Sajeevan V.Valappil

Senior Mechanical Engineer – MEP, District Cooling, HVAC (PQP & LEED GA)
Mobile: +971-55-2269333E mail: Address: Abu Dhabi, UAE /
PROFILE SUMMARY /
Competent Mechanical Engineer (PQP & LEED GA) with 18+years oftotal work experience (12 years in UAE) inMEP,HVAC, District Cooling Plant (water cooled plants and Utility Networks), ETS (Energy Transfer Stations), Chilled Water Piping Network, HVAC equipment design, Estidamaand consultant co-ordination service within diversified industries. Possess coordination, problem solving, decision making and relationship management skills seeks a SeniorMechanical Engineer Position – Site Supervision.
QUALIFICATIONS
B Tech in Mechanical Engineering
Calicut University, Kerala, India, Duration 1993-1997
PQP (Pearl Qualified Professional – PBRS - Estidama) and LEED Green Associate
Pre-Degree in Maths, Physics and Chemistry
Calicut University, Kerala, India
CAREER SNAPSHOT
Sr.Technical Coordinator/Technical Manager - MEP (2 Years)
ECO Therm Contracting LLC, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Engineering Coordinator(2 Years6 Months)
Toledo Electrical & Mechanical Works, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Senior Mechanical Engineer –District Cooling (4+ Years)
Tabreed (National Central Cooling Company), Abu Dhabi,UAE / Jan 2015 – Nov 2016
July 2012 – Dec 2014
Apr 2008 – June 2012
Equipment DesignEngineer – AHU’s, Packages, FCU’s and Chillers (4 Years)
SKM Air-conditioning LLC, Sharjah, UAE / Jan 2004 – Feb 2008
HVAC Site Engineer - Voltas Limited, Bangalore, India. (6 Years) / Jan1998 – Dec 2003
PROVEN JOB ROLES
1)Sr. Technical Coordinator/Technical Manager- MEP(2 Years) .
ECO Therm Contracting LLC, Abu Dhabi, UAE, website:
As Senior Technical Coordinator/Technical Managerin the Engineering department, I led a team of AC, Plumbing & Drainage Engineers and draftsmen to get the shop drawings, coordination, builders work drawings and technical submittals done as per planned dates. Along with site supervision, attended weekly progress meetings with the client and design workshops with consultant and acted as the main contact point for the main contractor & consultant. Closely followed the progress of material & drawing submittals, method statements and ITPs, Issued RFIs, draft & replied all official correspondences with MC.
Major projects:
  • Hard Rock Hotel, Abu Dhabi Corniche 5B+G+4P+35
Client:Aabar Investments PJS, Consultant: CH2M, Main contractor: Al Futtaim Carillion
Position : Sr. Technical Coordinator/Deputy Engineering Manager- MEP
  • Residential Buildings (4 Nos), 1P+G+12, Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi
Client: Aabar Investments PJS, Consultant: APG, Main contractor: Murray & Roberts/Ghantoot Group
Position : Technical Coordinator - MEP
2)Engineering Coordinator (2 Year & 6 Months)
Toledo Electrical & Mechanical Works, Mussafah, Abu Dhabi, website:
As an EngineeringCoordinatorin the Engineering department; associated with Jabal Omar District Cooling plant-60,000 TR (Saudi Arabia), chilled water distribution network and 10energy transfer stations. Responsible for detailed MEP design of DCP, DPN & ETS and Material Selection, Material Submittals & Review. Also, coordinated subcontractors doing structural, civil and stress analysis & designs.
Client: Saudi Tabreed, Main Contractor: SNC Lavalin
3. Senior Mechanical Engineer – Projects & Design(4+ Years)Air-cooled and water cooled plants, chilled water piping networks, ETS) - Tabreed, Abu Dhabi Mall, UAE. website:
As a Project Engineer and design coordinator of air-cooled and water cooled plants in the Green Line, Dubai Metro,coordinated with Consultants and contractors and reviewed all the ETS, air-cooled and water cooled plant designs, HVAC and piping network drawings along with all material submittals from the contractors. General duties include:
  • Hydraulic modeling of chilled water networks.
  • ETS (Energy Transfer Station) room design and site supervision
  • Air-cooled and water cooled plants design
  • Heat exchanger selection and piping.
  • Attend all technical meetings (Internal meetings, site meetings with the contractorsand consultants).
  • Reply the request for information (RFI).
  • Review and approve all shop drawings.
  • Review the technical material submittals and pre-qualifications.
  • Attend client and site coordination meetings and site supervsion

Some of the major projects (Design & Construction Supervision)–Tabreed:
  • Air-cooled chiller plant, ETSand chilled water network in Al Nadah (1800 TR) – Dubai Metro
  • Air-cooled chiller plant, ETS and chilled water network in Al Jedaff (1200 TR) – Dubai Metro
  • Air-cooled chiller plant, ETS and chilled water network in Al Qusais (800 TR) – Dubai Metro
  • Air-cooled chiller plant, ETS and chilled water network in HCC (800 TR) – Dubai Metro
  • Air-cooled chiller plant, ETS and chilled water network in Oud Metha (800 TR) – Dubai Metro
Client: RTA Dubai, Plant Consultants: Parsons, Shankland Cox and NEB, Network and ETS Consultant: Parson
Plant Main contractor: M/s Bin Darwish
Major ETS projects:Associated with many ETS (Energy Transfer Stations) projects starting with the design of the ETS room and the district cooling network connections. Co-ordinated with the consultants and reviewed all the material submittals for the successful chilled water connection of the buildings. Following are some of the major ETS projects:
  • Al Durrah Tower
  • Duja Tower (G+20)
  • Khalid Al Attar Tower
  • Prime Tower (Plot 335-117)
4)DesignEngineer -SKM Air-Conditioning Equipment, Sharjah, UAE. website:
  • Design AHU's, FCU's, DX Packages & Air-cooled chillers for manufacturing the equipment.
  • Select mechanical components, liquid line controls, fans, motors, evaporators, condensers, compressors and frame structure, preparing engineering BOM, calculation of loading points and checking & signing of all mechanical drawings required for Consultants and Production.
  • Selection of coil, circuiting, pulleys, filters, heat recovery systems and all HVAC theoretical & mechanical structural calculations required for manufacturing CW & DX units.
  • Daily work order processing & modification notes using BaaN IV (ERP) for production and making quotations, pricing & submittals for clients if required. Also assisting the purchase dept. to make BaaN code selecting appropriate materials.
5) HVAC Site Engineer - Voltas Limited, Bangalore, India. (6 Years)
HVAC site coordinator for the Central air-conditioning project of a ten storied building at Voltas Ltd; Bangalore. Responsibilities include development tasks such as performing load calculations, cost estimates, reviewing specifications, and responding to client requests.
IT SKILLS
Proficient in MS Office Suite, Excel, Auto CAD, Pipeflow, Pro-E,Unigraphics, Stress Analysis (FEA Nastran) & E-mail Applications
PERSONAL DETAILS
Nationality / : / Indian
Religion / : / Hindu
Date of Birth / : / 1stMarch 1975
Marital Status / : / Married
Visa Status / : / Visit Visa
Languages / : / English, Hindi & Malayalam
REFERENCES
  1. Mr. Jack, Managing Director – Toledo Electrical & Mechanical Works, Abu Dhabi, Phone: 02 5550999
  2. Mr. Burhan, Engineering Manager, SKM Air-conditioning LLC, Phone: 06 5347347

  1. Mr. Samer Mahmoud – Operations Manager, Ecotherm Contracting LLC Mob: 050-9300975

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