CHIEF ENGINEER
CONRAD ISTANBUL BOSPHORUS (08.2023/......)
Manages the Engineering Team to efficiently maintain all hotel operations such that safety, security, conversation, and compliance are ensured at the highest levels.
He is responsible for the effective management of all engineering and maintenance operations within the hotel, including energy conservation. He’s also responsible for the development of the Engineering Team and staying abreast of compliance regulations and procedures in the field of Engineering, as required for hotel standards. Specifically, performs the following tasks to the highest standards:
• Leads the Engineering Team in the day-to-day engineering and maintenance operations of the hotel, including service standards, equipment schedules, and work schedules
• Communicates with Housekeeping to coordinate and prioritize maintenance activities for Guest rooms and public areas
• Develop systems and procedures to ensure the health and safety of Guests and Team Members, as well as the proper conditions for plants, machinery, and property
• Communicates with Government agencies to ensure full compliance with statutory regulations
• Prepares Capital and Repairs and Maintenance budgets for Engineering
• Performs daily checks around the hotel
• Conducts lift emergency release procedures as required
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment within the hotel
• Ensures good relationships are built with internal and external customers
• Maintenance of all hotel fixtures and fittings to ensure they are in safe condition and take action when any unsafe situations arise
• Develop, implement, and directs all emergency programs
• Develop, implement and manages energy conservation programs for the property to minimize expenses
• Coordinates renovation bidding, defines the cost and scope of the project, and oversees the general contractor and subcontractors to ensure quality work is performed cost effectively
• Performs special projects and other responsibilities as assigned
• Identify and introduces environmentally-friendly systems and equipment
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators for the Engineering Department and takes corrective action, as required, to improve equipment inventory, quality audit, productivity, and other objectives
• Manages all Team Member related activities, including recruitment, performance management, training, career planning, disciplinary matters, and team motivation
DIRECTOR of ENGINEERING
SIX SENSES KOCATAS MANSIONS (05.2022/08.2023)
Manages for the efficient operation of the Engineering department including landscape and gardening, plant and equipment, technical work, carpentry, sustainability, fire and safety systems and a preventative maintenance program to provide exceptional products and services within brand operating standards. • Continually focuses on improving maintenance and engineering practices to ensure the product remains in optimal order and in line with Six Senses wellness and sustainability practices. • Ensures that rostering and manning are adequate to meet the requirements, plus organize external contractors as required. • Instills a cost-focused philosophy through training and education. • Technical skills that include the ability to analyze and design projects, conduct investigations and maintaining full knowledge of engineering-related products and services used in resorts. • Establishes and delivera pre-established financial returns related to revenue generation, profitability and ROIC. • Operates the property consistent with all legal, statutory and financial requirements and documentation, reporting systems, contractual obligations, security and safety protocols, communications, product and service standards, host management practices and budgetary controls are implemented, reviewed and maintained to ensure the successful operation of the hotel.
Represents ownership – Alfardan Group- for new and ongoing projects on site as an authorized Engineer.
TASKFORCE SUPPORT – DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING / SIX SENSES ZIGHY BAY (MAY 2023-JULY 2023)
DIRECTOR of ENGINEERING - PRE OPENING
JW MARRIOTT ISTANBUL MARMARA SEA (12.2021/05.2022)
Provides a high level of property maintenance knowledge. He has overall responsibility for maintaining the building, grounds and physical plant with particular attention towards safety, security and asset protection. Accountable for managing the budget, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance and energy conservation. Develops and implements strategies that will deliver products and services, which meet or exceed the needs and expectations of guests and employees while maximizing the financial performance. Responsible for maintaining standards and regulatory requirements. Leads the emergency response team for all facility issues.
• Works with property and regional engineering leadership team to determine how Engineering is performing against budget and highlights areas of concern to leadership.
• Manages the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment and electrical systems in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Administers service contracts to support property needs.
• Coaches and supports engineering leadership team to effectively manage controllable expenses (e.g., wages, heat, light and power, water consumption, tools and equipment, grounds keeping supplies, uniforms, vendors, service agreements, inventory, etc.).
• Develops an engineering operating strategy that is aligned with the property/brand’s business strategy.
• Develops and manages Engineering budget.
• Reviews financial reports and statements to determine how Engineering is performing against budget.
• Communicates a clear and consistent message regarding departmental goals to produce desired results.
Maintaining Engineering Standards
• Ensures compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
• Maintains property life safety systems (e.g., fire fighting equipment, sprinkler systems, and alarm systems).
• Ensures building and equipment licenses, permits and certifications are current.
CLUSTER TECHNICAL MANAGER – MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS ISTANBUL / Sealife Aquarium & Legoland Discovery Centre & Madame Tussauds (11.2017/12.2021) • Responsible to keep building facilities,back of the house and guest areas,displays, shows, rides,equipments,machinery,alarms,CCTV systems,fire monitoring and fire fighting systems etc are in safe, full working order and to the highest standard at all times • Responsible all equipment and effects are in full working order at all times and are covered by a consistent preventative maintenance programme of works • Project management of new projects/new investments. From draft to completion of entire project;responsible for preparing of project scope,selection of required sources and source management,project budget and timeline management,factory and site acceptance tests and handover period as per company standards and procedures. • Management of inspection and testing of equipments (e.g. escalators,elevators,air compressors...)on weekly, monthly and yearly basis as required in statutory guidance. • Ensure that adequate periodic safety checks are undertaken for fire, health & safety and emergency lighting etc, and that any hazards or defects are either rectified immediately (if within the competence of the in house team) or reported to a senior manager as soon as they become apparent • Responsible for maintaining mechanical, electrical and control systems so that safety is ensured for both members of the public and staff and so that minimal down time is achieved • Tight control of an annual maintenance budget, including repairs, equipment hire, ride shutdown maintenance etc. • Responsible for ensuring that all audio visual shows are regularly serviced, supplies of necessary consumables and back up parts are kept in stock and that any repairs are undertaken promptly to minimize any affect to visitor enjoyment • Responsible for management of periodic electrical inspections and testing on a yearly basis ensuring records are kept • Ensure full and proper training for Technical team, ride operators and duty managers etc and that relevant paperwork and records are kept in this respect to ensure safe compliance with the law • Responsible for assessment, supply and maintenance of all safety equipment and protective devices for the maintenance team • Responsible for monitoring security systems, informing the relevant contractor of any problems. Responsible for ensuring sufficient locks, keys etc., dealing with any problems which might occur regarding the physical security of the displays and buildings • Responsible to prepare and control department annual OPEX and CAPEX budget for 3 attractions.
ENGINEERING MANAGER – GRAND HYATT ISTANBUL
(08.2016/11.2017)
Scope and General Purpose of Job :
To ensure the efficient and economic operation of the Engineering Department in support of all other operating Departments, supplying services as required to the entire operation, and maintaining equipment, building, and grounds in optimum condition.
Main Duties :
Financial :
1. To assume full responsibility for the cost-effective operation of the POMEC Department.
2. To prepare the annual and revised POMEC budget in close cooperation with the Financial Controller and management, commensurate with operational requirement of the property.
3. To keep accurate records and monitor closely all POMEC budget expenditures and to ensure that the budget is adhered to and costs strictly controlled.
4. To allocate and countersign all invoices chargeable to the POMEC budget before being processed and charged.
5. To establish an efficient system for the control and verification of all fuel deliveries to the premises.
Operational:
1. To supervise closely all engineering personnel in the performance of their duties.
2. To delegate duties and responsibilities, as required, to the Assistant Engineer(s).
3. To develop and implement a comprehensive Preventive Maintenance Program for all equipment in the hotel, including kitchen and laundry.
4. To coordinate and, if so requested, supervise special projects and employment of outside contractors.
5. To establish a well organized Engineering Store and keep close control on consumption of material, stores, and inventory control.
6. To implement a comprehensive elevator emergency procedure and initiate employee training on emergency release procedures with the elevator manufacturer’s agent.
7. To inspect, at least twice monthly, the entire building with particular attention on defective or deficient life safety features and to observe closely the condition of all operating equipment.Specific attention must be placed on not to omit areas of difficult access.
8. To advise management on all matters of potential improvement to the operation.
9. To assist the general stores with suggestions for the most economic purchase of parts and consumables and to write clear and concise purchase requests for such items.
10. To conduct training courses for hotel personnel in life safety and fire fighting, in conjunction with the Human Resources Department.
11. To be knowledgeable of statutory legislation in employment and industrial relations.
Energy Management:
1. To control and monitor closely all utility consumption, and to ensure optimum energy usage by all departments in the Hotel.
2. To observe energy efficiency of all equipment, forwarding to management suggestions for replacement of energy inefficient equipment and to report to management all wastage of energy.
Repair and Maintenance:
1. To assume full charge of building maintenance and guestroom and public area rehabilitation.
2. To establish a regular planned guestroom servicing program in accordance with Company standards.
3. To supervise maintenance of gardens and grounds, including road surfaces.
Life Safety:
1. To be fully responsible for the implementation of all company Life Safety procedures
2. To assume overall responsibility for the perfect functional condition of all alarm systems and fire fighting equipment.
Administration:
1. To be fully in charge and responsible for the smooth function of the Department’s administration and maintenance of an efficient filing system.
2. To make sure that all documents related to the operation of the department are being kept up to date and that all records are correctly maintained and filed.
3. To assume full responsibility for the preparation and timely submittal of all reports.
4. To maintain a comprehensive library of manuals and parts list of all operational equipment, as well as a complete set of up to date drawings of all areas and systems
5. To perform an annual evaluation of all POMEC personnel.
6. To be an active member of the Hotel’s Executive Committee.
Employee Handling:
1. To ensure that all employees report for duty punctually.
2. To ensure that all employees wear the correct uniform and name tag at all times.
3. To create an efficient and professional team of employees.
4. To implement a departmental training program ensuring the necessary skills of all employees to perform their duties with the maximum efficiency.
5. To ensure that all employees are fully familiar with and have a complete understanding of the Hotel’s policies relating to Fire, Safety, Hygiene, and Health and that these policies are being strictly adhered to.
6. To select and recruit, in conjunction with the Human Resources Department, suitable employees for the operation.
PROJECT & ENGINEERING MANAGER - IFF I N T E R N A T I O N A L FLAVORS and FRAGRANCES INC. Gebze
(01.2015/06.2016)
• As a SITE MAINTENANCE MANAGER , he is responsible for the implementation and management of the preventive/protective/predictive maintenance system that also covers repair and emergency breakdown management for entire IFF Gebze Plant in location.
• Held the second role as a P R O J E C T a n d E N G I N E E R I N G M A N A G E R of the Regional and Global IFF organization for the Gebze location to execution of the new projects and investments ,implementation and integration of the new technologies, all improvement related technical upgrades.
• Provides complete engineering solutions which comprises design, review, launch and follow up MOC process, support, control, commissioning and handover of CAR related projects to the internal customers.
• Supports preparing of CAR-Capex connected projects budgets in advance.Closely controls and follow –up project cost control accordingly Finance Dept. during project.
• Responsible for the execution and managing of every single project complying with the company procedures from technical,quality,operational and safety point of view.
• Direct execution of any single work/item on the each projects ; 25K USD, no higher authority approval required.
Some achievements and improvements regarding sustainability & efficiency on running plant :
i-Reviewing and redesigning of powder blender CIP water drainage connection ports -> Safety and Operations purpose of improvement
(by himself),
ii-Reviewing and designing of powder filling equipments operator access platforms and full automatic door installation -> Safety,Hygienic and Operations purpose of improvement (as per requesting by Global and Regional HSSE Management. Completely new and 100% own design),
iii-Relocating of entire process dust extraction ducting system to the appropriate route which enables better operation and cleaning -> Safety, Hygienic and Maintenance purpose of improvement (by himself),
iv-100% water + 63,6% energy saving on powder blenders CIP system -> Sustainability and Cost Saving purpose of improvement
(by himself ).
Some of major engineering projects managed and completed directly by himself :
i-Liquid flavors and emulsions production building refurbishment project (850K USD budget),
ii-Emulsion production capacity increasing with New Homogenizer addition (430K USD budget),
iii-Analytical Lab. Laboratory equipment and fitout (370K USD budget , completely new laboratory project),
iv-Sensory Consumer Insight Lab. Project (145K USD budegt,completely new laboratoty project),
PROJECT ENGINEER - IFF I N T E R N A T I O N A L FLAVORS and FRAGRANCES INC. Gebze (12.2013/01.2015)
Employed as a Project Engineer for execution of 55M USD budgeted turnkey IFF Gebze Expansion Project which is totally 22.000m2 and comprises;
New production lines,new warehouses,new R&D Labs,new offices.
Main responsibilities were controlling,managing and approving of the;
* Mechanical completion,
* Installation qualification,
* Operational qualification,
* Performance qualification,
stages of all the process and utility equipments and every single systems which have been performed by the main contractor as per design
under supervision of consultant company as a responsible Project Engineer - Client Representative.
*Investment amount : US$ 55MM
*Brown Field project , 22.000 sqm
He has promoted to Site Maintenance Manager role when the project completed by the last quarter of 2014.
Job Description in Detail:
1. Job Purpose:
Delivering business solutions supporting large strategic capital projects (>USD50MM) in Gebze meeting agreed timelines/budget/scope from project initiation to hand-over.
Responsible for leading the effort on equipment installation and testing through different project stages defined in Project Commissioning Plan.
2. Major Accountabilities:
2.1. Delivering engineering solutions to the project as per agreed timeline and within budget, by managing IFF project resources and external parties.
2.2. Approving designs and supervising process equipment / utilities equipment installation for Gebze (>USD 50MM) capital project across the region, by working very closely with local project teams and external vendors. Key member of a project team. Results measured against pre-defined targets. Need to co-ordinate communication through Project Manager with IFF internal resources (SME) when required.
2.3. Managing the testing / commissioning process for large (>USD 50MM) capital projects on, by working very closely with local project teams and external vendors. Key member of a project team. Results measured against pre-defined targets.
Tasks to be done:
Develop and approve commissioning protocols for MC / IQ stages for process and utilities together with CM Company
Manage punchlist in a weekly basis
Weekly progress report with major progress and issues found/solved in order to keep proper communication with all team
3. Responsibility and Decision - Making Authority:
3.1. Types of decisions he makes without prior approval:
Approving (engineering end) engineering drawings prior to manufacturing
Accepting (process) equipment after installation & testing and taking over responsibility from contractor to IFF
Execution of works below 5 KUSD
Review SVO´s, from technical perspective, prior to project manager
Review monthly Executive Summary Report prior to project manager (technical review)
3.2. Types of decisions referred to higher authority or controlled by policy: Changes that affect agreed timeline and/or budget
Decisions on issues that have a major direct impact to project owner (safety/quality/productivity) Execution of works > 25K USD
TECHNICAL MAINTENANCE MANAGER – AROMSA BESIN AROMA VE KATKI MADDELERI SAN. ve TIC. A.S. Gebze (10-2010/10-2013)
AROMSA is the lead manufacturer of the Flavours and Food ingredients for food industry with the 4 factory buildings in GOSB which covers 24.000m2 closed area (in mentioned dates above).
• Hold the Technical Maintenance Manager role for to execution of Preventive-Predictive-Protective Maintenance schedule in all Aromsa factories,
Responsibilites;
• Managing all emergency breakdown issues ,
• Monitoring,measurement and calculations of energy consumptions on all process and auxiliary machines ,
• Feasibility calculations for the infrastructural and process lines which will be required to execute new investments,
• Performing of execution,starting-up and commissioning,handover periods of approved investments,
• Making of a Maintenance Department budegt and managing mentioned budget during a year and also spare parts organization.
Achieved:
• Installation of 2 new Spray Dryers project which also covers managing and handling of required factory building modifications,steel structure erection,placement of all relevant equipments,start-up and commisioning period during 9 months together with sub-contractors and supplier,
• Designing,implementing and integration of CIP system on above mentioned SD project (49.000Euro has been saved),
• Automation projects designed and completed for raw material fillings on liquid flavour processes. Improvement of filling time (8 times) in sunflower seed oil lines accordingly 6-Sigma project,
• New air compressor selection and installation instead of 4 units old technology air compressor (paidback in 22 months),
• Wet scrubber units installations for SD chimneys.
• Renewal of fire detection system on all factory buildings,
• Earthquake reinforcement project management for factory buildings in 2011,
• Various automation improvements on product lines and machines which are completely manuel and have an old technology
MAINTENANCE CHIEF - SOLVENTAS TEKNIK DEPOLAMA A.S. Gebze (05-2002/10-2010)
Solventas is a petro-chemical terminal which has an approximately 305.000m3 storage capacity for liquid and bulk chemicals with the 196 storage tanks and 2 piers in Dilovasi-GEBZE.
Worked as a Maintenance Engineer since May2002 in Solventas and responsible for to daily,weekly,monthly and annual preventive
maintenance schedules,organized emergency breakdowns and arrange the services.
Additionally; he was a responsible engineer for new investment projects as a Project Engineer on site ( constructions of 43 units new tanks accordingly API650 standart in a 4 different new tank storage area, construction of second jetty which was built in 10x275m. dimensions and all pipings with the infrastracture neededs also etc.) who reports to Coordination Manager. And authorized responsible inspector for the tank coating applications (internal&external) in Solventas.
Promoted to Mechanical Maintenance Chief in Jan 2009 and resigned in October2010.
TECHNICAL EXECUTIVE – ERMAR SHIPPING Istanbul (09-2001/05-2002)
Worked as a Technical Executive for to analyze of the ship performances (main engine-auxiliary engines-fuel&oil consumptions-water consumptions etc.),supporting for spare parts and for the technical operations when the ships mooring at Marmara Sea.Also actively performed while getting ISM Code Certification for the company,which trades with the 3 general cargo ships in Meditteranean and Black Sea.
SERVICE CHIEF – TATMAK A.S. Istanbul (09-2000/04-2001)
Worked as a Service Chief in TATMAK which distributes Putzmeister concrete pumps and Liebherr concrete transmixers in Turkey.
4th ENGINEER – İNCE SHIPPING Istanbul (1998/1999)
Worked as a 4th Engineer (Cadet) at M/V İNCETRANS (38435 GRT).
EDUCATION:
YILDIZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY,MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (1998) Üsküdar Cumhuriyet Lisesi (1992)
LANGUAGE:
English : Good (verbal&written)
PC KNOWLEDGE:
Windows based programs,MS Office applications etc. SAP-PM user,BOYSWEB
Autocad user
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:
Management of Maintenance Systems and TPM – GESİAD (23.06.2010)
ILTA 28th Annual Operating Conference & Trade Show (09.06.2008-12.06.2008) Joined to Operations/Industry Update and Environmental,Health,Safety&Security panels and “Introduction to
Tanks” workshop training.
Corrosion and Coating – JOTUN (01.02.2004)
Centrifugal Pumps and Energy Consumption of the Pump Systems – KSB Pumps,Valves,Systems(01.06.2003) General Fittings – INTERVALF (01.05.2003)
Maintenance Repair and Course for Start-Up Operations – INTERVALF (01.04.2003)
Steam Lines,Equipments and Energy Consumption,Advanced Steam Trainings – INTERVALF (01.03.2003)
Pressure and Vacuum Gauges Calibration Trainings – ATA Kalibrasyon (10.03.2003)
Metrology and Calibration Trainings – ATA Kalibrasyon (01.07.2002) Hydraulic Workshop – Putzmeister & TATMAK A.Ş. (01.10.2000)
ACTIVITIES:
Member of TMMOB-MMO,DenizTemiz-TURMEPA
PERSONAL :
Married (10-2002) Birthday : 1975
B Class Driving License
No military and travel obligation.