Waqas Umar Cheema, QA/QC Manager (Riyadh Metro)

Waqas Umar Cheema

QA/QC Manager (Riyadh Metro)

SDT International Consultants

Location
Saudi Arabia
Education
Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering
Experience
16 years, 11 Months

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Total years of experience :16 years, 11 Months

QA/QC Manager (Riyadh Metro) at SDT International Consultants
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since May 2017

Projects:
1- Riyadh Metro (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)
2- Southern Dunes Hotel (Red Sea, Saudi Arabia)
3- Hotel Hilton Garden Inn (Khobar, Saudi Arabia)
4- VOX Cinemas (Hail, Saudi Arabia)

Responsibilites:
• Prepare and Implement project quality plan and assure that quality system shall be efficient enough to
client satisfaction.
• Review Testing documents (FAT & SAT) and sampling products, ensuring they meet set standards and
specifications.
• Arranged the internal training staff members on the quality control processes and policies.
• Preparation and submission of monthly quality management report to client for review and approval.
• To implement QA/QC procedures following schedule Q, test inspection plan for project, and ensure that
work is been done as per IFC drawings.
• Conduct and participate in quality management review meetings.
• Review and approval of sub-contractor & supplier project quality plan, procurement plan and other
quality documents.
• Participating in supplier kick off meeting after issuance of purchase order to make sure that
procurement quality procedures and inspection requirements shall be well followed.
• Review and approval of Inspection Assignment Package (IAP) before submission to client.
• Conducting and participating the scheduled audits as per schedule Q and provides the resolution for
audit findings and reporting to client.
• Prepare ITP and inspection checklist and get approval from consultant prior to execution of
construction.
• Making sure that the quality documents as ITP, checklist, Method statement and standards are clearly
setup and are communicated within the company.
• Review and approve monthly QA/QC report.
• Handling QA/QC engineers of various discipline throughout project i-e from design up to commissioning
of project.
• Understanding customer needs and requirements to develop effective quality control processes.
• Monitor the works in progress, conduct preliminary inspections of completed work prior to requesting
the attendance of the clients and shall control corrective actions.
• Monitoring on a day-to-day basis company projects complaints with the approved quality plan.

Senior QA/QC Electrical Engineer at EL-SEIF Engineering & Contracting Co.
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • March 2010 to April 2017

Projects:
1- King Fahad Security College (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)
2- King Abdullah Sports City (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)

Responsibilites:
• Provision of active support to quality management team.
• Preparation & submission of QCP, ITPs, Checklists, Work Method Statements, Technical Material
Submittals & Shop Drawings.
• Preparation & submission of project handing over documents & O&M manuals.
• Responsible for equipment installations, inspections & approvals.
• Responsible for performing routine quality surveillance & issuance of Site Instructions and NCRs to the
subcontractors.
• Responsible for raising the RFIs and MIRs to conduct inspections along with client representatives.
• Managing installation, Inspection, Testing & Commissioning of Low Current Systems:
Fire Alarm System
Audio Visual System
Data & Telephone System
Public Address System
IP CCTV & IPTV System
BMS & GRMS
Access Control System
Intercom System
Voice Evacuation System
Queuing System
• Managing installation, Inspection, Testing & Commissioning of Low Voltage Systems:
Wiring Devices
Disconnecting Switches
FCUs, AHUs, EWHs, UPS
Standby Generators
Internal Lighting Fixtures
External Lighting Fixtures
Public Lighting Poles
Grounding & Lightning Protection System
Buried Networks & Duct Banks
Cable Containment
HVAC System
Chilled Water System
Gray Water System
Capacitor Banks
• Managing installation, Inspection, Testing & Commissioning of Medium Voltage Systems:
LV & MV Switchgears
RMUs & Transformers
LV & MV Cables
• Managing installation, Inspection, Testing & Commissioning of LV Panels:
MDBs & SMDBs
Branch Panels
Control Panels
ATS & Equipment Racks
• Verify the equipment and devices used for testing & commissioning are properly calibrated and meet the required acceptance criteria i.e. Project specifications & standards.
• Familiar & worked as an electrical engineer in accordance with International Standards i.e. IEEE, IEC, NEC, ASTM, NEMA, ANSI, NFPA and SEC standards.

Electrical Engineer at Intertek Moody KSA
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • June 2006 to January 2009

Projects:
IBN RUSHD Arabian Industrial Fibers

Responsibilites:
• Planning of project weekly and monthly schedules.
• Managing schedule with the site engineers to meet due date.
• Reviewing design drawings, shop drawings & technical material submittals.
• Witnessing installation and material inspections.
• Witnessing testing & commissioning of electrical systems.
• Attending weekly coordination meetings.
• Witnessing and approving the finishing and handing-over.
• Reviewing as-built drawings.
• Issuing schedule of defects and outstanding works.
• Interacting with the engineers and supervisors on a regular basis towards on-time completion of the
projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering
  • at University of Engineering & Technology Mirpur, AJK
  • October 2004

B.Sc. Electrical Engineering

Specialties & Skills

System Safety
problem solving skills
Hard Work
Microsoft tools
AutoCAD
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Dealing with Complaints
Analyzing Problems
Adaptability
Goal Setting
Complex Problem Solving
Judgment and Decision Making
Quality Control Analysis

Languages

Arabic
Intermediate
English
Expert
Urdu
Native Speaker

Memberships

Registered Engineer from Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)
  • Electrical Engineer
  • April 2005
Registered Engineer for Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE)
  • Electrical Engineer
  • February 2023

Training and Certifications

American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2019
PMI-PMP® (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2022
Quality Management Principles (QMPs) ISO 9001 Certified (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2014

Hobbies

  • Camping, Boating, Adventure