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Richo Fernandez, mep inspection engineer

Richo Fernandez

mep inspection engineer·electricite de france (EDF)

Qatar

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Enigneering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 23 years, 11 months

mep inspection engineer

March 2024 - Present

electricite de france (EDF)

Doha, Qatar

March 2024 - Present

: MEP/Building Services Inspection Engineer (Consultant)

Job Role: Project Consultant Engineer
 Representing the client in in construction project.

JOB SCOPE:
 Site management and supervision as Project Consultant Engineer
 Project Documents, design drawings, equipment/materials review through DTS DTA system.
 Attend project kick-off, periodical (Weekly and Monthly), progress and site coordination meetings as client’s representative.
 MEP (HVAC, LSP, Plumbing, pumps, cranes, CCTV, telephone, and other building services installations /materials inspections, testing and commissioning.
 Interview and approval of contractor’s proposed engineer for the Projects
 Ensure Project (MEP scope) delivered as per scope, schedule, and quality.
 Attend periodical (Weekly and Monthly) and scheduled meetings as consultant representing the client.
 Site work Quality control and assurance.
 Ensure Health and safety is never compromised.
 Periodical reporting for progress, site issues, NCRs, RFIs

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

Facilities Manager

July 2019 - March 2024

Fernandez Pharmacy

Calapan, Philippines

July 2019 - March 2024

Job Role: Facilities Manager

JOB SCOPE:

 ❖ Facilities management, operations, and maintenance of Pharmacy Store for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and civil works
 Act as Project and Construction Engineer, designer, and supervision in the construction stage of Pharmacy building.
 Resource planning for all construction manpower, equipment, and materials.
 Upon construction completion, act as Operations and Facilities management dealing with government regulations.
 Manage capex and opex for operation and maintenance budget.
 Manage 3rd party contractors for PPMs.
 Manage HVAC, Electrical lighting and small power, plumbing, CCTV, generator, roll up doors and civil works.
 Facilities management budget allocation
 Manage risk and risk mitigation.
 Implement cost cutting measures and energy consumption efficiency.
 Manpower Management and facilities management.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Management

MEP Engineer (Projects, Engineering and Site Supervision)

February 2008 - June 2019

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

February 2008 - June 2019

Job Role: MEP Engineer Clients Representative
 Successfully completed the MEP works of more than eighty (80) building projects of 132/11KV substation and five (5) building complexes of 400/132KV substation. (Project includes 19KM X 2M diameter cable tunnel project, 400/132KV Mohammad Bin Rashid Solar substation, 400KV Hassyan Coal Switching station, two(2) 400KV Static VAR Compensator (SVC) Stations.
 Currently managing and supervising an on-going project of twelve (12) 132/11KV Substation buildings and a building complex of 400/132KV substation.
 Has successfully introduced and implemented the application of Project Quality Plan (PQP) and inspection and test plan (ITP) in DEWA MEP site management process.
 Successfully initiated the engineering and site supervision department’s site kick-off meeting procedure and formats.
 Financially awarded and certificate for the implemented suggestion “Site management/Supervision Improvement Process”.
 Has authored and developed most of the department’s MEP test and commissioning and inspection (RFI) formats and checklist (Aligned with ITP).
 An effective coordinator with different consultants, main contractors and subcontractor’s project management team regarding project’s scope, quality and progress.
 Interdepartmental SAP MMS data coordinator
JOB SCOPE:
 Site management and supervision as Client’s (DEWA) representative.
 Project Documents, design drawings, materials, manpower review and site approval.
 Attend project kick-off, periodical (Weekly and Monthly), progress and site coordination meetings as client’s representative
 MEP (HVAC, LSP and Plumbing pumps) testing and commissioning
 Interview and pproval of consultant and contractor’s proposed engineer for the Projects
 Ensure and monitor that the consultant/contractors KPIs are meet.
 Ensure Project (MEP scope) delivered as per schedule.
 Ensure enter departmental SLAs are strictly observed
 Attend periodical (Weekly and Monthly) and scheduled meetings with consultant and contractors.
 Site work Quality control and assurance.
 Ensure Health and safety is never compromised.
 Inspection of materials, installation and testing/commissioning as per ITP requirement.
 Construction and commissioning of HVAC, Ventilation and forced ventilation system, LSP (Low voltage lighting and power system), Overhead EOT Cranes, Transfer and booster Pumps, Roll up doors, Elevators, CCTVs and other MEP equipment’s
 Periodical reporting for progress, site issues, NCRs, ITPs and quality related document.

Company industry:
Public Administration
Job role:
Engineering

Engineering Officer/Manager (Facilities Management)

July 2005 - July 2007

SM Mart Inc.

Philippines

July 2005 - July 2007

Job role: Engineering Head Client’s Representative (Facilities Management)
 Simultaneously manages and supervises the operations and maintenance for 4 SM city department stores ( Namely: SM city Bicutan (113, 214 sq.m), SM city SouthMall (205, 120 sq.m), SM city Sucat (96, 277 sq.m) and SM City Lipa (141, 283sq.m)
 Lead the pre-commissioning and commissioning turnover of SM Lipa Department store as client's project engineer for final project acceptance.
 Successfully handled the engineering department as head for the operations, maintenance and renovations of department stores
 Has leaded a team of more than 40 personnel.
 Introduced cost cutting measures by smart using the utilities and materials consumption which lead to total savings of 3.6M pesos per annum.
JOB SCOPE:
 Operation and maintenance of all the engineering works in the department store.
 Project Management of department store renovation, satellites and extension projects
 Maintenance providers/contractors contract review, revisions and approvals
 Scheduling of maintenance works of HVAC, Lighting and small power, Fire protection system, elevators and escalators and other department store engineering facilities.
 Performs Initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control and acceptance closing of the projects.
 Manages and supervises all engineering works such as civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security CCTV and alarms, telecommunication system, PABX system, fire fighting and protection system, elevators and escalators, building services and plumbing etc.
 Bid out renovation works for quotations and awarding
 Prepare technical specs and drawing for annual project proposals
 Ensure consumable materials are managed and monitored and material requirement and delivery are ordered on time
 Review and approval of day time, night time and hot works work permit with detailed manpower allocations.
 Conduct snagging/punch listing works during hand overs.
 Submit annual project proposals for store developments and renovations for funding allocation
 Managing and scheduling of in-house engineering staff, contractors and sub-contractors.
 Ensure that the costs of Projects are within the yearly allotted budget.
 Ensure that the cost of O&M and utilities are aligned with the department store's periodical sales as reflected in actual during the monthly, quarterly and annual meetings.
 Maintain a reliable documentation for billings, monthly utilities usage plan vs. actual, manpower cost, supply inventories, equipment data(readings), warranty documents/claims, contracts, revisions and updates, specifications, drawings, Issued work permit, etc.
 Prepare a monthly, quarterly and annual report presentation to be delivered during periodical meetings.
 Ensure that the maintenance and repair request from consignors/tenants are being attended and request documents are timely submitted for billing.
 Ensure SLAs between departments are monitored and executed.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Engineering

Engineering Supervisor

July 2003 - July 2005

A.V. Paule Construction Company Inc.

Philippines

July 2003 - July 2005

 Deputized as building administrator which handles the department store’s support group staff such as engineering, security and janitorial.
 Initiated an investigation with an electric meter reading bill anomaly that has leaded an electrical back charge reimbursements which enables the company to collect 2.4M pesos from the utilities provider.
 Exhibits unwavering work dedication and perseverance which was later compensated with a transfer to the mother company as an engineering officer.
 JOB SCOPE:
 Operation and maintenance of all the engineering works in the department store.
 Recommends PM schedule for HVAC, low voltage lighting and power, escalators, elevators and all other building services equipment to the engineering officer.
 Scheduling and supervision of man power and engineering works.
 Takes over the operation and maintenance management in the absence of engineering officer.
 Oversee the operation of janitorial and security operations and manpower allocation as building administrator.
 Ensure that all records for personnel time keeping, utilities billing, supply delivery receipts, contracts, work permit approvals are timely submitted to the engineering officer.
 Ensure that all maintenance/repair work request from the department store consignors and in-house departmental sales managers are being attended and billing documents are timely submitted

Company industry:
Facilities & Property Management
Job role:
Engineering

Cadet Engineer

September 2002 - July 2003

HONDA Cars Makati Inc.

Philippines

September 2002 - July 2003

Hands-on in troubleshooting various car problems and maintenance.
Has acquired knowledge in automotive dealership and service procedure through extensive training that was provided by Honda international standard training.

 JOB SCOPE:
Recommend, troubleshoot and repair various car problems.
Perform periodic car maintenance schedule.

Company industry:
Automotive Dealership & Distributor
Job role:
Support Services

QA/QC Engineer

January 2002 - September 2002

Anaconda Metal Fastener Inc.

Philippines

January 2002 - September 2002

Pioneer in setting-up the company’s Quality Management department.
Develop quality systems inspection procedures from raw material inspection to various mechanical processes up to delivery to ensure high quality production.
Has developed the quality standard documentation which eventually initiates the company’s application for ISO Certification.
Has acquired skills in negotiation with different ISO and Six Sigma certified clients in terms of bilateral quality improvement.
Has help increase the production/sales of the company up to 15% due to continues quality improvement and firm commitment in achieving 100% quality delivery by application of TQM methodology.
Introduce the use of jigs in different stages of the production line to ensure that the quality is not compromised and to easily and early detect quality mishaps.

 JOB SCOPE:
Ensure that the products are checked for quality from raw material to delivery.
Conduct a pre-delivery quality inspection report to be submitted to the client's.
Perform after sales negotiation and meetings with the clients.
Reprimand personnel who are not conforming to the quality procedure and standard.
Ensure that all the production line machinery and equipment are running as per schedule.
To develop a quality plan by applying the quality tools extracted from TQM.

Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Quality Control

Education

Philippine Professional Regulatory Commission, Manila Philippines

November 2001

November 2001

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Enigneering

Philippines

Passed the MECHANICAL ENGINEERING LICENSURE EXAM

Technological Institute Of The Philippines - Manila

May 2001

May 2001

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

Philippines

Technological Institute Of the Philippines

April 2001

April 2001

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

Philippines

Skills

Driving Car, Motorcycle
Expert
Driving Car, Motorcycle
Expert
Computer Assembling and troubleshooting
Intermediate
Computer Assembling and troubleshooting
Intermediate
Computer Literacy
Expert
Computer Literacy
Expert
AutoCAD
Expert
AutoCAD
Expert
Public speaking and presentation
Expert
Public speaking and presentation
Expert
MS Projects
Intermediate
MS Projects
Intermediate
Management
Expert
Management
Expert
Engineering
Expert
Engineering
Expert
Facilities
Expert
Facilities
Expert
Electro mechanical
Expert
Electro mechanical
Expert
MEP
Expert
MEP
Expert
Commissioning
Expert
Commissioning
Expert
Low Voltage
Expert
Low Voltage
Expert
Installation
Expert
Installation
Expert
Inspection
Expert
Inspection
Expert
HVAC
Expert
HVAC
Expert

Languages

English
Expert
Filipino
Expert

Training and Certifications

Training
of attendance on the following seminars; 1. Pneumatics and Robotics, 2. Heat Engineering,
Technological Institute of the Philippines
Jan 2006
Intensive course HVAC SYTEM
Advancing Performance Excellence (APEX) / Knowledge Village, Dubai UAE
Apr 2013
PC ASSYMBLE AND INSTALLATION Training
Filipino Digerati association (FDA) / Dubai, UAE
Jan 2011
COMMUNICATION AND PRESENTATION SKILLS (Public speaking)
Filipino Digerati association (FDA) / Dubai, UAE
Sep 2010
Eleven (11) Certificates of attendance various technical seminars under FOOD AND BEVERAGE ENGINEERIN
PSME/Mandaluyong City, Philippines
Aug 2000
MS AutoCAD
Filipino Digerati association (FDA) / Dubai, UAE
Sep 2010
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (P.M.P.) PMBOK 4th Edition Training.
(Project Management Institute) accredited SMG Academy / Knowledge Village, Dubai UAE
May 2012
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT COMPRESSORS, PUMPS, SEALS, MOTORS, AND VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE, CONTROL VAL
SOS Training / City Season Suites, Dubai UAE
Sep 2014
RESULTS ORIENTATION
Bbusinesss / Villa Rotana Hotel, Dubai UAE
Mar 2013
on MS FRONTPAGE (Theory and application)
Filipino Digerati association (FDA) / Dubai, UAE
Jan 2011
MS Project (Theory and Appilication)
Filipino Digerati association (FDA) / Dubai, UAE
Sep 2010
PLANNING AND ORGANIZING
Potential / Knowledge Village, Dubai UAE
May 2013
MANAGING MULTIPLE PROJECTS
PMI (Project Management Institute) accredited International Group Higher Institute for Training (IGI
Mar 2015
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (P.M.P.) PMBOK 3rd Edition
(Project Management Institute) accredited Chicago Management training institute, Dubai
Feb 2009