Hi, I’m
Rahul U
Hospitality Engineer
Kasaragod,KL
Summary
Engineering professional known for high standards and result-driven approach. Extensive experience in leading engineering initiatives and implementing innovative solutions. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to evolving project needs. Skilled in technical analysis and strategic planning.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Royal Orchid Hotel - Iconiqa
Chief Engineer - Pre Opening
06.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Managing operations for a 291-key property, along with 5 F&B outlets and 4 event spaces.
- Serving as the strategic link from project to operational hand-over—facilitating concept development, design review, implementation, and day-to-day management.
- Streamlined project workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime across engineering operations.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential issues and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
DLF
Chief Engineer - Technical Services
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Overseeing maintenance operations for two ultra-luxury DLF properties, the Magnolias Club and the Aralias Club, including a shared laundry facility with a wash load capacity of 4,000 kg.
- The club facilities feature a sophisticated lobby and lounge, five meeting rooms, two grand ballrooms, and four fully equipped kitchens with advanced appliances, including eight cold rooms, six ovens, and 20 cooking ranges, supporting a total of over 200 pieces of equipment. Additionally, the club boasts multiple multi-cuisine F&B outlets, a movie theater, diverse recreational spaces, a luxurious spa and salon, and eight swimming pools with a combined water capacity of 3,000 KL.
- Implementing PDCA for TPM of utility equipment's like transformers, DG, Chillers, Boilers, WTP, Kitchen equipment's.
- Accountable for planning and executing the Property Improvement Plan (PIP) for the upgrade of the Magnolias Club.
- Managing FLS and HSSEMS for the units.
- ESG and Value Engineering enthusiast.
Welcome Heritage Parv vilas
Chief Engineer - Pre opening
06.2022 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Opened first Phase of the Hotel with 92 rooms and Public Areas. Also finalizing Phase 2 and with Client and Franchise Company.
- Review Construction Documents, Project Planning, Scheduling, Preparation and monitoring of Risks and Master Budget.
- Furnishing Reports to the top management for expediting decision making.
- Design, Development and feasibility studies.
- Manage Client relationship throughout project cycle.
- Coordinating procurement including vendor estimation, contract negotiations and finalization.
- Organizing timely meetings with key stakeholders and coordination with architects, structural engineers and other consultants.
- Site execution as per Franchise standards.
- Preparation of SOPs for the operational cycle for the property.
- Liaison with appropriate Govt channels.
Rishin Enterprises
Site Engineer
10.2020 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Site's inspections for MEP works.
- Handling a manpower of 110-130.
- Analysis of CAD drawing and sketch preparation.
- Estimation and BOQ for project preparation.
- Project Planning and Execution.
Pullman and Novotel Delhi Aerocity
Engineering Executive
06.2019 - 10.2020
Job overview
- Responsible for handling all the maintenance operation for both Novotel and Pullman guest rooms comprising of 670 keys.
- Responsible for all the maintenance activities in Hotel Public areas, which includes 2 lobby, 4 lounges, 3 restaurants, 2 bars, 3 ballrooms and 12 meeting rooms.
- Directly heading a team of 19 members.
- Handling shift operations, Preparation of schedules and checklist.
- Vendor Management and inventories.
- Plant room operation and Maintenance.
The Oberoi Rajvilas
Engineering Assistant - Engineering Supervisor
06.2016 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Interdepartmental coordination for maintenance related activities.
- Performance appraisals, Training & Development of team.
- Operation and Maintenance of Steam Generator, Chillers, Hot water Boilers, HVAC Units, Diesel Gensets, WTPs, Plant & Machinery.
- O&M of Kitchen and laundry equipment's and ELVs.
- Conducted and supervised guest room and public area PPM.
- Maintaining Satellite TV and Telephone Systems.
- Handling all Document work through SAP, i.e. Work Orders, HLP, AMC, Consumption Posting, Service entry sheets.
- Interaction with vendors and preparing of BOQ based on the quotes.
- Helped in tracking and monitoring HLP - Responsible for energy conservation.
- Management responsibility for energy conservation and monitoring and control on expenses on daily basis.
Education
Alagappa University
MBA from Project Management
05.2021
St.Michael College of Engineering & Technology
B.E from Mechanical Engineering
01.2016
Accomplishments
- Best Team Member of the year 2017-18.
- Star of the Department 2018.
- Best Executive Engineer for the month of August 2019.
- Manager of the Year 23-24.
- Best Chief Engineer - DLF Super luxury Division
Skills
- Project management
- Safety management
- Facility management
- Resource development
- Stakeholder management
- Environmental management
- Facilities budgeting & control
- Design development
- Value engineering
- Troubleshooting
LANGUAGES
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
Software
Ansys
SAP - ERP
Prologic
Creo 20
Microsoft Tools
Hobbies
- Taekwondo
- Fitness Activities
- Football
References
- M. Kannan, VP - Projects, Elan Limited - Gurugram
Disclaimer
I hope that the above details will meet your requirements and you will give consideration to my request and better response. I assure you all my best service at all times.