preventive maintenance, project management, trouble shooting

Navis Fernando

PHONE: +971*********/+971*********

EMAIL: *********@*****.***

Current Location: Dubai, UAE

To pursue a challenging and rewarding career as an Engineer and excel myself by learning updating new methodologies to work with quality, cost, and time in a creative environment with a strong zeal to achieve goals. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Total of 10+ years of experience in maintenance of Hotel/Corporate Office.

Immense ability to troubleshoot and maintain all MEP Equipment

Overseeing all Facility & mechanical, electrical and structural maintenance and repair services, preventive maintenance, all municipal distribution systems, fire suppression and alarm systems and maintenance planning.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Taj Dubai, UAE (December 2018 to Till Date)

Engineer

Adhering to all Dubai municipality guidelines and Dubai Civil Defence relating to water tank cleaning, water testing, pipeline disinfection, grease tank cleaning, third party inspection and certification related to elevators, cradles, fire and safety inspection and all relevant licenses.

Drafting annual budget (contracts, staff, consumable, repair and maintenance, additional services & capital expenditure) and carry out financial control to maximize the saving.

Collecting & analysing power and water consumption data to enhance energy saving procedures.

Liaising with the sub-contractors / Suppliers for purchases / contracts enforcing to keep the existing supply chains effective and establishing new ones and ensuring quality operation polices.

Conduct periodical operational checks/inspection rounds of all assets, equipment/machinery, MEP services, fire alarm systems, fire-fighting systems and appliances, report and resolve all issues within stipulated time period.

Managing day to day operations of 296 guest rooms and upkeep and maintenance of public area and kitchens. Controlling the supervisors & technicians for the daily works & and enhancing operation implementation to exceed guest expectations.

A strong knowledge base of MEP services (such as FCUs/AHUs /Water pumps/Sumpits/Generator Sets/Filtration Tanks/LV room/UPS/Server room.)

Responsible for Benchmarking and self-assessment for EARTH CHECK Certification of Hotel and actively involved in IHCL Corporate sustainability programs.

Manage and control the entire service & operational activities/deliveries of the department, and hotel operation under direct responsibility including Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire & Civil Engineering works in the most effective manner.

Create and Develop yearly Preventive Maintenance schedules as required to upkeep the equipment/facilities of assigned operational areas in optimum operational condition at all times.

Ability to manage resources in the cost-efficient manner through various energy saving initiatives. Taj Mahal Hotel (A TATA Enterprise) – Mumbai, India (July 2016 to December 2018) Engineer

Responsible for taking over newly renovated floors from projects team.

Perform manpower management with monthly shift duties of technicians and operators.

Work closely with other departments to coordinate engineering activities and maintenance requirements in order to minimize adverse impact.

Advice and converse with Director of Engineering on the effective and conservative use of heat, light, power, and water programs as well as policies in order to maintain efficient consumption as well as low utility costs.

Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the hotel’s public area.

Planning and executing new engineering projects and handling Utilities.

Have completed a few projects in the given tenure, namely centralized store, shifting of cafeteria kitchen, lockers renovation, Pool net installation, bollard installation at the entrance gate, etc. Axis Bank Ltd (Corporate Office) – Mumbai, India (July 2014 to July 2016) Deputy Manager

Ensure high standards are maintained and managed effectively through facility management agency.

Responsible for short and long term planning along with day-to-day operations of the engineering division and Soft services.

Management of maintenance operations of the entire Corporate Office.

Ensure the upkeep of Office premises and maintain them in proper working order and appearance.

Coordinate all renovation, expansion, and special projects.

Develop, implement, and maintain preventive maintenance and energy conservation programs for MEP services according to corporate standards.

Ensure compliance with corporate policies, international standards, local regulations, and other environmental considerations.

Providing technical input and review of the Facility management agency.

Ensure the highest standards are maintained and managed effectively.

Establish training and development programs to enhance employee knowledge of best practices.

Operation & Maintenance of MEP Equipment’s such as Chillers, DG Sets, Transformers etc.,

Monitor daily, weekly & Monthly reports of O&M.

Ensure planned preventive maintenance of MEP equipment, follows the schedule.

Manage the O&M team to ensure the scheduled operation with less downtime.

Handle Soft services team to ensure quality services at the corporate office. Taj Lands’ End Hotel, India (March 2010 to July 2014) Assistant Engineer

Responsible for guest floors/rooms operation (facility management). Tracking of guest feedback and its analysis.

Responsible for Benchmarking and self-assessment of EARTH CHECK Certification of Hotel and IHCL Corporate sustainability audit verified by KPMG.

Manage HVAC, scheduling preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Kitchen maintenance including scheduling of PM and attending breakdowns/complaints on daily basis.

Maintain the complaint management & work request system and ensure timely response to all the complaints and maintenance requests

Ordering required materials/spares through centralized oracle applications and follow-ups with the purchasing department for a timely delivery.

Managing and submitting daily, weekly & monthly reports to the Managements.

Troubleshooting and diagnosing malfunctioning mechanical systems and equipment.

Operation & Maintenance of MEP Equipment such as Chillers(2100 TR), DG Sets(3000KVA), Transformers (5000 KVA) etc.,

Provide the assured quality of water through WTP & STP.

Controls engineering activities and building mechanical systems in emergency situations. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Responsible for solar power installations at Axis Bank Corporate Office and branches.

Awarded Excellence for saving of 520 kWh /day in plant room by recommending chilled water design changes and executing the same.

Awarded Service Excellence many times during carrier enhancement.

Coordinated installation of an external elevator for an open terrace restaurant at Taj Dubai.

Certified in Legionella management by Diversey.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering - 2009 from Anna University

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - 2006 from MSBTE ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION

MS Office

AUTOCAD

PERSONAL DETAILS:

Name: Navis Fernando

Date of birth: 07 November 1987

Nationality: INDIAN

Marital status: Married

Languages are known: English, Hindi, Marathi, and Tamil

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