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Manager Plant

Location:
Suva, Central Division, Fiji
Posted:
February 17, 2015

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Resume:

Himaanshu Verma

* ********* ******, *** **** Street, Suva

P.O.Box 192, Nabua, Suva, Fiji Islands

Phone: 3547085

Mobile: 9187885

E-mail: *********.*****@*****.***

CAREER OBJECTIVE:

Seeking a position with an innovative, results-oriented organization, where

there is scope for demonstrations, where my excellent analytical and

strategic thinking skills will be valued, enabling to set levels &

standards that exceed expectations.

PERSONAL DETAILS:

Preferred Name: Himaanshu

Nationality: Fiji Islander

Marital Status: Married; 3 Children

Language: English, Hindi (Mother Tongue)

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Dec 2010 to Current: Technical Officer Plant & Properties,

Reserve Bank of Fiji

Duties Include

o Altogether Reserve Bank of Fiji has three (3) facilities that

are managed by the team. The main office is a 16 stories

building located in the CBD of Suva. This building houses the

vaults and banking area as well as all other functional areas of

the bank. Also three floors are tenanted by the New Zealand High

commission to Fiji. One other facility is an unmanned Data

centre and an archival vault. This building has fully automated

system including remote monitoring systems. The third facility

is the official residence of the Governor of the Reserve Bank of

Fiji

o Development and implementation of a strategic approach to

service standards to meet the Bank's needs for property and

plant effectively and efficiently

o Provide effective project management support to the Manager

Plant & Properties.

o Maintain the electrical backup system for Data centre, main

premises and server room. The system includes three (3)

generators, UPS systems and battery backup for emergency

lightings.

o Worked on renewable energy project for installation at the bank

to be a demo system and also to provide energy security during

crisis for BCP.

o Work on repair and maintenance of all RBF automated systems

including security gates, automatic doors and barriers, various

machinery, CCTV, Fire monitoring and extinguishing systems, and

access control systems.

o Monitor, operate and modernise HVAC system. Currently RBF is in

the process off modernising the HVAC system which was installed

30 years ago. Projects include BMS replacement, Pump

replacement, AHU replacement and replacing central system with

VRV/VRF type system and areas that are frequently used after

hours.

o Provide support towards consideration of appropriate outsourcing

of plant services where required. It includes preparing tender

specification document, seeking Management and Board approval,

and advertising, evaluating tenders and making recommendations.

o Provide a high standard of specialised internal service in the

maintenance of building, plant fittings and furniture in

ensuring that the Group.

o Provide quality-conscious and safety services to meet the

operational needs of the Bank.

o Assist in the effective monitoring, analyses and report on the

plant application of organization best practices.

o Evaluates and advises on proposed bank initiatives from an

appropriate plant management specialist and professional

perspective.

o Advice, monitor and report to the Manager on property and plant

management.

o Coordinating and developing the establishment of plant

operational process standards and improvements.

o Help, identify, plan and implement technological innovation.

o Liaise and source and procure plant and equipment supplies in a

cost effective and timely manner - both locally and

internationally.

o Installation of new plant gears and motor under the plant

replacement schedules. A major project includes the installation

of new electronic gate in a high security area.

o Comply strictly with quality control and OHS regulations and

requirements.

o Participate in collective advice and decision making on the

operational plans and resource allocation.

o Designed and implemented energy management policy for the bank.

2011 to 2013 Major Projects and Achievements

. Managed Server Room construction Project

. Design, Procure and Managed server room HVAC project

. Design, Procure and managed server room Fire alarm and gas flooding

system.

. Worked on new bank-wide call server infrastructure roll out

project.

. Completed RBF conference room AC replacement from a central type to

VRV type.

. Conducted an energy audit and implemented the Findings. Managed to

save around hundred thousand units of electricity when comparing usage

of 2012 to 2011 and managed to save thirty thousand units when

comparing 2013 with 2012. This was done by replacing lights, creating

more stringent BMS schedules and changing chiller set points for more

efficient chiller operations.

2006- 2010: Production/Marketing Manager /Managing Director; Elite Printing

Services Family Business

Duties Included

. Involved in planning, coordinating and decision making of printing

jobs from pre-press (graphic designing), printing of jobs, and

delivery of jobs and maintaining client relationship.

. Controlling the financial setting of the company ensuring budgetary

allocations.

. Marketing for the company that involves meeting clients and making

presentations.

. Servicing and repairing of all machines which included both mechanical

and electrical work.

. Maintaining OHS and security issues.

2000- 08/ 2006: Technical Officer; Government Printing Department, Suva,

Fiji Islands

. Maintenance and troubleshooting electronic equipment, in particular

working on control circuits of various equipments, printing press

machinery, binding machinery, air-conditioning, compressor and

prepress equipment. Work included reading of circuit diagram,

Diagnosis of faults, ordering of spare parts and part replacement.

Some parts of certain machines were unavailable at times thus creating

the need for designing new systems to keep the machinery working.

. Worked closely with Heidelberg and AGFA engineers from New Zealand and

Australia. Assisted in installation of 5 new machinery with a combined

worth of over 3 million dollars.

. Designed fabricated tested and installed new control system for

Guillotine.

. Replaced the control system for film processor with new ones. Work

included changing of servo motor, sensors, actuator boards and

interfacing control system with main control board.

. Maintaining and installing backup power supply that included generator

and UPS.

. IT administrator for the department. Projects included complete CAT 6

network cabling and installation of complete prepress network for the

Government printing department.

03/ 2000 - 10/ 2000: Radio Base Station Technician; Elcom Services

. Setting up and installing of transceiver and antenna for Radio Base

Station.

. Installation of RTs in cars.

. Troubleshooting problems in RTs.

07/ 1997 - 03/ 2000: Senior Service Technician; Vodafone Fiji Limited,

Suva, Fiji Islands

. Started off as a trainee technician and was confirmed with the position

on 01/ 1998.

. Supervising the day to day running of Vodafone Service Centre. Looking

after electrical backup. Training for dealers and staff on phone

features, SIMPOS, repairs of phones. Testing of mobiles for suitability

to Fiji market.

. Started and setup Vodafone Service Department.

. Attended training in Vodafone Australia and purchasing trip to

Australia for mobile phone equipment.

. Attended OHS training organized by FNTC.

. 01/ 1997 - 06/ 1997: Trainee Technician; Electronic Vision

. Repairing of audio visual equipment.

Education:

2001 - Current: Bachelor of Engineering (Technology); University of the

South Pacific

. 15 units completed nine more units to complete to attain BE.

1995 - 1997: Diploma in Electrical Electronics; Fiji Institute of

Technology

. Diploma awarded.

1988 - 1992: Natabua High School

. Fiji Seventh Form Examination; 300/ 400

. Fiji School Leaving Certificate; 320/ 400

. Scored the highest mark in Physics in Form 6 external Examination; 94/

100 (1991) in Fiji.

. Fiji Junior Examination; 554/ 600

Software and Other skills

o Proficient with all Microsoft office software

o Working knowledge of MS Projects

o Working knowledge of AUTOCAD

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Hobbies & Interests:

. Photography

. Driving

. Reading

. Exercising

References:

+ Ravi Kamoda

Manager Currencies

Reserve Bank of Fiji

Pratt St Suva

Ph: 679-***-****

E- mail: ****@***.***.**

+ Musheer Khan

Unit Leader Technical Services

Fiji Electricity Authority

Ph: 679-***-****

E- mail: ********@***.***.**

Eramasi Tamanisau

Senior Lecturer

*******.*********@***.**.**



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