Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Certification
Affiliations
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Prasenjit Burman Roy

Prasenjit Burman Roy

Kolkata

Summary

Dynamic engineering leader with 39 years of professional experience and a proven track record at Indian Hotels Company Limited, driving sustainability initiatives that significantly reduced carbon emissions. Expert in energy management and project execution, fostering team performance and operational efficiency. Achieved substantial cost savings while enhancing safety compliance and mentoring engineering teams for peak performance.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Area Director Engineering - East

Indian Hotels Company Limited
Kolkata
07.2022 - Current

Implement energy-efficient technologies to reduce FPL costs. Sustainable initiatives to reduce carbon footprint and water consumption. Safety initiatives to reduce hazards and risks. Mentoring Chief Engineers to improve performance. Assisting with the pre-opening of new hotels.

Director of Engineering

Taj Bengal Hotel
Kolkata
04.2010 - Current

Implemented 100% green energy. 100% Fossil Fuel-Free Laundry. Diesel consumption becomes zero from 600 KL/year. Reduced CO2 emissions by 8,500 MT annually. FPL costs were reduced by 150 lakhs annually. Completed major renovations and upgradation projects include the installation of 2x2500 KVA transformers and HT panels, the upgradation of fire and safety systems of the hotel, the replacement of old iron pipes with CPVC, the installation of heat pumps, the optimization and automation of the HVAC system, the revamping of the STP, and the utilization of treated water for CT and WC flushing to reduce fresh water consumption by 300 KL per day. Renovation of guest rooms, restaurants, chambers, swimming pool, etc.

Director of Engineering

Taj Lake Palace
Udaipur
08.2007 - 03.2010
  • Operation and maintenance of a 280-year-old luxury palace hotel. Opening of a new, in-house designed rooftop restaurant. Rebuilt a 170-year-old Gangor boat with local expertise. Constructed a new spa boat.

Chief Engineer

Taj Coral Reef Hotel
Maldives
05.2005 - 07.2007
  • Operation and maintenance of an international island resort property. In-house restoration and refurbishment of 63 lagoon and beach villas after the tsunami.

Chief Engineer

Taj Hari Mahal & Rawal Kot
Jodhpur & Jaisalmir
05.2003 - 04.2005
  • Improved efficiency of plants and machinery by implementing new technologies. Implemented TPM of guest rooms and machineries. Installed HT Substation and constructed new swimming pool at Jaisalmer

Education

Electrical Engineering - Engineering

North Calcutta Engineering College
Kolkata
01-1986

Skills

  • Energy management
  • Sustainability initiatives
  • Safety compliance
  • Project management
  • Budget management
  • Team leadership
  • Employee training
  • Operational efficiency
  • Strategic planning
  • Business intelligence
  • Cost analysis and savings
  • Safety management

Accomplishments

  • EarthCheck Platinum Certified Hotel
  • BW Hotelier Award as Regional Chief Engineer in 2016 and 2019

Languages

English
First Language
Bengali
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2

Certification

  • Certified Firefighter - Goa Fire Services
  • Electrical Supervisory License - Directorate of Electrical Inspectorate
  • Sustainability Leadership Program - National Institute of Industrial Engineering, Mumbai

Affiliations

Photography and long drives

Timeline

Area Director Engineering - East

Indian Hotels Company Limited
07.2022 - Current

Director of Engineering

Taj Bengal Hotel
04.2010 - Current

Director of Engineering

Taj Lake Palace
08.2007 - 03.2010

Chief Engineer

Taj Coral Reef Hotel
05.2005 - 07.2007

Chief Engineer

Taj Hari Mahal & Rawal Kot
05.2003 - 04.2005

Electrical Engineering - Engineering

North Calcutta Engineering College
Prasenjit Burman Roy