SOUBHAGYA RANJAN PALLAI
Dubai
Summary
I am eager to bring my experience in hospitality to the forefront, contributing to the success of hotel operations. My knowledge extends to the management of diesel generators, construction drawings, and the maintenance of pools and plant rooms. With a strong foundation in budgeting and forecasting, I am prepared to take on the challenges of hotel asset management and design, ensuring the achievement of company goals through strategic planning and effective management of Annual Maintenance Contracts AMC, project management, and sustainability. Adept at ensuring cost-effective practices, compliance, and energy efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Engineer
Social Hotel and Resorts
12.2023 - Current
- Key engineering projects led by key engineering projects
- Handled the HVAC and electrical systems
- Started initiative maintenance
- Commercial operation efficiency was increased
- The detailed repair reports were provided
- Improved hotel cross-team efficiency was achieved
- The engineering was aligned to customer needs
- The maintenance schedules were developed
- Quality was upheld through inspection
- Safety and equipment tests have been enforced
- The staff were trained in safety management
Maintenance Manager
Five Hotel and Resorts
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Supervised HVAC, electrical, and facility infrastructure
- Initiated and implemented an initiative for preventive maintenance strategy
- Maintained high-quality standards through regular system inspections
- Educated and empowered staff in best practices for safety and facility management
- Exercised fiscal responsibility, achieving cost reductions within the engineering department
- Contributed mechanical, electrical, and plumbing 'MEP' expertise to integrated design-build projects
- Strategically allocated resources to ensure timely completion of engineering projects
Maintenance Manager
IHG - Hotel Indigo
06.2022 - 03.2023
- A dynamic team of 10, driving maintenance and cost-effectiveness
- Championed preventive maintenance and operational efficiency
- Conducted comprehensive training for staff on safety procedures
- Mechanical, HVAC, and pool systems, ensuring top-notch building functionality
- Led sustainability efforts, integrating eco-friendly practices into building management
- Diligently adhered to DM and local authority standards, maintaining up-to-date compliance
- Maintained robust mechanical infrastructure, including pools, spas, gyms, and general repairs
- Enforced safety & environmental compliance
- Directed daily engineering & facility services
Assistance Maintenance Manager
Five Hotel and Resorts
05.2016 - 05.2022
- Led the pre-opening engineering team at a premier 5-star hotel, efficiently 476 rooms and 221 residences, along with 10 high-end dining venues
- Coordinated maintenance with teams & housekeeping
- Monitored utilities & upheld DM/local authority standards
- Operated critical mechanical, HVAC, and pool systems, ensuring top-notch building functionality
- Led sustainability efforts, integrating eco-friendly practices into building management
Senior Duty Engineer
Emaar
03.2016 - 09.2016
- Initiated the pre-opening engineering team at a premier 5-star hotel, efficiently managing 196 rooms and 523 residences, along with 3 high-end dining venues
- Expertly handled daily engineering tasks, swiftly addressing guest issues and conducting initiative preventive maintenance to enhance guest satisfaction
- Diligently operated day-to-day engineering operations, including plant room, HVAC systems, pool operations, and water quality control
Maintenance Coordinator
Emaar
09.2008 - 02.2016
- Pioneered the pre-opening engineering team at a premier 5-star hotel, efficiently managing 196 rooms and 626 residences, along with high-end dining venues
- Expertly managed daily engineering tasks, swiftly addressing guest issues and conducting initiative preventive maintenance to enhance guest satisfaction
- Diligently directed day-to-day engineering operations, including plant room management, HVAC systems, pool operations, and water quality control
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
Annamalai University
Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu05.2013
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Indian Institute Of Engineering
06.2009
Certificate course - Refrigeration & Air - Conditioning
M.H SABOO SIDDIK polytechnic institute
Mumbai, Maharashtra05.2000
Bachelor of Art - General
William Carey University
12.2019
Skills
- Project Management
- Team management
- Communication Skills
- MS Office
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Vendor Management
Accomplishments
- Implemented Predictive Maintenance Program, cutting machine breakdowns by a third and elevating production reliability.
- Reduced Equipment Downtime significantly by streamlining maintenance processes using Lean methodologies to decrease downtime by 20%.
- Championed Safety At Workplace, introducing new safety standards resulting in zero incidents over a span of two years.
- Led Cost-Saving Initiatives, conducting cost-analysis and optimizing spare parts inventory, achieving an 8% reduction in annual maintenance costs.
Languages
Oriya
English
Awards
- Associate of the year 2014
- Associate of the quarter 2014
- Associate of the year 2012
- Associate of the quarter 2012
- Associate of the month Dec 2011
Timeline
Chief Engineer
Social Hotel and Resorts
12.2023 - Current
Maintenance Manager
Five Hotel and Resorts
03.2023 - 12.2023
Maintenance Manager
IHG - Hotel Indigo
06.2022 - 03.2023
Assistance Maintenance Manager
Five Hotel and Resorts
05.2016 - 05.2022
Senior Duty Engineer
Emaar
03.2016 - 09.2016
Maintenance Coordinator
Emaar
09.2008 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
Annamalai University
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Indian Institute Of Engineering
Certificate course - Refrigeration & Air - Conditioning
M.H SABOO SIDDIK polytechnic institute
Bachelor of Art - General
William Carey University
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