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GOPAKUMAR BK KARNAVAR, CAMP OPERATIONS & FACILITIES MANAGER

GOPAKUMAR BK KARNAVAR

CAMP OPERATIONS & FACILITIES MANAGER·CCC & GAC

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Work experience

Total years of experience: 22 years, 9 months

CAMP OPERATIONS & FACILITIES MANAGER

January 2024 - January 2026

CCC & GAC

Al Khawr, Qatar Remote

January 2024 - January 2026

Oil & Gas EPC
• Managed large-scale EPC oil & gas workforce accommodation (10, 000-18, 000+ personnel) with full P&L
accountability, ensuring cost control, budget optimization, safety, hygiene compliance, and efficient operations
across accommodation, catering, transport, utilities, and integrated facility services in GCC camp environments.
• Oversaw MEP, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire safety systems to ensure uninterrupted facility operations.
• Implemented HSE standards, risk assessments, audits, and corrective actions across camp facilities.
• Coordinated mobilization and demobilization of workforce accommodations in line with project requirements.
• Managed preventive maintenance programs reducing operational downtime and maintenance delays
• Ensured employee welfare services including grievance handling, health support, and recreational facilities.
• Maintained compliance with client requirements, local regulations, and integrated facilities management standards.
• Coordinated with HR, EPC contractors and site management for workforce logistics and accommodation planning.
• Supervised waste management, sanitation, and environmental hygiene standards across all camp zones.
• Improved operational efficiency through process standardization, reporting systems, and KPI monitoring.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas

CAMP / ACCOMMODATION OPERATIONS MANAGER

January 2022 - January 2024

BLUERHINE GROUP

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2022 - January 2024

• Managed end-to-end zone-wise accommodation operations ensuring safety, hygiene, welfare, and compliance for
large multicultural workforce camps.
• Supervised zone-wise accommodation allocation, occupancy control, check-in/check-out, and capacity planning.
• Led mobilization and demobilization of accommodation facilities within strict timelines and operational
deadlines.
• Monitored and controlled water and electricity consumption, implementing cost-saving and sustainability
measures.
• Ensured compliance with HSE standards, risk assessments, and operational safety procedures across all
accommodation zones.
• Coordinated emergency response activities and ensured readiness of safety systems and evacuation protocols.
• Supervised housekeeping, catering, laundry, transport, and security service providers for seamless operations.
• Conducted regular audits of rooms, bedding, hygiene standards, and facility conditions to ensure compliance.
• Managed team of supervisors, security personnel, technicians, and subcontractors for daily operations.
• Organized weekly and monthly operational meetings to review performance, issues, and improvement actions.
• Ensured timely closure of maintenance and FM aging work orders through strict follow-up and escalation.
• Liaised with client representatives during inspections, audits, and compliance checks, ensuring successful outcomes.
• Implemented workforce welfare initiatives improving employee satisfaction and camp operational efficiency.
• Managed staff attendance, shift planning, annual leave scheduling, and workforce discipline.
• Ensured strict adherence to company policies, SOPs, and local authority regulations.

Company industry:
Advertising

CAMP OPERATIONS & WELFARE MANAGER

January 2015 - January 2021

SSANGYONG E&C / ICD GROUP

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2015 - January 2021

• Managed workforce accommodation, camp operations, and employee welfare services for large multicultural
workforce communities.
• Led welfare programs, employee engagement, grievance resolution, recreation, wellbeing initiatives, and
workforce support services.
• Oversaw catering, housekeeping, laundry, transport, sanitation, MEP, HVAC, utilities, and infrastructure
maintenance.
• Ensured compliance with MOHRE, HSE, QHSE, HACCP, client standards, and worker welfare regulations.
• Managed occupancy, budgeting, procurement, contracts, vendor performance, inventory control, and cost
optimization.
• Monitored KPIs, SLAs, audits, risk management, incident reporting, and emergency response readiness.
• Coordinated with clients, HR, HSE teams, subcontractors, service providers, and government authorities to
ensure operational excellence.
• Enhanced employee welfare, accommodation standards, workforce satisfaction, compliance, and operational
efficiency while reducing non-conformities.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

SENIOR CAMP ACCOMMODATION SUPERVISOR

October 2011 - December 2014

JGC CORPORATION

Al Khawr, Qatar Remote

October 2011 - December 2014

• Managed workforce accommodation, occupancy control, and employee welfare operations.
• Supervised catering, housekeeping, transportation, sanitation, laundry, and camp services.
• Coordinated MEP, HVAC, utilities, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Conducted camp inspections, hygiene audits, and HSE compliance monitoring.
• Supported mobilization, demobilization, documentation, and camp administration.
• Maintained operational readiness, emergency response, and client accommodation standards.
• Prepared occupancy reports, inspection records, and operational documentation.
• Coordinated vendors, FM support services, and daily accommodation operations

Company industry:
Oil & Gas

CAMP ADMINISTRATION & FACILITIES SUPERINTENDENT

November 2008 - January 2011

POWER POINT LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

November 2008 - January 2011

• Managed workforce accommodation, camp administration, and employee welfare for multicultural employees.
• Supervised room allocation, occupancy control, welfare facilities, and accommodation compliance.
• Led employee welfare programs, grievance handling, counselling, engagement activities, and conflict resolution.
• Organized sports, cultural events, wellness campaigns, and morale improvement initiatives.
• Ensured employee wellbeing, hygiene, discipline, safety, and welfare policy compliance.
• Coordinated medical assistance, emergency response, employee support, and welfare inspections.
• Supervised MEP, HVAC, utilities, and preventive maintenance for uninterrupted camp operations.
• Maintained camp records, inventory, asset control, welfare reports, and audit documentation.
• Coordinated onboarding, inductions, mobilization, and employee accommodation arrangements.
• Liaised with HR, clients, vendors, and government authorities for operational and welfare support.
• Monitored HSE, fire safety, municipality compliance, and corrective action implementation.
• Supported budgeting, cost control, vendor management, and service contract administration.
• Improved employee satisfaction, welfare standards, operational efficiency, and workforce retention.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

CAMP ADMINISTRATOR

January 2005 - January 2008

HYUNDAI E&C

Al Ahmadi, Kuwait Remote

January 2005 - January 2008

• Managed workforce accommodation and employee welfare services
• Coordinated catering, housekeeping, transportation, and maintenance
• Supported logistics, documentation, and camp administration
• Ensured compliance with accommodation standards and safety procedure

Company industry:
Construction & Building

SITE / CAMP COORDINATOR

January 2001 - January 2005

KOREL INDUSTRIES

Klang, Malaysia Remote

January 2001 - January 2005

• Coordinated site administration and workforce accommodation support
• Managed transport, logistics, and accommodation operations
• Supported documentation control and workforce coordination

Company industry:
Manufacturing

Education

Arni University

January 2020

January 2020

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

India

GPA (percentage): 70%

GPA (percentage): 70%

Humanities and General Administration

Aosh Awarding Body

January 2020

January 2020

Diploma, HACCP- (Level -04)

United Arab Emirates

GPA (percentage): 85%

GPA (percentage): 85%

Jamia Peer Mohammad

May 2000

May 2000

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com)

India

GPA (percentage): 75%

GPA (percentage): 75%

Auditing, Costing Management

Sun Infosys Technologies

January 1999

January 1999

Diploma, Diploma in Office Automation -

India

GPA (percentage): 75%

GPA (percentage): 75%

DOA Data Entry & Software operation

Skills

MS Office tools

Expert

Welfare Plans

Expert

Camps

Expert

Accounting

Expert

Administrative Duties

Expert

Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Expert

Strong communication, decision-making, and interpersonal skills

Expert

Familiar with ERP systems (SAP, Adrenalin MAX)

Expert

Certified in First Aid & CPR, Knowledgeable in health and safety guidelines

Expert

Effective in team building, recruiting, and staff training

Expert

Exercises judgment in making decisions;

Expert

Understands organizational authority and seeks appropriate line management approvals. Hiring skills

Expert

Oversee the operations of multiple camps and sites

Expert

Manage camp logistics, staff coordination, and program development to meet and exceed site goals

Expert

HR and Admin coordination, including payroll management and employee relations

Expert

Handle budget management and resource allocation, c

Expert

contributing to the overall success of camp operations

Expert

Camp management and hospitality services

Expert

Local purchase of office supplies and maintenance materials.

Expert

Strong negotiating and influencing skills. organizational, and prioritizing skills

Expert

Integrated facilities and soft services management, including laundry and catering services

Expert

Recommending and developing local authority policies, Planning,

Expert

Ability to maintain financial records

Expert

Effective budgeting and performance management.

Expert

CRISIS INTERVENTION

Intermediate

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Intermediate

DATA ACCESS OBJECT DAO PATTERNS

Intermediate

HAZARD ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL CONTROL POINTS HACCP

Intermediate

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Intermediate

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Intermediate

COST CONTROL

Intermediate

OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

Intermediate

FLEET MAINTENANCE

Intermediate

LEADERSHIP

Intermediate

FACILITY MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

WORKPLACE WELLNESS

Intermediate

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR FMA

Intermediate

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

Intermediate

VENDOR MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS

Intermediate

Camps

Expert

Administration

Expert

Accounting

Expert

MS Office Automation

Expert

Administrative Duties

Expert

CIVIL ENGINEERING

Intermediate

CULINARY SCIENCE

Intermediate

ENVIRONMENT HEALTH AND SAFETY

Intermediate

FACILITY REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE

Intermediate

FLEET MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING MEP SYSTEMS

Intermediate

OPERATIONS

Intermediate

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

Intermediate

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

Intermediate

GNU COMPILER COLLECTION

Intermediate

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT

Intermediate

SPONSORED POSTS

Intermediate

Social profiles

Languages

English

Expert

Hindi

Expert

Tamil

Expert

Malayalam

Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Emergency Response Procedures /Food Safety & Hygiene Compliance
HSE & Risk Assessment Training /Fire Marshal Training /First Aid & CPR
HACCP Level 4
First Aid, CPR, Fire Marshal & Risk Assessment.
HACCP Level 4
First Aid, CPR, Fire Marshal
HACCP Level 4
First Aid, CPR, Fire Marshal & Risk Assessment.
HACCP Level 4
HACCP - Level 4
Computer Skills & Training
HACCP - LEVEL 04

Training
• Cultural Awareness, Certificate of National Service Scheme
KERALA UNIVERSITY
Dec 1991
• Incident and Injury Free Supervisory Skills, Introduction to HSE and Leadership
JGC CORPORATION
Oct 2011

Hobbies and interests

Books Reading, Travelling, ,Labors Mental Health(Counselling & Guidance)