Zia Ur Rehman, Mechanical Engineer

Zia Ur Rehman

Mechanical Engineer

AECOM

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical engineering
Experience
16 years, 3 Months

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Total years of experience :16 years, 3 Months

Mechanical Engineer at AECOM
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since November 2020

• Review and approve shop drawings, vendor design packages, Technical submittals and Material Submittals.
• Ensure job site operations are in compliance with design/specifications and to quality standards.
• Manage, review, and approve field change design documents.
• Monitor all site related material quantities and sign off monthly invoice.
• Support the Contractor to prepare and submit technical queries as and when required
• Coordinate with the project team and contractors to identify defects, raise non-conformance reports, and follow through to identify correction procedures to close out.
• Review project schedules and work plans for the work to be performed.
• Monitor and document progress on site and report everyday activities as required
• Review construction quality plans and inspection plans.
• Monitor and track progress against the contract program.
• Establish and agree KPI’s to measure contract performance.
• Assist in the management of RFI’s, Change requests and Technical Queries.
• Monitor compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental issues.
• Actively promote a positive safety culture in the team and on site.

Site Mechanical Engineer(Team Leader) at DAR ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • December 2018 to September 2020

• Monitor quality of the Construction Contractor's site work installation involving in MEP works
• visit the site for inspections (RFI), issuing Site Memo(SI), Preparing Non Conformance (NCR) report, material inspection (MIR).
• Monitor on a regular basis site progress for execution activities on site
• Approve and signs off on work
• Preparing RFI for All Inspection activities Including All support documents (Approval for materials, drawings, test certificates & ITP).
• Inspecting of Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Plumbing, Fire, HVAC & Piping and Implement Quality and International Standards during the Installation & Testing, based on ISO, ASHRAE, SMACNA & Client Standards approved QC Checklist forms is used during inspection.
• Oversee the selection and requisition of materials and equipment by review of Contractor’s material submittals, contractor Proposal and Technical Review, reviewing method of statement prior to its approval.
• Monitor and review construction drawings, calculations and shop drawings and review their incorporation into as-built records.
• Commence final project snagging and prepare list of defects for Contractors action.
• Participate in weekly meetings and provide feedback on MEP related issues.
• Ensure all materials used and work performed are as per project construction specifications.
• Ensure effective co-ordination between disciplines related works and all other disciplines. Provide technical input and experiences to resolve any discipline related issues on site that may arise

Site Mechanical Engineer at NKY Engineering Architects consultants
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • October 2015 to November 2018

•Monitoring and surveillance of Construction Contractor's activities to determine compliance with the applicable specifications, standards, codes of practice and the approved construction drawings.
•Review the Construction Contractor's site generated data in respect of HAVC, Plumbing, Water Supply and Firefighting discipline.
•Monitor the Construction Contractor's site work methods involving in MEP works.
•Review Contractors proposed sub-contractor associated with the Mechanical works
•Monitor and review Construction Contractor's proposals and activities in respect of the programming and resourcing Mechanical works execution.
•Ensure all materials used and work performed are as per project construction specifications.
•Oversee the selection and requisition of materials and equipment by review of Contractor’s material submittals.
•Monitor and review construction drawings, calculations and shop drawings and review their incorporation into as-built records.
•Manage the day to day work of the Mechanical supervisors’ team
•Monitor on a regular basis site progress for execution activities on site.
•Preparation of Observation Notes, Non-Conformance Reports and on the Construction Contractor's subsequent proposals.
•Liaise and coordinate activities with each of the other discipline engineers as necessary.
•Monitor the Construction Contractor's site work methods involving in Mechanical discipline.
•Ensure all materials used and work performed are as per project construction specifications.
•Monitor and review construction drawings, calculations and shop drawings and review their incorporation into as-built records.
•Within his area of responsibility, ensure that the Project and Quality Plan and related Project Documents are prepared, implemented and updated through the respective phases of the project.
•Prepare the Mechanical section of the Project Managers monthly progress report.
•Ensure that daily progress reports are produced with regards to MEP work
•Monitor and promote health and safety on the site

Mechanical Inspection Engineer at Dar Al Riyadh Engineering And Architecture Consultants
  • Saudi Arabia - Mecca
  • May 2013 to September 2015

Worked in Makkah Saudi Arabia near Masjid Al Haram in Jabal Omar Development Project. Contract Value: 1.4 Billion Saudi Riyal, EPC Contract). The project is comprised of various High rise towers including Commercial, Residential and 5 stars Hotels.
• Inspect the execution of work to ensure that all the works done are in compliance with the approved construction shop drawings, contract documents, project specifications, and all applicable standards whether local, national or international standards.
• reviewing shop drawings based on design drawings, materials submittals.
•Reviewing the design calculation for HVAC, water supply pumps, Chillers, Cooling Towers, duct sizing and piping using HAP 4.6 and Excel sheets.
•It includes the material inspection (MIR), Carry out regular site inspections.(RFI), issuing Site Memo, Preparing Non Conformance(NCR) report
•Review and monitor Contractor’s procedures/ practices for health and safety

Mechanical Inspector at Dar Al Riyadh Engineering And Architecture Consultants
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • April 2012 to May 2013

ITCC-Project Riyadh, KSA:(Initial Cost 2.59 Billion Saudi Riyals)
Client of the project is “Rayadah Investment Company”. Project includes buildings of Residential Apartments, Villas, Commercial Uses and High Rise Towers.
• Inspect the execution of work to ensure that all the works done are in compliance with the approved construction shop drawings, contract documents, project specifications, and all applicable standards whether local, national or international standards.
•It includes the reviewing shop drawings based on design drawings, materials submittals, specifications review according to codes and method statements prior to its approval.
•Reviewing the design calculation for HVAC, water supply pumps, Chillers, Cooling Towers, duct sizing and piping using HAP 4.6 and Excel sheets.
•It includes the material inspection (MIR) based on project specification and approved material submittal, prior to its approval.
•Carry out regular site inspections.(RFI), issuing Site Memo, Preparing Non Conformance(NCR) report
•Record changes on site and Review as-built drawings/ submissions.

Mechanical Inspector at Dar Alriyadh Engineering and Architecture Consultants
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • March 2010 to March 2012

District Cooling Plant Riyadh, KSA:(Initial cost of 280 Million SR)
It is an industrial project which includes installation of Chillers (30000 tons of Refrigeration), Chilled Water Pumps, condenser pumps, Cooling Towers, Water supply tanks and Thermal Energy Storage Tanks (Steel Fabricated).
Follow the P&ID drawings and shop drawings for installation of Pumps, Chillers, Cooling Towers and piping.
Inspecting the Installation of Plumbing & Piping and Implement Quality and International Standards during the Installation & Testing, based on ISO, ASHRAE, SMACNA, IPC, Client Standards and project specification
Hydro Testing of Chilled water pipes, Water Supply, Drainage and Firefighting Pipes
Inspecting Plumbing works (water supply and Drainage) according to UPC, IPC & SASO
Performing installation inspections as per project specifications and approved Shop Drawing
Supervising the welding activities, visual Test for welding i.e LPT, vaccum Test etc
Hydro Testing of steel Tanks, cladding and insulation of Thermal storage Steel Tanks .
Inspection for Pre-insulated Black Steel pipes sch 40 For Chilled water network, valve installation .

Site Mechanical Engineer at Setraa Advanced Technology,Riyadh Saudi Arabia
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • February 2009 to January 2010

Being Project - Based employment, he worked as Site Mechanical Engineer called as Princess Noura Bint Abdul Rahman University.
Water distribution system consisting of domestic water distribution, water feed and booster pumps installation, hot water and cold water distribution.Making shop drawings of water supply and its network and approval from consultant.Storm/Rain water drainage system and installation of Roof drain.Making shop drawings of Drainage system on site and approval from consultant. The installation and implementation of drainage system and its fixtures and accessories as per approved shop drawings and plumbing code.Fire Fighting/Fire protection system comprising electric motor and diesel engine drive pumps with jockey pump installation, alarm check valve assembly, automatic sprinklers head and stand pipe riser, piping network flow, supervisory and pressure switches and accessories, installation of Fire Hose Cabinets etc.Prepare reports on the progress of the work on site.Following the MEP Codes (ASHRAE, ASTM, NFPA.SMACNA, and NATIONAL PLUMBING CODE).Maintain documents records of work carried out.Air conditioning and ventilation /HVAC system comprising A.C.chillers, chilled water piping network, expension tank, pressurizing pumps, Air handling units, condensing unites, metal duct work and duct accessories, diffusers, registers and grills, centrifugal fans, roof ventilators, fresh air assembly heat exchangers etc.Liaise with Quantity surveyor for the bill and payment.To attend progress & coordination meetings.Calculation of plumbing and mechanical quantities of the whole project.Revision of BOQ and approved the exceeding quantities with consultant.Meeting with the Ministries Engineers and Consultant Engineers.Materials calculation on site and sending demand to Head office.Daily Updating the Project Manager about work and progress.Maintaing safety on site

Maintenance Engineer at Islamabad Club Islamabad
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • August 2007 to September 2008

Reporting to the Maintenance Chief Engineer I was responsible for;
Under the supervision of chief engineer my responsibilities are as follows:Operation and maintenance of Direct Fired Absorption Chillers(Model RCDG Series EBARA corporation)Supervising the maintenance team including Chiller technician, Operators, Supervisor.Maintenance of AHUs, FCU, Air-conditioners(window and split type)Alignment, maintenance and operation of pumpsScheduling the monthly duty sheet of the employeesScheduling the preventive maintenance, routine maintenance and annual maintenanceKeeping daily progress report.Check machine all spare parts and constable items stock as requiredAttend machine breakdown and find the route course of same.Finding machine requirement in running conditionDoing preventive maintenance and keep machine condition good as possible.Maintenance of fire fighting system, Plumbing System including the water supply, Water Heater .Maintenance of Elevators.Updating the Maintenance Chief Engineer regarding the activities

Education

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical engineering
  • at NWFP UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY PESHAWAR
  • October 2008

Mechanical Engineering

Specialties & Skills

Supervisory Experience
Inspection
Cooling Towers
Chillers
AutoCad
MS Word
Experience of leading an MEP site supervision team
Cost estimation
Time Management
Conflict Resolution
Project management
Leadership
Monitoring and reporting site progress
Team Work
Communication

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Expert
Arabic
Beginner

Memberships

Pakistan Engineering Council
  • Registered Engineer
  • October 2008
Saudi Council of Engineers
  • Engineer
  • December 2020