Tanveer Ahmed
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
Motivated engineering professional with 20 years of experience, recognized for assessing operational needs and developing solutions to save costs, improve revenues and drive customer satisfaction. Resourceful and well-organized with excellent leadership and team-building record.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Duty Engineer
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2025.03 - 2026.05
- Oversaw installation, testing and commissioning of engineering systems to meet performance and safety requirements.
- Observed staff performance of job functions and ensure all procedures are completed to departmental standards, rectify deficiencies with respective personnel.
- Managed all aspects of hotel maintenance operations, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems.
- Ensure that standards are maintained at superior level on daily basis according to GOVT guidelines.
- Good knowledge & hand experience on CAPEX projects.
- Anticipate guests needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
- Conducted research to stay updated on latest industry trends and technologies.
- Coordinated and supported audit and on-site inspections, liaising with regulatory agencies for smooth execution.
- Managed multiple projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality work.
Assistant Engineering Manager (Foreman)
Danat Al-Ain Resort
Al-Ain
2021.02 - 2025.02
- Implemented safety protocols for reduced workplace incidents.
- Streamlined operations with proactive maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
- Providing training, guidance, and performance evaluations.
- Conducting daily engineering staff briefing and distributes daily work assignments, Ensures that all work orders are completed with due diligence.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules to ensure optimal performance of hotel facilities.
- Implemented energy management programs, resulting maximum reduction in energy costs.
- Conducted building rounds and assign staff for proactive maintenance.
- Developed cost-effective strategies, resulting in significant savings.
Engineering Supervisor
Danat Al-Ain Resort Previous Intercontinental Al-Ain Resort
Al-Ain, UAE
2017.03 - 2021.01
- Resolved guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
- Ensured safety protocols by conducting regular site inspections.
- Conducted performance reviews of staff, enhancing their productivity levels.
- Inspected supply levels, cleanliness and organization of storage areas & assign designated personnel to rectify any deficiencies.
- Assigned weekly inventory on equipment, supplies & prepare requisitions for reordering of shortages.
- Trained junior engineers and provided mentorship, enhancing their skill set and knowledge base.
- Minimized safety risks with thorough inspections and maintenance schedules.
- Implemented cost-saving measures, reducing operational expenditure.
- Promoted innovative thinking to solve complex engineering problems.
- Updated work progress records for continued project monitoring.
- Undertook risk assessments to ensure workplace safety.
- Liaised with contractors for seamless operations coordination.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues with thorough equipment analysis.
- Briefed and motivated site teams to deliver quality results.
- Organized material supplies to facilitate smooth construction works.
Maintenance Supervisor
Island Falcon Group
Abu Dhabi
2015.04 - 2017.02
- Performed periodic inspections of existing Electrical Wiring Systems & Equipment.
- Maintained documents, logs, electrical, water, diesel & LPG reading.
- Handle tasks of planning, scheduling of all maintenance works, within budgets and time constraints.
- Responded to in-house guest complaints in timely manners.
- Responds to routine and emergency calls for repairs and service.
- Sewage Treatment Plant & Water Treatment Plant Work.
- Kept detailed records of all maintenance activities to track equipment lifespan and repair needs.
- Managed team rosters, ensuring adequate shift coverage at all times.
- Ensured Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) met according to company policy.
- Maintained & installed all types of HVAC, Electrical & Plumbing system.
- Maintained schematics and operational manuals for reference during maintenance and repair tasks.
- Briefed and motivated staff to deliver daily operational requirements.
Electrical Foreman
Jawdat Contracting Co
Riyadh
2011.07 - 2014.08
- Hand experience on projects for ministry of defence (MODA)
- Skilled in installing, repairing & maintaining latest electrical apparatus & control circuitry with diagram.
- Planned & Scheduled of electrical maintenance & new Installation work.
- Provide technical supports & instructions to the talents.
- Hire, Train new employees & ensure work is complete in compliance with code standards.
- Good hand experience of Fire Alarm & Fire Fighting system.
- Designing maintenance strategies, procedures and methods.
- Carrying out routine scheduled maintenance work and responding to equipment faults.
- Arranging specialist procurement of fixtures, fittings or components.
- Controlling maintenance tools, stores and equipment.
- Installation & Maintenance all types of LT Control Panels, ATS, Transformers & Substations.
- Troubles Shootings & Synchronizing of Generators (Auto & Manual Switching)
- Supervised electricians to enhance productivity and quality of work.
- Supervised ongoing construction works, verifying against specifications.
- Kept site areas clear of obstructions to limit risk.
Kitchen & Laundry Technician
Pearl Continental Hotel
Bhurban
2008.03 - 2011.07
- Performed periodic inspections of existing Electrical wiring & lighting systems.
- Used specialist tools to assemble parts of machinery diligently.
- Improved safety with regular inspection of electrical systems and components.
- Conducted diagnostic tests for identifying faults and malfunctions.
- Maintained clean working environment, upheld compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Troubleshot and resolved technical issues to restore functionality.
- Removed and replaced worn and damaged components to reduce risk of breakdowns.
- Conducted equipment inspections and safety checks to verify proper functionality.
- Followed preventive maintenance schedule and updated documentation to show completed work.
- Reviewed equipment manuals and technical specifications to complete repairs.
- All type of electrical work in hotel guest rooms & engineering plant area.
- Preventive Maintenance of different types of Kitchen & Laundry Equipment & submit report to chief engineer.
Workshop Supervisor
Medizan Labs Pvt Ltd
Islamabad
2006.06 - 2008.02
- Planned, assigned, supervised & inspected work of Technicians.
- Electrical & Mechanical works of machines & plant room.
- Perform regular inspections and maintenance of critical engineering systems and equipment.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues to ensure minimal downtime.
- Respond to emergencies and breakdowns promptly to restore operations & train new engineering technician.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs.
- Collaborate with other engineering and operations teams to optimize system performance.
- Planned and conducted routine service and maintenance of all plant machinery.
- Maintained workshop by arranging tool and stock maintenance and repair of equipment for best value.
- Supported productions with maintenance and repairs once up and running.
- Estimated costs, generated reports, and maintained detailed records.
- Coordinated with contractors and vendors to ensure timely and within-budget completion.
Education
Electrical Engineering
NIMLS
Islamabad, PAK 2003.01 - 2005.01
Specialist Diploma - R.AC
Faiz-Ul-Islam Technical
Rawalpindi, PAK 2008.01 - 2009.01
Skills
- Team Management
- Presenting
- Job Planning
- Effective Communication
- Safety Policies & Procedures
- Budgeting & Utility
- Coaching
- Administrative Skills
- Problem Solving
- Materials Selection Insight
- Knowledge of Building Regulations
- Energy Efficiency Techniques
- MS-Office & Computer Related Software
- CMMS, BMS & Lighting Control System
Certification
- IPAF Training 2025
- First Aid Level-3 2024
- Scaffolding 2024
- Legionella Awareness 2024
- EFST 2023
- Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) 2023
- Water Treatment 2021
- Fire Fighting 2019
LANGUAGES
English - Fluent
Arabic - Intermediate
Urdu - Native
Punjabi - Native
Custom Section
Valid until 2033
Awards
- Distinctive Performance Award-2017 Finalist, 2017-01-01
- Distinctive Performance Award Winner, 2019-09-01
- 05 years Appreciation Award, 2023-01-01
References
Available Upon Request.
Project
- Renovated Irish Bar & 07 No's hotel guest rooms.
- Internally renovated 20 No's Guest Washrooms.
- New 09 No's Shisha rooms & Guest floors area lighting upgraded with movement sensors.
- 40 No's Duct able AC replaced for Guest Villas & Accommodation.
- 03 No's Swimming Pools full renovated with plant rooms equipment.
- 05 No's Chilled pumps with VFD panels Fire pumps & 2 Hot Calorifiers Replaced.
- Replaced 02 No's Steam Boilers, 05 walk in chiller & freezer, 03 Cooling towers, 03 Pumps with VFD & 01 No's Chiller LG 415 TR.
- Domestic & Laundry water pumps & replaced with VFD.
Timeline
Duty Engineer
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
2025.03 - 2026.05
Assistant Engineering Manager (Foreman)
Danat Al-Ain Resort
2021.02 - 2025.02
Engineering Supervisor
Danat Al-Ain Resort Previous Intercontinental Al-Ain Resort
2017.03 - 2021.01
Maintenance Supervisor
Island Falcon Group
2015.04 - 2017.02
Electrical Foreman
Jawdat Contracting Co
2011.07 - 2014.08
Kitchen & Laundry Technician
Pearl Continental Hotel
2008.03 - 2011.07
Specialist Diploma - R.AC
Faiz-Ul-Islam Technical
2008.01 - 2009.01
Workshop Supervisor
Medizan Labs Pvt Ltd
2006.06 - 2008.02
Electrical Engineering
NIMLS
2003.01 - 2005.01