Wadih Geahchan
Federal Voluntary Service (BFD) Volunteer
Experience
Federal Voluntary Service (BFD) Volunteer
TIK e.V.
Supported integration and social inclusion activities for families and children from diverse backgrounds.
Assisted in language, educational, and recreational programs.
Contributed to community events and coordination with local partners.
Startup Co-Founder
arQib
- Former founder of an early-stage construction-tech startup focused on modular arch and dome systems (patent filed).
Client Representative
DAR Al-Handasah
Coordinated effectively between client, contractors, consultants, operators, and other stakeholders.
Supervised contractor activities and managed the testing and commissioning of mechanical and infrastructure projects.
Oversaw the construction and renovation of major projects in East Africa including the Bole Airport expansion (Ethiopia), Entebbe Airport (Uganda), the Bole Airport e-commerce building (Ethiopia), seven regional airports (Ethiopia), and the Ethiopian Airline housing project for 5,000 employees.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
DAR Al-Handasah
Oversaw the creation and updating of Mechanical Master Specifications for design offices.
Developed tailored Mechanical Specifications for special clients based on unique requirements.
Conducted extensive market research on local and imported mechanical equipment and products, involving meetings with suppliers, manufacturers, and contractors.
Proficient in various specification formats, including AIA MasterSpec (American) and NBS (British).
Senior Mechanical Engineer
DAR Al-Handasah
Managed the team responsible for the design of plumbing systems for Katara Towers, Doha, Qatar (estimated cost US$ 600 million).
Coordinated extensively due to the project's unique and ambitious architecture and operators' unusual requirements.
Mechanical Engineering Consultant
DAR Al-Handasah
Managed the mechanical design team for the MBR Stadium in the UAE, a 60,000-seat open stadium with outdoor cooling, valued at approximately US$ 800 million.
Contributed effectively in value engineering exercises that achieved a 40% reduction in construction costs for the stadium's district cooling plant, resulting in estimated savings of US$ 14 million.
Volunteer
Green Apple Day of Service
Participated in community-driven projects focused on enhancing environmental sustainability in local schools and shelters.
Assisted in organizing events and activities aimed at promoting eco-friendly practices and raising environmental awareness among students and staff.
Collaborated with other volunteers to implement green initiatives, such as school garden installations, recycling programs, and energy-saving projects.
Contributed to educational workshops and presentations on environmental topics, fostering a culture of sustainability within the community.
Mechanical Engineering Consultant
DAR Al-Handasah
- Worked on mega-scale projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, including airports, hospitals, residential towers, universities, and district cooling plants.
University Assistant Instructor
American University of Beirut
Served as a part-time instructor in the Mechanical Engineering Department, teaching lab work.
Worked as a research assistant for the Engineering and Chemistry Departments, performing numerical simulations for chemical reactions and developing an in-house Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software.
Volunteer
Lebanese Red Cross
Provided first aid and emergency medical services during local events and in response to accidents and natural disasters.
Assisted in organizing and conducting blood donation drives, ensuring a steady supply of blood for those in need.
Participated in community outreach programs, offering health education and awareness on topics such as hygiene, disease prevention, and disaster preparedness.
Supported logistics and coordination efforts for relief operations, including distributing food, water, and medical supplies to affected populations.
Collaborated with a team of volunteers to deliver compassionate care and support to individuals and families in crisis situations.
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Healthcare (19 years), Government and Administration (19 years), Construction (17 years), and Education (13 years).
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Operations (19 years), Logistics (19 years), Product Development (12 years), Project Management (12 years), Sustainability Management (12 years), and Research and Development (3 years).
Summary
Passionate and goal-driven professional seeking to make a meaningful difference. Creative thinker with multicultural work experience. I have held three major roles in the construction sector; as a consultant and designer, as a site supervision engineer, and as a client representative. Experienced in testing and commissioning, value engineering, project management, construction site supervision, and design consultancy on mega-scale and mission-critical projects, including airports, data centers, hospitals, and medical laboratories. I thrive in resolving complex and challenging tasks that require creative thinking and technical precision, overseeing projects from concept to handover while ensuring smooth execution. With a keen eye for detail, I am committed to delivering exceptional results and exceeding client expectations.
Skills
- Bim
- Proficiency In Autodesk Revit
- Autocad And Solidworks
- Perform Energy Simulations
- Programming (Python, Matlab)
Languages
Education
University of Colorado Boulder
Master of Science in Data Science · Data Science · United States
American University of Beirut
Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Beirut, Lebanon
Notre Dame University
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Lebanon
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