping/ducting related connections, accessories and BMS controls.
Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (LSFO), FG and Oil Pipelines - Client: Kuwait Oil Company (KOC)
• Project Details: Installation of LSFO, FG and Oil Pipelines from MAA to Sabiya and Doha Power Station.
• Role: Reviewed all technical documentations like general layout drawings, calculations, preliminary studies and process flow
sheets outlined possible risks and bottlenecks and suggested modifications to circumvent the same. Administered installation
of equipment and piping activities in alignment with project specifications. Key person for hydro testing work as well as
performed hot tapping to an existing live pipe and developed new connections jointly with sub-contractor.
Fuel Gas and Gas Oil Pipelines and a Pumping Station - Client: Kuwait Oil Company (KOC)
• Project Details: Installation of new Fuel Gas and Gas Oil Pipelines and Pumping Station from Mina Al Ahmadi to Azzour and
Shuaiba Power Stations.
• Role: Evaluated technical documents/ submittals; highlighted any short-falls or overruns and addressed all mechanical/
operational problems related to project instantly to minimize delays or unexpected cost increase. Integral part of equipment
installation and piping activities which include foundation, supports, fabrications, fit-up, welding and erection ranging in
various sizes in addition to hydro testing work as per QC mandate. Proficiently executed open cut road crossing activities.
Key Responsibilities:
• Providing mechanical expertise and direction in various phases of project ranging from concept design till final execution in
addition to scheduling work flow and organizing site facilities to ensure timely delivery of projects with expected quality and
allotted budget.
• Managing all procurement activities in line with mechanical plans i.e. in terms of quality, quantity while keeping in line with
project schedules and budget. Maintaining adequate flow of resources to avoid delay in project execution.
• Computing broad range of technical documents/ submittals throughout the project life-cycle; providing mechanical support to
Project Manager in expediting project execution with strong focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Involved in process optimization, troubleshooting and de-bottlenecking of various procedures. Monitoring project progress in
line with pre-defined schedules; outlining variations and recommending solutions to ensure project goals are effectively met.
• Analyzing and interpreting all project information and routinely generating an array of technical reports/ project status reports
for strategic analysis and interpretation by senior management.
• Involved in team meetings, presenting action plans, follow-ups, and status of projects, abnormal occurrences and escalating
potential / severe issues with build in deployable contingency plans to clients, architects and other consultants.
• Collaborating with team members, consultants, contractors and sub-contractors for smooth accomplishment of project
objectives. Supporting implementation of safe work practices while ensuring standard operating procedures are followed at all
times.
Key Project to Credit:
Four Points Sheraton - BP2 - Piling Works
• Project Details: Piling work involving different diameters viz1000mm, 1200mm and 1500mm and up to 40m depth.
• Role: Performed complex testing procedures like sonic logging test, Integrity Hammer test, dynamic test, static compression
test, static tension test and lateral test to determine pile integrity/ condition. Administered drilling, installation and anchoring
work in conformance to BS Standards. Set-up PIZO meter to determine and record data of dewatering system and ground
water table.
Key Responsibilities:
• Planned and executed all mechanical related work at site as per job sheet provided while ensuring that project program is
maintained and followed at all times.
• Outlined resource requirements (materials, equipment and labor), procured and deployed them at site to their best advantage.
Addressed all mechanical/ operational problems related to project instantly to minimize delays or unexpected cost increase.
• Supervised work of foreman and sub-contractors and validated conformance to project specifications including quality, cost/
budget and project time-plan. Proactively identified potential risks/ bottle-necks and undertook actions to counter the same.
• Performing preliminary checks to ascertain operational state and readiness of site equipment and machineries. Regularly
updated seniors on safety hazards including any short-falls or overruns detected.
• Routinely prepared and presented project status reports to Project Manager. Closely monitored budgets and schedules;
maintained up to date records of all critical project details and complied with all safety regulations and statutory requirements.
Key Project to Credit:
Construction of New Transit Ward with New Vacuum Sanitation System at Ahmadi Hospital (K.O.C.)
• Project Details: Installation of Pipes as well as Vacuum sanitation system at the Hospital
• Role: Orchestrated commissioning and maintenance of vacuum sanitation system “Roediger Vacuum - Germany” as well as
actively involved in installation of fire fighting pipes (Black Steel Pipes), chilled water piping (HDPE Pipes) and connecting
fan coil units, water supply piping (Pb Pipes) and sewage drain piping (PVC Pipes) at at transit ward in Ahmadi hospital
(KOC).
Key Responsibilities:
• Assessed mechanical plans/ shop drawings with an aim of minimizing costs, adding value and identifying gaps; administered
requisite changes to ensure conformance with client requirements and applicable quality standards.
• Established uniformity and coordination for all site operations by supervising work by foreman, labor or sub-contractor
reviewed project progress and made mid-course corrections to ensure they comply with project objectives.
• Generated an array of technical reports periodically, established trends, identified deviations from forecasts and recommended
turnkey solutions for any technical difficulty.
• Oversaw critical elements of project processes and procedures to ensure that they comply with the highest standards in health/
safety regulations and legal requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
• Developed a sales strategy to advance revenue growth for a variety of pumps such as booster/transfer, boiler feed water,
chilled water, and sewage/waste water, fire fighting and chemical pumps as well as commercial and residential water heaters
and sectional GRP water storage tanks.
• Displayed proficient knowledge of products including new technologies, competition’s offering, pricing tactics and sales
strategies and recommended products/ services to best meet clients’ needs in terms of quality, price and delivery.
• Made technical presentations to clients while detailing product features and offerings; formulated competitive quotations to
balance between business acquisition and profit maximization.
• Established a meticulous follow-up for conversion of prospect into materialized business. Deployed suitable actions and plans
ahead of sales opportunities across local and international markets.
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