James Cabiles, Senior Project Engineer (Mechanical)

James Cabiles

Senior Project Engineer (Mechanical)

Saudi Engineering Group International

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Experience
32 years, 10 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :32 years, 10 Months

Senior Project Engineer (Mechanical) at Saudi Engineering Group International
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since December 2016

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.

Project Engineer (Mechanical) at Saudi Electricity Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • December 2011 to 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.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at TAACA, Consultant for Saudi Electricity Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • April 2009 to 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.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at Electro Mechanical Engineering Company W.L.L.
  • Qatar - Doha
  • October 2008 to 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.

Engineering Manager at Arabian Bemco Contracting Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • June 2006 to 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.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at Arabian Bemco Contracting Company
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2005 to 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

Lead Mechanical Engineer at Arabian Bemco Contracting Company Ltd.
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • August 2004 to May 2005

Same responsibilities as outlined above

Mechanical Engineer at Saudi Binladin Group
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • May 1991 to August 2004

Same job responsibilities as outlined above

Education

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  • at Feati Universtiy
  • October 1979

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

Specialties & Skills

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

Social Profiles

Languages

English
Expert
Filipino
Expert

Memberships

Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers
  • Member
  • October 1979

Training and Certifications

Feasibility Study (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 1995
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician's Course (Training)
Training Institute:
Meralco Foundation Institute
Date Attended:
June 1986
Duration:
60 hours
Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning Systems Design (Training)
Training Institute:
St. Michael International Institute of Science & Technology
Date Attended:
May 1986
Duration:
90 hours
Comprehensive Computer-Aided Drafting & Design (Training)
Training Institute:
General Engineering and Computer Training Center
Date Attended:
October 1990
Duration:
60 hours

Hobbies

  • playing musical instruments like guitar, drums, singing