Ahammed Saidheen Shah M S
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
Experienced professional with expertise in firefighting and fire protection systems, adhering to NFPA standards. Demonstrates proficiency in fire pump room design and commissioning, including diesel, electric, and jockey pumps. Skilled in water supply network installation and pressure testing, complemented by site supervision and team management capabilities. Adept at troubleshooting and problem solving, with a strong focus on MEP coordination across civil and electrical interfaces. Proficient in technical documentation and handover reports, utilizing AutoCAD and MS Office for effective reporting. Possesses strong communication and leadership skills, aiming to drive excellence in project execution and team collaboration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Mechanical Engineer
AQUA DYNAMIC ELECTROMECHANICAL LLC
Abu Dhabi
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Supervise installation of firefighting systems including fire hydrant networks, fire pump rooms, and associated piping works as per NFPA standards.
- Review design drawings and identify site-related issues; propose practical solutions and modifications to improve system performance.
- Monitor daily site activities and ensure work progress aligns with project schedule and approved method statements.
- Conduct testing and commissioning of firefighting and water supply systems to ensure compliance with design parameters and safety standards.
- Coordinate with consultants, clients and subcontractors for inspections, approvals, and handover documentation.
- Prepare and maintain technical reports, daily progress records, and inspection requests.
- Ensure all materials, fittings, and pumps comply with approved specifications and standards.
- Plan and allocate work to site teams, technicians, and foremen; monitor manpower productivity and resource utilization.
- Oversee pressure testing, flushing, and final system balancing of water and firefighting networks.
- Ensuring a safe working environment for all site personnel.
- Coordinate with civil, electrical, and MEP teams to ensure smooth execution and conflict-free installation.
- Participate in handover process with client and prepare as-built documentation and redline drawings.
- Key Projects:
- Zayed Military City, Abu Dhabi, UAE – Firefighting System & fire Pump Room (Chemical Defense)
- Zayed Military City, Abu Dhabi – Firefighting System, fire Pump Room and Water Supply Network (General maintenance corps)
- Installation of fire hydrant network, water supply network and 1000 GPM @ 10 bar fire pump room.
- Supervised pipeline installation for fire hydrant and water supply line and pump room construction to meet NFPA standards.
- Resolved critical design challenge: adjusted foundation height and increased suction pipe size to achieve standard flow.
- Conducted pressure testing, flushing, and commissioning of firefighting, water supply line and fire pumps.
- Coordinated with client and consultants for approvals, inspections, and handover.
- Prepared technical reports, as-built drawings, and progress documentation.
- Ensured strict HSE compliance and coordinated with civil, electrical, and MEP te
Testing and Commissioning Engineer
NAFFCO Electromechanical Co. LLC
Dubai
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Attending Major Breakdown, Trouble shooting, Repair, Installation and
- Commissioning of Fire protection systems especially Centrifugal Fire Pumps.
- Plans, Schedules, and reviews day to day operation and mechanical.
- Maintenance activities related to the provision, upgrading and modification of all Fire Pumps system and monitor operation of various Rotating equipment to ensure optimum performance.
- Ensure the effective delivery of site services in line with service period.
- Giving Technical support to the all project team to ensuring that the correct components and procedure are followed.
- Support and communicate with client, customer base with your area of responsibility and the FM Team.
- Experience working with, fitting, and replacing parts of various types of pumping applications, positive displacement pumps and centrifugal pumps etc.
- Developed releasing systems for pre-action, foam/water, and clean agent systems to ensure effective fire suppression.
- Performed site evaluations and documented existing fire protection systems.
- Lead for startup and testing of new installations/erections or overhauled units of rotating equipment including mechanical part.
- Projects:
- IL PRIMO A4 Tower, Downtown Dubai – Testing and commissioning of fire pumps, pre-action, foam, deluge, sprinkler, and FM-200 systems.
- RAK Port, Ras Al-Khaimah – Installation and commissioning of firefighting systems; alignment and cabling of jockey, electric, and diesel pumps; conducted civil defense and consultant inspections.
Mechanical Engineer
AAPL Consulting Engineers
Kochi
04.2019 - 07.2022
- Conducting site visits and researching technical processes.
- Ensuring the contractor(s) are complying with the standards and specifications of the contract documents through observation, measurements, and testing tracking quality assurance progress.
- Provide technical guidance and expertise to the Team, and offer insights and recommendations for optimizing Design, including equipment and material Selection.
- Providing expert advice on available solutions and technical changes.
- Troubleshooting engineering and technical faults.
- Evaluating the functionality of redesigned processes.
- Maintaining strong client relationships.
- Coordinate with all project workforce.
- Ensure compliance with the company’s quality and HSE procedures.
- DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Junior Engineer
Choice Canning Company
Kochi
08.2017 - 02.2019
- Supervise and coordinate maintenance activities to ensure the smooth operation of all facility systems.
- Applied mechanical problem solving skills to develop creative solutions for quality products.
- Managed operators in food processing plant and ensuring overall product quality.
- Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments
- Assisting with the preparation and development of proposals and technical report writing.
- Working knowledge of Ammonia Refrigeration System
- Operations of fully automated sea food cooking and cooling machines
- Knowledge of mechanical systems, pumps, piping, compressors and Industrial electrical systems.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft software to enable the creation of work instruction and other maintenance documentation.
- Maintain preventive maintenance records of machines and equipment- Determined corrective actions for maintenance when equipment failed or required repair.
- DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Education
B. Tech - Mechanical Engineering
KMEA College of Engineering
Ernakulam, India 01.2013 - 01.2017
Skills
- Firefighting & Fire Protection Systems (NFPA Standards)
- Fire Pump Room Design & Commissioning (Diesel/Electric/Jockey Pumps)
- Water Supply Network Installation & Pressure Testing
- Site Supervision & Team Management
- Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
- MEP Coordination (Civil/Electrical Interfaces)
- Technical Documentation & Handover Reports
- AutoCAD, MS Office (Word, Excel), and Reporting
- Strong Communication & Leadership Skills
LANGUAGES
English
Hindi
Arabic
Tamil
Malayalam
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Ahammed Saidheen Shah M S Abu Dhabi, UAE
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer
AQUA DYNAMIC ELECTROMECHANICAL LLC
01.2025 - 12.2025
Testing and Commissioning Engineer
NAFFCO Electromechanical Co. LLC
01.2023 - 12.2024
Mechanical Engineer
AAPL Consulting Engineers
04.2019 - 07.2022
Junior Engineer
Choice Canning Company
08.2017 - 02.2019
B. Tech - Mechanical Engineering
KMEA College of Engineering
01.2013 - 01.2017