1. firozbabuk@gmail.com Firoz Babu Kodaniyil Mob. +974 66 11 83 00
ARE/ Sr. Mechanical Engineer
COVERING LETTER
Dear Sir/ Madam,
I am a Mechanical Engineer with 15 years of professional experience in the field and currently working
with an international consultancy as Assistant Resident Engineer Ͳ Mechanical. I have a bachelor’s degree
in engineering (B.Tech.) and Grade – A certification from Qatar Urban Planning & Development Authority
(UPDA GradeͲA).
I have continuous experience of more than 7 years in a multiͲbillion healthcare project involving all
mechanical systems such as HVAC, Plumbing, Drainage, Fire Fighting, Steam, Fuel Oil, LPG, PTS and
Medical Gas Piping Systems (MGPS), etc. which enrich me to a great extend in my career along with
extensive experience from MEP contracting companies. Having extensive experience in MEP construction,
PMͲCM and design review enables me to undertake any sort of job responsibility in the MEP building
services and infrastructural utility services both with PMͲCM consultants and major contracting
companies.
Now I am looking for a job change to further nourish my career and forwarding my CV to your esteemed
organization for the position of Assistant Resident Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer.
Please see enclosed my detailed CV for your review and contact me @ +974 66 11 83 00 for a personal
interview if my profile suits your requirement.
Thank you,
Sincerely,
Firoz.
Firoz Babu Kodaniyil.
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CURRICULAM VITAE
Firoz Babu Kodaniyil
ARE (Mech.) / Senior Mechanical Engineer
Mob. +974 66 11 83 00, Doha, Qatar.
15 Years experienced UPDA Grade-A Mechanical Engineer with vast PM-CM
experience in Healthcare project.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A professional Mechanical Engineer with UPDA Grade A and over 15 years of
experience in the project management and construction management of
electro-mechanical works with comprehensive knowledge of construction,
design, site procedures, T & C, codes, standards and local regulations.
My fields of expertise include Hospital, Museum, Hotel, Commercial building,
infrastructure works, utilities such as HVAC, PDFF, Steam, Fuel Oil, LPG &
Medical Gas Piping System (MGPS), etc.
I serve as the senior site representative responsible for all matters related to
mechanical construction and quality of the installations which includes leading,
directing and monitoring a group of engineers, coordination with different
disciplines and companies involved in the project for the proper progress of
work, work progress monitoring, etc. both related to building and infrastructural
utility services.
I am also responsible for review of technical reports, IFC & as-built drawings, O
& M and training manual reviews, project dossier reviews, coordinating with
client team for hand over, technical support to legal experts for issues related to
project arbitration, etc. within the PM-CM Division of KEO in the Education City,
SMRC Project.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
KEO International Consultants (August 2009 to Present)
As Assistant Resident Engineer-Mechanical, May 2015 – Present
Project: Sidra Medical & Research Center, Education City, Doha, Qatar.
As ARE - Mechanical, I am responsible for coordinating with all site mechanical
engineers for inspections, follow-up of outstanding mechanical service
installations, monitoring of installation progress, ensure quality of installations,
ensure compliance of material delivery, etc. In addition I am responsible for the
review of mechanical O&M manuals, coordinate with contractors for site
related installation issues, attend meetings with contractors, monitor RFIT logs,
review third party audit reports, witnessing and coordination of testing and
commissioning of various mechanical systems and equipments such as but not
limited to Chillers, AHUs, Heat Exchangers (ETS), Calorifiers, etc. and systems
such as chilled water, air distribution, domestic water supply, fire protection,
steam, LPG system, etc. Moreover I was responsible to coordinate with
contractors and client team for system hand over formalities such as snagging,
ensure compliance with Qatar Civil Defense Department (QCDD) comments and
Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) expert’s comments.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)
in Mechanical Engineering
Kerala University,
Trivandrum, INDIA, 1999
Diploma in CAD/CAM
Center for Electronics Design &
Technology of India, Calicut,
Kerala, INDIA, 2001
PROFESSION
Mechanical Engineer
ACCREDITATION
Qatar Urban Planning &
Development Authority- Grade A
(UPDA Grade A)
FAMILIAR SYSTEMS
HVAC, PL & DR, FF, MGPS, FUEL
OIL, STEAM, LPG, PTS & AGV
Systems
NATIONALITY
Indian
LANGUAGES
English, Malayalam, Hindi &
Arabic (Read & Write)
CONTACT
Mobile: +974 66 11 83 00
E-mail: firozbabuk@gmail.com
REFERENCES
1. Mr. Zaid Rassam,
MEP Design Manager, KEOIC.
Mob. + 974 55 89 9042
2. Mr. Borra Reddy,
MEP Site Manager, KEOIC.
Mob. +974 55 85 9174
3. Mr. Mohamed Sherif Jaibalat
Mob. +974 55 57 2528
Head of MEP Division, VDC.
(Ex. Sr. MEP Manager, KEOIC)
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15 Years experienced UPDA Grade-A Mechanical Engineer with vast consultancy experience in Healthcare project
As Site Mechanical Engineer, Aug. 2009 – April 2015
Project: Sidra Medical & Research Center, Education City, Doha, Qatar.
As Site Mechanical Engineer, I am responsible for the inspection of all the mechanical services installations such
as HVAC (Duct works, CHW Pipe works, Steam), Plumbing, Drainage, Fire Fighting, Medical Gas (MGPS) and Fuel
Oil installations, etc. In addition to inspection and review of materials delivered to site, I am responsible for the
review of design (IFC) drawings to ensure compliance with the project and code requirements and coordination
with all other disciplines, ensure that the service installations are as per the relevant drawings, codes,
specifications and relevant standards and liaise between the contractor and KEO design review team regarding
the service installation issues at site, monitor the works, issue SDR & NCN for non-conformity works and prepare
progress reports.
Mercury Qatar, Doha, Qatar.
Mechanical Engineer, Oct. 2005 – June 2009
Project-1: Museum of Islamic Arts (MOIA), Doha, Qatar.
As a Mechanical Engineer, I was responsible for the review of the mechanical design drawings and specifications
and preparation of shop drawings with a group of draftsmen and rectify problems through RFIs, review of
material and equipment submittals and ensure that it is in conformance with the project specifications and
related codes & standards, preparation of shop drawings for mech. services especially HVAC involving
Centralized AC systems with water cooled condensers, Package Units, Split Units, design of piping layouts and
equipment orientations for chilled water, condenser water, fire protection systems, etc., heat load calculations,
duct and pipe sizing, preparation of MEP coordination drawings involving HVAC, Fire Fighting, Plumbing,
Drainage and electrical services, attending the meetings with the consultants, sub-contractors and suppliers,
technical correspondence, etc.
Project-2: Al Bustan Palace Hotel Refurbishment Project, Muscat, Oman.
Design of the piping and equipment layouts for different mechanical equipments such as Chillers, Condensers,
AHUs, Compressors, HXs, Pumps, Boilers, Calorifiers, Evaluation of the existing AHUs, FCUs, Cooling load
calculations and fan ESP calculations / checks, Pump head and Heat Exchanger sizing calculations, Re-design of
the existing AHU plant room equipment layouts to suit the new requirements, Design review of Boiler room and
Calorifier room steam system and equipment layouts, Coordination of piping with other services, Design of Pool
heating and cooling system layouts, Review of HVAC testing and commissioning reports, Preparation of O & M
manual, etc.
Zahra Technology LLC, Doha, Qatar.
Mechanical Engineer, May 2002 – June 2005
Complete responsibility of Elevator Division including design and propose the system, dealing with the
principals, technical support, Meeting with the clients and follow up the clients, schedule the works, schedule
the material delivery, supervise installation works, control & ensure periodic maintenance and reporting to the
Branch Manager.
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15 Years experienced UPDA Grade-A Mechanical Engineer with vast consultancy experience in Healthcare project
Govt. Vocational Higher Secondary School, Tanur, Kerala, INDIA
Vocational Lecturer, Oct. 2000 – Mar. 2001
Vocational Higher Secondary Schools introduced by the Kerala Govt. are playing a major role to nurture very
talented technical people. My duties were lecturing technical subjects such as Refrigeration & Air Conditioning,
Physics and Maintenance and repair of marine engines, conducting practical sessions for the students, career
guidance and counseling, etc.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXERIENCE
Sidra Medical & Research Centre (SMRC) Project
SMRC is an ultramodern, all digital academic medical centre which will set new standards in patient care for
women and children in Qatar, the Gulf region and internationally. The project involves the followings:
x 10 Storey 400 Bed Hospital Building (HB)
x 9 Storey Clinic Building (OPC)
x 2200 Ton x (8+1) Chiller capacity Central Services Building (CSB)
x Underground Car Part (UGCP)
x 5 Storey Multi Level Car Park (MLCP)
x Underground Water Tank (UGWT)
x Infrastructure drainage/ irrigation and fire protection works
x Utility Tunnel connecting CSB & HB
Al Bustan Palace Hotel, Muscat, Oman
Museum of Islamic Arts, Doha, Qatar
Twin Palm Tower Project, West Bay, Doha, Qatar.
Qatar Fuel Additives Company Shutdown
MAJOR PROJECT DONE
Fabrication of Bottom Chassis for C-band Transponder using CAD/CAM.
MAJOR PAPER PRESENTED
Magnetic Levitation Transport System
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING ATTENDED
Kerala Minerals and Metals Ltd (KMML), Kerala, INDIA.
FAMILIAR CODES AND STANDARDS
ASHRAE, SMACNA, DW-144, DW-171, NFPA, QCS, ANSI, ASTM, BS, CIBSE, HTM, etc.
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
Applications: MS Office, AutoCAD, HAP, ASHRAE Psychrometric Calculator, AutoLISP, SnagR, etc.
Operating Systems: Windows, DOS.
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15 Years experienced UPDA Grade-A Mechanical Engineer with vast consultancy experience in Healthcare project
PERSONAL INFO
Name: Firoz Babu Kodaniyil
Date of Birth: November 03, 1975
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Current Location: Qatar
Nationality: Indian
Religion: Islam
Languages Known: English, Hindi, Malayalam & Arabic (moderate)
Driving License: Qatar & India
RP Status: Transferrable Resident Permit
RP Expiry Date: August 2017
Contact Number: +974 66 11 83 00 (8.00 am to 5.00 pm Qatar time preferred)
E-mail: firozbabuk@gmail.com
Notice period: 1 month