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Mechanical Project Engineer - Power Plant
Fuel Gas Conversion Project - PP#10, Riyadh
2025 - Present
• Contributing to fuel gas and utility systems supporting gas turbine operations.
• Reviewing process design parameters (pressure, flow, filtration) and ensuring compliance
with design intent.
• Coordinating with process and mechanical disciplines on key systems, including:
o Filter separators
o Pressure regulating and control systems
o Gas conditioning equipment
• Supporting commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of utility systems.
• Ensuring alignment with process criteria, safety standards, and operational requirements.

Head Mechanical Lead - Site
NEOM Residential Infrastructure & MEP Camps, KSA
2023 - 2025
• Led site execution of HVAC, plumbing, and firefighting systems across multiple facilities
within NEOM camps.
• Reviewed and coordinated P&IDs, shop drawings, and technical submittals to ensure design
compliance.
• Managed installation and delivery of:
o Firefighting networks (hydrants, hose reels, fire monitors)
o Potable water, wastewater, and drainage systems
o Ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC)
• Ensured compliance with project specifications and international standards (NFPA,
ASHRAE).
• Coordinated with electrical, instrumentation, and civil disciplines for integrated system
delivery.
• Led testing, commissioning, snagging/de-snagging, and system handover activities.

• Led full MEP supervision, QA/QC, T&C, and IST activities across diverse asset classes,
ensuring compliance with life safety and international standards.
• Directed execution of HVAC (Chilled Water, VRF, DX), firefighting, plumbing, drainage, water
supply, irrigation, and utility systems from installation through commissioning and readiness
verification.
• Managed mechanical inspectors and supervision teams, ensuring quality delivery aligned
with IFC drawings, specifications, and authority requirements.
• Coordinated Civil Defense (CDA) and authority approvals, including life safety plans, IST
protocols, fire-life safety commissioning, and final inspections.
• Executed and supervised critical commissioning activities, including:
◦ Hydrostatic testing, flushing, and chemical cleaning
◦ Chlorination and pressure verification
◦ Differential pressure (DP) measurement and flow testing
◦ TAB (air & water balancing)
◦ Smoke control and fire scenario testing
• Performed daily QA/QC inspections, readiness assessments, and construction oversight to
ensure compliance with contract and consultant requirements.
• Reviewed and approved IR/WIR, NCRs, shop drawings, material submittals, method
statements, and daily reports.
• Verified and certified monthly IPCs and final payment certificates, ensuring BOQ accuracy
and compliance with IFC documentation.

Responsible for MEP technical office deliverables including shop drawings, HVAC
calculations, BOQs, submittals and MEP documentation supporting design, coordination and tender
preparation.
• Prepared MEP shop drawings and as-built documentation.
• Performed HVAC calculations including heat load, duct sizing, pipe sizing and pump sizing.
• Prepared BOQs, cost estimates and tender documentation.
Skills: HVAC calculations; duct sizing; pipe sizing; MEP shop drawings; BOQs; submittals; as-built
documentation; vendor evaluation; design support; tender preparation.

Role: Provided HVAC technical office support including load calculations, equipment
selection, BOQs and technical submittals in alignment with ASHRAE standards and project
requirements.
• Produced HVAC schedules, BOQs, load calculations, capacity sizing and technical submittals.
• Evaluated vendors and equipment compliance with design criteria.
• Coordinated with sales, estimation, procurement and engineering teams.
Skills: HVAC equipment selection; chillers; AHUs/FAHUs/FCUs; load calculations; BOQs; technical
submittals; vendor evaluation; ASHRAE 90.1; mechanical design review.