Ashif Ziyad
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
Accomplished professional specializing in building maintenance management and subcontractor oversight. Expertise in tender development, work order management, and asset tracking, with a focus on preventive maintenance and risk assessment. Holds Hassantuk certification and possesses extensive knowledge of HVAC systems, materials selection, and cost estimation. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through effective technical documentation and strategic planning.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Operation Engineer/Facilities Engineer-Technical Inspector
RELAAM/ ADCP
Abu Dhabi
11.2022 - 12.2025
- Managed ISTIFA processing and building maintenance for over 1,500 properties.
- Monitored subcontractors for FLS - Civil Defence Contract and ISTIFA processing.
- Developed tender scopes for FLS systems to enhance project clarity.
- Facilitated handover processes during contract changes and new building takeovers, including snagging.
- Prepared scope of work documents for insurance claim-related tasks.
- Oversaw work order management, ensuring creation, assignment, tracking, and SLA compliance.
- Scheduled asset lifecycle tracking and preventive maintenance to optimise performance.
- Conducted Hassantuk system surveys, installations, monitoring, and certification processes.
Operation Engineer
NAFFCO ELECTROMECHANICAL LLC
Abu Dhabi, UAE
01.2016 - 10.2022
- Managed maintenance of Fire Life Safety systems across 250 buildings for Abu Dhabi Commercial Properties.
- Coordinated handover processes with previous contractors and conducted client inspections.
- Prepared initial repair quotations against prior contractor assessments for Fire Life Safety systems.
- Resolved customer complaints and addressed significant incidents, including security concerns.
- Estimated resource requirements for electrical works, including manpower, materials, and equipment.
- Investigated complex customer issues referred by service assistants and implemented solutions.
- Ensured compliance with drawings and specifications throughout all projects.
- Provided engineering support to electrical work groups while prioritising health and safety protocols.
Electrical Engineer
KEMCO Group
Doha, Qatar
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Supervised 66KV cable work from Saliyah Super Substation to Al Khalidiah Substation.
- Oversaw trench excavation and utility crossings for water pipes and electrical cables.
- Managed road crossing construction and installation of warning tape during backfilling.
- Directed trial pit excavation and cable laying activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Operation Engineer
Kerala State Electricity Board
Trivandrum, India
07.2012 - 10.2014
- Operation and maintenance of substation equipment’s like 200 MVA (220/110kV),12.5 MVA (110/11kV) Power Transformers, Current Transformers, Potential Transformers, 220, 110 kV SF6 Circuit Breakers, 11kV Vacuum Circuit Breakers, safety equipment’s, Station Battery Systems and other related switch gears.I worked as maintenance Operation engineer (contract) at Kerala state electricity board. Ability to work with the aid of schematic drawings of electrical systems, power systems and networks.
Electrical Engineer
Vayalil Associates
Kollam, India
05.2010 - 04.2012
- Evaluates electrical systems, products, components, and applications by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of electricity and materials.
- Confirms system's and components' capabilities by designing testing methods; testing properties.
- Develops electrical products by studying customer requirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials.
Education
B.Tech - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Younus College Of Engineering & Technology
India 01.2006 - 01.2010
Skills
- Building maintenance management
- Subcontractor oversight
- Tender development
- Work order management
- Asset tracking
- Preventive maintenance planning
- Hassantuk certification
- Risk assessment strategies
- Technical documentation
- HVAC systems knowledge
- Materials selection
- Cost estimation expertise
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Malayalam
Native
Tamil
Advanced
Certification
Civil Defense Approved Engineer
TRAINING
Have undergone 7 days Industrial training in K.S.E.B at 220 KV Substation, Kundara.
DECLARATION
I consider myself familiar with Electrical and Electronics Engineering aspects.I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my Knowledge.
PASSPORT DETAILS
- Passport No : V8341755
- Date of Issue : 2021-11-17
- Date of Expiry : 2031-11-16
- Place of Issue : ABU DHABI
- UAE Driving license : 2400330
Timeline
Operation Engineer/Facilities Engineer-Technical Inspector
RELAAM/ ADCP
11.2022 - 12.2025
Operation Engineer
NAFFCO ELECTROMECHANICAL LLC
01.2016 - 10.2022
Electrical Engineer
KEMCO Group
07.2015 - 07.2016
Operation Engineer
Kerala State Electricity Board
07.2012 - 10.2014
Electrical Engineer
Vayalil Associates
05.2010 - 04.2012
B.Tech - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Younus College Of Engineering & Technology
01.2006 - 01.2010