Fernan Del Valle

Experience

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  Mitsubishi Electric (IEEI)

  May 1997 - Jan 2006

  CAD Engineer

  • Develop drawings based on client specifications and design, in consultation with the Mitsubishi Head Office.• Participate in coordination meetings to discuss design revisions, installation progress, and commissioning with consultants and project owners.• Conduct lift traffic analysis to determine the number of units and elevator speed required in a building, using architectural drawings and specifications as a basis.• Liaise with the Mitsubishi Factory on commercial matters, such as manufacturing schedules and equipment arrival times. Show less

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  Fujitec Elevators & Escalators (Dubai)

  May 2006 - Aug 2009

  Technical Support Engineer

  • Prepare Elevator/Escalator shop drawings for approval by clients and consultants.• Develop project documentation, including Elevator/Escalator Operation and maintenance (O & M) Manuals, Correspondences, Mechanical/Electrical Drawings, Installation, and As-built Drawings.• Assist in preparing documentation for sales proposals.• Interpret design concepts and determine the nature and type of detailed working drawings required.• Analyze specifications, sketches, engineering drawings, ideas, and related design data to identify critical factors in equipment design.• Perform mathematical calculations to develop the design and detailed specifications of the equipment.• Attend to site as required to estimate, plan, and design drawings. Show less

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  Mitsubishi Electric Saudi (MELSA)

  Oct 2009 - Nov 2013

  Engineering Section Manager

  • Managed a team of engineers and draftspersons, overseeing the preparation of technical and installation drawings based on client requirements.• Verified shop drawings following factory standards, specifications, and calculations for client approval.• Reviewed sales specifications for compliance with Tender Documents and European Standards such as EN81-1 and EN115.• Regularly attended project meetings with Consultants and Clients to coordinate elevator structure systems, mitigate design and specification conflicts, and resolve any issues.• Conducted seminars and presentations for the sales team, introducing new products and specification launches by Mitsubishi. Show less

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  Gulf Elevators & Escalators Company - GEEC

  Mar 2014 - now

  • Oversee sheet metal fabrication, steel detailing, and process flows for nearly a decade.• Manage the Drafting Team, ensuring efficient workload distribution and adherence to deadlines.• Responsible for estimating quantities of various materials such as steel sheets, angle bars, c-channels, and steel beams.• Review and approve manufacturing drawings for the initiation of elevator cabin parts fabrication.• Regularly attend internal Research and Development (R&D) meetings to coordinate, clarify concepts, and address design ideas.• Maintain an organized data archive and ensure traceability of manufacturing drawings and samples through the proper filing of soft copies.• Proficient in creating DXF files used in CNC machines including Trumpf TruBends and TruPunch Machines, Salvagnini S4 & P4 Machines, and Trumpf Fiber Laser. Show less

  • Assistant Manager

    Mar 2014 - now

  • Assistant Manager

    Mar 2014 - now