Bilal Jabr, Chief Engineer

Bilal Jabr

Chief Engineer

Roads & Transport Authority Dubai

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Mechatronics / Electromechanical
Experience
17 years, 0 Months

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Total years of experience :17 years, 0 Months

Chief Engineer at Roads & Transport Authority Dubai
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since November 2013

 Drive excellence of Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE) Sustainability and Energy Performance of Dubai’s Public Transport Systems, Networks, and related Infrastructure.
 Develop corporate HSE strategies, policies, and plans, monitor the implementation. Participate in
establishing relevant Federal & Local strategies, plans and directions.
 Conduct Audits, monitor, and analyze the overall HSE Sustainability & Energy performance of Dubai’s Public Transport Systems, Networks, and related Infrastructure.
 Develop and conduct HSE, Energy Efficiency & Carbon Footprint training & awareness programs.
 Coordinate the Energy & Green Economy strategic and operational activities, report to the Board of Executive Directors.
 Improve maturity of the HSE Sustainability and Green Economy systems across RTA operations.
 Manage Renewable Energy and Sustainability Development) Projects, encourage adoption of Smart &
Innovative Plans.

Key achievements:
 Developed the RTA’s comprehensive Green Economy Framework - First government entity in the region.
 Developed the RTA’s first Sustainability Report 2015 as per the GRI-G4 guidelines.
 Achieved 6 international/regional Awards for RTA in the area of Energy & Green Economy.
 Achieved savings of more than AED 45M in 3 years through monitoring, auditing, and improving performance of more than 50 Projects across RTA/Dubai, to include; Railway Systems, Public Transport
Buses, Marine transport, Buildings & Facilities, Roads infrastructure, and Taxi operations.
 Awarded as the Employee of the Year in 2015.

Chief Engineer - Head of the Engineering Department at Rotana Hotels
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • April 2013 to November 2013

 Executive Board Member, leading a multinational technical team.
 Develop & manage Assets refurbishment, operation, and maintenance plans. Identifying risks and
mitigation plans throughout the assets lifecycle.
 Maintain and assure implementation of predictive and proactive maintenance programs for the hotel
facility, such as; exterior & interior physical structure, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems.
 Project managing contractors; assure compliance to the project requirements.
 Assure Health, Safety, Environment & Energy Conservation maintenance and compliance to local and
international requirements.
 Acting General Manager during the Manager on Duty shifts, ensure guest satisfaction, smooth operation,
and handle emergencies.

Assistant Director of Engineering & HSE Manager at Rocco Forte Hotel Abu Dhabi - Hilton Capital Grand
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • September 2011 to April 2013

 Prepare Budgets, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) requirements.
 Head of the Emergency Team, activate Emergency plans, assure adherence to business continuity & recovery Plans.
 Establish the Engineering Department, lead multi-national teams, and achieve objectives.
 Maintain the hotel facility, to include; exterior & interior physical structure, mechanical, electrical,
plumbing, HVAC systems, SPA and other engineering systems.
 Assure design specifications and technical requirement are met, liaise with Consultant and Contractors, supervise testing and commissioning activities of the technical systems.
 Manage maintenance contracts, engineering procurement, and engineering store activities.
 Establish and assure implementation of the Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Management System in accordance to the international standards ISO14001, ISO9001, and OHSAS 18001.
 Acting General Manager, during the Manager on Duty shifts, provide 5* luxury service for Guests, and handle emergencies.

Maintenance Manager at US Embassy - Amman
  • Jordan - Amman
  • January 2011 to September 2011

 Provide support to VIP visits and emergencies.
 Liaise with other local government entities and contractors.
 Manage and monitor technical and financial performance and establish continued improvement plans.
 Lead a technical team; ensure maintenance and repair activities performed as per the quality, cost, and time specified by the U.S Embassy technical and safety standards.
 Supervise the electrical, mechanical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, masonry, plumbing systems, landscape, and pools maintenance activities.
 Supervise make-ready projects for properties leased by the embassy.

Maintenance, Environment, Health, & Safety Engineer at Moevenpick Resort & Spa - Dead Sea
  • Jordan
  • June 2007 to January 2011

 Acting Director of Engineering, managing a team of more than 40 employees.
 Maintain all resort facilities, to include; physical building structure, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, HVAC systems, water treatment, pools, landscape, kitchens & laundry equipment, emergency & fire alarm system, Audio/Video system, Building Management system, elevators & travellator, Sewage Treatment Plant, business telephone system, TV system, and furniture.
 Plan and supervise projects, Project manage contractors.
 Lead environment activities and the Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) requirements Project.
 Assure implementation of the Health Safety, and Environment Management System, emergency, business continuity, and disaster recovery plans.
 Develop & implement Energy Conservation plans, conduct training programs for staff and Management.

 Task Force assignments:
- Coaching the newly recruited Chief Engineer in Mövenpick Hotel Petra - Jordan (Oct - Nov 2009).
- Setting up the engineering Department during the pre-opening phase, testing & commissioning the entire technical systems to assure meeting the design specifications at Mövenpick Resort & Spa Tala Bay - Jordan (Jun - Aug 2009).

Education

Bachelor's degree, Mechatronics / Electromechanical
  • at Al Balqaa Applied University
  • June 2007

Included; Control System Design, Digital Signal Processing, Technical Drawing, Engineering Economy, AC/DC Machines Drive, AC/DC Semiconductor Power Drive, Pneumatics & Hydraulics Systems Drive, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's), Robotics, Industrial Automation, CAD/CAM, Artificial Intelligence & Neural Networks, Amplifiers & Electronics Circuits, Digital Electronics, Transducers & Measurements, electromagnetic, processes control, and Manufacturing Processes.

Specialties & Skills

Energy Efficiency
Sustainability
Engineering Management
Asset Management
Project Management
Computer Skills
Communication & Negotiation
Strategic Planning & Management
Innovation & Creativity
Team Working, Team Building, and People Skills
Asset Management
Auditing & Reporting
Flexibility & Positivity
Project Management

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Native Speaker

Memberships

Occupational Safety & Health Institution
  • member
  • November 2007
Jordan Engineers Association
  • memebr
  • July 2007
Royal Society for conservation of nature
  • memebr
  • January 2008
IEEE
  • member
  • February 2006
PMI
  • Individual Member
  • May 2017

Training and Certifications

Certified Lead Auditor for Business Continuity Management Systems (LA ISO 22301:2012) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2014
Certified Lead Auditor for Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (LA OHSAS 18001:2007) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2015
Certified Lead Auditor for Environment Management Systems (LA ISO 14001:2004). (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2015
Certified Lead Auditor for Energy Management Systems (LA ISO 50001:2011). (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2014
Enterprise Risk Management. (Training)
Training Institute:
Senergy
Date Attended:
October 2014
Sustainability Reporting - Global Reporting Initiative (GRI-G4) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2016
Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design - Accredited Professional (LEED - AP) (Training)
Training Institute:
Chicago Institute for Management Training
Date Attended:
June 2014
Asset Management Certificate by the Institute of Asset Management UK (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2015
Valid Until:
June 2011
Project Management Professional – PMP (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2017
Valid Until:
May 2012
NEBOSH - IGC (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2012
Valid Until:
November 2012
Certified as Health & Safety Specialist (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2007
Valid Until:
November 2007

Hobbies

  • Documentary & Science Videos
  • Playing Football
  • Travelling & Sightseeing