Ihsan Hourani, Engineer I - Site Representative

Ihsan Hourani

Engineer I - Site Representative

Saudi Aramco (SMP)

Location
United States - California - Fullerton
Education
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
Experience
40 years, 0 Months

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Total years of experience :40 years, 0 Months

Engineer I - Site Representative at Saudi Aramco (SMP)
  • Saudi Arabia - Eastern Province
  • My current job since February 2008

 Site Management, review and approve design documents for the construction of process & non-process buildings. 
Review and closely monitor contractor’s progress according to the approved construction and procurement schedules. Identify contractor’s work discrepancies & resolving technical or material issues.
Reviewing and preparing project cost estimates & negotiate change orders with general contractor.  Manage execution of civil, mechanical, electrical & communication construction works within the project.
Reviewing and accepting contractor’s shop drawings, site modifications and As Built drawings.
Ensure contractor’s compliance with the Project
Specifications, Saudi Aramco & Industry Standards. Arranged for walkthroughs for mechanical completion certificates (MCC) and monitoring completion of various exception items lists.

Maintenance Mgr. & Acting Technical Services Mgr at Saudi Oger Co Ltd
  • Saudi Arabia - Yanbu
  • January 2007 to February 2008

• Monitored maintenance activities to ensure a high level of quality and timely corrective and preventive maintenance with large diameter distribution and plant piping, pumps, electrical switchgear and motors and waste water treatment plant. • Ensured maintenance programs are effectively coordinated and functioning, utilizing modern techniques and materials. • Continually reviewed and controlled ongoing, planned and completed work to provide a balance between highest level of equipment availability and economics. • Produced monthly configurations of maintenance costs and submitted to Client. • Performed overall long and short-range planning, coordination of Engineering, Logistics and Work Control with Minor Works and maintenance to ensure timely completion of appropriate work. • Issued studies and reports to management and Clients. • Detected deficiencies in plant or organization, proposed appropriate solutions and implemented approved corrections.

EDM & Special Projects Supervisor; EPS Supervisor; Planner & Estimator at Saudi Oger Co Ltd - King Khaled International Airport (KKIA)
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • February 1996 to January 2007

• Monitored all planning & estimating of man-hours, material costs, down times etc. for the maintenance and modifications for all equipment, systems and subsystems at the airport. This included replacement cost estimates, work phasing and feasibility studies for initial client approval of corrective and/or project work maintenance reports. • Generated monthly reports & analysis to monitor the contractor performance. • Produced monthly configurations of labor cost reports & supportive graphs. • Directed all group activities for obtaining maximum efficiency of manpower and material resources. • Verified/approved subordinates work for accuracy and compliance with airport and industry standards. • Resolved any technical and material problems. • Reviewed, updated & revised varied projects interfaced with engineering dept. • for maintaining airport standards, drawings & arranged for needed permits. • Prepared engineering studies for varied modifications including BOQ & drawings. • Inspected and coordinated with subcontractors during the course of construction of modifications to assure & control quality at final inspection. • Checked & approved “AS BUILT” drawings from the subcontractors to submit to engineering department. • Monitored and evaluated the performance of staff. • Assisted field supervisors to resolve technical problems and/or improve efficiency. • Planned & estimated corrective project maintenance work within assigned disciplines including electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, civil works and related heavy equipment usage. • Performed other related duties as required.

Project Engineer at H.E. & Associates
  • United States - California - Fullerton
  • May 1989 to January 1996

• Prepared construction plans, specifications & bidding documents.
• Performed estimation, planning and scheduling of projects.
• Prepared acceptance and inspection of materials on site.
• Reviewed subcontractors work schedules and man-hours.
• Supervised artisan contractors and labor performance.
• Acceptance & inspection of work when completed by the subcontractors.
• Performed other related duties as assigned by the manager.

Civil Engineer at Houranco Consultants
  • Jordan - Amman
  • April 1984 to February 1989

• Structural design of low rise buildings.
• Site supervision of the buildings during the course of construction.
• Follow-up activities with clients and contractors.
• Performed other related activities as assigned by the Chief Enginee

Education

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at Cal State Long beach
  • December 1980

Specialties & Skills

Job Scheduling
Planning
Estimating
Project Work

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Native Speaker

Memberships

Saudi Council Of Engineers
  • Civil Engineering
  • May 2016
Jordanian Engineers Association
  • Civil Engineer
  • July 1981