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Najeeb Nhalil

Najeeb Nhalil

Kerala

Summary

Experienced project engineering professional with a decade of expertise in overseeing large-scale projects across various sectors, including infrastructure and mixed-use development. Skilled in leading diverse teams and facilitating effective communication to drive project success within established timelines and budgets. Committed to delivering high-quality results and improving project outcomes. Open to new challenges with organizations that value innovation and excellence.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Engineer

Buildway Building System LLP
Changaramkulam
10.2023 - 05.2025
  • Supervised and managed the structural implementation of the site from mobilization to project turnover.
  • Coordinated meetings with stakeholders including clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors and other parties involved in the project.
  • Provide engineering expertise and technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors to obtain best pricing and maintain quality standards.
  • Preparing, scheduling, coordinating, and supervising assigned capital and repair projects.
  • Reviewed the proposed structural engineering changes from the contractors, and advised the Project Manager on potential issues.
  • Responsible for issuing instructions and following up on the contractor's tasks daily.
  • Review and approve the subcontractor's or contractor's materials, documents, and shop drawings submittals.

Projects:

  • Multi-story warehousing and commercial steel building in Thrissur, Kerala (75,000 sq ft).
  • The fabrication of 25,000 SQ mezzanine flooring, ensuring precision and adherence to quality standards.

Project Maintenance Engineer

Al Rashed Food Co. Ltd.
Riyadh
07.2022 - 08.2023
  • Preparing, scheduling, coordinating, and supervising assigned capital and repair projects.
  • Maintained detailed logs of system performance, breakdowns, and maintenance activities to ensure regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
  • Ensured optimal performance of chilled water distribution systems, pumps, cooling towers, AHUs, and FCUs across the facility.
  • Conducted periodic inspections, cleaning, and performance checks of evaporators, condensers, and heat exchangers.
  • Performed quality control tasks related to health and safety, budgets, schedules, plans, and personnel performance, while reporting on the project's status.
  • Supported the Maintenance department in developing daily maintenance activity schedules.
  • Manage compliance with standards and specifications for main assets.
  • Participate in planning, implementing, and supervising shutdown activities, maintenance procedures.
  • Supervising engineering and technical staff.
  • Making monthly reports, breakdown reports, etc.
  • Monitor and control maintenance costs.
  • Liaise with client departments, customers, and other engineering and production colleagues.
  • Creating a capex, comparison list, and justification for assets.

Projects:

  • New Ila pack package line capacity, 200/minute capacity (SAR 2 million).
  • Conveyor system installation at the basket-bashing area to the Packaging section.

Project Engineer

Herfy Food Services Company
Riyadh
10.2016 - 04.2022
  • Ensured the plan's effectiveness by identifying potential risks and challenges, and developing contingency plans.
  • Supervised the procurement of all materials at the best possible prices, while ensuring they met project requirements.
  • Overseeing the construction of systems, coordinating with contractors and subcontractors, and ensuring that the work is completed safely, on time, and within budget.
  • Project documentation: WBS, Q/C reports, sub-contract invoices, project progress reports, and ensuring that all project stakeholders have access to relevant information.
  • Supervised all types of construction, including MEP, civil, architectural, and equipment installation.
  • Worked on SAP Plant Maintenance (PM Module).
  • Handled breakdown, preventive, and corrective maintenance in SAP.
  • Create plant preventative maintenance procedures.
  • Manage day-to-day operations and maintenance of HVAC systems, including chillers, AHUs, FCUs, VRV/VRF units, and split systems.
  • Ensure efficient performance of chilled water systems, pumps, cooling towers, and air distribution systems.
  • Plan and implement preventive maintenance schedules to minimize breakdowns and maximize equipment life.

Projects:

  • Procurement, Installation, and Commissioning of Belshaw Donut Line. Estimated hourly production is 940 donuts.
  • Procurement, installation, and commissioning of a mini croissant line.
  • Installation of a new freezer and chiller, as per the production requirements.
  • Expansion of the commissary section.
  • Expansion project of Herfy restaurants. (Various projects of a total value of 4 million SAR.)

Safety Inspection Engineer

KIAS Safety Consultancy
Dubai
09.2015 - 05.2016
  • Developing and implementing inspection plans for equipment and structures, including determining the frequency and scope of inspections.
  • Inspected lifting equipment, such as tower cranes, passenger hoists, and mobile cranes.
  • Identifying and managing risks associated with equipment and structures, including developing risk management plans.
  • Selection, provision, and use of a suitable crane and work equipment.

Project Engineer- Piping Works

Engineers India Limited (EIL)
Kochi
02.2014 - 07.2015
  • Project planning: Helping to develop project plans and schedules, and monitoring progress against them.
  • Creating and maintaining accurate project documentation, including drawings, specifications, and project reports.
  • Prepared and documented each stage of inspection reports as per requirements.
  • Enforcement of safety procedures is to be implemented at construction sites, as per the requirement.
  • Prepared daily work reports.
  • Ensuring all activities are coordinated and accurately implemented on site in the given time frame.

QA/QC Production Engineer

VIDEOCON PRODUCTION PLANT
Hosur
09.2013 - 01.2014
  • Organize and coordinate with the production team.
  • Check for errors and faults in production.
  • Production planning.
  • Prepared technical documents including user manuals, installation guides, test protocols.
  • Performed root cause analysis on production issues, developed corrective actions, and monitored results.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

University of Calicut
Kerala
06-2013

Skills

  • Project planning and management
  • Structural engineering
  • Technical documentation
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Construction management and supervision
  • Field support and logistics
  • Quality assurance and control
  • Project scope definition
  • Document management systems
  • Facilities planning and management
  • SAP management
  • Budgeting and financial oversight

Certification

  • American Society for Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT), Level II in UT, RT, MPT, and LPT
  • MEP
  • Facility management

References

  • Herfy, https://www.herfy.com/
  • Al Rashed Food, http://alrashed.com/a/al-rashed-food
  • University of Calicut, https://uoc.ac.in/

Languages

Malayalam
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Arabic
Beginner (A1)
A1

Timeline

Project Engineer

Buildway Building System LLP
10.2023 - 05.2025

Project Maintenance Engineer

Al Rashed Food Co. Ltd.
07.2022 - 08.2023

Project Engineer

Herfy Food Services Company
10.2016 - 04.2022

Safety Inspection Engineer

KIAS Safety Consultancy
09.2015 - 05.2016

Project Engineer- Piping Works

Engineers India Limited (EIL)
02.2014 - 07.2015

QA/QC Production Engineer

VIDEOCON PRODUCTION PLANT
09.2013 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

University of Calicut
Najeeb Nhalil