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Syed Asad Ali, Maintenance Unit Manager

Syed Asad Ali

Maintenance Unit Manager·Safari

Saudi Arabia

Master's degree, Engineering Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 17 years, 4 months

Maintenance Unit Manager

November 2019 - Present

Safari

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

November 2019 - Present

• Managing day to day operations of Diriyah Conference Palace
• Part of preparations for scheduled GGC conference in December 2019

Company industry:
Facilities & Property Management
Job role:
Management

Facilities Manager

September 2016 - November 2019

Khidmah Facilities Management

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

September 2016 - November 2019

Role: (Multiple Projects in Abu Dhabi)
• Managed day to day operations and maintenance of ALDAR Community Al Raha Gardens with more that 1400 Villas
• Managed day to day operations of ALDAR Community Golf Gardens with more that 400 Villas
• Managed TFM services to multiple YAS ALDAR offices @ Yas Island
• Abu Dhabi Ship Building - Successful mobilization of first Industrial Project for Khidmah

Role: (King Abdul Aziz Centre of World Culture (KACWC) for ARAMCO in Dhahran, KSA)
• Spearheaded operations & maintenance of artifact museum, cinema, theater, knowledge park, library (more than 250, 000 books) and monuments related to Saudi historical cultural heritage
• Formulating Opex & Capex budget and keeping a check on expenses to achieve P&L
• Selected as a part of preparations team for Arab Summit 2018
• Managing operations of core services namely hard service, soft services, event management at KACWC
• Facilitating maintenance activities related to museum, cinema based on client’s requirement
• Developing & awarding the contracts for the specialized services and ensuring their delivery as per contract scope and KPIs

Role: (Musanada Government Buildings in Western Region Abu Dhabi)
• Spearheaded TFM contract entailing MEP, cleaning, porter services, office & pantry services, landscaping services, security services and full soft services delivery with a team of 200+ with 11 reporting directly
• Utilized SAP system for procurement, time approvals and day-to-day operations
• Effectuated effective PPM regime and managed maintenance to ensure PPM schedules were implemented as per actual requirement within defined KPI and SLA
• Facilitated reactive and corrective works in order to improve the operations & client satisfaction; analyzed call center data and planned improvements
• Formulated budget documentation/plans and ensured budget compliance in collaboration with client
• Ensured that services were periodically reviewed & refinements made to enhance these services

Company industry:
Facilities & Property Management
Job role:
Engineering

Management Executive

March 2015 - August 2016

Dubai Properties Group

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

March 2015 - August 2016

Administered the service provider performance namely active & re-active maintenance at Shorooq Community Mirdif Dubai with 2096 apartments and villas. Additionally managed 2 staff accommodations in Al Qouz consisting of 925 rooms each.

• Facilitated timely update of system used by FM provider and reviewed & analyzed work failure
• Reviewed, approved & followed up on proposals from service providers and other parties; validated & sanctioned all work request approvals; inspected and confirmed that maintenance work was completed
• Managed service providers’ performance, contract and attendance on site against the set SLAs
• Planned regular inspection on spare parts and store management; ensured asset condition monitoring
• Steered regular site visits for ensuring the project progress as per schedule and compliance with all quality & HSE
• Devised effective PPM plan in place; ensured energy management and verified utility bills for common areas
• Presented reports to the management on property management activities as well as service providers’ performance
• Directed effective utilization of budget in accordance with the company’s policy
• Took over project from contractor / consultant and managed the same during DLP along with FM service provider where and when required
• Collaborated with Line Manager for day-to-day activities of the department to ensure higher level of customer satisfaction and profitability for the business

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Engineering

Operations Engineer

January 2014 - February 2015

MAF Dalkia Middle East LLC

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

January 2014 - February 2015

Role: Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi
• Developed PPM plans for all the maintenance contracts and ensured the same were being conducted accordingly within defined KPI & SLA
• Administered standard maintenance activities of electrical & plumbing installations executed by technical staff
• Maintained & organized workers as per the nature of complaints
• Ensured maintenance of critical stock and fast moving items in the store

Role: Mobilizing Engineer for 71 Musanada Buildings in Al Ain and Abu Dhabi
• Performed snagging for all buildings for electrical, mechanical and plumbing works within the allotted time
• Organized surveys with all subcontractors in order to get the exact quote for the services
• Facilitated smooth handover of buildings to the Operations Team after the start of project

Role: Mobilizing Engineer for 36 Musanada Schools Project Abu Dhabi
• Performed snagging for all 36 schools for electrical, civil, mechanical and plumbing works within the allotted time
• Executed condition survey of 36 schools using concept evolution software; led surveys with all subcontractors in order to get the exact quote for the services
• Developed annual maintenance contract for all 13 subcontractors
• Successfully handed over schools to the Operations Team after the start of project

Role: Facilities Engineer (Electrical) for Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) HQ Building
• Developed PPM plans for all the maintenance contracts and ensured the same were being conducted accordingly within defined KPI & SLA
• Administered standard maintenance activities of electrical & plumbing installations executed by technical staff
• Supervised standard maintenance activities of BMS, firefighting & fire alarm system performed by subcontractors
• Formulated annual maintenance contracts for all 9 subcontractors

Company industry:
Facilities & Property Management
Job role:
Engineering

Assistant Manager

July 2013 - January 2014

KESC (Karachi Electric Supply Company)

Karachi, Pakistan

July 2013 - January 2014

• Successfully executed projects from placement of contract till completion of project as per laid down procedure
• Ensured compliance with safety requirements and standards procedure as per KESC HSEQ Policy SP-22
• Developed documents, tender and installation of fire alarm system in 19 Grid Stations

Company industry:
Electric Power Production & Transmission
Job role:
Engineering

Project Engineer

February 2012 - May 2013

Orient Energy System Pvt Ltd

Karachi, Pakistan

February 2012 - May 2013

Designing, procurement, execution and commissioning of Jenbachar Gas Generators

• Design of lighting, earthing & lightening protection system of power plant
• Testing of electrical equipments like power cables, switchgears, transformers, as per IEC standard
• Preparation of tender bids regarding independent power plants
• Technical and commercial evaluation of quotations received from different suppliers for equipments like transformers, switchgears, cables etc
• Check shop drawings of MCC panels, LV panels, MV panels and LDBs
• Maintain the operational philosophy of the power house
• Maintain payment status of the project


PROJECTS COMPLETED:
• Shikarpur Power Sindh, Pakistan 13.2 MW at 11 kV (Supervision & Execution of Electrical Installation)
• DADU Energy Sindh, Pakistan 19.8 MW at 11 kV & 132 kV (Supervision & Execution of Electrical Installation)
• GE Jenbacher Gas Generators (4 MW) Grid Synchronization 11 kV at Sunlight Wood Limited Karachi
• More than 20 Non-EPC projects completed. Responsibilities include: supervision of installation of GE Jenbacher Gas Generators and assisting clients

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Engineering

Project Engineer

July 2011 - February 2012

Mushtaq & Bilal Consulting Engineers

Karachi, Pakistan

July 2011 - February 2012

• Review and approval of electrical designs & drawings of office and residential buildings
• Designing layout of cable trays, ducts, conduits and bus tie ducts
• Designing of internal and external lighting systems
• Designing layout of power and control cables
• Preparation of tenders and BOQs of electrical works
• Load calculation, design of LV (220V- 440V)/ MV (11KV) systems and single line diagrams of office and residential buildings
• Design, supervision & estimation of electrical works
• Designing of ELV system like fire alarm system (addressable & conventional)

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Engineering

Supervisor/Deputy Exams Officer

October 2009 - June 2011

Unique Sixth From

United Kingdom

October 2009 - June 2011

Managing Cambridge Board Exams
Supervision of Teaching Staff

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Teaching and Academics

Trainee Design Engineer

January 2009 - September 2009

Mushtaq & Bilal Consulting Engineers

Karachi, Pakistan

January 2009 - September 2009

• Review and approval of electrical designs & drawings of office and residential buildings
• Designing and space management of HT and LT distribution panels, control, DBs

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Engineering

Education

University of Greenwich

June 2011

June 2011

Master's degree, Engineering Management

United Kingdom

GPA (point): 3.3 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.3 out of 4

Implementation of Supply Chain Management in Industrial Manufacturing and Processing (Dissertation)

NED University of Engineering & Technology

March 2009

March 2009

Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering

Pakistan

GPA (point): 3 out of 4

GPA (point): 3 out of 4

Hardware Implementation of Auto Transfer Switch (Final Year Project)

Bayt.com tests

IQ Test

Administrative and Support Service

Skills

Electrical & Electronic Engineer
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Electrical & Electronic Engineer
Expert
ETAP
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ETAP
Expert
Electrical Design
Expert
Electrical Design
Expert
MS Office Word Excell Power Point
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Facilities Management
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Facilities Management
Expert
Budget Analysis
Expert
Budget Analysis
Expert
Engineering
Expert
Engineering
Expert
Life Cycle Analysis
Expert
Life Cycle Analysis
Expert
Electrical & Electronic Engineer
Expert
Electrical & Electronic Engineer
Expert
ETAP
Expert
ETAP
Expert
Electrical Design
Expert
Electrical Design
Expert
MS Office Word Excell Power Point
Expert
MS Office Word Excell Power Point
Expert

Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

Saudi Engineering Council

Electrical Engineer

January 2020

Pakistan Engineering Council

Electrical Engineer

January 2009

Training and Certifications

Certifications
CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
CTTC Karachi
Jun 2008 - Jul 2008

Training
Foundation - Facilities Management
MEFMA

Recommendations

Nouman Haider

Apr 2012

Apr 2012

Project EngineerColleague

Asad Ali was a very hard working student during his graduation and got excellent grades. He had a complete command over electrical machines subjects and used to google about generators and transformers in lab hours. He helped me many times in clearing my engineering concepts. Similar passion and love for engineering is being carried out in his professional life as well

Hobbies

  • Sports
    Have won many trophies for professional cricket. Remained in university cricket for 4 years. Played cricket at Karachi domestic level.