Ricky Joseph Ubald
Mechanical/Automotive Engineer
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manager - Projects
Al Wasl Trading Group
Abu Dhabi
2019.01 - Current
- Implemented projects, service and maintenance, and service delivery of Diesel Generators and CCTV systems.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance
- Timely feedback to General Manager and pricing team in terms of product development priority and price positioning to strengthen company competitive product range
- Work closely with technical team to develop segmental channel strategy and commercial terms to support overall segment growth
- Develop new value-added services for better customer obsession (e.g.: Customer portal, Part number Monitoring system)
- Execute Fleet Management Activities Maintenance of Sales Platform such as CRM or Mapping tools
- Provide technical and sales support for sales and marketing activities
- Training of Academic Trainee Staffs and helping team members develop their skills
- Manage all project contractors to ensure that project is meeting objectives and project timeline.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission
Project Engineer
Al Dhafra Trading Enterprises - ATECO
Abu Dhabi
2014.12 - 2018.09
- Established projects, service and maintenance, and service delivery of Diesel Generators and CCTV systems.
- Fleet Management of fleet for maintenance and service delivery of Generators
- Testing and commissioning of diesel generators along with automatic changeover system (ATS) panels
- Adhering to company procedures, ISO manual, tools calibration of test equipment, updating software and co-ordination with principals / manufacturers
- Coordinating with sub-contractors and suppliers for civil / electrical works and ATS panel / cubicles, LV cables, fuel systems
- Receiving project execution approvals from consultant / government agencies
- Warranty and claim procedures with specialized systems and principals as project specific items
- Service Level Agreement (SLA) via Helpdesk request via Manage Engine Software.
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work
- Trained junior engineers in workstation design and material handling
Service Engineer
MAN Buses and Trucks - Darwish Bin Ahmed & Sons
Abu Dhabi
2012.01 - 2014.11
- Managed over 400 buses at MAN Buses & Trucks- Department of Transport - Abu Dhabi, U.A.E
- Explained and awarded staff of job responsibilities, performance expectations, client service standards, or corporate policies and guidelines
- Specialized in MAN-Cats II (diagnostic tool for troubleshooting and fault analysis) and strengthened with latest technological aspects from MAN training sessions for buses
- Established and maintained excellent working relationships with clients to encourage further and referral business and educated customers on maintaining their vehicles free from troubles and problems
- Predicted goals and objectives for department and strive to meet them successfully
- Managed customer inquiries and responded to their needs in pleasant, courteous, prompt manner and monitored all fleet buses for preventive, corrective and warranty services set out.
Education
Master of Science - Automotive Engineering
University of Leeds
Leeds, United Kingdom 2010.09 - 2011.11
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
ANNA UNIVERSITY - CHENNAI
Chennai, India 2006.06 - 2010.04
Skills
Project manager supervision
Leading projects
Managerial background
Managerial experience
Maintenance projects
Managing multiple projects
Implementing projects
Professional Experience
- General Manager - Power Division, 01/2019, to date, Al Wasl Trading Group, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Manager - Projects and Operations, 12/2014, 09/2018, Al Dhafra Trading Enterprises - ATECO, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Project Engineer, 01/2012, 11/2014, MAN Buses and Trucks - Darwish Bin Ahmed & Sons, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Other Skills
+971 555 225 380, riubjo145@gmail.com, University of Leeds, M.Sc (Eng) Automotive Engineering, 2011, Agile and Scrum, Six Sigma Applications, Technical Research, Project Management, Operations Management, Project Coordination, Budgeting, Project Planning, Project Delivery, Team Leader, Contract Negotiations, Fluent, Fluent, Fluent, Speaking, Beginner, Troubleshooting, ELV systems - CCTV, IT Networking, Troubleshooting any machinery equipment, Achieved top marks for completing professional project in Defense Research Development Organization (DRDO) Project (Naval Research Board, Govt. of India) worth Rs.1.26 million
References
Waleed Mahmood, +971 50 197 9078, waleed@alwaslgroup.ae
Timeline
Manager - Projects
Al Wasl Trading Group
2019.01 - Current
Project Engineer
Al Dhafra Trading Enterprises - ATECO
2014.12 - 2018.09
Service Engineer
MAN Buses and Trucks - Darwish Bin Ahmed & Sons
2012.01 - 2014.11
Master of Science - Automotive Engineering
University of Leeds
2010.09 - 2011.11
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
ANNA UNIVERSITY - CHENNAI
2006.06 - 2010.04