Experience

Dusit Doha Hotel

• Qatar
• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chief Engineer

  • May 2019 - Present



Aitken Spence Hotels

• Sri Lanka
• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chief Engineer

  • Feb 2015 - Apr 2019



Global Towers Hotel and Apartments Colombo - Sri Lanka

• Chief Engineer

  • Nov 2013 - Jan 2015



Wyndham Destinations

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Engineering - Ramada Jumeirah Hotel, Dubai, UAE

  • Oct 2012 - Sep 2013

  As the Director of Engineering of this newly opened 4 Star property; I was responsible for : Defects rectification, Operations and Maintenance of following Eng plants and systems during the defects liability period: 03 Centrifugal Chillers (1200 TR), 04 Cooling Towers , CCTV System. Generator, Hot Water Boilers, Clarifiers, Guest Rooms, Laundry, Kitchen, Jacuzzis, Steam rooms, Fire Alarm and Protection Systems, 9 Elevators, Emergency battery system, AHU S, Cold rooms, UPS , BMS etc. ▪ Introduced a Standard Operating Procedure for the engineering department operations. ▪ Completed all pending snags rectifications of MEP works in coordination with Consultants, Contractors and Corporate office. ▪ Followed up with contractors, consultants to complete and take over pending engineering projects and certified successful commissioning. ▪ Implemented safety systems and procedures for hot, cold and cooling water according to Legionella Control Guide lines of Dubai Municipality. ▪ Installation related defects of engineering plants and systems were identified and arranged to upgrade as CAPEX projects in coordination with consultants, MEP Contractor and owners. ▪ Organized and carried out the 1 st Annual Evacuation Fire Drill of the hotel with the involvement of Civil Defense, Fire Brigade, Police and Ambulance ▪ Up keeping Fire and life Safety Systems by completing pending rectification works, staff training, revising the fire safety emergency procedure as the Fire Director of Hotels Emergency Response Team. ▪ Liaising with the corporate office , service providers and finalization of new AMC s. ▪ Reviewed and implemented operating systems as per Dubai Municipality,Civil Defense Health and Safety guide lines. Show less



Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Engineer / Director of Engineering

  • Jul 2010 - Jun 2012

  A 284 roomed 5 Star business hotel with 9 villas. Served as a Member of Executive Committee and was responsible in: Operations and Maintenance of: 08 No's Chillers with air cooled condensers (1760 TR), 05 No's Generators (3000 kVA), 03No.s Steam Boilers (3100kg/h), Heat exchangers, Hot Water Boilers, Staff Housing Scheme, Banquets with 02 ball rooms, AV and MATV system,Laundry, Kitchen, Gymnasium, Swimming Pool, Fire Alarm and Protection Systems, 15No.s Elevators and Public areas, Elect. Switch gears, ATS Panel, EPABX. Achievement highlights ▪ Performed as the Project Owner of the “Green Council” for Sustainability. ▪ Planned and implemented Energy Conservation and Carbon Foot Print initiative. ▪ Analysis of utility consumptions. Environmental reporting to Starwood Sustainability resource center. ▪ Monitoring Star Guest Satisfaction Index. Planning / implementation of counter actions. ▪ Performed as the Safety Officer of the hotel. Imparted training on Fire Safety, Emergency Procedures. Evacuation, Occupational Safety, Work Permit Systems, Risk Assessments etc. ▪ Performed as the Chief Brigade of Front Line crew in Hotel’s Fire Brigade. Conducted regular Fire drills and Evacuation Drills as per the Corporate Safety Guide Lines. ▪ Eliminated all risks and reinforced the water system against Legionella Disease by introducing many modifications to related systems and procedures based on a Risk Assessment Survey. ▪ Calculated ROI, payback periods, finalized samples suppliers and arranged to introduce LED lighting and water flow restricters for entire hotel. ▪ Interviewed on line and hired 06 technicians and one administrative assistant. ▪ Other general engineering operations and complaint handling. Show less



Taj Hotels

• India
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Engineer

  • Aug 2003 - Jul 2010

  112 Roomed 4 Star Taj Business Hotel with a 30 acres of land. Head -Eng.Dept:Responsible for engineering operation of the following, in this 24 hrs.busy airport hotel with minimal disturbance flight crews. ▪ Central AC sys Chillers, Cooling Towers, Generator, Steam Boiler, Steam Calorifier, F & B Out Lets, Banquets with a ball room, 6 Guest floors, Laundry, Kitchen, Gym, Swimming Pool, Fire safety System, Elevators, ATS Panel, EPABX, LPG, Water treatment Systems (portable/effluent). ▪ PM and TPM, Guest Complaints and Break down repairs with monitoring and evaluation. ▪ Record keeping for all Engineering operations, monthly reports, KPI s. ▪ Training, development, motivation and performance evaluations of engineers, supervisors, technical staff. ▪ Timely renewal of AMCs, Statutory, Environmental and Safety Certificates. ▪ Project planning, evaluation of tenders, execution of CAPEX projects. ▪ Conducting monthly departmental communication meetings. ▪ Monitoring GSTS & ESTS scores and corrective actions. Achievement highlights: ▪ Implemented HACCP, ISO 22000, OHSAS 18001 Standards Certification Systems. ▪ Performed as an Internal Auditor for above systems. ▪ Lead the Taj Environmental Initiatives “Go Green”, “Earth” and “Zero Waste Movement”. ▪ Lead and obtained Green Globe Certificate. ▪ Upgraded the fire hydrants and installed sprinklers for automation. ▪ Installed and commissioned a Water Treatment Plant. ▪ Introduced /installed a steam boiler. ▪ Upgraded old PABX system with a modern AVAYA system. ▪ Conducted an Energy audit and implemented all recommended upgrades/ modifications with CAPEX approvals. ▪ Replaced main ATS with minimal power shut down after due planning and organizing to avoid guest complaints. ▪ Renovation projects handled: A complete new BOH Service facility, renovated one guest floor, chiller plant and obtained all government approvals for 100 rooms expansion project.  Show less



Doosan

• South Korea
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Mechanical Engineer

  • Nov 1999 - Jul 2003

  ISO 9001 Certified Steel Factory Managed by DOOSAN – Korea Worked as the Mechanical Engineer In Charge of mechanical maintenance of Rolling Mill. ▪ Oversee all mechanical works /operations in the Rolling Mill including Furnace, Roll Tables, and Flying shears, Cold shears, Roll stands, Oil Cellar, Pneumatic systems, Cooling table and Utilities. ▪ Scheduling, Implementing and Monitoring of Preventive Maintenance, Shut down and Overhaul. ▪ Maintenance of Hot Rolling Mill Plant and Machinery. ▪ Condition Monitoring of production line machinery and carrying out running/ break down repairs with lest machine down time to meet production targets. ▪ Analysis of Production Delays and providing permanent solutions. ▪ Planning and Ordering Spare Parts, Materials and maintenance tools in time for zero delay production. ▪ Implementation of Industrial Safety and Health Practices. ▪ Implementation of 5S Program. ▪ ISO 9001 Internal Audits and documentation works. ▪ Leading and Steering Quality Circles being a Facilitator. ▪ Motivation and leading maintenance team of 43 Staff including engineers and supervisors. ▪ Work scheduling and administrative functions of the department. ▪ Updating history cards and record keeping of all maintenance activities. Achievements Highlights: ▪ Performed as an Internal Auditor- ISO 9001. ▪ Facilitator for Quality Circles. ▪ Designed a Billet Stopper for conveyer roller table as the Project Work for Professional Review – Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka. ▪ Won the 1 st place and the Best Presentation awards for two Quality Circles Facilitated by me in Annual Quality Circle Competition 2002. Show less



John Keells Hotels

• Sri Lanka
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Chief Engineer / Maintenace Executive - Cinnamon Lodge Habarana, Sri Lanka

  • Nov 1996 - Nov 1999

  Present Cinnamon Lodge - An ISO 9002 and ISO 14000 Certified150 roomed 5 star Resort Hotel. Duties and Responsibilities handled as the Maintenance Executive / Asst. Chief Engineer: Hotel being a remote resort hotel I managed the department replacing the chief Engineer on regular basis in his absence during the monthly holidays of one week. ▪ All Mechanical, Electrical and Civil repair and maintenance of the following Plants, Equipment Facilities being the Sub Department Head - Generator, Solar hot water system, Split Air Conditioners, Water purification and Sewage treatment plants, Kitchen equipment, Guestrooms, PABX and Telephone Network, Capacitor Bank and elect distribution system , Cold rooms, Hotel Vehicles. ▪ Handling Maintenance Work Requisitions, AMC s, History Cards and administrative functions of the department. ▪ Planning and Implementation of Preventive Maintenance of Guest Rooms, engineering and Kitchen equipment. ▪ Liaising with Housekeeping to co-ordinate and priorities maintenance activities for guestrooms and public areas. ▪ Training, Induction and development of technical staff. ▪ Project planning, evaluation of tenders, execution, monitoring etc. for engineering CAPEX projects. ▪ Up keep of documentary records for all Eng. Operations, history cards and preparation of monthly reports. ▪ Timely renewal of AMCs, Statutory, Environmental and Safety Certificates. Achievement Highlights: • Lead the Eng. Dept. in Achieving ISO 9002 & ISO 14000 certificates being a Steering Committee member. • Got trained as an Internal Auditor for above quality standards and carried out internal audits on regular basis. • Prepared all Job Descriptions, SOPs, Control Charts, Check Lists and Engineering documentation works for the ISO projects. • Worked as the Project Coordinator for Upgrading Projects of the hotel.ie. Renovation of Engineering Block, Construction of a new Herbal Center with a Spa and Bio Gas Plant etc. Show less