Basit Ali, Director of Engineering

Basit Ali

Director of Engineering

Laverda Suites & Villas / Blue Bay Resorts

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Master's degree, Engineering Management
Experience
19 years, 5 Months

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Total years of experience :19 years, 5 Months

Director of Engineering at Laverda Suites & Villas / Blue Bay Resorts
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since August 2019

Assure fidelity of implementation by visiting sites during summer program
Research, analyze and identify potential partner colleges and universities to meet Center’s mission
Provide feedback on staff performance to manager; report disciplinary problems to manager and participate in the counseling of employees
Directly supervise personnel in carrying out work schedules as well as spot checking to verify quality and employee performance
Mechanical Engineering Companies Achieve a detailed understanding of the Contract documents (drawings and specifications), phasing

plans, MEP systems interrelationships, construction sequencing and project schedule.

Facilitate problem solving, as may arise, between MEP Subcontractors during construction.

Validate design issues related to MEP and suggest alternative solutions.

Assist in the receipt and review of MEP submittals.

Log and post all MEP changes and as-built information on field drawings.

Assist in the scope review, budgeting and justification of MEP change work order.

Assist in the installation of MEP work.

Direct, monitor and control the activities of MEP Subcontractor.

Coordination and administration of MEP related materials, systems and shop drawings submittals.

Liaison with Consultant MEP supervisory Engineers, Inspectors and relevant staff.

Ensure that MEP Subcontractors provides and adheres to relevant Quality documentation/records.

Ensure that MEP Subcontractors adheres to Project safety regulations.

Assist in the testing and commissioning of MEP equipment.

EHS & MAINTENANCE ENGINEER at ROYAL TULIP THE ACT HOTEL (Pre Opening Exp)
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • September 2016 to August 2018

Supervise 30 unionized engineering employees; interview, schedule, train, develop, coach and council, recommend performance review, resolve problems and recommend discipline, as appropriate.
* Implement and schedule property and equipment preventive maintenance programming in compliance with corporate standards and local, state and national codes and regulations to ensure safety, convenience and satisfaction of all guests, managers and employees, to protect the assets and maintain the property in first class condition
* Prioritize the service requests; schedule and monitor service performed to ensure customer satisfaction, safety and convenience.
* Test and examine the life safety systems to ensure they are 100% operational at all the times to protect assets, guests and employees
* Monitor Utility consumption to determine the effectiveness the current system
* Review the purchase requests and monitor expenses budget goals are met/exceeded
* Assist in the administration of the division by preparing and maintaining schedules, logs, records and other documentations to ensure a smooth operation and minimize liabilities
* Assume responsibilities of the director of Engineering in his absence
* Perform special project and other responsibilities as assigned.
Develops project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans; conferring with management.
Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements; assigning personnel to phases and elements; reviewing bids from contractors.
Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates.
Confirms product performance by designing and conducting tests.
Determines project schedule by studying project plan and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencing project elements.
Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems.
Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes; recommending actions.
Controls project costs by approving expenditures; administering contractor contracts.
Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
Maintains project data base by writing computer programs; entering and backing up data.
Maintains product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

EHS & Engineering Supervisor at Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • November 2012 to July 2016

• PPM of guest rooms with full FCU servicing.
• CAPEX and project management.
• EHS and Risk management
• Coordination with client, Main Contractor & sub contractors, Arranging & forecasting of manpower, material, tools & machineries as per project requirement, strictly follow up & chase the site staff to complete the project as per target program & in budget cost, Responsible for smooth running of projects, track & control on material labor output, utilization of site resources effectively, ensuring safety & quality as per the company standards.
• Assigning & monitoring task to the site staff, report the progress of work to the Chief Engineer. Keeping track of As built documents for smooth handover of project. Ensure correct reporting of project status to the top management.
• Working with Green engage and ten winning Metrix of engineering department.
• Working with Dry & Wet firefighting systems.
• Daily chiller and AHU operations and PPM
• Weekly generator testing and reporting.
• Working with Addressable/Conventional Fire alarm system with employee awareness trainings and fire drills and local battery/Central battery emergency lighting system works.
• Updating daily completed task and checklist in the system company software with PPM details.
• Arranging monthly quality inspection of the building for 5 star rating.
• Swimming pool back washing.

Industrial Engineer at Nishat Chunian Ltd
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • October 2009 to August 2012

•Supervise all activities related to designing & implementation of all applicable quality & social compliance standards e.g. ISO, GOTS, CTPAT, OSHA, Customer Code of Conducts, Labor & Environmental Laws etc.
• Handled more than 3500 labors for company textile and power production.
• Production planning and control
• CAPEX and project management.
• New project drawings.
• New production units construction and implementation of drawings
• EHS and Risk management
• Customer code of conduct implementations.
• Production and power machines management.
• Working with Green engage.
• Working with Dry & Wet firefighting systems.
• Power plant and machine PPM
• Plans for headcount to staff the positions based on requirements
• Tracks staff movement, attrition and vacancies and ensures vacancies are filled within stipulated time using the most effective and cost efficient method and sources
• Monitors the execution of well-planned induction programmes to enable the new employees reach productivity levels faster
• Identifies critical employee training needs across the Company, designs the annual training calendar, supervises its execution and monitors the effectiveness of training
• Make work capacity with time management
• All kind of QA and Compliance work environment handle like (Smoke Detector, Security Cam, Fire Alarm, Fire Extinguishers, First Aid Box and Passage marking with Laborer Documents.
• Assisting the Depot engineer in preparation of maintenance schedule, Preparation of manpower deployment plan, Welding inspection, Quality assurance in maintenance of Engines, Fuel injection pumps and other small units, Preparation of production schedule

Chairmanship of DAE at PiCiT
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • September 2003 to October 2009

Associate Engineering classes management.
 Electronics and Electrical Labs Management
 Project Development and analysis
 Technical Trainings

Education

Master's degree, Engineering Management
  • at University of Engineering Technology
  • October 2010
Bachelor's degree, Industrial Engineering & Manufacturing
  • at University of Engineering Technology
  • July 2008

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Training and Certifications

Project Management (Training)
Training Institute:
IHG and Harvard Management
Date Attended:
September 2015
Duration:
6 hours
General Fire Training (Training)
Training Institute:
IHG Merlin
Date Attended:
September 2013
Duration:
8 hours
Foundation Health & Safety Level 2 (Training)
Training Institute:
IHG Merlin
Date Attended:
November 2013
Duration:
36 hours
First Aid (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2013
Valid Until:
November 2015
Managing Risk in Corporate Environment (Training)
Training Institute:
IHG Merlin
Date Attended:
February 2014
Duration:
48 hours
IHG Crisis Management Training (Training)
Training Institute:
IHG Merlin
Date Attended:
November 2013
Duration:
48 hours
Security Awareness for Manager on duty (Training)
Training Institute:
IHG Merlin
Date Attended:
May 2013
Duration:
16 hours
Hotel Security Manager Certificate (Training)
Training Institute:
IHG Merlin
Date Attended:
December 2013
Duration:
10 hours