Zaker Al Refai
Abu Dhabi ,UAE
Summary
Skilled engineering professional specialising in building and optimising mechanical designs. Collaborates well across disciplines for successful development and implementation. Experienced professional with strong history of satisfying customers while meeting budget and schedule demands. Proficient in mechanical engineering design principles and applicable standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Golden Planners consultants, UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE
05.2015 - Current
- Designing and supervising of all Mechanical Service in (Air Conditioning, Ventilation, Water supply, Drainage, LPG, Storm Water, Firefighting) for High Rise Building, schools, Villas, workshops, medical centers, universities & community Buildings in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Al Ain as per Estidama Requirements.
- Overseeing the use of Autodesk Revit tools to present design and engineering solutions for all projects
- Managed diverse engineering activities and performed Mechanical design work
- Provided site supervision and followed up MEP works to ensure compliance with the standards and specifications agreed on.
- Prepared specifications and tender documents
- Assessed and recommended contractors, and accepted submittals for works carried out (to an equal or better quality than the requirements of the contract documents)
- Witnessing, testing, and commissioning activities including HVAC, BMS, and other mechanical systems related to building services.
Musanada, Abu Dhabi Government, UAE
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Abu Dhabi, UAE
02.2012 - 03.2015
- Prepare tender Documents for MEP works including the specification (HVAC, Plumbing, Potable water, Storm Water, sewerage, irrigation, Gas system and Fire Fighting system)
- Effectively plan and manage onsite or multisite client relations, quality of service delivery as per client SLAs and QHSE standards for assigned client accounts through various FM activities whilst ensuring maximum customer satisfaction.
- Oversee all planned preventive maintenance, modernization and new installation of works related to civil, electrical distribution, HVAC, plumbing and drainage systems and carrying out remedial work resulting from inspections and responding to breakdown and failures in all Governments building, Schools and Mosques in Abu Dhabi.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Hannover Consulting Engineering, UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE
06.2008 - 02.2012
- Designing of all Mechanical Service in (Air Conditioning, Ventilation, Water supply, Drainage, LPG, Storm Water, Firefighting) for High Rise Building, schools, Villas, workshops, medical centers, universities & community Buildings in Abu Dhabi.
- Provided site supervision and followed up MEP works to ensure compliance with the standards and specifications agreed on.
- Prepared specifications and tender documents
- Assessed and recommended contractors, and accepted submittals for works carried out (to an equal or better quality than the requirements of the contract documents)
- Witnessing, testing, and commissioning activities including HVAC, BMS, and other mechanical systems related to building services.
Mechanical engineering intern
Thermo L.L.C, UAE
Dubai, UAE
08.2005 - 02.2008
- Heat load calculation, duct size and pipe size.
- Prepare shop drawings for Mechanical Services HVAC, Plumbing, Potable water and Fire Fighting system)
- Review Mechanical drawings, specifications & BOQ
- Review design drawings against the latest SMACNA, NFPA, ASHRAE, CIBSE, other related standards & statutory authorities’ regulations
- Coordinate/follow up for approvals form client, consultant and local authorities.
Prepare material submittals. - Plane & supervise Mechanical works implementation
- Hand over Mechanical works to consultant
- Coordinate with other services and resolve Mechanical issues.
- Prepare RFP response & discussion with senior management
- Quantities take-off (HVAC, Water supply, Fire Fighting, LPG, Storm water & Drainage)
- Prepare and submit request for Mechanical materials and equipment’s quotations
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
10.2000 - 10.2005
Skills
- Revit Software (BIM)
- AutoCAD
- E20-II HAP software platform
- Microsoft Office Suite
- HVAC/MEP design
- Microsoft Excel
- Water GEMS software
- Drainage GEMS software
- Storm water GEMS software
- CAFM System
- Pump and Piping Systems
- Infrastructure Upgrades
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Arabic
Master or proficient
C2
Accomplishments
- Designing and supervised the Mechanical services for Al Jeel Tower - Dubai (55 Floors) (HVAC, Plumbing, Potable water, Storm Water, sewerage, irrigation, Gas system and Fire Fighting system)
- Designed and supervised of Waterfront Towers - Abu Dhabi (650,000,000 AED) (HVAC, Plumbing, Potable water, Storm Water, sewerage, irrigation, Gas system and Fire Fighting system) .
- Carried out the Mechanical works in Sky Tower- Abu Dhabi (65 Floors) - District cooling System (2006 – 2008).
- Completion of technical and commercial proposals, Supervise the maintenance work in government’s buildings, Schools and Mosques in Abu Dhabi, Western region and Al Ain city (Musanada)
Certification
- Pearl Qualified Professional (PQP Certification No: 1453)
- MEFMA certificate (Certified Facility Manager) - (Certification ID: 0068520210310)
- Water GEMS software (Infrastructure System).
- Drainage GEMS software (Infrastructure System).
- Storm water GEMS software (Infrastructure System).
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