Senior Mechanical (MEP) Engineer- Consultant
ECB - SODIC, EGYPT
Total years of experience :20 years, 4 Months
Project Name: The Estates Project at New Shiekh Zayed City - Client: SODIC - Project Value: 55 million USD - Project Nature: residential, commercial, and administrative buildings with wide selection of amenities and outdoor facilities.
Brief Scope of Project: Design, Engineering & Construction of 446 residential villas and 6 plots for commercial and administrative purposes in a total gross land area of 630, 125 m2 (150 Acre) with a vast diversity of landscape, hardscape, water fall lakes, features & associated works (Underground water tanks, pump rooms, manifolds, Tie-ins, Infrastructure networks with Testing & Commissioning)
▪ MEP consultant leading the supervision team of all MEP (HVAC, Drainage, Plumbing, Fire Fighting, Chlorination dosing, Irrigation and Subsoil systems) execution, testing, and commissioning activities as per (Design, Drawings, IFC, Specifications & BOQ).
▪ Review of all technical documents, drawings, BIM (Revit) models, submittals, compliance statements, O&M Manuals for approval.
▪ Holding a series of technical, commercial, progress, and cost negotiation meetings with contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers.
▪ Conducting a design review and addressing construction constraints and clashes.
▪ Liaise with main, sub-contractors and client for maintaining the project plans and timely completion of MEP tasks.
▪ Observe and oversee a variety of testing and commissioning activities at the site for approval.
▪ In charge of Civil Defense and Governmental authorities’ approval for design and executed work at site including (Underground Fire/Water tank combined system, Electrical/Diesel fire pumps capacities with hydraulic calculations, Fire hydrants network route, quantities, and locations, etc..).
▪ Preparing value engineering proposals and cost variations, also conducting technical verifications for changes in design layouts.
Project Name: Up gradation of Gas and Condensate Network at South Kuwait Burgan Field- Client: Kuwait Oil Company (KOC Gas Project Management Team) - Project Value: 75.6 million USD - Project Nature: Oil & Gas.
Brief Scope of Project: Design, Engineering & Construction of 58 km of Pipelines and associated works (Manifolds, Tie-ins, Demolishing, Testing & Commissioning)
▪ Setting up and managing a strategy for all project equipment requirements involving procurement and rental agreements.
▪ Establishing site workshop for equipment repair and maintenance.
▪ Executing all contractual Site offices work (port cabins with associated services) for the KOC supervision team.
▪ Assisting with pipeline material supply (coated spiral submerged arc welding SAW Pipes / seamless pipes).
▪ Engaging with pipeline inspection and stringing activities.
▪ Arranging for trench excavation and leveling works activities using earthmoving equipment and monitoring their performance.
▪ Reviewing periodically and finalizing contract agreements for equipment subcontractors on a monthly rental basis.
▪ Working for road crossing pipe sleeves with KOC welding and coating procedures.
▪ Overseeing pipe segments stringing & lowering activities while utilizing available hoisting equipment as per KOC safety regulations.
▪ Supporting and improving team performance by educating and sharing knowledge of industry practices and updated features.
Project Name: SHUWAIKH CAMPUS STAFF HOUSING RENOVATION BLOCK. # 4 - Client: Kuwait University (KU Construction & Maintenance Dept.) - Project Value: 14 million USD -- Project Nature: Construction Residential (Repurposing).
Brief Scope of Project: # Design, Build, Accomplishment & Maintenance of 4 No's of Buildings - Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Fire Fighting system including Sprinklers, Fire Hose Reel Cabinets & External Ductile Fire Network, along with connections to main existing network & fire suppression system, also # Installation, Testing & Commissioning for Water Supply, drainage & storm water system for 92 residential apartments including all plumping specialties and sanitary fixtures along with all external drainage networks and manholes.
▪ Directing the execution of all firefighting and plumping works in the contract bill of quantities.
▪ Preparing shop drawings for firefighting pipes and fittings main sprinkler networks, risers & external works as per Kuwait Fire Brigade Directorate (KFBD) code.
▪ Coordinating and reviewing all composite drawings considering other disciplines, mitigating interferences and overlaps.
▪ Performing calculations for sizing and selection of material, equipment, and generic assets (Domestic/Submersible Pumps).
▪ Enhancing and sustaining efficient work methods to continually refine the scope of work delivery.
▪ Preparing installation (method statements/scopes of work) documentations and monthly payment contractual bills.
▪ Conducting staff meetings periodically to discuss project progress and resolve any complex issues at site with the civil department, subcontractors, suppliers, etc.
▪ Excellent communication skills at all levels while ensuring and understanding the company's requirements and procedures.
▪ Preparing shop drawings for water supply lines (Polypropylene), drainage and storm water piping (High Density Polyethylene).
▪ Supervising installation of newly introduced (GEBERIT) plumping sewage system (SOVENT unit) which eliminates the function of venting risers and piping at shafts reflecting on the company's net gain trajectory.
▪ Performing all calculations of leveling and slopes for storm water corrugated HDPE Piping to tie-in with existing Manholes.
▪ Supporting in all elements of health, safety, security, and environmental aspects for the organization.
Project Name: Replacement of 12” Crude Transit Line with New 16” Line Carbon Steel at GC 22 (S&EK) MAGWAA’ Field - Client: Kuwait Oil Company (K.O.C) - Project Value: 5.5 million USD -- Project Nature: Oil and Gas.
Brief Scope of Project: Construction, Caliper Pigging, testing, and pre-commissioning of 16” crude oil line, Inc. tie in works.
▪ Facilitated Mechanical team on pipe laying, stringing, and welding above ground including document preparation for WPS & PQR.
▪ Taking part in coordination for non-destructive testing and inspection using dye penetrate, ultra-sonic and radiography testing.
▪ Reviewing procedures of fabrication and installation for carbon steel pipes and fittings.
▪ Assisting with mechanical team and riggers for pipe segments lowering activities and alignment inside an excavated trench.
▪ Witnessing joint painting activities of high build polyurethane and high build epoxy coating.
▪ Completing hydrostatic testing as per KOC procedure.
▪ Allocating resources required for installation of 2 No’s Pig Traps Launchers & Receivers equipped with drain vessels and pits.
▪ Coordinating with hoisting riggers group for installing JIB cranes, including steel structure works, pig trolley and supports.
▪ Assisting with installation of signaling pig along within the mentioned 16” pipeline.
▪ Collaborating with civil team for excavation, concrete casting, and installation of Anchor Flange (Anchor Blocks).
▪ Attending the dismantle and demolish activities for the old existing crude oil pipeline after flushing and nitrogen purging.
Project Name: Establishment, implementation and maintenance of roads, car parks and infrastructure main networks + Power transformers substation for (NA&NB) in Abdullah Al Mubarak West city project - Client: Public Authority for Housing Welfare (P.A.H.W) - Project Value: 218 million USD -- Project Nature: Mega Urban Development (Infrastructure).
Brief Scope of Project: Installing a new Storm Water Network integrated with other services and relative to the mega urban development project capacity (Corrugated HDPE - High Density Polyethylene - ∅ 2000 mm)
▪ Managed a team of 30 workers, including fitters, riggers, and helpers, to complete all necessary tasks and successfully deliver the handover of a 5 km network of corrugated HDPE pipelines with varying diameters ranging from 200 to 2000 mm.
▪ Coordinating soil excavating, bedding, partial backfilling and compaction with civil division and surveyors.
▪ Coordination with concrete yard for precast manholes dispatch, allocation & termination for storm network chambers.
▪ All previous tasks were accomplished as per client (P.A.H.W) specifications and satisfaction of the consigned ministry engineer.
▪ Overseeing queries and multiple daily tasks that need to be resolved, ensuring overall smooth running of progress.
▪ Supporting the organization in several ways such as internal and external communications, scheduling and much more.
▪ Operating in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment while consistently delivering top-notch results, both independently and as part of a team.
▪ Orchestrating flexibly to accommodate the changing needs of the business and taking on additional responsibilities.
Project Name: Construction and Maintenance of Deposit Attached Items for General Execution Administration (SMART CAR PARKING, 1000 Cars) - Client: Kuwait Ministry of Public Works (MPW) - Project Value: 23 million USD - Project Nature: Administrative Construction.
Brief Scope of Project: #Design, Build, Accomplishment & Maintenance of 8 No's of Buildings for Fire Fighting Scope (4000 No's of Sprinkler Networks, Fire Hose Rail Networks, House Connections & External Fire Hydrant Network along with Underground Concrete Water Tank Pump Room)
▪ Directing and supervising a team for execution of all Fire Fighting items within the contract of approximately 4000 No's of sprinklers and 16, 000 Meter of piping and fittings of various types. (Galvanized Iron, Black Steel & Ductile iron pipes)
▪ Preparing shop drawings for firefighting main sprinkler & external networks as per Kuwait Fire Brigade Directorate (KFBD) code.
▪ Preparing documentation to incorporate installation method of statements/scopes of work, monthly payment invoices.
▪ Attending meetings on a regular basis to discuss project progress and share key findings within other disciplines.
▪ Engaging with civil/structural engineers and reviewing composite drawings and sketches to eliminate levels of interferences.
▪ Performing hydrostatic tests for pipes and considering selection of supports, thrust block types and locations.
▪ Completing all pumps installations above concrete foundations plus fabrication of suction and discharge header lines mounted with steel supports and hangers as per site conditions and client approval with successful commissioning.
▪ Preparing Firefighting As-Built Drawings and technical evaluation for Kuwait Fire Brigade Directorate (KFBD) approvals.
▪ Demonstrating plumbing material (water supply, drainage & storm water) submittals for client approval.
▪ Modifying drawings for water supply, drainage, tie-ins & sanitary fixtures layout pursuing approval of design and functionality.
▪ Directing assigned teams for execution of all previous activities at site along with consultant and client approvals.
▪ Overseeing civil activities of external networks excavation, bedding, concrete encasements and backfilling as per M.P.W specs.
▪ Collaborating with other professionals, within and outside the engineering specialism.
▪ Actively communicating with other disciplines to optimize interfacing areas at design development and reviewing stage.
▪ Understanding the contract quality management system and ensuring requirements are fulfilled.
▪ Performing basic project planning management and scheduling.
Mechanical Engineer, MEP (KCCEC, Kuwait) - Complex Systems Assembly Mechanical Engineer. July 2015 - Jan 2016 Project Name: SMART CAR PARKING
Brief Scope of Project: #Mobilization, Erection & Installation of SMART CAR AUTOMIZED PARKING (Translo Device) TD SYSTEM (SIMMATEC INTERNATIONAL CORP, SOUTH KOREA MANUFACTURER) Designed to facilitate the parking capacity of 1000 No's of cars automatically in a five levels Multi-Story Precast Concrete Building with a total of 127 Meter length and 15 Meter height, including a showroom hall for Auction Purposes, fully PLC/SCADA computerized Mechanical Movement & Logic Stacking Order.
▪ Supervising a team of 20 (Locals & Korean Technicians) for erecting/assembling 2 numbers of automated hoisting traveling trolley carriages (Translo Device - TD) with a total weight of 60 tons of steel structure for main columns along with mechanical pulleys, counterweight, rail wheels, hoisting & traveling motors.
▪ Monitoring the team mounting upper and lower rail ways of a length 254 Meter with surveyor precise alignment and leveling along with anchoring and grout concrete fixating.
▪ Performing high coordination techniques with all involved local parties and Korean mechanism fabrication warehouse.
▪ Studying blueprints for TD Smart car parking system, comprehending Korean High-Tec to expand knowledge in this industry.
▪ Coordinating with all MEP services in the building to avoid clashes with the system path and maneuvers.
▪ Arranging and attending meetings with client (MPW), consultant and contactors to ensure project successful completion and commissioning of smart car parking system to be the first lead in Kuwait and GCC markets.
▪ Implementing all safety measures for Manpower and equipment with a highly audit & supervision of a well-trained HSE team.
▪ Establishing network with clients, various regulatory government authorities, and other communities to obtain useful insights.
Project Name: Installation of Engine Management & Compressor Control Systems & Associated Field Works for Trains 1&2 in GC 27&28 - Client: Kuwait Oil Company (K.O.C) - Project Value: 1.8 million USD -- Project Nature: Oil and Gas.
Brief Scope of Project: Engineer, Procure, Relocate the Fuel Gas Metric valve (GMV) and all associated piping and tie-ins attached to existing turbines, installing, testing, and commissioning pertaining to KOC specifications.
▪ Reviewing piping & tubing relocation drawings related to (GMV) gas metering valve upon site survey in the existing turbines.
▪ Handling KOC inspection and approval as per procedures and specs for all mechanical material required for the project (stainless steel piping and tubing along with related fittings).
▪ Supervising a small team of (Fitters, Welders & Fabricators) to execute the job within KOC maintenance shutdown schedules.
▪ Issuing all documents related to KOC procedures from material inspection reports to daily fit-up and welding inspection reports.
▪ Working on the KOC approval of third-party radiographic test reports (KIL) for welding inspection.
▪ Performing hydrostatic tests for all routes of S.S piping and tubing as per KOC design and testing specifications and procedures.
▪ Actively educating, training, and encouraging the development of junior staff members.
▪ Consistently focused on product and process quality, continually trying to improve method.
▪ Dealing efficiently and on my own initiative with a high-volume workload.
Project Name: Construction and Maintenance of 5 Nos. Reinforced Concrete Ground Reservoirs and its annexed works D.I. Pipeline at WEST FUNAITEES. (80 million gallon each) total 400 million imperial gallon of fresh water - Client: Ministry of Electricity and Water (MEW) -Project Value: 165 million USD -- Project Nature: Country Strategical Fresh Water Infrastructure Reservoirs.
Brief Scope of Project: Installation, hydrostatic testing of (Japanese KUBOTA) Ductile Iron pipes, fittings, Motor Operated Butterfly Valves (VAG) Ø 2400 mm for reservoirs Inlet & Outlet purposes related to the enormous water capacity storage.
▪ Directing projects using engineering principles and techniques.
▪ Preparing and coordinating designs for main/branches pipeline.
▪ Orchestrating closely with pipe designers & manufacturer Japanese (KUBOTA) to select Thrust blocking support types and designs.
▪ Performing calculations for sizing and selection of major hoisting & earthmoving equipment needed for stringing.
▪ Preparing requisitions and technical evaluation of bids for discipline material and equipment outsourcing.
▪ Implementing cost-effective equipment modifications to help improve safety, reliability, and company throughput.
▪ Communicating with other disciplines to optimize interfacing areas at design development and reviewing stage.
▪ Considering the implications of issues such as cost, safety, and time constraints.
▪ Supporting design and drafting office personnel with specialist engineering inputs and insights.
▪ Actively educating, training, and encouraging the development of junior staff members.
▪ Ensuring as far as practically possible that all assigned work is carried out in compliance with the agreed budget and schedule.
▪ Maintaining excellent communication with the client and visiting assets when necessary, encouraging and providing lateral learning within the department and projects.
▪ Issuing technical engineering documents such as method of statement for road crossings and merging with existing headers.
▪ Monitoring progress of fabrication crew for pipe spools testing, coating, and completion.
▪ Ensuring that tests and inspections are performed, witnessed, and documented in accordance with approved party of MEW.
▪ Assigning and directing resources for completing the punch list prior to project handover stage.
▪ Attending the company's major projects weekly meeting with directors to illustrate mechanical progress & major constraints.
▪ Directing the execution of chlorination chemical injection dosing pumps plant and irrigation landscaping automatic system.
KCCEC, KAZMA Camp, Kuwait National Guard, Mechanical Engineer 2009 - 2010
KCCEC, Mina AZ Zour, Mechanical Engineer, MEP 2007 - 2009
KCCEC, Kuwait National Petroleum Company, Mechanical Engineer (MEP) 2006 - 2007
KCCEC, Egyptian Natural Gas Co. (GASCO), ABU QURQAS, Mechanical Engineer 2005 - 2006
NAMYS Contracting and Manufacturing Company, Planning and Production Engineer 2004 - 2005
1999–2004: Arab Academy for Science and Technology and Maritime Transport, Alex, Egypt • Bachelor of science in Industrial and Management Engineering • GPA obtained: Very Good (3.0) • Final year project: “Total Quality Management (TQM)” grade: Excellent.