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SOMBUT THARASAVAT

Bellerose,NY

Summary

Mr. Tharasavat has over 32 years of hands-on engineering and construction management experience, primarily for public agency clients, including as Resident Engineer for the New York Transit Authority. In addition to being a professional engineer, he is a licensed Master Plumber and Fire Suppression System Installer in New York City. Mr. Tharasavat is an expert in the design, construction and operation of HVAC systems and other mechanical equipment.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

President

Safepipe Plumbing Inc
, New York
07.2024 - Current

Senior Special Inspector

HAIDER ENGINEERING, P.C.
, NY
05.2019 - Current

Performs Special and Mechanical Inspections for a multitude of ongoing p rojects.

Consulting Engineer

Consulting/Design Engineer
, NY
01.2013 - 01.2019

Provided design of various HVAC, plumbing and sprinkler systems for commercial buildings. Prepared plans and specifications. Reviewed and approved shop drawings. Conducted inspections of the projects in accordance with NYC Department of Buildings requirements.

Senior Mechanical Engineer

PANYNJ
01.2017 - 12.2017

Goethals Bridge Replacement in Staten Island

The replacement of Goethals Bridge including inspections of the mechanical systems. The work is completed - the bridge is open to traffic.

Resident Engineer

New York City Transit Authority
01.2013 - 10.2015

Stillwell Avenue Terminal Rehabilitation

Served as Resident Engineer for this rehab山tation project for the largest above-ground station in New York City's subway system and the largest rapid transit terminal in the world. During Super Storm Sandy, the Coney Island Creek overflowed and caused chest high flooding at the terminal. Inundating all electrical, signal, and communications gear with salt water, necessitating complete replacement of all impacted equipment at a cost of approximately $15,000,000. Responsible for replacing all mechanical, electrical signals and communications equipment, including building element upgrades and NYCT employee facility.

Project Manager

New York City Department of Environmental Protection
, NY
01.1996 - 01.2009

Responsible for both design and construction management of large and complex projects in environmental engineering from design stage through construction completion. Reviewed vendor qualifications and contractors' requests for information and oversaw and participated in the shop testing for complex equipment. Was responsible for the lifecycle management of all tasks to control scope, cost and schedule. Managed the financing and procurement for all projects. Reviewed technical proposals, construction change orders, reports and studies and recommended cost effective solutions. Participated in public meetings related to land use and regulatory requirements including environmental issues and wetlands preservation.

Projects Included:
Jamaica WPCP Upgrades (Phases I(JA-1) and Phase II (JA-2))
Citywide Sludge Dewatering Facilities Upgrade (SM-80 projects)
Clove Road Facility Upgrade
Maspeth Facility Upgrade
Warnerville Pumping Station
Rockaway WPCP Upgrades
Coney Island WPCP Upgrade (Cl-101, Cl-104 and Cl-108)

Project Engineer

Bureau of Wastewater Treatment(BWT)
New York, NY
01.1987 - 01.1996

Reviewed consulting engineers'plans, design documents and proposals in both mechanical and civil engineering disciplines to verify that final documents provided new structures and equipment that were cost effective, reliable, safe, and easy to operate and maintain.

Projects Included:
Coney Island WPCP Facility Upgrade
Red Hook EPCP New Facility
Flushing Bay CSO New Underground Storage Facility
North River WPCP New Plant
Wards Island Expansion

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

West Coast University

Skills

  • Project Management (NYCDEP)
  • Licensed Master Plumber
  • Licensed Master Fire Suppression Piping
  • HVAC Design (ASM/DEP)

Certification

  • Professional Engineer-NY
  • DEP Confined Space Entry Training
  • Supported Scaffold User Certification (CUNY)-College of Technology

Timeline

President

Safepipe Plumbing Inc
07.2024 - Current

Senior Special Inspector

HAIDER ENGINEERING, P.C.
05.2019 - Current

Senior Mechanical Engineer

PANYNJ
01.2017 - 12.2017

Consulting Engineer

Consulting/Design Engineer
01.2013 - 01.2019

Resident Engineer

New York City Transit Authority
01.2013 - 10.2015

Project Manager

New York City Department of Environmental Protection
01.1996 - 01.2009

Project Engineer

Bureau of Wastewater Treatment(BWT)
01.1987 - 01.1996

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

West Coast University
SOMBUT THARASAVAT
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