ARAVINDHAN APPAVOO BALAGANGATHARAN
Dubai
Summary
Visionary electrical engineer, result oriented with almost 11years’ experience. Expert in Customer-Centric Operations Management, driven by data and strategic decision Making. Continuously looking for opportunities to improve process efficiency and organizational growth Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Engineer
M/s Emaar Facilities Management
02.2023 - Current
- Lead and manage operations of integrated facilities management, infrastructure and utilities, by planning and implementation of reliability and energy centric maintenance plan
- Analyze historical maintenance and asset performance data using analytics techniques to draw strategic and data-driven decisions
- Draft contractual performance requirements for contractors and suppliers during tendering process
- Evaluate the key performance indicator and service level agreement on monthly basis
- Collaborate with government authorities, regulators, internal and external stakeholders to organize mega events and act with ownership mindset
- Coordinated special projects with stakeholders and vendors to ensure building compliance, requirements and occupant/stakeholder satisfaction
- Coordinating with internal stakeholders for smoother and effective transition to commence retail operations
- Using Integrated Maintenance Management System as a benchmark for effective decisions
- Assist to develop and implement strategic plans for effective facility management aligned with objectives and standards
- Develop and manage budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize resource allocation without compromising quality
- Ensure compliance with local regulations, safety protocols, and industry standards as well as implement and maintain emergency preparedness plans
- Provide regular reports to senior management on facility performance, key metrics, and propose improvements.
Senior MEP Engineer
M/s OSTBAU Contracting
11.2019 - 01.2023
MEP Engineer
M/s Build Pro Electromechanical
10.2018 - 10.2019
Electrical Engineer (Design)
M/s MAZ Consultants
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Oversee and manage the work of contractors, vendors and subcontractors performing maintenance tasks and ensure conformance with HSE standards, applicable regulatory requirements and organizational HSE rules and regulations
- Track requests and conduct regular inspections for ongoing projects and prepare reports accordingly
- Prepare scope of works for invitation of quotations, evaluate contract offers received from contractors
- Plan, coordinate and supervise in house staff, contractors
- Responsible for application and coordinating of concerned authorities’ pre-approvals till getting final handover from DEWA, Civil Defence, Dubai Municipality, JAFZA, Nakheel, Tarkhees or other authorities’ procedures for drawings, calculations & approvals
- Scheduling submittals, shop drawings review and material approval within project time-frame
- Develop detailed plans for design, installation, testing & commissioning of electrical, low current (telephone, SMATV, intercom), fire alarm, emergency, plumbing, drainage services
- Hands-on in preparing tender documents, estimation & preparation of BOQ
- Reviewing Risk Management, replying to bid, technical queries.
Facility Engineer
Integrated Facility Management of Health Care System at National University Hospital Singapore Pte Ltd and Singapore Changi Airport
07.2014 - 12.2017
- Coordinate all scheduled maintenance with impacted personnel
- Scheduling preventive maintenance of electrical equipment like UPS, Distribution Boards, Substation, Generator, Clock system, Lifts, Irrigation systems
- Provided technical and project management expertise to provide technical support services for troubleshooting, maintenance and making modification at the hospital
- Monitoring and rectifying faults monitored through Building Management System (BMS)
- Leaded a team of Engineers, Technical Officers and Technicians for HT power grid incoming power changeover for 7 substations (22kV) with interruption of 6 seconds and lesser
- Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is used to facilities management, managing assets logs
- Successfully followed JCI(Joint Commission International, United States of America) to get hospital re-accredited.
Executed electrical (ABB & Siemens) overhauling of specialized mining equipment like bucket wheel excavator, conveyors
06.2012 - 05.2014
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Pondicherry University
01.2015
Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics -
Anna University
01.2012
Skills
- Technical Support
- Technical Documentation
- Information Security
- Hardware troubleshooting
- Energy management
- Asset Management
- Space Planning
- Infrastructure Management
- Impact Assessment
- Codes Compliance
- Quality Control
- Environmental Compliance
- Water Resource Management
- Project Management
- Engineering support
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Continuous Improvement
Certification
- Certified Facility Manager, May 2024, December 2027, International Facility Management Association
- Sustainability Facility Professional, May 2024, Lifetime, International Facility Management Association
Accomplishments
- Coordinated with clients and sub-contractors to complete project safely and before deadline with quality and standards and within allocated budget.
- Minimized stoppage during faults/error with faster trouble shooting
- Reduced hazardous and maintained safety in project sites
- Reduced financial expenses with proper utilization of manpower & materials
- Developed contingency plan prior to emergency.
Languages
Tamil (To read, write and speak)
English (To read, write and speak)
Hindi (To Speak)
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above particulars are true and correct to the best of my knowledge canceled.
Affiliations
- CFM
Timeline
Technical Engineer
M/s Emaar Facilities Management
02.2023 - Current
Senior MEP Engineer
M/s OSTBAU Contracting
11.2019 - 01.2023
MEP Engineer
M/s Build Pro Electromechanical
10.2018 - 10.2019
Electrical Engineer (Design)
M/s MAZ Consultants
03.2018 - 09.2018
Facility Engineer
Integrated Facility Management of Health Care System at National University Hospital Singapore Pte Ltd and Singapore Changi Airport
07.2014 - 12.2017
Executed electrical (ABB & Siemens) overhauling of specialized mining equipment like bucket wheel excavator, conveyors
06.2012 - 05.2014
Master of Business Administration -
Pondicherry University
Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics -
Anna University
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