Syed Asad Ali, Maintenance Unit Manager

Syed Asad Ali

Maintenance Unit Manager

Safari

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Master's degree, Engineering Management
Experience
15 years, 3 Months

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Total years of experience :15 years, 3 Months

Maintenance Unit Manager at Safari
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since November 2019

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

Facilities Manager at Khidmah Facilities Management
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • September 2016 to 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

Management Executive at Dubai Properties Group
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2015 to 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

Operations Engineer at MAF Dalkia Middle East LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • January 2014 to 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

Assistant Manager at KESC (Karachi Electric Supply Company)
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • July 2013 to 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

Project Engineer at Orient Energy System Pvt Ltd
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • February 2012 to 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

Project Engineer at Mushtaq & Bilal Consulting Engineers
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • July 2011 to 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)

Supervisor/Deputy Exams Officer at Unique Sixth From
  • United Kingdom
  • October 2009 to June 2011

Managing Cambridge Board Exams
Supervision of Teaching Staff

Trainee Design Engineer at Mushtaq & Bilal Consulting Engineers
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • January 2009 to 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

Education

Master's degree, Engineering Management
  • at University of Greenwich
  • June 2011

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

Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering
  • at NED University of Engineering & Technology
  • March 2009

Hardware Implementation of Auto Transfer Switch (Final Year Project)

Bayt Tests

IQ Test
IQ Test
Score 82%

Specialties & Skills

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

Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

Saudi Engineering Council
  • Electrical Engineer
  • January 2020
Pakistan Engineering Council
  • Electrical Engineer
  • January 2009

Training and Certifications

Foundation - Facilities Management (Training)
Training Institute:
MEFMA
CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2008
Valid Until:
July 2008

Hobbies

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