Chief Engineer ( Projects & FM )

• May 2021 - Present

Chief Engineer

• Sep 2018 - Jun 2021

Achievements:• Achieved number 1 position in year 2019 across entire Hilton Hotels & Hilton brands in EMEA as best Hotel in POMEC(Property operations, maintenance & energy costs) reduction whilst maintaining asset to the optimum standards and ensuring guest comfort.• Successfully Maintaining 120 owning company Offices, Fit out drawings and construction works of owning company offices, MEP Services of Automated Car Park, Team member accommodation.• Clocked a saving of over 10 % in POMEC and utility savings.• Certified by DTCM for Dubai Sustainability. In charge of Travel with Purpose activities for Hotel- such as beach cleaning in coordination with Dubai Municipality, Painting works at center for children with special needs, etc..• EMEA engineering buddy program- In-charge of training new Chief Engineers joining Hilton for SOP and brand standards.• Involved in creating SOP for engineering operations during COVID with Regional office. • Managing team members and successfully implementing Govt authority rules during COVID pandemic period successfully.• Handled technical set up and event of Hilton Owners conference (EMEA) in year 2019 and all Hilton GM's conference (EMEA) in 2018.• Successful completion of projects-Lobby renovation, Kimpo restaurant, Executive lounge, guest rooms.• Achieved quality audit scores of above 90 % in maintenance & condition.• Attained high scores in Global team member survey. Show less

Chief Engineer

• Jan 2016 - Sep 2018

Achievements:• Awarded by Dubai Municipality as one of the best Hotels in Dubai for adhering to grease traps maintenance, waste transport guidelines and caring for Emirate of Dubai’s environment & sewer infrastructure for the year 2016-17.• Conducted a detailed water audit twice on “Control of legionella in water systems” in collaboration with an external agency ( BIOLINEA). Successfully implemented SOP in the hotel for the same.• Managed the engineering budget prudently and achieved savings of over 8% compared to budget in POMEC over the past two years through energy conservation measures.• Led the department during the QA Audit 6 times and improved the overall condition score.• Successfully completed 11 diversified projects in the hotel consisting of all retail shops and restaurants, entrance with Dubai RTA Authority approval, pool bar and kitchen project, heat pump & PHE installation for swimming pool, Al Maeda Restaurant in coordination with the HWW Regional team. Show less

Assistant Chief Engineer

• Aug 2014 - Dec 2015

Achievements:▪ Implemented “Operational Excellence” in the engineering department. Also served as a founding member of the Operational Excellence in the hotel.▪ Played a key role in the HACCP certification of the hotel.▪ Successfully resolved post opening issues of the hotel such as foul smell rectification in guest rooms during the DLP period and implemented the defects tracker.▪ Handled all operations and projects under purview, independently in the absence of the Chief Engineer.▪ Conducted training sessions and competency development initiatives for the engineering team to ensure operational efficiency, service excellence and greater team cohesiveness. Show less

Engineer, The Oberoi & Trident Nariman Point

• Sep 2010 - Jul 2014

Highlights:▪ Awarded Certified Departmental Mentor/ Trainer at Trident, Nariman Point, Mumbai, India.▪ Was solely responsible for departmental training and budgeting.▪ Ensured operational efficiency of the entire LV systems (AFAS, PAS, CCTV Surveillance, BMS, TV) by doing regular testing and preventive maintenance.▪ Executed HLP budgets, cost saving and energy saving techniques/measures and modifications to achieve substantial reduction in O&M expenditures & work within the budgets.▪ Improved the power factor from 0.94 to unity power factor.▪ Planned and executed a complete shutdown for changeover from LPG to PNG.▪ Conducted and implemented the findings of the OSHA Audit by Bureau Veritas.▪ Involved in ISO 22000 Certification and implementation for the hotel.▪ Simultaneously handled Operations of 2 properties-The Oberoi and Trident as and when required. Show less

Engineer, Trident Bandra Kurla

• Aug 2009 - Aug 2010

Highlights:▪ Successfully completed MEP testing, commissioning and set up operations in co-ordination with project team.▪ Served as a Member of Pre-opening engineering team for 6 months.▪ Oversaw the O&M of HT and LT system- HT (sf6 breakers) - 11kv/433V, 1600 kVA*3 Nos. (dry cast resin) VOLTAMP transformers and HVAC equipment. ▪ Maintenance of 1600kVA*2 DG sets make- MTU), STP capacity-UEM and membrane filter technology with a capacity of 450 m3/day.

Engineer, The Oberoi New Delhi

• Apr 2008 - Aug 2009

Highlights:▪ Successfully executed the installation and commissioning of 2*2000 KVA DG sets (Caterpillar). Synchronized the DG sets with Woodward Relay.▪ Programmed the PLC for auto switchover in LT room, without interrupting operations.▪ Installation and commissioning of 700 KVA Servo stabiliser and energy management system of CMS.▪ Completed and handed over Oberoi Pastry shop and Barber shop projects.

Graduate Engineering Trainee, The Oberoi & Trident, Mumbai

• Jul 2007 - Mar 2008