Chandana Wijesinghe, SENIOR ENGINEER (FIRE SAFETY)

Chandana Wijesinghe

SENIOR ENGINEER (FIRE SAFETY)

COFELY BESIX MANNAI FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Location
Qatar - Doha
Education
Bachelor's degree, Special Engineering Apprentice
Experience
40 years, 10 Months

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Total years of experience :40 years, 10 Months

SENIOR ENGINEER (FIRE SAFETY) at COFELY BESIX MANNAI FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since July 2013

April 2010 to May 2013
JBK Controls w.l.l.
Doha - Qatar
Position - PROJECT MANAGER
Job description

• Managing and Executing the ELV Systems of the projects.
• Coordinating with M.E.P. contractor, consultant and client in project matters.
• Liaison with the technical department (design and estimation), accounts / sales Managers / commissioning team.
• Preparing material submittals and getting approvals by the consultant.
• Preparing compliance statements for consultant's comments.
• Control of Project Manpower, Equipment s, machineries and tools.
• Interaction with Commissioning team, procurement team, sales team and design team.
• Commissioning ELV systems through commissioning engineers.
• Taking charge of project on behalf of the company and managing the project until handover.

July 2013 to date
COFELY BESIX MANNAI FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Doha, Qatar.
Position - SENIOR ENGINEER (Fire Safety)

Job Description
*Maintaining Fire Alarm Systems & Fire Fighting systems in buildings.
*Maintaining CCTV, Access Control and other low voltage systems in buildings.
*Carrying out regular PPM works in all low voltage systems.
*Attending emergency situations related to all low voltage systems.

SENIOR ENGINEER (FIRE SAFETY) at COFELY BESIX MANNAI FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since July 2013

Maintaining Fire Alarm and Fire Fighting systems in buildings which company undertake facilities management.
Maintaining CCTV, Access Control and other low voltage systems.
Carrying out PPM works for all the Low voltage systems.

Project Manager at JBK Controls
  • Qatar - Doha
  • April 2010 to March 2013

Managing ELV projects on behalf of the company.
Cordinating with consultant and client regarding project matters.
Controling project manpower, tools and materials.
Liaison with sales team and commissioning team.

Senior Fire Systems Engineer at How United Services W.L.L
  • Qatar - Doha
  • May 2002 to March 2010

May 2002 to March 2010
How United Services W.L.L.
Doha - Qatar
Position: Senior Fire Systems Engineer
Job description:
• Engineer-in-charge in the Fire Division;
• Inspect specific structures, assesses, and designs fire alarms and fire protection systems as per request and to client satisfaction;
• Prepare pricing and Bills of Quantities in relation to above;
• Organise Material Submittals for consultant's approval;
• Engineer, procure, and install, test and commission fire alarm systems for high- rise buildings, factories, warehouses, hospitals and other commercial buildings as contracted;
• Program addressable fire alarm systems; and • Maintain fire alarms and fire fighting installations.

Assistant Technical Manager at Fire Alert International (Pvt.) Ltd
  • Sri Lanka - Colombo 1
  • January 1998 to January 2002

1998 to 2002
Fire Alert International (Pvt.) Ltd.
Sri Lanka
Position: Assistant Technical Manager
Job description:
• Handles all projects of the Fire Protection and Detection Division involving engineering, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning of fire alarm and fire protection systems.

Engineer at Adelphi Electronics Pvt Ltd
  • Sri Lanka - Colombo 1
  • January 1997 to January 1998

1997 to 1998
Adelphi Electronics Pvt Ltd
Sri Lanka
Position: Engineer
Job description:
• Engineer in charge of the Fire Division.
• Designs and estimates fire alarms and fire protection systems.
• Prepares Bills of Quantities for fire alarms and fire protection systems
• Engineers, procures, and installs, tests and commissions fire alarm systems for high- rise buildings, factories, warehouses, hospitals and other commercial buildings as contracted
• Programs addressable fire alarm systems; and • Maintains fire alarms and fire fighting installations.

Assistant Engineer at Red Alert Group
  • Sri Lanka
  • January 1995 to January 1997

1995 to 1997
Red Alert Group
Sri Lanka
Position: Assistant Engineer
Job description:
• Acts on behalf of the Engineer in charge of the Fire Division.
• Designs and estimates fire alarms and fire protection systems.
• Prepares Bills of Quantities for fire alarms and fire protection systems
• Engineers, procures, and installs, tests and commissions fire alarm systems for high- rise buildings, factories, warehouses, hospitals and other commercial buildings as contracted
• Programs addressable fire alarm systems; and • Maintains fire alarms and fire fighting installations.

Maintenance Supervisor at Jarir Book Store
  • Saudi Arabia
  • January 1993 to January 1995

1993 to 1995
Jarir Book Store
Saudi Arabia
Position: Maintenance Supervisor
Job description:
• Supervises servicing A/C package units, split and window type units.
• Maintains electrical and plumbing installations in warehouses, showrooms and accommodation buildings.
• Prepares schedule of maintenance for installations and equipment in warehouses, showrooms and accommodation buildings.
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Commissioned Officer (Lieutenant) at Sri Lanka Army
  • Sri Lanka - Colombo 1
  • January 1987 to January 1993

1987 to 1993
Sri Lanka Army
Position: Commissioned Officer (Lieutenant)
Job description:
• Served in the Sri Lanka Army, 4th Engineers Regiment (Volunteer) as a commissioned officer. Rank - Lieutenant.
• Worked as the Officer in Charge of Electrical work in the regiment, Officer Commanding at Service Troops at Support Squadron, Unit Purchasing Officer and Unit Intelligence Officer.

Engineer at ETA Melco Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd
  • Sri Lanka
  • January 1985 to January 1987

1985 to 1987
ETA Melco Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd.
Sri Lanka
Position: Engineer
Job description:
• Installs fire protection systems, dry riser, wet riser and yard hydrant systems, fire alarms and detection systems.
• Engineer in charge - Fire Protection Division

Electrical Engineering Supervisor at Colombo Commercial Company
  • Sri Lanka
  • January 1983 to January 1985

1983 to 1985
Colombo Commercial Company
Sri Lanka
Position: Electrical Engineering Supervisor
Job description: • Preparing material requisitions
• Allocates skilled and unskilled labour for projects
• Executes work at site as per approved plans / drawings
• Liaise with project Engineer.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Special Engineering Apprentice
  • at University of Katubedda, Moratuwa, Srilanka
  • January 1983

1978 to 1983 Special Engineering Apprentice-Electrical Engineering (equivalent to Diploma) 5 year comprehensive scheme conducted by National Apprenticeship Board of Sri Lanka.

Bachelor's degree, Technology
  • at Katubedda University
  • January 1982

1981 to 1982 National Certificate of Technology (NCT) Engineering Faculty - Katubedda University

Specialties & Skills

Electrical Engineering
BUYING/PROCUREMENT
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
ENGINEER
FIRE ALARM
FIRE ALARMS
FIRE PROTECTION
PRICING
PURCHASING
SATISFACTION
SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

Institute of Incorporate Engineers Sri Lanka
  • Corporate Member (2123)
  • April 2014

Training and Certifications

INSTITUTE OF INCORPORATED ENGINEERS SRI LANKA (IIESL) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2014
Valid Until:
January 9999