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Syed Ahamed K

Syed Ahamed K

Dubai,UAE

Summary


Experienced Senior Engineer known for delivering innovative solutions and driving project success. Specializing in complex problem-solving and leading cross-functional teams to achieve significant performance improvements. Consistently recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and implementing strategic initiatives that result in measurable business growth.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Engineer- Installation & Maintenance.

Eco Star Elevator & Technical Services L.L.C
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
08.2024 - Current
  • Oversee safety, quality, and productivity during installation and handovers, addressing non-conformities and implementing corrective actions as needed.
  • Supervise the use of proper installation techniques and tools by the team.
  • Manage site preparations, readiness, and customer deliverables, conducting site visits, audits, and collaborating with the Project Manager to resolve issues with customers.
  • Review site execution plans, monitor field costs, and track progress against project milestones, taking full responsibility for installation activities and the final handover.
  • Manage material delivery timelines and ensure
  • Conduct routine maintenance and inspections of elevators, escalators, and related systems to ensure they are operating efficiently and safely.
  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic elevator systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
  • Perform preventative maintenance tasks, such as lubrication, cleaning, and adjustments to ensure the optimal performance of elevator components.
  • Monitor elevator performance through diagnostic tools and software, identifying potential issues before they lead to breakdowns.
  • Respond to emergency breakdowns and repairs, ensuring timely resolution to minimize downtime.
  • Ensure compliance with local and national safety codes and regulations, conducting safety tests, load tests, and other required inspections.
  • Perform upgrades and retrofits to existing elevator systems to improve performance, reliability, and energy efficiency.
  • Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, including inspections, repairs, and replacements, ensuring full documentation of service history.
  • Coordinate with other engineers, technicians, and contractors to complete large-scale maintenance or repair projects.
  • Communicate directly with customers to provide updates on maintenance schedules, repairs, and system improvements.
  • Analyze system performance and recommend improvements or replacements for aging or outdated elevator systems.
  • Train junior maintenance staff or technicians on best practices for elevator maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
  • Ensure all tools and equipment are maintained and calibrated properly for effective operation.

Key Skills:

  • Expertise in elevator systems, including electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic components.
  • Strong knowledge of safety regulations and compliance standards related to elevator systems.
  • Proficient in the use of diagnostic tools and maintenance management software.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and repair complex elevator malfunctions quickly and effectively.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills for dealing with clients and site supervisors.
  • adherence to key project milestones.
  • Coordinate material requests and confirm deliveries to the site, overseeing the Goods Receipt process for materials and services.
  • Conduct handovers to the installation team, providing clarity on scope, deadlines, and required installation hours for team members and subcontractors.
  • Achieve targets for variation sales and change orders, ensuring all associated costs are accurately claimed and collected.
  • Verify the quality of installations, ensure the scope of work is completed, and manage final testing, addressing any outstanding issues.
  • Maintain accurate installation documentation, report progress, manage costs, mitigate risks, and adjust schedules as needed.
  • Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction by ensuring safe, high-quality installations, coupled with timely and professional communication.
  • Empower the installation team to identify inefficiencies and make improvements, encouraging collaboration and teamwork.


Senior Engineer-Field Operations

AG MELCO Muscat Elevator L.L.C
Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
05.2007 - 03.2023
  • Developing and implementing mitigation plans, working in conjunction with the contractors whenever possible
  • Promoting margin improvement activities and cost optimization activities
  • Coordinating and organizing with other departments to ensure collaboration, smooth workflow
  • Define the project rules and conditions and create the project guidelines for the respective projects
  • Support with the project manager in the decision-making process related to site activities
  • Co-ordinate and ensure that purchase orders for site activities and record it properly
  • Following up on and controlling installation process to ensure adherence to set standards, timely work progress, accurate product specifications and customer satisfaction
  • Providing timely resolution for problem related to installation or commissioning
  • Rectifying customer complaints and providing suitable suggestions to the customer
  • Sending the modification requirement to the factory and submitting the quotation to the customer based on factory and local cost implications
  • Preparation of route charts and monitoring technicians on daily basis
  • Conducting pre-handing over inspection with installation teams
  • Ensuring the completion of maintenance works for all the site on monthly basis
  • Ensuring the service according to the service contract
  • Monitoring the service reports and arranging spares based on the requirements
  • Preparing quote, submit, and get approval for repair order
  • Follow up with service sales department for the collection of repair order payment
  • Assisting technicians for critical call backs
  • Co-ordinating with the client / contractors to get the appointment or gate pass for the maintenance works for the prestigious projects
  • Conducting inspection and forwarding the report to the service sales team for all the recovery jobs
  • Responding and resolving to the customer complaints
  • Individually handled operations in dhofar region, Oman where took the responsibility for new installation / project management, maintenance and service sales
  • Project Management Activities:
  • Maintenance Activities:
  • Service Sales:
  • Identify key markets, players and customers, and assess Service Sales leads
  • Propose tactics to generate and develop Service Sales
  • Develop strong relationship with clients
  • Follow up and provide continuous Customer feedback
  • Pursue and secure new multi-brand contracts, recapture previous contracts and secure existing ones
  • Review and document soon-to-be expired contracts for renewal process
  • Prepare quotations according to customer's enquiries for maintenance, parts, and repairs
  • Keep track and obtain approvals on all the proposals made for annual maintenance contracts, parts, and repairs
  • Work with a team of service..
  • Submission of invoice and collection of payments

Education

Bachelor of Electronics and Communication Engineering -

Madurai Kamaraj University
Madurai, Tamilnadu
06.2001 - 04.2004

Skills

  • Project management
  • Team leadership
  • Strategic action plan
  • Risk analysis/ management
  • Product & technical knowledge
  • Negotiation
  • Troubleshooting
  • Conflict resolution

Certification

  • T&C training for Nexiez-mr & Nexiez-mrl at GRDLE, China
  • Time & Stress Management
  • Personality & Self development
  • Goal Setting & Team Building
  • Communication & Listening Skills

Languages

English
Fluent
Tamil
Native
Hindi
Intermediate
Malayalam
Upper intermediate
Arabic
Elementary

Driving Licenses:

  • Oman Private Light Driving License
  • UAE Light Driving License
  • Indian Light Driving License

Timeline

Senior Engineer- Installation & Maintenance.

Eco Star Elevator & Technical Services L.L.C
08.2024 - Current

Senior Engineer-Field Operations

AG MELCO Muscat Elevator L.L.C
05.2007 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Electronics and Communication Engineering -

Madurai Kamaraj University
06.2001 - 04.2004
Syed Ahamed K