Director of Engineering/Chief Engineer/Facilities Manager

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Profile Summary with Key Skills

A Senior highly experienced engineering professional with over 22 years of rich & extensive, national and international experience with leading hospitality companies. Strategy Planning/Engineering Management: Performance-driven professional working towards enhancing the profitability of the organisation through effective strategy & tactical management decisions, engineering strategy & People Management.

POMEC Implementation & Operations: Managed & implemented engineering PMS & operational procedures as per the Brand Standards.

PMP – Project Management: Project management professional working knowledge and delivery of various In-house projects towards improving the product/brand image/profitability of the organisation. Undertaken numerous refurbishment/renovation projects from time to time. I am currently pursuing PMP Course.

Team Building & Leadership : Led productive cross-functional teams using the motivational & interactive leadership skills in coaching and developing the team to deliver the excellent results. Budgeting CAPEX : Highly skilled & knowledgeable in budgeting & CAPEX implementation process. Energy Conservation : Implementing & Driving the Energy Conservation and Sustainability projects for the organization and has track records of delivering the great results in Carbon Foot Print reductions of the organization.

Risk Management/FLS &EHS Management : Skills in identifying underlying risks, deficiencies & opportunities at forefront with exposure ineffective cost management & optimizing resources. Highly experienced in maintaining the statuary/licenses/certificates related to engineering operations & safety of the organization.

Training & Development Management : Strategist & implementer believes in training & development of the colleagues & always supported to drive the training programs. Developed & encouraged multiple colleagues to move up the ladder.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Comprehensive knowledge of engineering concepts pertaining to operation and maintenance

In-depth knowledge of HVAC systems, plumbing and electrical maintenance and facilities management services. Knowledge of BMS(Building Management System)

Familiar with security and safety programs of hotel industry with exceptional management, organizational, time management and communication skills

Ability to provide associated services and information to hotel guest and management

Good knowledge of computer applications - CMMS-Computerized maintenance management system,, MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point, Windows XP Professional.

Good experience in High Rise Hotel Buildings & resort properties. Gurvinder Singh

Engineering/Facility Management Professional

Industry Prefrence: Hospitality/Hotels, Health Care / Facilities Mangement 2

CAREER TIMELINE

Oberoi Hotels & Resorts

India at Shimla &

Udaipur India

Radisson Hotels &

Resorts at Hotel

Radisson MBD,

Shangri-la Hotels &

Resorts at

IHG- InterContinental

Hotels & Resorts,

Dubai UAE & Jakarta

Indonesia

InterContinental Doha

The City,

Noida, India

Doha, Qatar

199*-****-**** -200*-****-**** 2006-2009 2009-2014 201*-****-****-Till date INOX Lesiure Ltd

At Vadodara, India

Oberoi Hotels &

Resorts India, at

Delhi & Shimla India

Rotana Hotels &

Resorts at ART

Rotana, Bahrain

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

IHG® InterContinental Doha The City Hotel - Doha, Qatar Director of Engineering (August, 2015 – Till Date) 221 Meter High. 60 Stories Hotel consists of 525Keys (349 Guest rooms, 176 Apartments, 7 F&B outlets, Bar, Ballrooms of the capacity of 2,000 PAX, Meeting Rooms, Business Center, Health Club, Semi Indoor Pool, Club Lounge, 2 Floors Parking Space

Responsible for the general administration of the Engineering Division including proper maintenance and repair of all buildings, fixtures, fittings, and equipment as technical improvements, preventive maintenance and utilities consumption control. Organizing & managing In-house projects through PMP –implementation. Key Areas

Plans, designs and implements minor projects/renovations, to improve the plant efficiency enhance product or reduce other operating and maintenance costs. Plans and implements a preventive maintenance for all equipment in the hotel.

Develop, implement and direct all Emergency Programs; ensure all equipment is maintained, conduct inspections and drills, ensure compliance with all codes and regulations, train all employees and maintain accurate records to ensure a safe environment which protects the asset, guests and employees.

Develop, implement and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimize expenses. Coordinate renovation bidding, define the cost and scope of the project and oversee the general contractor and subcontractors to ensure quality work is performed for minimal cost. Key Areas/Achievements/Projects (PMP)

Managed and delivered the Renovation & refurbishment of projects listed below through successful implementation of the PMP programs.

F&B Outlets: Shisha Lounge Renovation & Extension, Renovation of La Vista Bar & Lounge, Successful Renovation of Chocolatier to La-Parisienne Patisserie

Guest Rooms: Conversion of 53 rooms to Studio apartments & 12 Units to One Bedroom Suite to enhance the business needs thus boosting the revenue & profitability.

Product Enhancement: Studying & implantation of the repairs & rectification works for the Ballroom roof drainage system and successfully completed the project

Energy Conservations: Installation of the VFD Panels for the Water Transfer Pumps resulted in no water leaks in main water transfer lines. LED lamps replacement for the hotel in different phases carried out to reduce the Carbon Foot Prints & sustainability projects. Green Engage Level-4 Certification (Highest Level) achieved.

Statutory/License: Successfully obtained the Civil Defense License for the Hotel twice by fulfilling all the requirements, which included extensive testing and modifications of the system in order to meet the local authorities’ requirements. 3

Training & Development: Recognition of the talent within the team and managed to develop the Chief Engineer, Duty Engineers, Admin & Supervisors rolees.

Winner of the “Department Head of Year 2017” amongst all the HOD’s (Head of the Department) ART ROTANA, Amwaj Island, Bahrain

(Sept.2014 – Aug. 2015)

Successful opening of the Hotel with 311 rooms, 3 Swimming Pools, Kids Water Park, Private Beach, 6 F&B Outlets, Ballroom of the capacity of 1,800 PAX, Meeting rooms, SPA, Gymnasium & landscape area.

Setting up the department and the hotel for the opening. Coordinating with project team during hand- over taking procedure by implementing the PMP Checklists

Conducting Snagging of all rooms, public areas, Heart of the house areas and facilities, documented and ensure to get the same rectified prior to taking over the hotel from the project team

Making the list of specifications of all equipment, checked the same & modified the system as per requirement with project team. Developing log books, work order formats and implementing in principle.

Recruitment of the team & interviewing them as per the Interviewing skills: Leading the team of shift engineers and directing on all technical issues, fault Finding assistance and training them to achieve their goals in definite time.

Representing the Company for the Project Meetings. Supervise the Human Resources in the division to attract, retain and motivate the staff; hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication vehicles.

Develop, recommend, implement and manage the division’s budget capital expenditure plan, forecasts and objectives consistent with maintaining a first class property and management’s expectations.

Develop, implement and manage a maintenance program and negotiate maintenance contracts for the hotel, the grounds and all of the equipment in compliance with corporate standards and local, state and national codes and regulations to ensure the safety, convenience and satisfaction of all guests, managers and employees to protect the assets and maintain the property in first class condition.

Develop, implement & direct all Emergency programs; ensure all equipment is maintained, conduct inspections & drills, ensure compliance with all codes and regulations, train all employees and maintain accurate records to ensure a safe environment which protects the assets, guests and employees.

Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts - Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta, Indonesia Director of Engineering (October, 2012 – July 2014) Hotel consists of 661 Guest rooms, F&B outlets, Bar, Ballrooms of the capacity of 3,000 PAX, Meeting Rooms, Business Center, SPA, Big Outdoor Pool, Landscape area & Horizon Club Lounge. Key Areas/Achievements/Projects

Managed Projects:

1. MEP Services Improvements: Replacement of the Main Switchgears for the LV Panel successfully, Replacement of 9 AHU (Air Handling Units), complete replacement of Fire Alarm system including the wiring & repeater panels. Installation of 13 No. FM-200 systems for Electrical Switchgears & Transformer room. Elevators main ropes replacement for 9 Elevators. 2. Property Improvement: Ballroom & Foyer soft refurbishment including the carpet, wallpaper, partitions & lighting. Landscape improvement & Drive way asphalt road project. 3. Contract Management: Implemented the savings of US$ 48,000 per annum by reviewing and reducing the Contract for the Gas Supply based on the consumption trend to reduce the Minimum Charges.

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PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCES

Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts -Traders Hotel, Dubai, UAE Chief Engineer (June 2011 to October, 2012)

Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai

Assistant Chief Engineer/Corporate Executive Trainee Aug.2009 to Jun. 2011 Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, (EIH Ltd.)

The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India as Chief Engineer, (Sep. 2007 to Aug. 2009) Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, (EIH Ltd.)

The Oberoi Hotel, New Delhi, India as Engineer, Sep. 2006 to Sep. 2007 Radisson MBD Hotel-Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Assistant Manager Engineering, Aug. 2005 to Aug. 2006 INOX Leisure Ltd. – Vadodara, Gujarat, India

Engineering Executive/Chief Engineer June 2003 to Aug. 2005 UDAIVILAS (An Luxuries Oberoi Resort) – Udaipur, Rajasthan, India Engineering Supervisor June 2002 to June 2003

The Oberoi Cecil, (An Oberoi Resort)-Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India Engineering Supervisor /Engineering Assistant May 1997 to June 2002 ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

Bachelor Program in Electrical Engineering

National Institute of Engineering& Technology, Delhi, India through distance learning program completed in April 2014.

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

State board of Technical Education, Punjab from 1990-1993 Diploma in Material Management

AIIMS, Chennai, India through Distance Learning Program Secondary School Education

Secondary School from Himachal School Education Board, March 1989. PMP Project Management Professional

Pursuing project Management through MMTC Qatar

PERSONAL DETAILS

Name: Gurvinder Singh

Gender: Male

Date of birth: 28th January, 1974

Language: English, Hindi & Punjabi

Marital status: Married (2 Kids, Son: 16yrs, Daughter: 11yrs)

(GURVINDER SINGH)

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