ASHIQ MUHAMMED
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Seeking a challenging and rewarding position in a growth-oriented organization to utilize acquired skills and knowledge for achieving organizational and personnel goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facility Engineer
Abu Dhabi Ports Group
07.2021 - Current
- Oversight and Maintenance: Oversaw daily operations and maintenance of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety) across logistics cluster facilities.
- Safety and Compliance: Conducted regular inspections to ensure adherence to safety and operational standards.
- Preventive Maintenance: Implemented and optimized preventive maintenance programs for equipment longevity and efficiency, including refrigeration systems.
- Best Practices: Ensured adherence to industry best practices in facilities management and safety protocols.
- Vendor Management: Coordinated with vendors and contractors for scheduled maintenance, repairs, and upgrades. Monitored vendor performance to ensure compliance with contracts and standards.
- Downtime Reduction: Developed and implemented preventative maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend equipment lifespan. Investigated causes of unscheduled downtime to improve site productivity.
- Customer Service: Resolved facilities-related customer complaints and issues in collaboration with the FIM team.
- Process Improvement: Streamlined operational processes and procedures to enhance efficiency. Analyzed operational data to identify cost-saving and service-enhancing opportunities.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensured compliance with local regulations, company policies, and safety standards. Conducted safety audits and risk assessments, implementing corrective actions in coordination with the Quality team.
- Resource Optimization: Optimized resource allocation to maximize cost-efficiency.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinated with internal teams such as operations, HSE, and IT on facility-related issues.
- Asset Management: Utilized Maximo for work order management and asset lifecycle tracking (creation, disposal, transfer). Participated in asset management and quality audits.
- Budgeting: Prepared OPEX budgets for facilities-related costs across logistics facilities. Coordinated with finance and operations teams for CAPEX budgeting as part of the business plan.
- Procurement: Processed contract and purchase requisitions in accordance with ADPG policies. Conducted technical evaluations for CRs and PRs related to logistics facilities.
- Equipment Maintenance: Overseen the maintenance of material handling equipment (VNA, reach truck, forklift, PPT) in coordination with suppliers.
- Refrigeration Systems: Managed the operation and maintenance of ammonia refrigeration plants for cold storage facilities.
- Project Management: Developed project scopes for new facilities initiatives and collaborated with the ETS team for project completion and monitoring.
- Procurement: Procured PPE, stationary, pantry stocks, and facility items according to ADPG policies using BPA.
- Cost Negotiation: Negotiated quotations for facility-related maintenance with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and accurate scope.
- Emergency Management: Developed and implemented emergency response plans for various scenarios (e.g., natural disasters, equipment failures). Coordinated with local authorities and emergency services during crises.
- Sustainability: Identified and implemented energy-efficient solutions to reduce operational costs and environmental impact. Promoted sustainable practices within the facilities.
- Space Planning: Optimized warehouse layout and space utilization to improve efficiency. Managed facility expansion or relocation projects.
- Regulatory Compliance: Stayed updated on relevant industry regulations (e.g., environmental, safety). Ensured compliance with local building codes and permits.
Plant Incharge
PAL COOLING HOLDING
05.2019 - Current
- Oversee and manage daily plant activities, including maintenance, safety measures, water treatment, and certification compliance
- Prepare monthly reports, PPMs, and generate defects through Smart FM
- Supervise engineering and technical staff, ensure proper functioning of chillers, pumps, cooling towers, and other plant equipment
- Manage SCADA and domestic PC backups
- Maintain continuous plant operation and ensure real-time data monitoring and recording
- Monitor and record plant and ETS readings, as well as electrical and mechanical equipment data, as required by the contract
- Develop, review, validate, and improve the maintenance strategy (predictive, preventive, corrective, reactive, and specialized)
- Execute annual and monthly preventive maintenance as per the agreed plan, raise corrective complaints, and address breakdowns promptly
- Respond to emergencies at any time and support investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences
- Conduct safety inductions and toolbox talks for contractors.
SITE ENGINEER
DTC AIR CONDITIONS
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Review and approve material submittals and shop drawings prior to submission to consultant
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on HVAC activities
- Coordinate with consultant for material inspections, site inspections, and approval processing
- Follow up with suppliers to obtain quotations in timely manner and address their queries
- Ensure mechanical equipment (AHU, chillers, pumps) meets project requirements
- Regulate and control manpower on site
- Coordinate with QA/QC and safety departments to maintain standards as requested by client
- Prepare construction documents, including method statements, construction schedules, quality plans, and risk assessments
- Collaborate with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information
- Analyze load programs, perform required calculations, and manage electrical requirements for HVAC equipment
- Recommend improvements to HVAC systems and processes.
- Improved project timelines by effectively coordinating with subcontractors and ensuring timely delivery of materials.
Education
Diploma - MEP (Mechanical Electrical Plumbing)
Capitol Engineering Kerala
Kerala,india06.2018
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Mahatma Gandhi University Kerala, India
Kerala,india01.2018
Skills
- Facilities management
- HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety systems
- Preventive maintenance
- Safety protocols
- Vendor management
- Problem-solving
- Process improvement
- Budgeting
- Project management
Accomplishments
Certification in IOSH Managing Safely.
Certificate of Achievement for
- Certified Associate in Project management(CAPM) Exam Preparation
Certificate of Appreciation for
- eSPIR project
Certificate of Recognition for
- Asset registration Automation Project
- Asset Disposal Automation Project
- Item Creation & modification request
Certification
IOSH Managing Safely
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Facility Engineer
Abu Dhabi Ports Group
07.2021 - Current
Plant Incharge
PAL COOLING HOLDING
05.2019 - Current
SITE ENGINEER
DTC AIR CONDITIONS
06.2018 - 01.2019
Diploma - MEP (Mechanical Electrical Plumbing)
Capitol Engineering Kerala
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Mahatma Gandhi University Kerala, India
IOSH Managing Safely
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