Muhammad Arshad Bilal
Electrical Engineer
Dubai
Summary of Career
1. Prepare load calculation for substation, transformer, switchgear, switchboard, capacitor banks, UPS, SMDB and DB’s. Complete Electrical works and extra low voltage design, power load calculation, lighting design, lux level calculation, single line diagram, specification, floor plans and detailed drawings.
2. Oversee site/project supervision, inspection and implementation. Strict implementation and compliance of local and international standard, codes and regulations. Government (Dubai Electricity & Water Authority , Dubai Municipality, DU, Etisalat, Civil Defense) statutory compliance, direct interactions, meetings, coordination, inspection, approvals and completion certificates.
3. Company’s Representative to govt. authorities, client’s & owner side, contractors, suppliers/ vendors, site Engineering team for meetings, progress reports, updates, negotiations & approvals.
4. Prepares regular reports, updates and project status to the Management. Management of site team staff of electricians, technicians, Engineers & CAD. Review contract drawings, budget, variation orders & proposed cost savings & value engineering.
5. Manage the approval of work inspection request, material inspection, factory acceptance test, authority inspection, testing & commissioning, completion certificate, handover and warranty.
6. Review and approve shop drawings, materials submittal, project quality plan, method statement, inspection & test plan, Operation and Maintenance manual. Evaluate and recommend invoices and monthly progress billings
7. Strict adherence and implementation of Health, Safety & Environment policies & procedures.
8. Manage the preparation of supplier’s evaluation as per manufacturer/supplier’s recommendation and best offer. Manage the preparation of purchase order with comparison sheet, expected delivery dates, discount and terms of payment.
9. Manage for maintaining and reviewing all records of purchased goods, including their costs, deliveries and inventories. Lead the procurement department in ensuring that maintains updated data such as information about suppliers’ products and prices.
10. Strong organizational skills to find the right data in a timely manner and correct information. •Coordinates with other teams for the approved materials requirement and deliveries.
Experience as MEP Coordintor
30 November 2018
05 April 2019
• Coordination of MEP activities between Consultant, MEP Contractor and Local Authorities.
• Reviewing / Checking of MEP shop drawings with respect to Architectural / Structural / ID Drawings.
• Reviewing / Checking of MEP Material Submittals / Engineering Calculations / Method of Statements with respect to project specification and forwarding to Consultant / Client for approval.
• Raising design / site issues and discussing with consultant and clarifies through RFIs / CVIs etc.
• Coordination with MEP Contractor to submit the As Built Drawings, Operation & Maintenance manuals / Trainings for the proper handing over of the project.
• Coordination with MEP contractor for Testing & Commissioning of MEP equipments such as AHUs, FCUs, Pumps, Fans, Transformers, LV Panels, Fire Alarm system, BMS system etc…
• Provide regular work status updates, including risks or concerns, to senior management.
• Ensure performance of the work in strict accordance with the plans and specifications of the client with strict compliance with the Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) requirements.
• ¬¬¬Maintain a detailed diary of the day’s work activities, issues, work approvals or rejection, hours of operation, labor and equipment used, etc. and sign at the end of each day.
• Coordinate weekly and monthly progress reports (project progress, material procurement, submittals and approvals, manpower utilization, look ahead).
• Follow up the daily MEP work of subcontractors.
• Resolve technical and coordination issues between MEP & other services.
• Monitor MEP subcontractor performance and report to MEP Manager.
• Participate in Review of MEP subcontractors payments.
Experience as General Electrical Engineer
22 April 2016
29 November 2018
• Study/Review of tender documents, scope of work, drawing, BOQ, Specifications, Client requirements & etc. from the tender documents for proper estimating works.
• Preparing technical queries for ambiguities in drawings, specifications & BOQ.
• Prioritize RFQ’s that require more time to get quotation & major cost items.
• Follow up with suppliers/sub-contractor to obtain quotation in time, clarify when to all their queries & meetings with the suppliers when required.
• Represent the company on behalf of electrical department in dealing with Consultant/clients, authorities and suppliers.
• Cross checking of Approved IFC drawing and raising RFI if required.
• Coordination with other departments, preparing shop drawing based on builder work drawing and submitting to consultant and Authorities for Approval.
• Answering the letters of subcontractors relating to scope of work or for any technical queries.
• Calculation/sizing of electrical cable, circuit breaker (DB, SMDB & LV-MDB) & Capacitor bank.
• Load schedule, voltage drop and electrical schematic diagram.
• Coordinating with civil architect & technical team to ensure that there is no clashing or conflict between civil & MEP services.
• Checking the tests reports of Pile Caps, checking the readings and ensuring the pile cap should be used Earthing & Lightning protection.
• Confirmation from civil team that dedicated rebar used as down conductor for earthing & lightning protection in the columns are going upto the roof.
• Focusing on civil project timeline and coordinating with related zone construction manager to ensure MEP works are completed in time and MEP clearance are released from consultant.
• Raising MIR’s, IR’s and follow up with Consultant for the same. Focusing on closing NCR, if any.
• Preparing MEP Project Logs for Shop Drawing, Technical Submittals, Method of Statement, RFI, MIR, IR, MEP Clearance, NOC and the log of list of items to be submitted in the future.
Experience as Site Electrical Engineer
11 May 2015
19 March 2016
• Generally was responsible for implementations and monitoring of all electrical related works at site and coordinates the works with mechanical and civil groups.
• Interprets and study design drawings, contracts, specifications and applicable standards prior to execution of work.
• Preparing and submitting shop drawings and coordination drawings for approval by consultants.
• Responsible for preparing material submittals and method statements for approval.
• Allocating resources as per the schedule to achieve target.
• Ordering the Required material as per specifications.
• Ensures that all the works done are in accordance with the approved coordination drawings, project specifications, and all applicable standards.
• Ensuring that the project execution will be done according to all applicable health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Supervise all subcontractor work to ensure compliance with client requirements.
• Getting approvals from consultant for the executed work through site inspection requests.
• Preparing weekly report and submitting to the Project manager and highlighting the Problems affecting the Progress on site.
• Liaise with consultants and clients on installation issues and design details.
• Highlighting the problems in drawing and installation by raising Request for Information (RFI).
• Attended regular progress meetings and technical meetings and talking actions for the requested items
• Preparing summary log reports for materials.
• Always following the updated / revised drawing and submitting the variation report to the contracts department.
Experience as Site Electrical Engineer
05 February 2014
31 January 2015
• Analyze the design before Implementation as per the engineering principles and rules keeping in view the requirements of the client.
• Supervise the Electrical Works which includes day to day administration of work, Site monitoring, quality assurance and implementation as per Electrical Drawings.
• Ensure the contractor/s compliance with the standards and specifications of the contract documents.
• Where site problems are found, work quickly to resolve them promptly.
• Study, interpret & implement Contracts Documents. Preparing BOQ, Load calculations. Sending inquires and submittals.
• Assisting senior engineers in managing projects.
Bachelor 04 December 2013
Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Power)