Froilan Ramos Balanao is applying for a position as an MEP Inspector Engineer with over 18 years of experience in commercial, mixed-use, power, utilities and oil & gas projects in the Gulf and Middle East regions. He is currently employed as an MEP Inspector by Hill International working on the ADNOC Civil Projects Division Phase 3 Ruwais Housing Projects in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Previously he has worked on numerous inspection, coordination, and project management roles for construction firms such as ABS Group Consulting, World Planners Consultant Engineers, and Bu Haleeba Contracting Company.
1. CURRICULUM VITAE
FROILAN RAMOS BALANAO
4789 Brgy. Callios, Sta. Cruz, Laguna, Philippines 4009
Home Telephone # +63495016358
Philippine Mobile # +639394641157
Abu Dhabi, UAE Mobile # +971556238741
E-Mail Ad: fbalanao@yahoo.com
Position Applied for: MEP Inspector Engineer (Building Services)
HIGHLIGHTS OF CAREER:
• Please be informed that I have a solid 18 years working experience for the
Commercial, Mixed-Used, Power, Utilities and Oil & Gas Projects in the Gulf and
Middle East Regions.
• My field of expertise is Project & Construction Management, QA-QC, Inspection,
Coordination, Supervision, Installation, Commissioning, Operation and
Maintenance.
• I am presently employed with Hill International Incorporation Middle East as
MEP Inspector and presently assigned to ADNOC Civil Projects Division for the
Phase 3 of the Ruwais Housing Projects, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• My previous employment is with ABS Group Consulting as MEP/HVAC Inspector
and completed the Borouge 3 Utilities & Offsite and XLPE Projects, located in
Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, UAE. I also worked recently in GASCO Azab for the NGL,
Phase 3 and Accommodations Projects.
• In addition is with World Planners Consultant Engineers having the same post
and completed the Baniyas Bawabat Al Sharq Mixed Used Commercial and
Residential Complex Project located in Baniyas, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• Also been in Dubai, Qatar and Saudi Arabia for various Mixed Used, Commercial,
Hospitality, Healthcare, Properties, Retail and Residential Projects
EMPLOYMENT RECORDS:
March 2015 - Present
Hill International Incorporation Middle East
(Consulting, Project / Construction / Risk Management )
PO Box: 5201, 17th
Floor Butti Al Otaiba Building, Shk. Khalifa St. Abu Dhabi, UAE
Tel # +97126277358 Fax # +97126272857
E-mail Ad: www.hillintl.com
Position: MEP Inspector Engineer ( PMT )
Project: ADNOC Civil Projects Division Phase 3 Ruwais Housing Projects
Job Description:
2. • Check and verify the accuracy and Quality of Work at site for all MEP System.
All should be as per Approved Shop Drawing, Project Specification and relevant
Engineering Codes/Standards.
• Check and review the MEP Method of Statements, Inspection Test Plan, Project
Quality Control Plan, QA-QC Records, Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning
Reports, Mechanical Completion Dossiers and RFSU Dossiers.
• Attend all MEP Inspection Request for the Installation and Test (1st fix, 2nd
fix,
and final fix) in all building and housing facilities.
• Perform Mechanical Completion Walk-down and prepare Punch-List items for
each Sub-System. Re-inspect and close-out.
• Witness the Testing and Commissioning for all MEP Services and equipment.
• Inspect all materials and equipment delivery at site and assure that all to be as
per approved material selection and project specification.
• Daily surveillance and monitoring for the development of work at site and submit
actual daily, weekly and monthly progress report.
• Resolve any related Construction or Engineering site issues.
• Coordinate to Engineering, Construction and to Project Management Team
• Issues SDR and NCR to the contractors for any non-conformance or
discrepancy.
• Reports directly to the Construction Supervisor.
April 02, 2012 – February 28, 2015
ABS Group Consulting
(Consulting, Certification, Verification, TPI, Risk, Safety and Integrity Management)
PO Box: 48341, Room # 203, Global Tower, Electra Street, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Tel # +97126912000 ext. 45679 Fax # +97126771898
E-mail Ad: www.absconsulting.com
Position: MEP-HVAC Inspector Engineer ( IPMT-QA/QC )
Projects: 1. Borouge 3 Utilities & Offsite and XLPE Projects
2. GASCO Azab Projects for NGL, Phase 3 and 250 Staff Accommodation
Job Description:
• Check and verify the accuracy and Quality of Work at site for all MEP and
HVAC Systems. All should be as per Approved Shop Drawing, Project
Specification and relevant Engineering Codes/Standards.
• Check and review the MEP and HVAC Method of Statements, Inspection Test
Plan, Project Quality Control Plan, QA-QC Records, Pre-Commissioning and
Commissioning Reports, Mechanical Completion Dossiers and RFSU Dossiers.
• Attend all MEP and HVAC Inspection Request for the Installation and Test (1st
fix, 2nd
fix, and final fix) in all building facilities such as Sub-Stations, Central
Control Building, Satellite Centers, Laboratories, Guard and Operator Shelters.
3. • MEP Building Services includes System for Drainage, Plumbing, HVAC,
Refrigeration, CO2, Sprinkler, Fire Water, Deluge, Inergen, Water Supply, Lift,
and all Electrical Small Power and Low Voltage, Fire and Gas Systems.
• Perform Mechanical Completion Walk-down and prepare Punch-List items for
each Sub-System. Re-inspect and close-out.
• Attend, witness and inspect FAT, SIT and SAT for the MEP and HVAC
Equipment, Controls and Panels.
• Inspect and assure that system pre-commissioning activities were performed and
completed prior to commissioning.
• Witness the Testing and Commissioning for all MEP and HVAC Services and
equipment. Ensure the effective and reliable performance of all system and
networks for full operation.
• Verification of HAZOP Report and Interface Report for Fire and Gas.
• Inspect all materials and equipment delivery at site and assure that all to be as
per approved material selection and project specification.
• Daily surveillance and monitoring for the development of work at site and submit
actual weekly and monthly progress report.
• Resolve any related Construction or Engineering site issues.
• Coordinate to Engineering, Construction and to Project Management Team
• Issues SDR and NCR to the contractors for any non-conformance or
discrepancy.
• Reports directly to the TPI Team Leader.
October 2009 – December 31, 2011
World Planners Consultant Engineers llc.
(Architecture, Planning, Design, Engineering, Project and Construction Management)
PO Box 126634, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Tel # +97126333500 Fax # +97126316171
E-Mail Ad: wpcllc@wpc.ae
Position: MEP-HVAC Inspector Engineer / Consultant
Project: Bawabat Al Sharq, Mixed Used Commercial and Residential Complex
Baniyas Abu Dhabi, UAE
Job Description:
• Check and confirm the accuracy and Quality of Work at site, all to be as per
Approved Shop Drawing, Project Specification, Project Bill of Quantities and
relevant Engineering Code and Standards.
• Check and review the MEP and HVAC Method of Statements, Inspection Test
Plan, Project Quality Control Plan, QA-QC Records, Testing and
Commissioning Reports, As-Built Drawings, Technical Queries, Variation Claim
and verification for Bill of Payment against the actual Progress Report at site.
• Attend all MEP and HVAC inspection request for installation and test of
services.
4. • Witness the Testing and Commissioning of all MEP and HVAC services and
equipment’s. Thus, assuring the effective and reliable performance of the whole
system and networks for full operation.
• Inspect all materials and equipment delivery at site and assure that all to be as
per approved material selection and project specification.
• Issues Site Instructions, SDR and NCR to the contractors for any non-
conformance or discrepancy.
• Reports directly to the Senior Mechanical and Resident Engineers.
November 2008 – September 2009
Bu Haleeba Contracting Company llc. ( EPC)
Gulf Tower, PO Box 10874, Oud Metha Road, Bur Dubai,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel. 3370000, Fax. 3379996/7
Position: MEP Coordinator (Main Contractor)
Project: Burj Al Nujoom Tower, Business Bay Dubai, UAE
Job Description:
• Manage and coordinate with the MEP Sub-Contractors on daily basis for work
schedules and progress.
• Prepare, review and submit Shop Drawings, Material Submittals, Request for
Inspection/Test, Technical Queries, Variation Claims, Bill of Payment, Inspection
Test Plan, Method of Statements, Project Quality Control Plan, Bill of Quantities,
Progress Report, etc.
• Monitor Construction activities for MEP Installations and Field Coordination for
all Trades, and Problem Solving.
• Coordinates to the Project Management, Consultants and Contractors.
• Conduct and attends Coordination and Weekly meetings with the Consultants and
Contractors regarding project related issues and schedules.
• Ensuring Quality of Work is applied in the most Engineering practice
• Review MEP Drawings prior to submission and Coordinate MEP Builder’s Work
against Civil works and schedule.
• Monitor and track MEP Sequence of Works. 1st
, 2nd
, 3rd
, final fix and Test.
• Daily site inspection and verify progress of work at site and prepare report.
• Targets Project Completion, Start Up and successful Testing and Commissioning.
• Coordinate to the concerned government regulatory authorities.
• Reports directly to the Project Manager.
February 2006 – March 2008
Al Emadi Group of Company
Abdul Hamid Abdul Rahim Assad Emadi Trading and Contracting
General Air Conditioning Division
P.O. Box 558, Doha, Qatar
5. Position: MEP Projects Engineer
Job Description:
• In charge for the Installation of Air Conditioning System of Contracted Projects,
such as High Rise Buildings, Shopping Malls, Hotels, Office Buildings,
Commercial Centers, Palaces, Furnished Flats, Villas and other establishments
either Centralized Chiller using AHU and FCU, Packaged Units or Ducted Split
AC System.
• Prepare, Review and submit Project Shop Drawings, Material Submittals,
Request for Inspection/Test, Technical Queries, Variation Claims, Bill of
Payment, Inspection Test Plan, Method of Statements, Project Quality Control
Plan, etc.
• Review and Execution of Chilled Water Pipes, Air Ducts, Condensate Drain,
Electric and Controls, Layout, Wiring and Termination.
• Supervise team of technicians, pipe fitters, duct men and laborers on day to day
work assignments at site.
• Daily Site Inspection and Monitor progress of work.
• Prepare and submit materials for approval to the Consultant.
• Coordinate and Prepare as built drawings.
• Estimation of materials, ordering of ducts for fabrication and purchasing.
• Coordinate with the Consultants, Project Managements and other Engineering
Contractors of the project..
• Attend weekly meetings and submit progress report.
• Testing, Balancing, and Commissioning of Equipment and prepare report for
turnover.
• Reports directly to the Project Manager.
• Previous project details is as follows:
SL Project Composition – Type of Building Location
1 Al Seef Hotel 2B+G+M+18+P / Hotel Old Salata, Doha
2 Al Ahli Bank 3B+G+M+6 / Head Office C-Ring Road, Al Saad
3 Al Reem Complex
6 Buildings / 4 are 8 Floors
Furnished Flats, 1 is 12 Floors
Hotel and 1 Clubhouse
Bin Mahmood, Doha
near The Center Round
About
4 Al Majaz Building 2B+G+M+4 / Office Building Muntaza, Doha
5 Al Asmak Palace 1B+G+2 / Residential Ain Khalid, Doha
6 Salam Plaza 1B+G+1 / Commercial Dafna, Doha
7 Hassanesco Building 2B+G+4 / Furnished Flats Al Saad, Doha
8 Al Khayareen 2B+G+10 / Furnished Flats Al Saad, Doha
9 Al Seif 2B+G+4 / Office Building Muntaza, Doha
10 Jasmine Tower 3B+G+M+18 / Hotel Old Salata, Doha
11 Al Sharif Villas 1 2 villas, G+1 / Residential Salwa Road, Doha
12 Al Asmakh Villas G + 1 / 500 Villas Residential Ain Khalid, Doha
6. February 2004 – October 2005
King Khalid University Hospital Project
Zahran Operations and Maintenance Company
P.O. Box 7653, Riyadh 11472, KSA
Position: Maintenance Engineer / Operation and Maintenance
Job Description:
• As assistant to the Chief Engineer, Duties include the day to day Operation and
Maintenance Schedule of all Mechanical and Electrical Equipment’s and
Facilities within the hospital compound.
• In charge for the Planned, Preventive and Maintenance Procedure (PPMP) of all
equipment’s and ensure that all were operating normally to avoid shutdown.
• Supervise team of technicians of different fields on day to day work assignments,
either minor or major repair, overhauling, PPMP, fabrication and welding.
• Monitor incoming Water Supply to the hospital of all types such as, treated and
raw water, hot water service from the calorifier, chilled water from chiller plant,
high pressure hot water from boiler plant, both supply and return.
• Ensure that the drainage system is at free flow without any clogged
• Monitor Centralized Gas System and Distribution.
• Coordinate with BMS and Work Control Staff, on operational conditions and
reports, of all equipment’s. Prepare and Submit Weekly and Monthly Report.
• Ensure that all Plant Rooms are tidy and safely work environment.
• Reports directly to the Chief Engineer.
April 2002 – February 2004
Al Imam Mohammad Ibn Suud Islamic University Project
Zahran Operations and Maintenance Company
P.O. Box 7653, Riyadh 11472, KSA
Position: HVAC Engineer / Operation and Maintenance
Job Description:
• Responsible for the Operation, Maintenance, and PPMP of all Air Handling
Units in the whole University area. As in the Main campus, Medical Center,
Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Stadium, Mosque, and Student’s Accommodations.
• Ensuring that all Controls are functioning well and do repair or actions if such
controls malfunction, to avoid failures and breakdowns.
• Monitoring Chilled Water Pumps Pressures and Temperatures in the Distribution
and Terminal System ( DTS )
• Coordinate with the Building Management System (BMS) staff on field facilities
controls performance.
• Ensure that all above Equipment’s and Controls are in normal operating
condition and that function check is verified.
• Reports directly to the Chief Engineer.
7. August 1994 – June 2000
Mahmood Saleeh Abbar Company
Centralized Air Conditioning Division
(Design, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance)
PO Box 461, Jeddah 21411, KSA
Position: HVAC Site Engineer
Job Description:
• Responsible for the Installation of Contracted Air Conditioning Projects, using
CHW System, Packaged Units, or Split Units for establishments and institutions
such as Mid and High Rise Buildings/Towers, Hospitals, Hotels, Commercial
Complexes, Residential Units, Palaces and etc.
• Day to day monitoring and inspection of AC Activities at site
• Prepare Submittals and Drawing Submissions for Approvals
• Prepare List of materials and quantities, prior to purchasing and delivery at site.
• Daily field instruction and assignment to all AC Staff at site.
• Attend weekly meetings with the Contractors and Consultants.
• Testing, Commissioning and Balancing of the System prior to turn over and
Submission of Test Reports.
• Maintenance of the system under the scope of contract.
• Reports directly to the Project Manager.
• Previous project details is as follows:
SL # Project Location
1 3 Buildings / Al Rashid Towers Jeddah
2 ABB Rock Site 7 Madinah
3 Al Hamrani Office Building Jeddah
4 Al Jazirah Hospital Jeddah
5 Dr. S. Fakeeh Hospital Jeddah
6 FudRuckers Al Khobar
7 Bin Ghamia Hotel Jeddah
8 Chiyoda LNG Project Jubail
9 Bin Zagar Palace Jeddah
10 Khojah Hotel Jeddah
11 Etc. Etc.
Trainings and Seminars Attended:
• Took a course and attended training/seminar as required for the Maritime
Industry, dated December 2000
1. Basic Safety Course with Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
(BSC-PSSR) Certificate No. BSC/P-PM/349/00-23
2. Proficiency in Survival Craft
8. (PSC) Certificate No. PSC/AM/442/00-10
3. Practical Application of above trainings
• Borouge & GASCO HSE Induction
• Project Safety Management HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Analysis)
• Attended Seminar and Training for York Al Salem (Jeddah KSA) for Testing and
Commissioning of York AC Equipment’s, dated September 1996
• Attended Seminar and Training for Installation of Daikin and Mitsubishi AC
Products (Jeddah KSA) dated February 1995
• On the Job Training (OJT) UD Nissan Diesel
• President of the Youth Council Municipal Federation (SK) December 1992
• Basic Computer and AutoCAD
Educational Attainment:
Graduated with the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology (BSIT)
at the Laguna State Polytechnic University ( formerly Laguna College of Arts and
Trades ) SY. 1990 – 1994
Personal Background:
Birthday : 7th
November, 1973
Civil Status : Married
Spouse : Maria Teresa Sison
Children : Roilan and Ronald Balanao
UAE Residence VisaNo. : 77552347– Mechanical Engineer
Philippines Driving License : D12-05-000503
UAE Driving License : 2655479
Passport No : EB1303990
References:
1. Engr. Shiju Kumar
ABS Group Consulting / Regional Verification Manager Middle East
Abu Dhabi UAE, +971509948212
E-mail ad: SHikumar@absconsulting.com
2. Engr. Camille Feghali / Managing Director
World Planners Consultant Engineers WPC llc.
Abu Dhabi UAE, Mobile # +97126333500
E-mail ad: cfeghali@wpc.ae
3. Engr. Sriramu / Project Manager
Bu Haleeba Contracting Company
Dubai UAE, Mobile # +971509396191
E-mail ad: sriramup@gmail.com
4. Engr. Francisco Iglesias / Building Superintendent / Borouge 3 Project
BECHTEL International Corporation
Abu Dhabi UAE, Mobile # +971566855494
E-mail ad: f.iglesias@hdec.co.kr
9. 5. Engr. Jonathan Espino / MEP Head
ATKINS Consultancy, Doha Qatar
Mobile # +97455736543
10. 5. Engr. Jonathan Espino / MEP Head
ATKINS Consultancy, Doha Qatar
Mobile # +97455736543