SULAIMAN OBAID
Commissioning Manager
Riyadh
Summary
Sulaiman Obaid is a Commissioning Manager with over 13 years of experience in commissioning and project management. Sulaiman holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and pursuing a master’s degree in building services engineering at Brunel University London. Sulaiman is a skilled and ambitious professional who aims to deliver successful projects and achieve energy efficiency and sustainability goals. Sulaiman has worked on various types of projects including mixed-use high-rise buildings, high profile hotels, metro stations, government buildings, central utility buildings, substations and power plants. Sulaiman is an ACG Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA), an AEE Certified Energy Manager (CEM), a LEED Green Associate, and a NETA ETT III.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Commissioning Manager (ICA)
AESG
07.2023 - Current
- Streamlined commissioning processes by implementing standardized protocols and documentation procedures to meet LEED and Mostadam ICA (Independent Commissioning Agent) requirements following ASHRAE guidelines 0, CIBSE code M and ACG Commissioning Process.
- Improved communication between stakeholders by establishing clear lines of responsibility throughout the commissioning process.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and standards by meticulously reviewing all aspects of the commissioning process.
- Coordinated equipment testing schedules, ensuring timely completion without compromising quality or safety standards.
- Developed comprehensive commissioning plans, ensuring successful execution and project handover.
- Championed best practices in Commissioning Management throughout the organization by sharing knowledge gained from past projects and staying current on industry developments.
- Established a comprehensive Commissioning Process for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection systems following international codes and standards (BS, NFPA, SBC, IBC, ..etc)
Projects Manager, Commissioning
CSI Commissioning Services International
07.2023 - Current
- Construct commissioning team in coordination with client to select best suited personnel for project
- Establish Commissioning Process following international standards and client requirements
- Agree with client on project's histograms and personnel requirement following project Construction status
- Hire qualified personnel for junior, senior and Cx Manager level for Commissioning team(s)
- Initiate contract amendment process earlier before allocated budget to be consumed
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects (Contruction Completion, Pre-Cx, Cx and Integration Phases).
Commissioning Manager
CSI Commissioning Services International
02.2020 - Current
- Execute and supervise Cx activities in accordance with Cx guidelines
- Manage Cx team and implement Cx process
- Ensure that systems are operating within design intended conditions
- Meet Owner Project Requirement OPR for smooth handover
- Prevent/eliminate problems inexpensively through proactive quality techniques
- Lead and guide all MEP (HVAC, Fire, ELV & PLU) Commissioning activities
- Meetings/coordination with client and other project parties
- Develop all project docs such as Cx plan, Cx activity sheet (CAS), Method Statement, ATP's, Issue & Resolution Log, C&E matrix, final Cx report...etc
- Lead system design review, Pre-Cx, Cx, performance tests, troubleshooting, Functional & integration tests, Doomsday and C&E effect tests
- Lead the close out documents (O&M, Training manuals, Test pack...etc.)
- Review and Revision of Project living documents to optimize and match Commissioning Process with project changes and requirements
- Managed a concurrent 35+ team members for the commissioning of Three high-rise buildings.
Senior Commissioning Engineer
CSI Commissioning Services International
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Manage Cx team and implement Cx process
- Perform and lead all MEP (Electrical, HVAC, Fire, ELV & PLU) Commissioning activities
- Meetings with client and other project parties
- Develop all the project doc (CAS, ATP, MS …etc.) Cx plan and C&E matrix
- Implement system design review, Pre-Cx, Cx, performance tests, troubleshooting, functional & integration tests, Doomsday test and cause & effect tests
- Prepare the close out documents (O&M, Training manuals, Test pack...etc.)
- Ensure that systems are operating within design intended conditions, BOD and OPR for smooth handover to client representatives.
Projects Engineer, Industrial Services
TCO Energy
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Follow up the design, manufacturing, FAT, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning of all equipment
- Project Co-ordination with Clients, Design Consultants / Services, Manufacturers / Suppliers and Service Providers
- Follow Base Design, detail Design, FAT and all documentation from consultant, suppliers and manufacturers for onward submission to client for approval
- Prepare technical specifications for purchase orders and sub-contracts based on contract requirements
- Coordination for Technical submittal and submittals approval
- Deriving of Bill of Quantities based on approved shop drawings.
Project Engineer
alfanar Construction
10.2014 - 04.2017
- Follow up the design, manufacturing, FAT, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning of all equipment
- Project Co-ordination with Clients, Design Consultants / Services, Manufacturers / Suppliers and Service Providers
- Follow Base Design, detail Design, FAT and all documentation from consultant, suppliers and manufacturers for onward submission to client for approval
- Prepare technical specifications for purchase orders and sub-contracts based on contract requirements
- Coordination for Technical submittal and submittals approval
- Deriving of Bill of Quantities based on approved shop drawings.
Testing and Commissioning Engineer
BEMCO Service Co.
11.2011 - 09.2014
- Lead of Utilities and LV T&C Activities, Riyadh PP10 Combined Cycle Project
- MV and HV T&C, Tiyam-2 110/13.8KV Substation (Medina, Saudi Arabia)
- MV SWGR T&C, Haram Central Utilities Complex – Makkah, Saudi Arabia
- Transformers and MV/LV Cables Testing, Replacement of Substations' Service Transformers
- MV T&C & SWGR Installation, King Abdullah Haram Extension Project – Al Shamiyya
- MV/LV Cables Installation & Termination.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
IUG
Gaza 09.2006 - 05.2011
Master of Science - Building Services Engineering With Sustainable Ene
Brunel University London
UK 04.2001 -
Skills
Certification
NETA ETT Level 3
Projects Completed
- Diriyah Gate Develepment (King Salman Knowledge District) - Ministry of Culture
- Diriyah Gate Develepment (King Salman Knowledge District) - NCD Car Park
- King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) Area J01- Parcels 5.03, 5.04 & 5.05 (Office and Residential Towers)
- King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) Area J01- Parcels 4.05 and 5.06 Hotels.
- Riyadh Metro - Fast Consortium
- Public Investment Fund Tower - Fitout Project.
- Haram Extention Project - Shamiyyah.
Timeline
AEE Certified Energy Manager
07-2024
Commissioning Manager (ICA)
AESG
07.2023 - Current
Projects Manager, Commissioning
CSI Commissioning Services International
07.2023 - Current
LEED Green Associate
05-2023
ACG Certified Commissioning Authority (Exam Scheduled)
03-2023
NETA ETT Level 3
01-2023
Commissioning Manager
CSI Commissioning Services International
02.2020 - Current
Senior Commissioning Engineer
CSI Commissioning Services International
02.2019 - 01.2020
Projects Engineer, Industrial Services
TCO Energy
05.2017 - 01.2019
Project Engineer
alfanar Construction
10.2014 - 04.2017
Testing and Commissioning Engineer
BEMCO Service Co.
11.2011 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
IUG
09.2006 - 05.2011
Master of Science - Building Services Engineering With Sustainable Ene
Brunel University London
04.2001 -
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