Abdellatif Dawod, Director of Engineering

Abdellatif Dawod

Director of Engineering

Marriott International

Location
Jordan - Amman
Education
Diploma, VHDL and Verilog programming of FBGA, Transistors and chips
Experience
19 years, 5 Months

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Total years of experience :19 years, 5 Months

Director of Engineering at Marriott International
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since January 2016

Managing 287 New Marriott Hotel in the capital of Saudi Arabia (Aloft Riyadh), and support the opening Aloft Dharhan 261 in East Area.
Preparing the POP budget of the department including the House Keeping.
Managing the security and the Safety Department.
Managing and finalizing the Staff Accommodation (Dorm Style) - Safety, furniture and utilities.
Ensure effective PMP system in place.
Ensure the BSS and the BS are complying with the company standard.
Establishing the OSNE for the engineering, Housekeeping and F&B departments prior to opening.
Plan and implement the 3 years and 5 years Capex plan.

Chief Engineer at InterContinental Hotels Group
  • Jordan - Amman
  • May 2011 to January 2016

The position of Chief Engineer is responsible for the efficient operation of the hotel property and all its equipment, ancillary maintenance and repair services and protection of the Owner’s asset. Structural aspects of the hotel as well as the maintenance of grounds and external facilities all fall within the span of responsibility.
Ensure the highest standard of Customer Care and Service at all time.
Promote the desired work culture around our Winning Ways; Do the right thing, Show we care, Aim higher, Celebrate difference and Work better together.

 Provide advice to senior management on all aspects of engineering support, environmental controls and the operational efficiency of the property.
 Ensure the effective financial management of the engineering department by setting maintenance budgets, capital works program’s and engineering plans and ensuring that performance against there are regularly monitored and reviewed. Responsible for the general cost control aspects of maintenance, the preparation of departmental cost budgets and their implementation and submission to management.
 Control of Capital Project Planning, in liaison with management, to ensure capital funding is effectively allocated and budgeted in accordance with company directives and philosophy.
 Plan, implement and administer an energy management program by establishing energy reduction objectives, the maintenance of records and regular reporting of performance against these objectives.
 Ensure the staff awareness of energy management within the property by conducting regular education and training programs on energy conservation and matters related to efficient operation of equipment in a cost-effective fashion.
 Contribute to the hotel’s profitability by ensuring the effective management of the buildings environmental controls and energy conservation systems. Evaluate, control and record energy usage and implement and upgrade energy conservation systems.
 Contribute to guest satisfaction standards by ensuring that technical support services quickly address, and where possible, anticipate, individual needs. Ensure the safety and comfort of guests and that any requests for service are handled in a courteous and efficient fashion.
 Ensure adherence to all statutory regulations and fire codes by regularly reviewing policies and safety procedures. Ensure that any tests and inspections required on plant by statutory authorities are carried out as and when required and that all records and documentation associated with such tests and surveys are correctly kept and/or displayed. Ensure that the hotel fulfills all compliance requirements.
 Ensure a technically competent engineering staff by selecting, training and developing a motivated, well-qualified maintenance team. Carry out regular work sampling studies within the department and evaluate the performance and productivity of personnel.
 Maintain the condition of the physical assets of the hotel by carrying out any upgrading and project work in liaison with architects, interior designers and management.
 Ensure the effective operation of all the mechanical and electrical systems and equipment by implementing and managing a preventative maintenance program. Closely monitor the condition of the physical property and equipment by conducting continual inspections of the building. Ensure that preventative maintenance schedules are in operation and regularly upgraded.
 Contribute to a high standard of quality control within the hotel by actively participating in the hotel’s Quality Assurance Program.
 Ensure the cost effectiveness and technical efficiency of all services performed by outside contracts by close supervision. Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with contracts, leases, services agreements and warranties.
 Ensure the quality of all work completed by both employees and external contracted staff adheres to the standards of good engineering practice.

Assistance Chief Engineer at InterContinental Hotels Group
  • Jordan - Amman
  • November 2010 to May 2011
Project Manager at Supervision Information System
  • Jordan - Amman
  • August 2008 to October 2010

I meet the clients in order to advise them about how they can develop their business, I help them to select the best module and type of the company products and also give them some ideas of making money (return on investment), my technical skills is excellent so I also help the clients in selecting the specs of the hardware.
My aim is To help customers of so many businesses to interact with their needs and desires to bring relief and good feelings about the business itself, in addition to promote and advertise any new product or information that help the growth of the business.
In addition I take care of the Technology department due to my good experience in the technical world of computer and network, I manage a team of technicians or work by myself in some projects for A to Z, starting from the designing to installation and testing.

Operation and Technology Specialist at Azadea Group
  • Jordan - Amman
  • November 2006 to August 2008

Administrate, new opening and operate the stores that the company owns (Zara, Massimo Dutti, Pull and Bear …) starting from designing the infrastructure and Electrical cabling to supporting the stores.

Technician Administrator at Nuqul Group (Packaging Industries Company)
  • Jordan - Amman
  • September 2005 to October 2006

Production Line - Printing Press.
Infrastructure, Cabling and Installation.

CSUS labs administrator at California State University of Sacramento CSUS
  • United States
  • September 2004 to April 2005

During my one year studying in CSUS California University of Sacramento. I worked as labs administrator.

Education

Diploma, VHDL and Verilog programming of FBGA, Transistors and chips
  • at CSUS California State University of Sacramento
  • July 2005

I studied there the English language, took programming and Microchips design courses as an openuniversity classes for one year. courses: • VHDL and Verilog design course at CSUS in August 2004. • Twelve courses in vocabulary, writing skills, grammar, research topics, critical thinking at ELI (English Language Institution) in CSUS between July 2004 till June 2005.

Bachelor's degree, Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • at Hashemite University of Jordan
  • July 2003
High school or equivalent, Academic
  • at Al Ittihad sec. school for boys (Amman).
  • July 1999

Specialties & Skills

Budget Setting
Physical Security
Project Management
Green Energy
Risk Management
Good Managing in command

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Legionella environmental control protocol (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2013
First Aid & Rescue a drowning person (Training)
Training Institute:
Civil Defense of west Amman.
Date Attended:
September 2014
Duration:
50 hours
Guest Relations and Service Recovery EMEA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2013
E-Coli Awareness (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2011
Water Quality Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2012
Security Awareness and Action for Manager (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2012
Risk Management and Balance Scorecard for Business Plan (Training)
Training Institute:
Nuqul Group
Date Attended:
September 2006
Duration:
24 hours
PMP (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2011
Managing Fraud (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2013
Managing Health & Safety at IHG EMEA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2013
Anti-Bribery (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2012
Data Privacy - Handling personal data (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2008
Valid Until:
August 2018
Nebosh – Occupational Health & Safety (Training)
Training Institute:
Antara UK
Date Attended:
June 2006
Duration:
72 hours
VHDL and Verilog design at CSUS - USA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2004
Situational Leaderships (Training)
Training Institute:
Nuqul Group
Date Attended:
May 2006
Duration:
90 hours