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James Cabiles, Senior Project Engineer (Mechanical)

James Cabiles

Senior Project Engineer (Mechanical)·Saudi Engineering Group International

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 34 years, 11 months

Senior Project Engineer (Mechanical)

December 2016 - Present

Saudi Engineering Group International

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

December 2016 - Present

Power Generation execution of new projects, Management of new projects such as new power plants and power plant extensions (simple cycle or combined cycle); Implements compliance to contractual project specifications & international standards; Conducts project site inspections; Review & Approval of EPC Contractor's submittal; Attends Design Review Meetings (local & overseas); Conducts coordination meetings with Contractors, Vendors and other engineers; Prepares correspondences; Conducts Kick-off, Weekly & Monthly meetings. Review of Front End Engineering & Design; Review of material take-offs and bid evaluations; Review of supplier's quotations.

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Consulting

Project Engineer (Mechanical)

December 2011 - December 2016

Saudi Electricity Company

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

December 2011 - December 2016

Power Generation execution of new projects, Management of new projects such as new power plants, power plant extensions, Balance of Plant buildings, cross-country pipelines, industrial and commercial buildings. Implements compliance to contractual project specifications & local and international standards; Conducts project site inspections and visit to monitor progress; Review & Approval of EPC Contractor's submittal; Attends and participate in Design Review Meetings with Contractor; Conducts coordination meetings with Contractors, Vendors and other discipline engineers; Prepares correspondences; Conducts Kick-off, Weekly & Monthly meetings; Reviews Front End Engineering & Design of Contractor's Consultant; Reviews material take-offs and bid evaluations; Reviews Vendor's quotations.

Company industry:
Electric Power Production & Transmission
Job role:
Engineering

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

April 2009 - December 2011

TAACA, Consultant for Saudi Electricity Company

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

April 2009 - December 2011

Project Management role for Power Generation Projects of Saudi Electricity Company, Central & East Operating Area. Ensures that whatever the Contractor builds is in accordance with the Project Technical Specification. Meets with the Contractor weekly and monthly basis to discuss project progress and status. Travels to job site for inspection, monitoring and walk-downs. Reviews, evaluates, approves contractor's submittals. Prepares correspondences and reports.

Company industry:
Electric Power Production & Transmission
Job role:
Engineering

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

October 2008 - March 2009

Electro Mechanical Engineering Company W.L.L.

Doha, Qatar

October 2008 - March 2009

Oversee project execution of EPC contracts.
Reviews design for HVAC, Fire Protection, Plumbing & Drainage Systems.
Implements Contract Specifications in line with International Standards and local codes.
Front end engineering design.
Approval of Technical and Material submittals.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Engineering

Engineering Manager

June 2006 - July 2008

Arabian Bemco Contracting Company

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

June 2006 - July 2008

Managing & directing the Mechanical design group for PP9 Block C, D & F Projects.
Meets with Client for weekly and monthly progress reporting.
Responds to technical queries.
Creates and responds to correspondences.
Meets with Vendors and sub-contractors for engineering matters.
Resolves engineering issues.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Engineering

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

June 2005 - May 2006

Arabian Bemco Contracting Company

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

June 2005 - May 2006

Review project specifications and other contractual documents in order to establish the design parameters and design criteria prior to the development of design drawings.
Develop flow diagrams, P&IDs, Design Criteria, Systems Descriptions and Calculations.
Develop equipment general arrangement drawings, piping layouts, isometric drawings.
Reviews design drawings to ensure compliance to project technical specifications.
Reviews vendor quotations and offers and ensure it conforms to project requirement prior to approval

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Engineering

Lead Mechanical Engineer

August 2004 - May 2005

Arabian Bemco Contracting Company Ltd.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

August 2004 - May 2005

Same responsibilities as outlined above

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineer

May 1991 - August 2004

Saudi Binladin Group

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

May 1991 - August 2004

Same job responsibilities as outlined above

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Mechanical Engineering

Education

Feati Universtiy

October 1979

October 1979

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Philippines

GPA (percentage): 85%

GPA (percentage): 85%

Have taken up a graduate study for Heating, Ventilating & Air-conditioning Systems Design in 1986 Also have taken up Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician's course in 1986

Skills

Fire Protection
Expert
Fire Protection
Expert
Plumbing Design
Expert
Plumbing Design
Expert
Project Engineering
Expert
Project Engineering
Expert
HVAC Design
Expert
HVAC Design
Expert
Quantity Surveying
Expert
Quantity Surveying
Expert
Computer Literate
Expert
Computer Literate
Expert
Drafting
Expert
Drafting
Expert
Driving
Expert
Driving
Expert
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Repair & Maintenance
Expert
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Repair & Maintenance
Expert
Cost estimating, Procurement & Bid Evaluation
Expert
Cost estimating, Procurement & Bid Evaluation
Expert
Material Take-off, quantity surveying, technical reviews
Expert
Material Take-off, quantity surveying, technical reviews
Expert
Plumbing Design
Expert
Plumbing Design
Expert
Fire Protection
Expert
Fire Protection
Expert
Project Engineering
Expert
Project Engineering
Expert
HVAC Design
Expert
HVAC Design
Expert
Quantity Surveying
Expert
Quantity Surveying
Expert

Social profiles

Languages

English
Expert
Filipino
Expert

Memberships

Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers

Member

October 1979

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Feasibility Study
Jun 1995

Training
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician's Course
Meralco Foundation Institute
Jun 1986
Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning Systems Design
St. Michael International Institute of Science & Technology
May 1986
Comprehensive Computer-Aided Drafting & Design
General Engineering and Computer Training Center
Oct 1990

Hobbies

  • playing musical instruments like guitar, drums, singing