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Hamzeh Abida
Systems Engineering, Project Management, Facility Management, Quality And Safety Management
Amman, Jordan, 11814
Summary
A Mechanical Engineer with 12 years of experience in Project Management, Facility Management, Building Management Systems, Quality Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Solar Power Solutions for Telecom Applications, and Airport Operations and Management. Between 2018 and 2023, worked as the Lead Building Automated Systems Engineer at the American Embassy in Amman, Jordan, responsible for the operation and maintenance of a high-tech building automation system installed within the Embassy compound. Between 2014 and 2018, was assigned as the lead Project Engineer of Electromechanical team and responsible for the installation, commissioning and operation of the power systems installed in Jordan's biggest Surveillance and Security projects along the Syrian and Iraqi borders, and as the lead Electromechanical Engineer responsible for Electromechanical infrastructure installation of a Command and Control (C2) system for the Jordanian Armed Forces. In 2013, was selected as one of the key persons in Queen Alia International Airport's Terminal Operations Department to handle the operations transfer between the Airport's old and new terminals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior System Engineer
Parsons Government Services International, Inc.
Amman
11.2023 - Current
- Oversees systems engineering lifecycle and products per project-specific Systems Engineering Plans.
- Develops requirements, designs, integrates, installs, and performs Quality Assurance (QA) / Quality Control (QC).
- Conducts verification, testing and validation of surveillance, C2, IT, and communications systems.
- Defines subsystems and interfaces; allocates responsibilities and communicates interaction requirements.
- Analyzes new situations to formulate ideas and generate detailed requirements for design solutions.
- Applies knowledge of hardware, software, and network technologies for innovative, cost-effective system designs.
- Enhances system engineering processes for development and sustaining projects.
- Supports allocation of system requirements to subsystems and estimates implementation efforts.
- Defines design details including CONOPs, Requirements, Preliminary and Critical Designs, and System Interface Control Documents.
- Participates in design, configuration, integration, commissioning, and testing of border surveillance and Renewable Power Systems.
- Manages onsite construction and renovation tasks, including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and network infrastructure work.
- Manages training program and coordinates between all stakeholders including trainers, trainees, logistics support and maintenance personnel to assure a flowless execution of the training program.
Building Automated Systems Engineer
U.S. Embassy
Amman, Jordan
04.2018 - 11.2023
- Serves as the Facility Management Department's subject matter expert responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Building Automation System (BAS) also known as the Building Management System (BMS).
- Responsible for computer and microprocessor-controlled systems located throughout the Embassy compound.
- Development and implementation of a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for the Building Automation System, critical equipment, and associated control devices within the Facility Management Department's area of responsibility, installed in the Embassy Compound.
- Utilizes a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track scheduled and unscheduled maintenance requests and their related expenses.
- Performs troubleshooting on computer and microprocessor controls of automated systems including HVAC (Water-Cooled Chillers, Air-Cooled Chillers, Boilers, Air Handling Units, Variable Air Volume units, Package Units, ...etc), VFD, generators, fuel distribution, potable water treatment, domestic water pumping, fire suppression, fire alarms, site perimeter gates and actuators, associated digital and analog sensors, fiber optics, signal cabling and digital transmission associated with the automated building systems.
- Sets up and validates controllers' programs and configuration, and provides periodic reviews/updates of system setups and control set points.
- Performs preventive maintenance on the HVAC Control System and related components to maintain system operation and reliability to ensure uninterrupted power and continuous air supply to critical facilities, equipment and systems.
- Maintains microprocessors (upload, replacement of hardware, reprogramming, battery replacements, running program diagnostics, communication with manufacturer representatives, troubleshooting faults, testing, replacement, and cleaning).
- Assists in analyzing HVAC and Electrical Control Systems, obtains and documents critical performance data to be reported to the Senior/Deputy Facility Manager detailing operational efficiency. Data consists of power consumption, evaluations and historical data reviews, and systems performance requirements.
- Develops and implements Energy Saving Plans along with the Facility Management Department's Engineering Team.
- Prepares Statements of Work (SOW), designs, construction documents and cost estimates for repairs, new construction and renovation works, equipment overhauls and equipment replacement.
- Sets KPIs and monitors contractors work to ensure they are providing products and services meeting the Embassy requirements.
- Develops punch lists, and performs testing, and inspections as required to ensure high quality of services.
- Provides guidance and instructions to Facility Management Staff and other vendors/contractors in the correct operation of equipment and materials used to complete required maintenance activities, general operations, and future expansion projects.
- Provides orientation sessions to the Facility Management Staff on various operation and maintenance subjects as needed.
- Developes Standard Operational Procedures and Quality Assurance Plans for the Facility Management Department covering the regular operations, regular maintenance activities and contractors works.
- Contributes to the safety program of the Embassy, and ensures that work does not present health problems or risk of injury to workers or other employees or visitors.
Engineering Manager / Electromechanical Systems
AlMontaser Technical Services
Amman, Jordan
01.2016 - 03.2018
- Serves as the Lead Electromechanical Project Engineer responsible for the installation, commissioning and operation of the power systems installed in Jordan's biggest Surveillance and Security projects along the Syrian and Iraqi borders.
- Serves as the lead Electromechanical Project Engineer responsible for Electromechanical infrastructure installation of a Command and Control (C2) system for the Jordanian Armed Forces Artillery Brigades.
- Plans and coordinates project activities, analyzes workflow, establishes priorities, developes standards and sets deadlines.
- Evaluates Electromechanical proposals to assess project feasibility and requirements.
- Estimates project labor and materials costs.
- Developes preventive maintenance schedules for Electromechanical systems components including HVAC systems, backup generators, solar power chargers, inverters, rectifiers, PV panels, DC batteries and power system PLC.
- Supports projects' teams and reviews operational reports and project progress reports.
- Reviews schematics and prepares site layouts according to project needs.
- Supports Electromechanical team through installation, handover and sustainment phases.
- Performs Electromechanical technical site surveys as required for projects including related report generation.
- Consults with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess Mechanical and Power systems requirements.
- Performs Electromechanical systems calculations, including HVAC heating and cooling loads, backup generators sizing, circuit breakers sizing, facility load balance, and solar power system sizing.
- Provides support in analyzing the performance of Electromechanical systems.
- Meets with managers, supervisors, vendors, customers, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
- Serves as acting Health, Safety and Quality (HSQ) Manager.
- Performs Health and Safety and Quality inspections, prepares inspection reports and follows up on closure of inspections' findings.
- Performs root cause analysis on incidents and components failures.
- Develops and interprets organizational goals, policies, procedures, and recommends improvements.
Electromechanical Supervisor
AlMontaser Technical Services
Amman, Jordan
04.2014 - 01.2016
- Responsible for installation, operation and maintenance of remotely controlled solar hybrid power systems for telecommunications and surveillance towers as part of the Jordan Border Security Project.
- Supervises all Electromechanical activities.
- Estimates project labor and materials costs.
- Reviews schematics and prepares site layouts according to project needs.
- Sets schedules for installation, preventive and corrective maintenance of power system components.
- Sets power system's parameters to meet operational requirements through power system's PLC configuration.
- Manages preventive/corrective maintenance tasks and schedules utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), and updates management during weekly meetings.
- Performs analysis and prepares reports.
- Troubleshoots technical problems and recommends system improvements.
- Follows up on schedules to ensure all deadlines are met.
- Enforces Health and Safety standards and regulations as a Safety Supervisor and team leader.
- Reports Health and Safety violations.
Field Services Supervisor
AlMontaser Technical Services
Amman, Jordan
01.2014 - 03.2014
- Supervises and follows up with contractors for activities related to projects.
- Sets schedules and provides progress updates to the upper management periodically.
- Coordinates with all contractors and suppliers in all related aspects of work to guarantee an efficient progress of projects.
- Enforces Health and Safety standards and regulations as a Safety Supervisor and team leader.
- Reports Health and Safety violations.
Technical Supervisor
Airport International Group
Queen Alia International Airport, Amman, Jordan
08.2012 - 12.2013
- First entry point for all technical problems returned by operations, authorities, airlines, customers to the Operations Control Center and the direct coordinator for maintenance works in the terminal
- Initiates daily operational procedures and proposes technical and operational activities improvements.
- Ensures a safe and a secure operation of the Airport, and enhances the quality of service provided to passengers, users, partners and stakeholders.
- Supervises and monitors the terminal operational systems; BMS (Building Automated Management System) and BHS (Baggage Handling System) FAS (Fire Alarm System) and CCTV system.
- Sets maintenance schedules for the Airport Terminal's Mechanical Systems including Chiller Plant, Air Handling Units, Fan Coil Units, Emergency Power Generators, HVAC systems and Fire Alarm System.
- Manages a preventative maintenance program using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track scheduled and unscheduled maintenance requests and updates management on progress through daily reports and in weekly management meetings.
- Complies with the prescriptions of the quality, safety and environmental management systems.
- Defines the need for some maintenance actions.
- Performs daily inspections in the terminal, records findings, informs related departments and recommends corrective actions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Jordan - (ABET Accredited)
Amman, Jordan 09.2008 - 08.2012
Training Diploma - Aviation Science And Airports Management
The University of Jordan
Amman, Jordan 07.2009 - 05.2010
Skills
Engineering
undefinedSoftware
Windows Applications
Computerized Maintenance Management Sysytem
MS Visio
AutoCAD
Schneider Niagara 4
Schneider Workplace Tech
MS Project
ProENGINEER
Certification
IA Series WorkPlace Tech
References
Thomas Nave
Senior Facility Manager at the U.S. Embassy - Amman,
Jordan
Phone: +962-6-590-6151
E-mail: NaveTP@state.gov
_____________________________________________________
Matthew Curley
Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer
Phone: +1-401-369-4821
E-Mail: curley.matthew6@gmail.com
_____________________________________________________
Bill Fernandez
Principal Systems Engineer
Phone: +1-603-560-7355
E-Mail: billfnh@gmail.com
_____________________________________________________
Imad Matarneh
Owner / President at AlMontaser Technical Services,
Jordan
Phone: +962-7-7777-8777
E-mail: i.matarneh@almontaser.jo
_____________________________________________________
Alpros Hamzouq
Quality Director at Airport International Group - Queen
Alia International Airport, Jordan
Phone: +962-7-9711-0924
E-mail: alpros.hamzouq@aig.aero
Interests
Timeline
Senior System Engineer
Parsons Government Services International, Inc.
11.2023 - Current
IA Series WorkPlace Tech
09-2018
IA Series Ax/N4 Engineering
09-2018
Building Automated Systems Engineer
U.S. Embassy
04.2018 - 11.2023
ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management Systems Auditor/Lead Auditor - SGS
02-2016
Engineering Manager / Electromechanical Systems
AlMontaser Technical Services
01.2016 - 03.2018
Electromechanical Supervisor
AlMontaser Technical Services
04.2014 - 01.2016
Field Services Supervisor
AlMontaser Technical Services
01.2014 - 03.2014
International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety - NEBOSH
01-2013
Technical Supervisor
Airport International Group
08.2012 - 12.2013
Training Diploma - Aviation Science And Airports Management
The University of Jordan
07.2009 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Jordan - (ABET Accredited)
09.2008 - 08.2012
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