Vairamuthu CFM®
EFS Facilities Services
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Facilities Engineer with 14 years of UAE and India experience, skilled in managing operations and maintenance across airports, malls, commercial, and residential buildings. Worked at top sites like Abu Dhabi Airports, Dubai Airports, Abu Dhabi Mall, STPs, and IT Parks—gaining strong practical and technical knowledge.
- Expert in airport facility operations, including runway, airside, and terminal renovation projects, ensuring compliance with GCAA and international standards.
- Strong knowledge of HV/LV panels, UPS, generators, chillers, HVAC systems, switchgear, transformers, and VFDs.
- Familiar with plumbing, fire alarm/firefighting systems, BMS, CCTV, and access control systems.
- Proficient in managing CAPEX/OPEX budgets, improving asset performance, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Experienced in internal and external audits, including HSQE, Civil Defence, and GCAA audits.
- Skilled in managing soft services like housekeeping, pest control, landscaping, and waste management.
- Proven experience in remote/island facility management, handling challenges in harsh weather conditions.
- Oversaw fit-out projects, auxiliary building works, and full facilities O&M activities to support business growth.
- Ensures full compliance with SLAs, KPIs, and all safety regulations, improving efficiency and service quality.
1
Certificate
15
Years of experience
Work History
Facilities Engineer
5 Years 5 Months- Company Overview: Facilities management services provider. Website: [not provided]
- Managed daily operations for hard and soft services at the airport, ensuring strict compliance with aviation regulations and quality standards.
- Conducted airside inspections and oversaw pavement maintenance, performing regular facility inspections to identify maintenance needs and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Provided technical support and carried out the airside civil works, firefighting & fire alarm systems and air traffic control facilities.
- Supervised maintenance staff and coordinated with contractors to ensure efficient service delivery, monitoring expenses and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Organized and managed day-to-day airport operations in collaboration with supervisors and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with civil aviation regulations and standards.
- Handled all maintenance requests within the department, ensuring proper documentation and conducting periodic reviews for quality assurance, internal audit and general civil aviation audit.
- Delivered site services in accordance with SLAs and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), consistently meeting operational goals.
- Responsible for implementing and managing sustainability practices to enhance energy efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- Prepared technical reports on facilities and airfield civil works, method statements, standard operating procedures, non-compliance reports, Business continuity plan, emergency preparedness plan, BCP drill reports, integrated operational risk registers, scopes of work for variation work, work completion reports and a continuous improvement plan.
- Planned, coordinated, and supervised maintenance staff, consultants, and specialist contractors to maintain high service standards.
- Monitored expenses and identified opportunities for cost-saving measures in collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize budgets.
- Reviewed tender and contract documents to understand project scopes, effectively initiating approval processes.
- Prepared requests for proposals, conducted meetings, contract negotiation, reviewed bids and recommended contract awards to support operational objectives.
- Prepared detailed BOQs and BOMs for tenders, ensuring accurate cost estimation, material compliance, and alignment with project specifications.
- Facilities management services provider. Website: [not provided]
Electrical Engineer
3 Years- Company Overview: Facilities management services provider. Website: [not provided]
- Organized and managed daily operations for malls, hotels, offices, and apartments, focusing on hard services.
- Regularly updated the Facilities Manager and clients on project progress, ensuring accurate information in the CMMS.
- Prepared weekly and monthly reports to demonstrate compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Conducted site investigations, documented issues, and escalated concerns requiring additional support.
- Performed facility inspections and managed preventive and breakdown maintenance for utilities.
- Oversaw contractor activities, corrective actions, shutdown work, and reactive maintenance tasks.
- Developed and enforced safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment for all personnel.
- Managed the allocation and maintenance of equipment, tools, and resources essential for operations.
- Collaborated with procurement teams to ensure timely access to supplies and materials.
- Provided training sessions for technicians on various systems and their operational capabilities.
- Identified, troubleshot, and resolved equipment issues across all operational areas.
- Ensured the workshop was well-maintained, equipped with necessary tools, and updated future tool requirements.
- Facilities management services provider. Website: [not provided]
Junior Electrical Engineer
3 Years- Company Overview: Facilities management services provider. Website: [not provided]
- Reported to the Electrical Engineer and Subject Matter Expert (SME) on work processes and updated the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) with accurate information.
- Conducted thorough electrical acceptance testing of completed hardware, including continuity and high-potential isolation tests.
- Evaluated installed electrical equipment and systems to identify faults and implement corrective actions.
- Proposed modifications to electrical products and systems to enhance quality and efficiency.
- Performed maintenance procedures and repairs on existing electrical systems.
- Inspected completed installations to verify operations and ensure compliance with design specifications.
- Coordinated testing and commissioning of electrical services with specialist contractors and suppliers as needed.
- Prepared inspection reports for distribution boards, bus bars, and motors.
- Analyzed utility machine nameplate details, power measurements, and performance, conducting preliminary audits, data collection, and quantifying savings.
- Ensured contractors completed their tasks according to the project scope.
- Facilities management services provider. Website: [not provided]
Electrical Supervisor
3 Years- Company Overview: Engineering services provider. Website: [not provided]
- Executed engineering and operational procedures for property management.
- Managed and supervised the Integrated Building Management System, overseeing the operation, inspection, and maintenance of electrical equipment, HVAC systems, fire alarms, access controls, and CCTV.
- Ensured timely maintenance, including repair, modification, installation, and testing of diesel generators, lifts, sewage treatment plants, water treatment plants, transformers, and electrical panels.
- Conducted contractor comparisons for various annual maintenance contracts (AMCs) and managed day-to-day repair and installation tasks.
- Monitored system voltage levels and addressed peak load issues to maintain optimal performance.
- Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of sewage treatment plant (STP) equipment to ensure optimal operation.
- Oversee the maintenance and repair of high-tension and low-tension electrical systems within the STP.
- Manage the operation and maintenance of pumping systems, including submersible pumps and generators.
- Operated and maintained primary and secondary process equipment, including clarifiers, aerators, and flow balancing tanks.
- Monitor and control system performance, including ID fans, FD fans, PA fans, SA fans, fuel pumps, and water pumps.
- Document maintenance activities, including inspections and repairs, and update the accordingly.
- Train and supervise maintenance staff on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Analyze system performance data to identify trends and recommend improvements for efficiency and reliability.
- Engineering services provider. Website: [not provided]
Education
B.E - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
D.E.E.E - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Skills
Facility management
Budgeting
Tendering
Project management
Audits
Fit outs
Contract negotiations
Scheduling
Effective communication
Administration
Health and safety / HSEQ
Condition survey
Operations and Maintenance
Performance and Quality
Risk Management
Sustainability
HV & LV Testing
Vendor Management
Soft Services Management
Energy Management
Certification
- Certified Facility Manager (CFM)- IFMA
- Post Holder Awareness - Abu Dhabi Airports
- Facility management
- Level 1 Infrared Thermography
- Automation Engineer- PLC, VFD, SCADA
- KNX System- LCMS
- CMMS System (IBM-Maximo, Oracle- JDE)
Languages
English
Hindi
Tamil
Timeline
Facilities Engineer
EFS Facilities Services
01.2021 - Current
Electrical Engineer
EFS Facilities Services
01.2018 - 01.2021
Junior Electrical Engineer
Berkeley Services LLC
01.2014 - 01.2017
Electrical Supervisor
Virali Shanmuga Engineering
01.2011 - 01.2014
State Board of Technical Education
D.E.E.E from Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Anna University
B.E from Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Passport Expiry
07/01/30
Personal Information
- Passport Number: T8254156
- Date of Birth: 05/30/89
- Driving License: Manual light vehicle
- Visa Status: Employment