Navin Parameswaran Nair

• Serving as an In-charge of MEP activities of various 132 kV, 400kV substations within Dubai.

• Responsible for spearheading multiple Transmission Power Substation projects.

• Ensuring the follow-up of DEWA specifications and applicable international standards.

• Major player in the development of documents such as Method Statements, ITP’s (Inspection & Test Plan), Checklists, Testing and commissioning formats, Method Statements etc.

• Imparting training to Emirati Engineering graduates to work in live projects and enabling them to clear the final interviews prior to induction in DEWA.

• Responsible for delivering MEP solutions to engineering queries and requests from internal/external stakeholders of the Corporation

• Involved in process map finalization as part of enhancement of department activities.

• Continuously working throughout the whole project life cycle bringing benefits to the project.

• Advising the Manager-Site Supervision of any technical aspects of the mechanical services that may affect construction progress, e.g. quality or snagging.

• Continually reviewing the contractor’s construction schedule during the progress of site works with regards to MEP services and report to the Manager-Site Supervision on the same

• Reviewing Contractor’s shop drawings against the design (tender) drawings for compliance with the design intent & return to Manager Site Supervision with appropriate comments / approval within the specified contractual period.

• Undertaking general project site observation/inspection of the mechanical services works for Contractor’s adherence to the approved shop drawings and Consultant’s specification, good working practices and construction schedule.

• Reviewing Contractor’s mechanical services material proposals against specified technical performance requirements and advice the Manager-Site Supervision on the appropriateness of the proposals.

• Mobilizing and managing relevant project resources and related issues in accordance with the project plan

• Participating in risk assessment and recommends design modifications to eliminate system malfunctions

• A committee member for preparing and standardizing Base Line Schedule and achieving Target set by Management, Lean Project implementations, OKR initiatives of Site Supervision.

• Carried out study of tender drawings and project specifications.

• Review the shop drawings submitted by MEP Sub Consultant.

• Checked & inspected the Shop drawings before submission to the Main Consultant for approval.

• Drafted material take offs and approximate labor hours required to complete a specified job/area in the project timeframe.

• Checked the sleeves placed by the civil team for openings for various MEP services during the time of casting based on MEP Builder’s Work drawing approved by consultant.

• Allocated the labors to Supervisors/Foremen based on their workloads/priorities/type of work.

• Created orders for duct and arranging deliveries to site.

• Carried out site inspection along with Supervisors/Foremen, giving instructions/comments to be rectified.

• Conducted pre-commissioning & commissioning of various HVAC machines like Package Units, Extract Fans, Fresh Air Fans, HVAC Control Panels etc.

• Drafted the final handing over documents to Consultant & Client representative/Facilities Management Team.

• Studying the tender drawings and project specifications.

• Giving instructions/suggestions to the HVAC draughtsman while preparation of Shop Drawings.

• Thoroughly checking and scrutinizing the Shop drawings before submission to consultant for approval.

• Preparing material take offs and approximate labor hours required to complete a specified job/area in the project time frame.

• Assisting the MEP Coordinator/Coordination team during the preparation of MEP Coordination drawings.

• Checking the Coordination drawing, if any comments or changes required referring to MEP Coordinator.

• Checking the sleeves placed by the civil team for openings for various MEP services during the time of casting based on MEP Builder’s Work drawing approved by consultant.

• On commencement of the work at site distributing the labors to Supervisors/Foremen based on their workloads/priorities/type of work. • Preparing orders for duct and arranging deliveries to site.

• Site inspection along with Supervisors/Foremen, giving instructions/comments to be rectified.

• Thoroughly inspecting the installation of Fire rated ducts at basements and various pressurization fans based on the standards provided by the manufacturer.

• Assisting the Manager in the meetings within the management or with Client/Consultant.

• Attending the Site inspections along with Consultant Inspector and arranging approvals/rectifying the comments given at site.

• Updating the daily/weekly/monthly progress reports and submitting to Planning Department/HVAC Division Manager.

• Checking and approving the invoices from suppliers and sub-contractors.

• Coordinating the BMS works at site with BMS Sub Contractor and various MEP Departments.

• Monitoring the Testing and Commissioning works at site, making modifications required if any, as per report from T&C sub contractor.

• Pre-commissioning, Commissioning of various HVAC machines like FCU’s, AHU’s, FAHU’s, Fans, Chilled Water pumps, Pressurization Units, Chillers etc.

• Preparing final handing over documents to Consultant and Client representative/Facilities Management Team.

• Performed pre-commissioning, Commissioning of various HVAC machines like FCU’s, AHU’s, FAHU’s, Fans, Chilled Water pumps, Pressurization Units, Chillers etc.

• Performed inspection of the installation of Fire rated ducts at basements and various pressurization fans based on the standards provided by the manufacturer.

• Helped the Project Manager in the meetings within the management with Client/Consultant.

• Played a part of site inspections along with Consultant Inspector and arranged approvals/rectifying the comments given at site.

• Updated the daily/weekly/monthly progress reports and submitting to Planning Department/Project Manager.

• Approved the invoices from suppliers and Sub contractors.

• Worked in close collaboration with the BMS works at site with BMS Sub Contractor and various MEP Departments.

• Oversaw the testing & commissioning activities at site, made modifications required if any, as per report from T&C sub contractor.

• Distributed labour to Supervisors and Foremen based on workloads and project priorities.
• Prepared duct orders and coordinated deliveries to site.
• Conducted site inspections with Supervisors, providing corrective instructions and comments.
• Thoroughly inspected installation of fire-rated ducts and pressurization fans per manufacturer standards.
• Assisted Manager in meetings with management and clients.
• Updated daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports for submission to Planning Department.
• Reviewed and approved invoices from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Coordinated BMS works on-site with subcontractors and various MEP departments.