Afsal Sait

Dear sir,

As a Mechanical Design Engineer & Site Supervision with a proven background Engineering Consultancy ,oil and gas and construction industry, it is with great excitement that I submit my CV for consideration to become a member of your team. In addition to my formal education and training, my 11+ year history of hands-on experiences makes me an excellent match for the unique demands

My diverse experience and in field expertise in Project Management, Design Engineering, Site & Construction Supervision, and Process & Performance Enhancement have allowed me great career growth. However, I am now looking for a new position offering greater challenges. With sharp organisational skills, careful attention to detail, and my ability to work with accuracy, I will be a valuable asset to your team.

In each of my professional roles, I have been successful in producing positive results and I have a consistent history of advancing shared company goals. Please review the following examples from my CV, which outline the many strengths I can leverage to advance your mission .

• Submitted several projects to Dubai authority (DM, Trakhees,DDA,DSO,Empower etc ) and Abu Dhabi Authority got approval every time. 
• Approved SOE Engineer & Yellow Card Holder in Trakhees Authority
• Finalized designs and initiated the projects as per company standards and specifications within set time. 
• Advised and supported technicians for technology transfer and assisted technicians, electricians, carpenters, electronic and generator technicians, and plumbers in emergency tasks. 
• Accomplished work schedules by establishing methods and procedures. 

Mar’22 – Feb '23 with Ridge Engineering Consultancy as Mechanical Consultant(Design & Supervision) , UAE 

1. Key Result Areas:

• Carry out high quality discipline designs to the relevant standards and authority requirements, from concept to tender.
• Understand the contract and scope of project deliverables
• Conduct required checks and reviews of own teams designs
• Supervise, coordinate and support Engineers and CAD Technicians
• Co-ordinate with other disciplines in all project stages including concept design, preliminary design, detail design and approval
• Assist with discipline project submittals and No Objection Certificates (NOC) process
• Evaluate contractor submittals and write required reports
• Attend and contribute in team and project meetings
• Monitor the mechanical works (HVAC System, Plumbing, Fire Fighting and LPG System) for the conformance with the provisions of the contract documents and the procedure manual.
• Inspect Construction site to monitor progress and assess conformance to engineering plans,specifications,constructions and safety standards.

1. Key Result Areas:

• Managing end-to-end projects encompassing planning, design, estimation, scope definition, budgets, finalization of techno-commercial aspects and implementing quality standards
• Establishing project review, monitoring and status reporting procedures to accurately report progress of the project to the stakeholders and end user clients
• Developed submission document for local authority (Dubai Municipality, Dubai Civil Defence, TRAKHEES) for approval of Project / Building Permit
• In charged in reviewing and preparing detailed engineering design drawing for Air-conditioning and ventilation systems coordinated with other services, Electrical, Plumbing, Architectural, Structural and other services.
• Prepare conceptual studies and reports that indicate pertinent design features which help guiding the client to decide the optimum HVAC system that meets their needs.
• Preparing design concept reports and perform Mechanical space planning to guide mechanical room sizing. Help identify potential conflicts early through collaborative design
• Designing and Preparation of Plumbing, Firefighting and LPG Calculations as per the requirements of clients and authority requirements
• Planning and effecting preventive maintenance schedules of HVAC equipment and instruments to increase machine uptime and equipment reliability resulting in greater equipment availability
• Verifying & validating the works done as per approved drawings; installing the components as per the design in accordance with projects’ environmental conditions & applications; resolving site queries to meet execution requirements; understanding technical & functional specifications
• Coordinating with external agencies for techno-commercial discussions, changes required in the tender / contract documents, cost estimates, including billing, variation / deviation proposals, claims and adopting the suitable design solutions reflecting the client’s requirements
• Reviewing submitted shop drawings against contract drawings and specifications, local codes and statutory requirements and international best practice as directed by the RE and or Sr. Engineer
• Monitoring the mechanical works (HVAC System, Plumbing, Fire Fighting System and LPG System) for conformance with the provisions of the Contract Documents and the Procedures manual. Attending to Inspection Requests (IR's) submitted by the contractor and take appropriate action in a timely manner
• Maintaining records for daily activities on site including progress photos and ensure they are readily available for inspection as and when required
• Preparing surveillance report(s) for deficiencies of work found at site and nonconformance reports (NCR) if required in view of the development of events
• Looking after testing and commissioning works and reviewing variations from the contractors

1. Highlights:

• Attended Authorities inspections such as ADSSC, Abu Dhabi Civil Defence and ADNOC Third Party Inspection

1. Key Result Areas:

• Prepared first cut solutions for design requirements (design adequacy for the project, adherence to norms, cost monitoring, spatial efficiency and timely delivery)
• Developed submission document for local authority (Dubai Municipality, Dubai Civil Defence, TRAKHEES) for approval of Project / Building Permit
• Designed & calculated Fire Fighting System, Plumbing & Drainage
• Completed design calculation of Heat Load, basement ventilation, Staircase pressurization, Lift well Pressurization, ESP calculation,

1. as per Dubai Green Building Guidelines

• Assessed and approved design solutions and the prepared drawings/BoQ/ costing for ongoing projects, for site related for projects, INFRA, RFIs, constructability issues 
• Ensured history task trackers are updated before meetings. Only design related issues to be discussed in internal meetings and not timelines
• Handled a team of AutoCAD/REVIT draftsman to prepare drawings for all project phases, including space and volume, schematic, detail design, and tender
• Coordinated technical discipline BIM development, standard, data requirement as required with the design team BIM Manager
• Utilized Supervise the construction programmed along with quality control and recommend corrective actions to the Project Manager
• Review and verify shop drawings and material submittals
• Prepared detailed design for complete, HVAC system, air cooled chiller system, water cooled system, district cooling, and VRF
• Designed and develop detailed drawings for plumbing and drainage
• Executed designing, detailing, and calculation tasks for firefighting system, plumbing, and drainage with the inclusion of various functions
• Monitoring the mechanical works (HVAC System, Plumbing, Fire Fighting System and LPG System) for conformance with the provisions of the Contract Documents and the Procedures manual. Attending to Inspection Requests (IR's) submitted by the contractor and take appropriate action in a timely manner
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1. Highlights:

• Submitted several projects to Dubai authority and got approval without failure

1. Jan’11 - Jun’13 with Universal VOLTAS, LLC, Abu Dhabi, UAE
2. Key Result Areas:

• Provided advice and facilitated technology transfer to technicians on duty by giving information or instruction on how to do the job
• Assisted emergency works of all a/c technicians, electricians, carpenters, electronic technician, generator technicians, and plumbers
• Established methods to meet work schedule, advised and facilitated technology and coordinate work activities to working technicians
• Developed method statement, construction documents and testing & commissioning reports
• Organized risk assessment meeting with clients
• Directed the Construction Team (Site Engineers/Supervisors/Forman’s/Technicians) 
• Implemented & maintained client & company ITP &QHSE plan throughout the project

1. Jan’10 - Jan’11 with Chelsea Engineering, Chennai, India as Trainee Mechanical Engineer

• MBA in General Management from Annamalai University, Abu Dhabi, UAE in 2013 
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering from Kerala University, Kerala in 2009