VENKATESAN RAMANI
Chief Engineer
Accomplished Chief Engineer with 38 years of experience specializing in evaluating systems to provide cost-effective work plans. Creator of designs and strategies that meet tight deadlines and achieve business objectives. Recognized for delivering reliable and actionable plans for stakeholders in the Hospitality Industry.
● Focused on sustainable design, adept at collaborating with teams of designers and builders to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
● Insightful professional with highly developed skills in analysis, tools and equipment management, and software knowledge.
● Known as a team leader who effectively manages large budgets, supervises teams, and conducts thorough inspections.
Contact Work History
Address
Chennai, 600053
Phone
**********.******@*****.**
Skills
Planning and coordination
Effective cost management
Leadership
Training
Telephone exchanges
Telephone wiring
CCTV & PA systems
Cable joints
Break down troubleshoot
2022-09 -
Current
2012-08 -
2022-09
Chief Engineer
Jeyachandran Textiles, Chennai, India
● Ensured regulatory compliance by staying
updated on industry standards and
implemented necessary changes to
Jayachandran’s practices
● Managed and scheduled equipment and
system preventive maintenance programs to
verify contractual compliance.
● Established procedures for corrective and
preventive maintenance.
● Reviewed engineering designs for accuracy,
feasibility, functionality before implementation
to ensure success upon execution.
● Managed budgets for engineering projects,
making strategic decisions to optimize resources
while maintaining quality standards.
● Contributed to the development of standard
operating procedures, creating consistent
guidelines for engineering tasks across the
organization.
Chief Engineer
Accor Properties, India and Abroad:
Plan and Preventative
Maintenance
Energy saving
Building management
systems
Fire fitting systems
MEP project execution for
pre-opening hotels
Execution of shop drawings
BOQ preparation for MEP
system
Billing Certification
Languages
Tamil
English
Hindi
Malayalam
Arabic
India - SIPCOT, City Center, Chamiers Road and
Novotel Kochi. Abroad - Abu Dhabi, UAE
● Evaluated vendor proposals for equipment
purchases or services to ensure
cost-effectiveness and compatibility with
existing systems.
● Promoted a culture of safety within the
engineering team by enforcing adherence to
established protocols and advocating for best
practices in workplace procedures.
● Coordinated closely with external partners such
as architects or construction firms during project execution phases.
● Reduced downtime for critical systems through
proactive maintenance and timely repairs.
● Established clear communication channels
between departments to facilitate seamless
information flow and expedite decision-making
processes.
● Established procedures for corrective and
preventive maintenance.
● Led a team of engineers to successfully
complete complex projects within budget and
schedule constraints.
● Managed budgets for engineering projects,
making strategic decisions to optimize resources
while maintaining quality standards.
● Oversaw facility inspections to identify areas of concern or opportunities for improvement in
infrastructure management.
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 12-05-1963
Nationality: Indian
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Male
2010-03 -
2011-11
2008-12 -
2009-12
Deputy. Chief Engineer
Hilton Hotel & Resorts, Chennai, India
Maintenance Engineer
Copthorne Hotel, Dubai, UAE
2007-01 -
2009-11
Maintenance Engineer
The Park Hotel, Chennai, India
2005-04 -
2006-11
Assistant Engineer
GRT Grand Hotel, T Nagar, Chennai
2004-01 -
2005-02
Assistant Engineer
Mercure Grand Hotels, Accor Groups, Al-Ain, UAE
2002-05 -
2003-12
Education
Assistant Engineer
GRT Grand Hotels, T Nagar, Chennai
1992-01 Diploma: Electrical Engineering
SAM Institute of College - Chennai
1982-01 Center Training Ins.
CTI - Chennai
1978-01 Secondary School Certificate
Personal Information
● Father's Name: K. S. Venkatesan
● Date of Birth: 12/05/1963
● Gender: Male
● Nationality: Indian
● Marital Status: Married
References
Training
● Mr. Kingsley Amose, Sr. VP Design & Tech.
Services Global, Accor Hotels, Singapore,
● Mr. Nandhakumar, VP Design & Tech. Service,
Accor, Thailand, 00-66-898******
● Fire and Safety Training Course
● Fire and Safety training course by Dubai Civil
Defense
● Trained the trainer from Accor, Middle East
● HACCP Training Course and ISO Training
● Planet 21 in Accor property
● Adhering practical rules like ‘Five S' and ‘TPM' philosophy
● First Aid Training
● HSE Audit and Training.
● FSSAI Audit and Training.