Resident Construction Engineer Electrical
Parsons - Saudi Arabia
Total years of experience :16 years, 6 Months
• Worked as Owner's Representative responsible in monitoring and inspection of on-site electrical installation, testing and pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures.
• Reviewed & approved contractor-submitted shop and as-built drawings, materials submittals, technical queries, method statements, tie-in procedures, project schedules, work permits, deliverables, vendor data, calculation, and other technical information submitted by A/E construction contractor for all phases of contract.
• Monitored and coordinated contractors & subcontractor activities to ensure electrical materials, equipment's and quality comply with design plans and specifications and procedures.
• Provided technical guidance to contractors, and ensure contractors' quality assurance and control, as well as permanent works, are constructed as per contract, in accordance with applicable codes, standards, approved drawings and specifications, budget and schedule to avoid re-work
• Coordinated with engineering on constructability and design issues relating to electrical discipline such as installation and testing of electrical systems
• Design Review, reviewed and analyzed electrical design drawings pertaining to project specifications and Design intent
• Reviewing material receiving reports and warehousing to assure delivery of correct electrical materials
• Reviewed contractors' invoices for completeness and correctness of installed quantities for electrical portion of permanent works
• Witnessed electrical testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities to assure contractors' compliance with approved plans and procedures
• Monitored technical progress, and ensure quality, safety and performance of Electrical works to meet project objectives
• Proactively resolve any discrepancies between Royal Commission and its contractors.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest developments and technical innovations in electrical engineering.
Act as the Lead Engineer on specific projects:
• Implemented controls over variables affecting job progress to ensure engineering and procurement provide timely delivery of drawings, materials and to ensure that other corporate programs are fully utilized
• Participated in negotiations with contractor that are associated with additional contract works and change/variation orders
• Identified contractual problems and takes appropriate action to ensure satisfactory resolution
• Attended post-award contract meetings, such as post-award kickoff meetings, pre-construction conferences, informal or formal partnering meetings, schedule agreement meeting and design review meetings
• Performed conceptual and detailed estimates of potential changes to scope of work
• Maintained strict construction schedules, identifying and solving contractually issues within timeframe to minimize delays
• Report to management on progress of all project activity within program, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule
• Coordinated and organizes periodical and required meetings between contractor and concerned departments to resolve interfacing problems and follows up on problems to ensure timely response to contractor
• Coordinated with vendors to identify and procure appropriate equipment necessary for project completion
• Frequently interfaced with other departments and worked efficiently to help team’s complete construction projects ahead of deadlines
• Ensured compliance of Lockout -Tag out LOTO procedure
• Promoted job site safety through HSE Predictive Metrics, Electrical Safety Audit, Stop Work Order, Safety Met encouraging safe work practices and rectifying job site hazards immediately.
Project Overview: Fast Track Project- Construction of Sharma complex includes Residential, Diesel power plant (40 MVA), Utility buildings (SWRO, BWRO, STP, Chiller Plant, & Fire Pumps station), Hospital, Hotels, Secondary and primary substations with 13.8 / .4 KV MV / LV & Utility corridor for distribution network layout, Low Current system, wet utilities & Infrastructure.
• Reviewed contractor-submitted shop drawings and As-built drawings, materials submittals, calculations, tie-in procedures, method statement (MS), technical quires (TQ), and coordinates with concerned departments to ensure complete compliance with all contract documents, applicable codes and standard to process for approval & disapproval
• Reviewed and assisted Contractor compliance with QA/QC procedures, Inspection and Testing Plans and Method Statements to ensure all tests are carried out as per Contract requirements
• Coordinated with Design Engineering on constructability issues relating to Electrical discipline
• Provided professional field support guidance, timely direction, recommends solutions, alternatives in problem areas & resolved issues
• Monitored and coordinated contractors & subcontractor activities s to ensure electrical materials, equipment and quality comply with design plans and specifications and procedures
• Preformed onsite inspections for Contractors RFI's for ongoing work activities and material inspection request (MIR) of delivered material
• Reviewed work implementation and construction to ensure correct implementation of project according to project specifications, IFC drawings, details and standards
• Witnessed electrical testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities to assure contractors' compliance with approved plans and procedures
• Reviewed cost proposals and applications for payment submitted by Contractor for Electrical work
• Liaised with key stakeholders to acquire necessary resources, maintaining project momentum
• Established weekly progress meeting with contractor to review project status and formulate action items for improvements as necessary during construction phases
• Issued NCR and Site Instruction Note where information conflict exists on works that deviates standards and design specifications and act on responses
• Resolved non-conformance issues using Root Cause Failure Analysis
• Liaised with other disciplines to ensure correct sequence of work was being followed and to avoid rework
• Ensured application of safety procedures in work of persons and equipment's and maintain safety measures on site to ensure all quality control regulations are met
• Completed projects on time and within budget by collaborating with contractors, architects and public authorities.
• Design review & site supervision of following system including :
• Medium and Low voltage (13.8/.38/.23 KV) network system, Primary substation consist of LV diesel Genets each 2500KVA (40 MVA) with Synchronization Panels, 16 no’s Step-up oil Transformers each 2500 KVA & 13.8 KV MV Switchgear Panels, Protection relay (SEPAM-S40-S88 & T80).
• All power equipment’s (Step-up /down transformers, LV Genset, Step-down dry type transformers, MV SWG, MDBS & Power factor correction(PFC) panels) system connected with SCADA system (including 20 no’s RTU, PLC, Engineering workout station etc.) & BMS interfaced.
• Seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) Plant having capacity 24000 m3/day.
• BWRO having capacity 1200 m3/day.
• Seawater Intake Pump station with 7 no’s pumps each having rating 250KW with VFD based MCC Panel, connected & simulated with BMS.
• STP having capacity 1500 m3/day.
• Lift Stations 12 no’s & Irrigation water pump room.
Project Overview: Facilitation of Infrastructure with landscaping in RABIGH City KSA, including Mechanical & Electrical utilities including; 13.8 KV / 380 V MV / LV Distribution network system, Telecommunication, Fiber optic cable network, and Potable, Sewage, Storm & Irrigation Network, Firefighting, & Reverse Osmosis plant (RO) capacity 20000 m3/day with & Sewage Treatment Plant (STP)with capacity 1250m3/day
• Reviewed contractors' quality assurance and quality control programs, inspection and test plans, construction plan, installation, testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures, for electrical equipment and cable work, and provides comments for transmittal to contractors.
• Performed frequent visits of site in order to assess risks resulting from uncompleted works and ongoing installation activities
• Performed field inspections and provides professional field support guidance in problem areas, recommends solutions, alternatives and improvements as necessary during construction phases
• Coordinates with concerned departments to ensure complete compliance with all contract documents, applicable codes and standard
• Resolved non-conformance NCR issues using Root Cause Failure Analysis
• Assessing project progress, scheduling, managing cost, contractual obligations, technical Specifications and BOQ, to keep project on Track
• Conducted periodical required meeting between stockholders and Contractor for project progress and to address related issues during project life cycle
• Witnessed electrical testing, pre-commissioning & commissioning of Power delivered Equipment's
• Reviewed work implementation and construction to ensure correct implementation of project according to project specifications, drawings, details and standards
• Ensure Quality, Safety and performance of Electrical works to meet project objectives
• Liaised with client, SEC (Saudi Electric Company) & local authorities for project priorities, technical challenges and contractual milestones
• Completed projects on time and within budget by collaborating with contractors, architects and public authorities.
• Design Reviewed and approved contractor-submitted shop drawings and as-built drawings, materials submittals, Calculations and tie-in procedures for conformance with requirements of contract drawings and specifications such as;
• Reverse osmosis (RO) Plant having capacity
20000 m3/day including all elements with
essential control & VFD based MCC Panel,
connected & simulated with BMS.
• Sewage treatment plan( STP) having capacity
1500 m3/day including all elements with
essential control & VFD based MCC Panel,
connected & simulated with BMS.
• Unit substations & Ring Main Unit (RMU).
• MV/LV cable laying, & H.T/L.T joints &
termination.
• Hi-Pot & Megger test for MV/LV cable.
• Fiber optic cable & HDPE conduit.
• Street/ Road & Decorative Lighting Poles
• Grounding & Lightening protection for power e
equipment's & buildings.
• Telecommunication network system
PROJECTS:
1. Construction of Central Utility Complex Plant (District cooling and heating plants) of King Khalid University Abha. Having Power generation of 10 MW with 13.8/.4 KV, 17.5 KV Switch-gear System, 22000 ton cooling capacity for Air cooled and Water cooled chillers & Boilers having 40000 KW Hot Water capacity.
Client: Ministry of Higher Education.
2011 to 2014
2. Construction of Male Academic Campus King Khalid University Abha. Total 8 no’s of multistory buildings & development of MV/LV ( 13.8/.4/.23 KV) electrical power distribution network facilities.
Client: Ministry of Higher Education.
2007 to 2011:
Responsibilities:
• Provided technical leadership and applies thorough and diversified knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices to all projects
• Executed project installation, evaluated and monitored manpower productivity, and scheduled work in accordance to project timeline and deadlines
• Prepared electrical drawings such as one-line diagrams, grounding and lighting plans, grounding and lighting details, electrical installation details, schematics, and wiring diagrams as well as electrical lists such as equipment lists, load lists and cable schedules
• Follow up site activities for on time completion of other disciplines to start & complete electrical installation
• Assessed costs of labor and materials for each project, ensuring adherence to budgetary requirements
• Allocated work among team members for timely completion of project
• Conducted lead progress & technical meetings, discuss and suggest technical proposals
• Developed procedures to facilitate high-quality cost-effective work
• Established and maintained all Project reports including; submittals, correspondence, supplemental instructions, sketches, Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Changes (RFC), and all correspondence
• Liaised with client and consultants resolving all on-site and contractual problems
• Prepared and/or assist in preparation of cost estimates, and staffing requirements for proposals, forecasts and change orders
• Prepared material quantity take-offs from design and shop drawings
• Duties encompassed reporting progress, construction problems, resources and administration
• Prepared weekly work load reports, monitors progress of work accomplished & report management & consultant
• Manage electrical engineering services such as; participate in relevant meetings, prepare progress reports and comply with required checking procedures and ensure project scope is clear and that changes comply with project change management processes;
• Provide advice during procurement, construction and commissioning activities
• Guide electrical engineers to resolve engineering problems in accordance with industry principles, codes, and standards
• Oversaw Quality Control (QC) for construction teams, delivering results in line with project specifications
• Ensured application of safety procedures in work of persons and equipment's.
• Constructed and successfully energized the following system including;
• Medium & Low voltage (13.8/.38/.23 KV) & low current network system.
• Installed Air Cool Chillers (500 ton), Water Cool Chillers (1000 ton) & Boilers (8000 KW) based on PLC operation.
• 17.5 KV Switch-gear & Package Sub-Stations (500-2500 KVA).
• Emergency MV Diesel Generator sets 4Nos, each 2500KVA /13.8 KV, 60 HZ.
• Dry type Transformer, 13.8 KV RMU, MDP MDPBs & Sub MDP & DBHVAC by Bus Duct
• MV/LV cable laid by Trenches, Concrete encasement duct bank & cable tray/ladder.
•Soft starters, Variable frequency drives & DOL based MCP for pumps 30 to 375 KW.
• PLC based MCP for Hot water (185 KW) to synchronize with Boiler.
• SCADA & BMS.
•Facilitated Low Current systems: i-e; (EIB), Public address system, Fire alarm system, Anti-theft system, Telecommunication system, Master clock System, CCTV system, , Access control system & MATV system.