Abbas Khaleel
Riyadh
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Engineer with a proven track record at ACCOR - Fairmont Ramla, excelling in MEP maintenance and energy conservation. A responsible team leader skilled in contract management, I effectively enhanced operational efficiency and compliance, ensuring guest satisfaction while managing budgets and implementing sustainable practices. Strong decision-making and negotiation skills drive my success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Engineer Engineering & Facilities
ACCOR - Fairmont Ramla Serviced Residences
Riyadh
09.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Property with Fairmont Ramla consists of 35-story and 249 luxury residential units
- Featuring one, two and three-bedroom units and 4-bedroom penthouses, with ample space and maximize comfort
- Fine Dine Restaurants, SPAs
- Lead the Engineering Team in the day-to-day engineering and maintenance operations of the hotel, including service standards, equipment schedules, and work schedules
- Assist the Director of Engineering (DOE) to run the Engineering department efficiently
- Arrange work intensity effectively to ensure maximum productivity and well-balanced labor
- Coordinate with the Security department hold fire prevention and safety meetings and ensure the effective operation of the fire prevention system
- Capable of maintenance for all hotel building services including air-conditioning, ventilation, refrigeration, electrical installation, lighting system, plumbing system, boiler, laundry, kitchen, lift, fire protection, escalator, sound system, TV system, etc
- Communicate with Government agencies to ensure full compliance with statutory regulations
- Prepare Capital and Repairs and Maintenance budgets for Engineering
- Conduct lift emergency release procedures as required
- Diagnose, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment within the hotel
- Maintenance of all hotel fixtures and fittings to ensure they are in safe condition and take action when any unsafe situations arise
- Monitor Key Performance Indicators for the Engineering Department and take corrective action, as required, to improve equipment inventory, quality audit, productivity, and other objectives
- Develop, implement and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimize expenses
- Develop systems and procedures to ensure the health and safety of Guests and Team Members, as well as the proper conditions for plants, machinery, and property
- Supervised and directed team of Engineer, supervisor and multi-skilled technicians
- Property with Fairmont Ramla consists of 35-story and 249 luxury residential units
- Featuring one, two and three-bedroom units and 4-bedroom penthouses, with ample space and maximize comfort
- Fine Dine Restaurants, SPAs
Mechanical Engineer
Hilton Riyadh hotel & residences
Riyadh
05.2018 - 08.2022
- Company Overview: Property with 600+ Guest Rooms, Royal Suite, Presidential Suite, Fine Dine Restaurants, SPAs
- Prioritized and planned the daily operational and maintenance activities
- Maintained client relationship by attending meetings, briefing day-to-day operation and maintenance activities scheduled, assigned and concerned activities in the site
- Supervised and directed team of Engineer, supervisor and multi-skilled technicians
- Responded to customer/guest maintenance needs promptly and ensured guests received professional, efficient and courteous service
- Maintained and controlled the site operational budgets
- Negotiated with subcontractors and acquired subcontract services for Cleaning, CCTV, Facade maintenance etc
- Liaised with Operations Head and procurement teams to finalize subcontracted services with contract budget
- Prepared and presented the deliverables such as technical reports, monthly reports, Schedules etc
- To managements
- From time to time presented the site deliverables to management to discuss on requirements, expected changes, additional man-hour, appraisal/spot-bonus approvals etc
- Generated additional revenues by contracting out of scope activities and project services for additional works and modification works on site
- Attended internal, external and top management inspection audits to maintain the HSEQ certifications
- Managed the site to implement the Health and Safety policies
- Followed up and coordinated with Finance teams for SOA, invoices and payment ageing of client and vendors
- Monitor the progress of site tasks and plan, update maintenance strategies, planners of assets by coordinating with CAFM teams
- Coordinate with HR team for sourcing of new resources for site operations according to requirements
- Conducted drawing layout reviews and approval of Workspaces and MEP works of renovation areas according to the client fit-out manual requirements
- Provided the MEP technical requirements for the renovation space
- Followed up the client Fit-out contractors to ensure compliance to the site requirements
- Conducted inspections and participated in testing and commissioning of renovated spaces
- Coordinated with client for statutory clearance and closeout of Fit-out works with proper documentation
- Property with 600+ Guest Rooms, Royal Suite, Presidential Suite, Fine Dine Restaurants, SPAs
- Associates Hands on trainings, technical resources developments
- Pro active maintenance, Rooms & Plant room PM's
- POMEC, CAPEX & monthly budget forecast
- Sustainable Technical upgrades, Energy Efficient Modernization, renovations
- Improved technical procurements SOP, products detailing, technical coordination, Time management
- Projects Management, Planning, budgeting, cost management, supervision, technical contracts management & negotiations
Service Engineer-Mechanical Systems
LAS Laboratory Automation Services Middle East FZ
Al Khobar
04.2017 - 05.2018
- Company Overview: Pipe corrosion control Systems for multiple pipe lines
- Performed Heat Load calculations using HAP and establish design requirements
- Prepared ducting, piping, control and configuration layouts
- Prepared Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and Specifications
- Supervised drafting tasks of outsourced teams during Detail design and construction stage
- Conducted site visits and technical meetings with clients to address design and installation issues, work progress etc
- Coordinated with other building services design teams and reported progress and issues to the Project Manager
- Reviewed drawings, specifications, heat load calculations etc
- And provide approvals
- Pipe corrosion control Systems for multiple pipe lines
Mechanical Engineer - Fit-out, Projects
12.2015 - 04.2017
- Represented as the Client representative managing the Tenants and Tenant Contractors
- Gathered the Fit-out data requirements, layouts etc
- From client project contractors and organized data
- Prepared a comprehensive manual with Fit-out guidelines standardizing the Fit-out process and client requirements on site
- Initiated tenant and fit-out contractor meetings to establish deadlines
- Coordinated with client for each Tenant space layout approvals and for local authority approvals concerning to work execution permits, Civil Defense approvals
- Coordinated with client and client project contractor for clearance of snags, coordination of MEP services, additional modification requests in tenant leased spaces for Fit-out works
- Coordinated with client contractors and Tenant project contractors to resolve the MEP issues and requirements in tenant spaces
- Conducted reviews and provided approvals of fit out shop drawings including MEP to comply with the site Tenant Fit-out manual guidelines
- Supervised and inspected the tenant project contractors and their works to ensure compliance of the Fit-out guidelines
- Conducted inspections and participated in testing and commissioning of tenant space before final handover of completed projects
- Monitor the fit-out progress for each tenant space, prepare status reports and update the client management on weekly basis on the progress stage, expected completion dates etc
- Coordinated with client and concerned local authorities for statutory clearance and operation permits of the completed tenant spaces
- Supported the operations team of facility for pre-opening activities
- Conducted Toolbox Talks for site operation teams
- Collected, organized and reported operation team by snagging of the site HVAC, Firefighting, CCTV, Civil, Plumbing systems etc
- Participated in steering committee meetings to support operation team for reporting projects snags and fit-out work progress updates
- Independently redesigned a Food court exhaust system to support change order request from client
- Followed up and managed the adherence of HSE policies by Tenant contractors on site
Education
Bachelors of Engineering (B.Tech) - Mechanical Engineering
Prist Engineering College
Tamil Nadu, India01.2017
Skills
- MEP Maintenance
- Contract Management
- Special Projects/Fit out Management
- Maintenance Schedule and Control
- Inventory replenishment
- Energy Conservation Techniques
- Operations Management
- Customer Relations Management
- Team Management Skills
- Emergency Management
- AutoCAD
- MS Office
- ASHRAE
- SMACNA
- NFPA
- SAES
- RCJY
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills
- Negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Responsible team leader and perform well under pressure
- Attention to details
- Presentation skills & sound knowledge of reporting process
Professional Affiliations And Achievements
- Appreciation Pre-opening certificate from Hilton hotels worldwide
- Appreciation & recognition from Hilton hotels 2019
- Certified Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Certified in Hotel Management
- SITES Case Studies: University of Texas
- Certified in Facilities Management the University of Huddersfield
- Certified in Accelerating Portfolio Certification with LEED U.S. Green Building Council
- Certified in GreenCE - LEED v4 for Product Manufacturers
- Certified in POMEC - Property Operations, Maintenance & Energy Consultants University of Hilton Head
- Appreciation Pre-opening certificate from ACCOR - Fairmont Ramla Serviced Residences
- Six Sigma White Belt Certified.
Number Of Dependents
3
Visa Iqama
Transferable
Saudi Council Of Engineers - Membership No
892638
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Arabic
Hobbies and Interests
Professional and Social Networking
Core Skills Summary
- MEP Maintenance
- Contract Management
- Special Projects/Fit out Management
- Maintenance Schedule and Control
- Inventory replenishment
- Energy Conservation Techniques
- Operations Management
- Customer Relations Management
- Team Management Skills
- Emergency Management
Personal Information
- License: Valid Indian and Saudi Arabian driving license
- Father's Name: Abbas Rajkapoor
- Notice Period: 25 Days
- Date of Birth: 10/31/94
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Islam
Timeline
Maintenance Engineer Engineering & Facilities
ACCOR - Fairmont Ramla Serviced Residences
09.2022 - Current
Mechanical Engineer
Hilton Riyadh hotel & residences
05.2018 - 08.2022
Service Engineer-Mechanical Systems
LAS Laboratory Automation Services Middle East FZ
04.2017 - 05.2018
Mechanical Engineer - Fit-out, Projects
12.2015 - 04.2017
Bachelors of Engineering (B.Tech) - Mechanical Engineering
Prist Engineering College
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