MUHAMMAD NIHAS

A high-energy driven professional, targeting assignments as Mechanical Engineer in Power &

Desalination industry, preferably in GCC

muhammednihas1219@gmail.com 00966-590429506

Executive Profile Key Impact Areas

Performance-driven professional with experience of over 9+ years as
Piping Construction
Mechanical Engineer in Power & Desalination industry
All mechanical inspection and process of managing for quality associated
with IWP Plants especially desalination RO plants Project Execution
Construction of water storage tanks, other steel storage tanks, RO-PV
units, erection of GRP tanks, firefighting system, rotating equipment like Structural Fabrication & Erection
sea water intake pumps, HP pumps and HP booster pumps, static equipment
like sea water screening system, RO-PV modules, cartridge filter, ERD Preventive/Predictive Maintenance
units, skids, lamella clarifier, Overhead cranes and DMPF, installation of
piping like GRP, GRV, GRE, HDPE, SDSS, SS and carbon steel, Piping Inspection
installation of chemical dosing systems, CO2 preparation units, HVAC system
and product water transfer piping and equipment installations ) and power NDT Reviewing
plants (construction of fuel oil storage tanks, installation of Steam
Turbines(HP,LP,IP), Steam Piping, Installation of Boilers, installation of Pressure Testing
fuel oil pumps and piping, Installation of waste water plants (CWT, SWT,
OWT) SWRO
Familiar with P&ID drawing and Coordination Engineering
Certified in ASNT LEVELII: PT, MT, UT & RT
Pre-commissioning/ Commissioning
Certified in ISO 9001:2015 QMS Lead Auditor
Installed and/or replaced new or reconditioned repair parts, tested
equipment for optimized operations ISO 9001:2015 QMS lead Auditor
Conducted piping study of critical lines to fix the equipment locations and
associated structures /items from specific process, operating, maintenance
and construction criteria / considerations
Prepared & checked piping design basis specifications & standards;
participated in constructability review with other disciplines
Developed manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment
for fabricating, building, assembling, and installing components
Experienced in pre-commissioning punch listing of mechanical equipment
and I&C
Successfully prepared, reviewed & verified plot plan & equipment
layout with innovative techniques and work practices for cost
effective design, statutory approval drawings / layouts for several
projects
Team-based management style coupled with talent in directing cross-
functional teams and enabling knowledge-sharing; problem-solver with
negotiation & team-building skills
Prepared estimates for Mechanical Engineering works from
specifications.
Estimation and Quantity preparations

Education
Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering, University of
Calicut, Palakkad, India in 2014
HSE from G.H.S.S Cheruthuruthy, Kerala Higher Secondary
Education Examination Board, India in 2010
 Career Timeline

L&T Special Steels and SEPCO III Electric Power

Heavy Forgings Pvt. Ltd. Gulf Resources Projects, Construction Corporation
Hazira, India Yanbu, KSA (EPC),Yanbu KSA

April 2014- June 2016 June 2016 - May 2017 May 2017 - Dec 2020

Shandong Tiejun Electric Fichtner Consulting Engineers

Power Engineering Co.Ltd Ltd (Consultant), Jeddah KSA
(EPC), Jubail KSA

December 2020- September 2022 Since September 2022

Soft Skills
Communicator Thinker

Innovator Intuitive

Collaborator Initiator

Expertise

Piping and pipe lines (Metallic and non-Metallic like GRP, GRE, GRV and HDPE etc.)
Sea Water Intake Screening System Installation
Static Equipment Installation
DMPF, RO and Cartridge Filter Installation.
Chemical Dosing Systems.
Sludge treatment system.
NDT: ASNT LEVELII: VT, PT, MT, UT, PMI, FT & RT
Pickling and passivation
Pre-commissioning and Commissioning
Drawing Reviewing
Preparation/ Review of Method of statements, ITPs and procedures

Professional Experience
Fichtner Consulting Engineers Ltd (Consultant) as a Mechanical Engineer.
Project: Replacement of ended lifetime technoligies and assests for Shoaiba Phase-1 Desalination
Plant (Shoaiba SWRO 5)
Client: Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC)
EPC : Rawafid Industrial
Period: From September 2022 to continue

Responsibilities:

Preparation and Review of Engineering and quality documents

Reviewing equipment specifications, documents, and drawings
Review of Project specifications and P&ID s
 Material receiving inspection
Site inspection for installation of equipment’s, piping, Lamination, fit up, welding, PV alignment, etc..
Handling all piping technical queries and investigating all field pipe work related problems, including the drawing of field
sketches when necessary. (GRP, GRE, SDSS, SS, CS pipes)
Coordinating with Engineering, Construction and liaise with the Client on detail engineering requirements
Co-ordination with all kinds of inspection and quality-related activities with owner
Responsible for line checking and hydro test.
ECC/MCC package reviewing, modification, line checking and punch making.
Monitor and ensure that all works are in accordance with contract standards and specifications

Shandong Tiejun Electric Power Engineering Co.Ltd (EPC)as a Mechanical Engineer.

Project: Jubail 3A Independent Water Plant (SWRO)
Client: Jazlah Water Desalination Company (ACWA)
Period: From December 2020 to September 2022

Responsibilities:

Reviewing equipment specifications, documents and drawings

Review of Project specification and P&ID s.
Handling all piping technical queries and investigating all field pipe work related problems, including the drawing of field
sketches when necessary.(GRP,GRE,SDSS,SS,CS pipes)
Coordinating with Engineering and Construction and liaise with the Client on detail engineering requirements.
Develop Construction Engineering Technology in line with Company Policy and Procedures
Responsible for Piping erection operations and pipe support installation in accordance with schedule, Procedures,
Specifications, Priorities and Availability of Construction Drawings
Assist Design Department in solving Piping Modification and Technical Problems in the Field
Responsible for counter checking by Isometric/Piping plan for the spools erected in the correct location, orientation,
alignment and plumpness.
Carrying out final P&ID check of installed piping systems in the module.
Responsible for carrying out Mechanical Clearance, Conducting Hydro and Pneumatic tests, fulfilling commissioning and
Pre-Commissioning requirements for the project.
Responsible for line checking after hydro test to complete the post punch list prior to sign-off the test packages before
signing the completion of piping / mechanical.
Ensure that all punch list items are resolved; client handover is satisfactorily concluded and that there is no prolongation
of project.
Installation of equipments like pumps (HP,Booster,ERD,SWI pump), ERD units,Tanks etc..
RO-PV installation as per drawing and specification

SEPCO III Electric Power Construction Corporation (EPC), as a Mechanical Engineer.

Project: Yanbu Power & Desalination Plant Phase 3
Client: Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC)
Consultant: FITCHNER GmbH & Co. KG
Period: From May 2017 to December 2020

Responsibilities:

In charge of all utility, process and power piping (Turbine).

Reviewing piping specifications in accordance with the company standards and general codes.
Setting out the works in accordance with the drawings and specification.
Inspection of Hydro/Pneumatic Tests, Erection of equipment’s.
Visual Inspection of pre-welding Fit-up and Welding.
Test Packages Identification, Preparation & Review.
Preparing and carrying out amendments in Method of Statements, ITP’s, and Checklists.
Review and making approval of technical queries & deviation request of Sub-Contractors.
Preparing Material balance report, reviewing new material requirement and preparing BOQ.
Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental requirements and Quality Management system at the site.
Arranging and Attending internal project meetings with the client and contractor’s to review the progress of projects and
quality checks.
Ensuring that the delivery of Mechanical equipment/ materials would be in accordance with the quantity & quality as per
related standard
Gulf Resources Projects, as a Mechanical Engineer.
Project: NATPET (National Petrochemical Industrial Co)-YANBU
Client: NATPET
Consultant: Schulman
Period: From June 2016 to May 2017

Responsibilities:

Coordinate NDT activities with QC department

Report resources requirement in timely manner, and ensure timely completion of scheduled activities.
Surveillance of mechanical works at construction site
Coordinating with client inspection department at various stages of fabrication and erection activities.
Coordinate with client for modification of drawings.
Monitor the progress through the daily piping and welding.
Reporting the daily progress to QA/QC Manager

L&T Special Steels and Heavy Forgings Pvt. Ltd., Hazira, India as a Piping Engineer.
Project: L&T Special Steels and Heavy Forgings Pvt
Client: L&T Special Steels and Heavy Forgings Pvt
Period: From April 2014 to June 2016

Responsibilities:

Work profile includes, scheduling the work, tracking the material requirement for the same, fabrication of the pipelines.
Coordinate with the consultant as well the Designing cell for the modification of ISO’s as well the P&IDs.
Planning the necessary resources and to get it approved from Senior Site Engineer.
Supervising field installations activities and coordinating with Sub-Contractors regarding manpower and equipment hiring.
Appoint the area in charge and divide the team as per requirement.
Follow quality assurance procedures for review and inspection of installations throughout the project period
Inspect deliveries/installed/constructed work to ensure that it is in accordance with the shop drawings and the
specifications.
To prepare and provide daily progress report to Senior Site Engineer.
Check availability of materials and to prepare material request.
Ensure proper usage / presence of Project documents, Project Quality Plan, HSE Plan and other applicable Codes,
Standards & Specifications at Project Site.

Key Result Areas:

Executing top priorities for specification and drawings which occured during the production
Witnessing fabrication of evaporator structure, assembly, test and performing inspection of range of control equipment,
skidded packages & vessels
Preparing & implementing project Turn Over Documentation (TOD), Inspection and Test Plan (ITP)
Reviewing construction method statements & procedures & assisting in preparation & implementation of Project Execution
Plan (PEP)
Maintaining site work progress & prepared daily, weekly and monthly progress report of the status of each assignment
Checking the Bill of Material (Material Take Off) as per drawing for ensuring requirements are realistically quantified as
per scope and budget and following up the delivery of the project/construction materials
Liaising with Engineering Team for design issue as per site requirement & reviewing the vendor manuals for monitoring
the materials delivery and ensuring all inspection of material/equipment as per vendor specification
Working on maintenance of equipments and providing technical assistance and troubleshooting support for all equipment
Arranging test pack & hydro test circuit, checking Hydrostatic/Pneumatic Testing arrangements & conducting the same
test, flushing done as per standards
Modifying existing piping discipline drawings, based on information gained on-site or information provided by pipe stress
and flow analysis & simulation
Ensuring satisfactory execution and consolidation of site construction activities on time and according to specification
RO-PV module and rack installation and inspection.
ERD installation and inspection.
DMPF installation and inspection
Performing inspection of:
Pipe line including Hydro-Test, Pneumatic-Test
Welding joint, visual inspection, NDT
Internal site inspection on a daily basis
 Pump and valve installation and any mechanical device
QA/QC, applicable codes / standards
Piping (GRP, GRE,GRV S.S, C.S,CPVC,HDPE)
Reviewing equipment specifications, documents and drawings
Review materials delivered to site for conformance with approved samples, materials and equipment and report
discrepancies to the manager
Agreeing variation orders on site with Customer
Monitor the daily construction activities, perform daily progress, and ensure compliance with the planned program, project
drawings and project specifications
Agreeing variation orders on site with Customer
Supervision of the working labor to ensure strict conformance to methods, quality and safety in accordance with standard
procedures.
Calculated cost estimates for projects, compiled and analyzed data that influenced cost estimates
Preparation of RFQ, RFP,EOI, RFT.

Language capability

English: Spoken-fluent; Written - fluent; Reading - fluent

Arabic: Spoken-Medium; Written- Medium; Reading- Medium
Hindi: Spoken- Medium; Written- Medium; Reading – Fluent

Personal Details
Date of Birth: 11th September 1992
Address: Sharafiyah , Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Nationality: Indian
Passport No.: L5673597
Saudi Iqama: 2417808462
Iqama Status: Transferable
Marital Status: Married
Driving License: India and KSA
KSA Driving License: Valid up to 2026