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Dushankumar Ganeshan

Chief Engineer
Hatton,Srilanka
Dushankumar Ganeshan

Summary

A safety focused, engineering management professional with over 5 years of robust experience in Hospitality sector across facilities management with Pre-opening experience, and over 4 years of MEP projects management with AutoCAD Drafting and Manual drafting experience. Establishing Energy management, preventive maintenance programs, contractor management, and Govt liaison, general maintenance, budgeting and cost control. Core strengths in project planning, scheduling, monitoring, project objectives and strategies development, work scope creations, project team organization, risks and opportunities management, contract management & work plan development. Multidisciplinary approach with multi-task in a demanding engineering environment; fully conversant with internationally adopted safety norms, systems, procedures, and practices and related regulatory provisions, Having a natural advised do identifying improvement areas and implementing adequate measures to minimize the errors.

Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.

Overview

9
years of professional experience

Work History

Hilton-Mango House LXR Hotel & Resort
Anse Aux Poules Bleues, Seychelles

Maintenance Manager
04.2021 - 02.2023

Job overview

  • Working as a Pre-Opening and operational Assistant Chief Engineer
  • As a pre-opening property testing commission and Reporting to Director of engineering
  • Established for all technical services and take over from projects team and lead to Snagging, Testing and commissioning, Asset Register, Asset tagging and into Operation
  • Lead the process of Testing and commissioning, Snagging and Handover process
  • Catalogued and setup preventive maintenance programs for all electrical and mechanical equipment including general building works
  • Lead and implement Asset registry and tagging Implement DLP SOP, and Follow-up with owning company and the contractor
  • Co-ordinate all departments House Keeping, Food and beverage, Kitchen & Front office to setup and prepare for with their operational needs
  • Liaise and working along with owning company and local Government body's on accruing the occupancy certificate and FLS license for the resort.
  • Managed the maintenance staff and their daily activities.
  • Monitored the performance of all equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Developed preventive maintenance procedures for all machines used in production.
  • Established a system to track inventory of spare parts, tools and supplies.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards.
  • Drafted budgets for maintenance operations and monitored expenditures.
  • Coordinated with vendors to purchase replacement parts as needed.
  • Supervised installation, repair and upkeep of machinery and mechanical equipment.
  • Inspected buildings, grounds and equipment regularly for safety hazards or breakdowns.
  • Conducted regular training sessions for maintenance personnel on safety protocols and best practices.
  • Organized work orders, assigned tasks to staff members and tracked progress of repairs and maintenance projects.
  • Reviewed completed work orders to ensure quality control measures are followed.
  • Assigned duties to workers according to their skillsets.
  • Maintained records of repairs, service requests, costs.
  • Performed troubleshooting on malfunctioning systems when necessary.
  • Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
  • Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
  • Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
  • Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
  • Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.

Six Senses Hotel Resort & Spas
Laamu Atol, Maldives

Assistant Maintenance Manager
12.2019 - 04.2021

Job overview

  • Working as an Operational Engineering Assistant manager
  • Reporting to DOE and Chief engineer
  • Total 98 guest villas, 4 restaurants, one bar, spa with ten treatment rooms, 26 pools and accommodations for 390 colleagues
  • Maintain all engineering related systems and reporting to Director of engineering and chief engineer
  • Machinery, life & safety equipment and other engineering related facilities within property
  • Three Power generators, (750KVA each), three reverse osmosis purification(two 200T/d and one 100T/ d), one sewage systems (120T/ d), 14 club cars, one bottle crusher, one compactor and one incinerator
  • Each villa has Sony LED 42
  • Developed and implemented preventive maintenance plans to minimize system downtime.
  • Monitored, inspected and evaluated the performance of mechanical systems.
  • Supervised a team of 10 maintenance workers to ensure timely completion of projects.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with electrical, plumbing and HVAC equipment.
  • Ordered necessary parts, tools and supplies needed to complete maintenance jobs efficiently.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures by utilizing existing resources whenever possible.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to arrange delivery dates for replacement parts or components when needed.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on a variety of machines including pumps, motors and boilers.
  • Created training programs for new employees in order to familiarize them with proper safety protocols.
  • Managed team of employees, daily progress reports and overall project planning.
  • Maintained equipment performance by cleaning and lubricating components.
  • Implemented improved training procedures to better develop new personnel.
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
  • Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.

Vakkaru maldives
Baa Atole, Maldives

Engineering Team Leader
02.2018 - 12.2019

Job overview

  • Managed engineering team consisting of 10 engineers.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve efficiency of engineering processes.
  • Provided technical support, guidance and direction to the engineering team.

Worked as a Pre-Opening and operational

Engineering team leader. Reporting to chief engineer.

Vakkaru Maldives a 5 * Luxury resort with 125 Villas includes beach villas and over water villas with 7 outlets Located in Maldives Baa Alto As a Pre-Opening Director Of Engineering, Responsible for all technical services and projects of the Resort and Operation, Accountable for managing the project by defining project scope, quality of work, project schedule to close-out

Lead the process of Testing, commissioning and Handover process of all MEP Equipment's Organize and setup preventive maintenance programs for all electrical and mechanical equipment including general building works.

Assist all departments House Keeping, Food and beverage, Kitchen & Front office areas to setup and start with their operational needs

  • Resolved conflicts between staff members in a timely manner.
  • Reviewed engineering designs for accuracy and completeness.
  • Created training plans for new engineers joining the team.
  • Maintained inventory of tools, equipment and materials used by the engineering team.
  • Applied technical knowledge to help promote safe work environment and enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Created regulatory documents concerning various safety issues.
  • Recommended use of utility or energy services to minimize carbon footprints.

Nawaloka Construction Company (Pvt) Ltd
Baa Atol, Maldives

Assistant Project Engineer MEP
01.2016 - 02.2018

Job overview

  • Developed project plans and schedules to ensure timely completion of all tasks.
  • Analyzed data from surveys, experiments, and other sources to identify potential risks and develop solutions.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to design, build, and test new products or systems.

Worked as an Assistant Project Engineer in Vakkaru Maldives for complete MEP works, from Designing stage to commissioning stage,

Install all kind of MEP equipment with UL listed fire equipments.

RO plant

Water Supply System. a Sewerage Treatment plant.

Sewerage Lifting Stations.

Irrigation System.

Air condition unites.

Samsung DVMS.

Ecology system.

a Steam Boiler system.

a Steam room and Steamers. a Pool and Jacuzzies.

Sewerage Treatment Plant System.

Generator.

Natural Solar System.

FM 200 (Fire Protection).

Fire Detection and Protection Full System.

UL Listed Fire Electrical Pump and Diesel Pump.

UL Listed Foam and Sprinkler Deluge System (Diesel tank). Gas protection system. a BMS, Building

Management System.

DMS, Data Management System.

BMS, building Management System.

  • Drafted technical documents such as user manuals, installation guides, and training materials.
  • Monitored progress against project objectives; identified areas of improvement and recommended corrective actions as needed.
  • Maintained detailed records of project activities including budgets, milestones achieved.
  • Coordinated with external contractors responsible for providing specialized services related to specific projects.

Building Service M&E Engineering
Colombo 7, Srilanka

Assistant Site Engineer and Draftsman MEP
01.2014 - 01.2016

Job overview

  • Assisted in the preparation of engineering plans, designs and drawings for construction projects.
  • Monitored the progress of construction activities on-site to ensure adherence to design specifications.
  • Conducted quality control tests on materials used in construction projects.
  • Provided technical advice to contractors regarding engineering issues during project execution.
  • Inspected worksites regularly to ensure that safety regulations were followed and maintained.
  • Coordinated with subcontractors, suppliers and other staff members to ensure successful completion of tasks within deadlines.
  • Resolved any discrepancies between design drawings and actual field conditions encountered during construction activities.
  • Ensured compliance with local building codes and safety regulations at all times.
  • Maintained accurate records of all changes made to initial construction plans or designs as per client requirements.
  • Checked existing structures such as bridges, roads or buildings for structural integrity prior to commencement of new work.
  • Managed use of materials and equipment to prevent property loss and support availability.
  • Created engineering drawings using AutoCAD software.
  • Created detailed drawings from skhes, notes and verbal instructions using CAD software.
  • Utilized drafting techniques to produce accurate technical drawings that met the standards of engineering design requirements.
  • Prepared daily reports highlighting progress made at sites along with any issues faced during work hours.
  • Coordinated with other engineers and construction professionals to manage various stages of construction projects.

Education

Indian Institute of Business Management & Studies IIBMS
India

MBA from Maintenance Management
06.2024

OTHM, Apex Ed (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo, Srilanka

from PgD in Tourism And Hospitality Management
04.2024

Thondaman Vocational Training Center
Hatton, Srilanka

Diploma from Building Drafting Technology(DBDT)
12-2013

Highlands College
Hatton

Some College (No Degree) from Ordinary Level Best in Mathematics

Highlands College

Advance Level in Mathematics from Mathematics Studies

Skills

  • Engineering Management
  • Health & Safety
  • Operations Management
  • Energy Managment
  • Strategy Planning
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Risk Management
  • People Management
  • Project Management
  • Facilities Management
  • Cost Control & Administration
  • AutoCAD Drafting and Plan
  • Facilities Maintenance
  • Maintenance Planning
  • Elevator Maintenance
  • Employee Performance Evaluation
  • Fire Protection Systems
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Installation Management
  • Budget Administration
  • Team Leadership
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Staff Management
  • Budgeting and Cost Control
  • Safety Protocols

Accomplishments

  • Orchestrated the successful pre-opening of Mango House LXR for 2021, earning commendation from the DOE for flawless execution and exceeding revenue targets by 25%.
  • Successfully completed the Train the Trainer program, certifying a diverse group of 30+ trainers; enhanced training delivery, resulting in a 50% reduction in onboarding time and a 20% increase in employee productivity.
  • Attained Certificate for Soft Skills, showcasing expertise in areas of effective communication, teamwork, and leadership through rigorous training program.
  • Achieved certification in Impress our Guests Training, demonstrating exceptional hospitality skills and Directed exceed guest expectations; recognized for consistently maintaining a 95%+ guest satisfaction score.
  • Attained certification in Fire Training program, demonstrating proficiency in fire suppression techniques and emergency response protocols.
  • Received Certificate for The Drivers & Dealers of Leadership & Leadership Development Goals.
  • Achieved an AutoCAD Drafting Certificate with a focus on precision drafting and 3D modeling techniques, enhancing proficiency in architectural design software.
  • Successfully completed Certificate course from Hilton University for 26 Online Courses.
  • Elevator Safety, Rescue & Maintenance Training from KONE & Schindler.
  • Well aware in MC (Material Control), Birchstreet (Material Control), Fusion, HRS, AutoCAD 2D&3D, Design and planning (MEP & Civil), and Microsoft Office Tools.
  • Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Created highly effective new program that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations.

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Spearheaded the transformation of the Engineering Department, optimizing plant and machinery, life & safety equipment, and engineering facilities resulting in a 20% reduction in maintenance costs and a 15% increase in operational efficiency.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive Fire & Safety protocols, equipment, and controls resulting in zero safety incidents over a three-year period, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and reducing insurance premiums by 15% annually.
  • Led end-to-end project management, encompassing defining project scope, ensuring superior work quality, maintaining project schedule, managing budget and profit margins, resulting in timely project completion and increased profitability.
  • Initiated the design and implementation of robust environmental, health, and safety policies, driving a 25% reduction in carbon emissions and achieving ISO 14001 certification within six months.
  • Managed all general administration tasks, including facilities management, vendor negotiations, and procurement, optimizing processes and reducing administrative costs by 10%.
  • Render engineering support and implementing measures for continuous process improvement with the accountability of defining process parameters to achieve maximum output from all operations.
  • Aligned a comprehensive review of existing documentation practices, identifying gaps and implementing standardized templates and version control procedures, increasing document accuracy and enhancing collaboration across teams.
  • Execute and developing the best practices and standard operating procedures targeting at organizational excellence and devising cost control measures to obtain significant saving in entire engineering operations.
  • Implement new process concepts for production optimization and improving operational efficiency by enhancing capacity utilization, reducing rejections and non-value added activities and operational improvement.
  • Plan and monitoring of technological changes to enhance efficiency through modifications in equipment, process flow, working practices, consumables etc. for controlling & reducing conversion cost per unit produced.
  • Develop and maintaining preventive maintenance programs for all Fire, Life & Safety systems Equipment's, RO plant, Sewage treatment plant, guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house, building, systems etc.
  • Analyses and monitoring all POMEC operations and expenditures with the accountability of developing and implementing SOP's LSOP according to local standards.

Marital Status

Single

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 10/15/93
  • Nationality: Srilankan
  • Driving License: Srilanka & Seychelles

Languages

English

Languages

English
Advanced
C1
Tamil
Proficient
C2
Malayalam
Intermediate
B1

Timeline

Maintenance Manager

Hilton-Mango House LXR Hotel & Resort
04.2021 - 02.2023

Assistant Maintenance Manager

Six Senses Hotel Resort & Spas
12.2019 - 04.2021

Engineering Team Leader

Vakkaru maldives
02.2018 - 12.2019

Assistant Project Engineer MEP

Nawaloka Construction Company (Pvt) Ltd
01.2016 - 02.2018

Assistant Site Engineer and Draftsman MEP

Building Service M&E Engineering
01.2014 - 01.2016

Indian Institute of Business Management & Studies IIBMS

MBA from Maintenance Management

OTHM, Apex Ed (Pvt) Ltd

from PgD in Tourism And Hospitality Management

Thondaman Vocational Training Center

Diploma from Building Drafting Technology(DBDT)

Highlands College

Some College (No Degree) from Ordinary Level Best in Mathematics

Highlands College

Advance Level in Mathematics from Mathematics Studies
Dushankumar GaneshanChief Engineer