Asanka Dharmadasa
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Experienced mechanic with 14 years in plumbing, electrical systems, and air conditioning maintenance within five-star hotels. Demonstrated ability to maintain laundry and kitchen equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Skilled in troubleshooting and repairing complex systems to reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency.
Overview
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Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
General Mechanical Supervisor
Media Rotana
Dubai
2022.03 - 2023.11
- Supervise daily engineering and maintenance operations, ensuring smooth operation of all hotel facilities and equipment.
- Plan, execute, and monitor preventive and corrective maintenance according to the hotel’s maintenance schedule and standards.
- Supervise engineering technicians, assign daily tasks, monitor job completion, and ensure effective shift handovers.
- Attend and prioritize guest room maintenance complaints, ensuring quick response and minimum disruption to guests.
- Monitor and maintain HVAC, electrical, plumbing, water supply, drainage, pumps, boilers, and mechanical systems.
- Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house areas, plant rooms, and engineering equipment.
- Coordinate with Housekeeping, Front Office, F&B, Security, and other departments to resolve operational and maintenance issues.
- Monitor BMS and MEP systems, identify abnormalities, and take corrective action when required.
- Support the Chief Engineer/Assistant Chief Engineer in maintaining departmental SOPs and Rotana brand standards.
- Ensure compliance with health & safety, fire & life safety, environmental, and local authority requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of work orders, preventive maintenance, equipment history, meter readings, and maintenance activities.
- Monitor daily electricity, water, and energy consumption and support energy
Kitchen & Laundry Technician
Centro Sharjah by Rotana
Sharjah, UAE
2014.09 - 2019.12
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance of commercial kitchen and laundry equipment.
- Troubleshot and repaired ovens, fryers, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, ironers, and related equipment.
- Attended equipment breakdowns promptly to minimize operational downtime.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintained equipment according to the PPM schedule.
- Coordinated with Kitchen, Stewarding, and Laundry teams to resolve technical issues.
- Maintained equipment service records and reported major faults and spare-parts requirements.
- Followed hotel safety standards and engineering SOPs during all maintenance activities.
Plumber
Centro Sharjah by Rotana
Sharjah
2012.09 - 2014.09
- Performed daily plumbing maintenance and repairs across guest and back-of-house areas.
- Handled plumbing complaints, fixing leaks, blockages, low pressure, and sanitary issues.
- Completed preventive maintenance for water supply, drainage pumps, valves, and sanitary systems.
Plumbing & Mechanical Technician
Niyama Resorts Maldives
2010.12 - 2012.03
- Maintained and repaired plumbing, water supply, drainage, and irrigation systems across the resort.
- Operated and monitored RO plant systems, including pumps, filters, pipelines, and water distribution.
- Attended guest villa plumbing complaints, leaks, and blockages promptly.
- Performed preventive maintenance of pumps, valves, sanitary fixtures, and irrigation equipment.
- Supported daily resort engineering operations and emergency maintenance.
Skilled Plumber
Kent Engineers (PVT) LTD
2005.04 - 2010.10
- Installed and repaired water supply and drainage piping systems.
- Installed sanitary fixtures, valves, pumps, and plumbing accessories.
- Performed leak testing, troubleshooting, and general plumbing maintenance.
- Followed technical drawings and site safety procedures.
Education
G.C.E (O/L) and (A/L) - Art
Srilanka
Srilanka 2000.08 - 2000.08
G.C.E (A/L) - undefined
Skills
- Kitchen equipments maintenance (gas, electric)
- Laundry equipments maintenance (steam, electric, pneumatic)
- Air condition maintenance (FCU, AHU, chiller, sprit)
- Good electrical knowledge
- Welding work (arc, copper)
- Boiler operating & maintenance
- Pump room maintenance
- Piping work and installation
- Swimming pool and spa maintenance & pool construction work
- Repair pipes, pumps, water heaters
- RO Plant operator
- STP Plant operator
Certification
- Successfully completed destination leadership course 2017-01-18.
- Successfully completed on-job training course 2016-03-13.
- Passed 1st year of the three year part time course leading to the National Certificate in Technology-Civil Engineering. (2008)
- Passed one year full time National Certificate in Engineering Craft Practice course in PLUMBING & got a Merit pass. (January to December 2004)
- Has successfully completed the Diploma in Auto CAD & got a Good Pass in final exam in British Informatics of Computer Technology.
- Has successfully completed the Diploma in Computer Hardware Engineering & got a Good Pass in final exam British Informatics of Computer Technology.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 18th Dec 1983 I hereby assure you that the forgiving particulars are correct to the best of my Knowledge. Yours Sincerely G. A. Dharmadasa
Timeline
General Mechanical Supervisor
Media Rotana
2022.03 - 2023.11
Kitchen & Laundry Technician
Centro Sharjah by Rotana
2014.09 - 2019.12
Plumber
Centro Sharjah by Rotana
2012.09 - 2014.09
Plumbing & Mechanical Technician
Niyama Resorts Maldives
2010.12 - 2012.03
Skilled Plumber
Kent Engineers (PVT) LTD
2005.04 - 2010.10
G.C.E (O/L) and (A/L) - Art
Srilanka
2000.08 - 2000.08