TALHA RAFI

Abu Dhabi, UAE

+971-56-197 9665 | talharafiahmed1993@gmail.com

MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Profile
I am a Mechanical Engineer graduate from Heriot-Watt University, with exposure in HVAC, Pipelines and
construction industry.
• Visa Status: - Resident student visa
• UAE Driving License:- Yes, Issued September, 2013
Area of expertise include:
 Power tools  HVAC Construction  Presentations
 AutoCAD  Estimation / Tendering  Technical report writing
 Microsoft Excel  Engineering drawing  Project management
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:
Bachelor Of Engineering: Mechanical Engineering (Honours) 2013- 2017
Heriot-Watt University, UK (Dubai Campus)
Final Year Project: Technical feasibility of implementing solar powered community in UAE.
Awards:- Academic Merit Scholarship.
Professional Memberships:
❖ IMechE associate member: 80286246 ❖ SPE graduate membership
TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS
• Primavera P6 Training January 2018
• Principles of Project Management - Polytechnic West, Australia September 2016
• Non-Destructive Testing - Bureau Veritas August 2016
• Oil and gas from exploration to distribution - IFP France Total SA May 2016
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Employer : EMDAD LLC March 2018 – Present

Position : Logistics – Mechanical (Temp)
Projects : ADNOC shut down operation
Duties and responsibilities:
• Implementing Epicor - ERP software in warehouse facility.
• Conduct internal audit of procurement department ( Warehouse )
• Created database of 8000 + mechanical equipment in excel to automate process.

Employer : Blue Line Group Est. Sept 2017 – Dec 2017

Position : Mechanical Engineer
Projects : National Media Council, Royal Care Hospital, Villas

Duties and responsibilities:

• Designing HVAC system for Malls, high rise buildings and villas,
• Preparing cost estimation for the projects in field of HVAC works,
• Prepare Bill of Quantity (BOQ) after awarding the projects,
• Prepare HVAC drawings by using AutoCAD,
 • Perform heating cooling load calculations using HAP program,
• Project management and reporting weekly progress,

Employer : Green Technologies Consultancy, Dubai Sept 2016 – Feb 2017

Position : Research Student (Working student)
Project : Solar cooling system for residential villa

Duties and responsibilities:

• Worked with multi-disciplinary team to design and develop a detailed HVAC design for a villa in
UAE.
• Utilized AutoCAD Revit software to produce engineering isometric drawing of ducts and routing.
• Carried out Chiller, pump, CSP and diffuser/ grille selection,
• A project proposal report was produced at the end of the project.

Employer : UNION GAS (ABU DHABI) May 2015 – June 2015

Position : Site Mechanical Engineer Trainee
Client : GASCO, ZONESCORP
Project : Residential Building– Gas Meter system connection
Duties and responsibilities:
• Collaborated with engineering team to install and maintain natural gas metering station,
• Trained to inspect natural gas pipelines and related machinery per international standards,
• Pre-commissioned and Commissioned Facilities and Engineering Assets,
• Supervised the site and ensured safety of all workers,

Employer : SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS April 2013 – June 2013

Position : Sales Representative
Department : Sales & Marketing

Duties and responsibilities:

• Listened to customer requirements and presented appropriately to make a sale,
• Maintained and developed relations with existing customers in person and via telephone calls and
emails,
• Represented Samsung electronics during the product launch event.

ACADEMIC RESEARCH PROJECTS

• Enhanced oil recovery Research Group project November 2016
Presented the project at International Petroleum Technology Conference, Thailand.
• Gas processing technology Research project September 2015
Presented this academic research project at ADIPEC Conference, UAE.
IT SKILLS
Microsoft suite, Advanced Excel, AutoCAD, Primavera, CFD Simulations, PTC Creo, SAP
LANGUAGES
English, Hindi, Arabic, Urdu
REFFERENCES
References shall be provided upon request