Shailesh Pal

16 years of hands-on experience in power generation and distribution systems, including generators (2000, 1500, 1250, 1010, 750 and 500 KVA), transformers (2500, 1500, 1250, 1000, 750, 650, and 500 KVA), switchboards, AC motors, HVAC, plumbing, fire & life safety (FLS), and STP systems.

Chief Engineer - Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata and Ozone Convention Center - Kolkata

(2024-11)

Engineering Manager (HOD) - Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata and Ozone Convention Center - Kolkata

(2022-11 - 2024-10)

• Planned and managed Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) engineering operations, standards, inspections, and technical documentation.
• Managed fire & life safety systems and quarterly audits of fire and life safety plant/equipment.
• Maintained discipline and grooming standards while managing departmental budgeting and P&L for R&M and HLP expenses.
• Identified and resolved design, planning, management, and project-delivery issues across multiple projects.
• Implemented upgrades and modifications to optimize equipment performance, reduce energy consumption, and improve productivity.
• Ensured seamless handover of engineering systems from project teams and timely preventive maintenance.
• Reduced HLP waste and associated costs through effective monitoring and optimization.
• Reduced the environmental footprint of engineering operations while maintaining performance, efficiency, and safety.
• Improved guest satisfaction through prompt resolution of engineering and maintenance issues.
• Developed maintenance training programs, manuals, and capability-building initiatives for engineering staff.
• Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless hotel operations and maintained MEP systems in compliance with safety standards.

MEP Engineer - Aamby Valley City Resort Limited Lonavala - Lonavala

(2022-06 - 2022-10)

• Managed MEP engineering operations, planning, standards, inspections, evaluation tools, and technical drawings.
• Maintained fire & life safety plant/equipment and conducted quarterly system audits.
• Managed departmental discipline, grooming standards, budgeting, and P&L for R&M and HLP expenses.
• Identified engineering issues and supported planning and delivery of multiple projects.

Assistant Manager Engineering - Aloft Hotel New Delhi Aerocity - New Delhi

(2021-10 - 2022-05)

• Coordinated schedules, inspections, and preventive maintenance for all property systems.
• Communicated professionally with guests to understand and respond to changing needs.
• Maintained operational files, service agreements, equipment warranties, and technical documentation.

Engineering Manager (HOD) - Sterling Holydays Resort Mount Abu Rajasthan - Mount Abu, Rajasthan

(2020-09 - 2021-09)

• Planned and managed Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) engineering operations, standards, inspections, and technical documentation.
• Reduced HLP waste and associated costs through effective monitoring and optimization.
• Reduced the environmental footprint of engineering operations while maintaining performance, efficiency, and safety.
• Coordinated schedules, inspections, and preventive maintenance for all property systems.
• Maintained professional guest communication and responded to engineering-related needs.
• Maintained operational files, service agreements, and equipment warranties.
• Developed and implemented emergency programs, inspections, drills, compliance activities, employee training, and safety records.

Engineering Executive (Pre-Opening) - Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Pune - Pune

(2019-08 - 2020-03)

• Managed engineering operations and coordinated schedules, inspections, and preventive maintenance.
• Developed emergency programs, inspections, drills, regulatory compliance, employee training, and safety records.
• Implemented energy conservation programs to minimize property operating expenses.
• Maintained high standards of building services and guest facilities.
• Planned preventive maintenance to reduce equipment and plant breakdowns.
• Prepared HLP reports and initiatives to control energy consumption and repair & maintenance costs.
• Ensured seamless handover of engineering systems from project teams and timely preventive maintenance.

Engineering Executive (Pre-Opening) - JW Marriott Jaipur, Rajasthan - Jaipur, Rajasthan

(2017-11 - 2019-07)

• Maintained high-quality engineering standards and building services supporting guest facilities.
• Planned preventive maintenance to reduce equipment and plant breakdowns.
• Implemented energy conservation programs to minimize expenses.
• Prepared engineering inventory reports and coordinated with contractors, suppliers, and vendors for cost-effective service.
• Ensured seamless handover of engineering systems from project teams and timely preventive maintenance.
• Managed MEP engineering operations, planning, standards, inspections, evaluation tools, and technical drawings.

Engineering Executive (HOD) - Courtyard by Marriott Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh - Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh

(2016-12 - 2017-08)

• Maintained high-quality building services and engineering standards.
• Planned and managed Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) engineering operations, standards, inspections, and technical documentation.
• Reduced HLP waste and associated costs through effective monitoring and optimization.
• Reduced the environmental footprint of engineering operations while maintaining performance, efficiency, and safety.
• Coordinated schedules, inspections, and preventive maintenance for all property systems.
• Maintained professional guest communication and responded to engineering-related needs.
• Maintained operational files, service agreements, and equipment warranties.
• Developed and implemented emergency programs, inspections, drills, compliance activities, employee training, and safety records.
• Planned preventive maintenance to reduce plant and equipment breakdowns.
• Implemented energy conservation initiatives and prepared engineering inventory reports.
• Managed MEP engineering operations, planning, standards, inspections, evaluation tools, and technical drawings.
• Maintained fire & life safety plant/equipment and conducted quarterly system audits.
• Managed departmental discipline, grooming standards, budgeting, and P&L for R&M and HLP expenses.
• Identified engineering issues and supported planning and delivery of multiple projects.

Engineering Supervisor (Pre-Opening) - Renaissance Hotel Lucknow - Lucknow

(2015-09 - 2016-12)

• Managed operation and maintenance of engineering plants.
• Maintained equipment logbooks and history cards and prepared engineering inventory and HLP reports.
• Followed preventive maintenance schedules for guest rooms and public areas and supervised shift operations.
• Ensured seamless handover of engineering systems from project teams and timely preventive maintenance.
• Managed MEP engineering operations, planning, standards, inspections, evaluation tools, and technical drawings.
• Planned preventive maintenance to reduce plant and equipment breakdowns.
• Implemented energy conservation initiatives and prepared engineering inventory reports.

Engineering Associate - JW Marriott Hotel Juhu, Mumbai - Mumbai

(2013-01 - 2015-08)

• Attended engineering complaints and carried out repair and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Maintenance & Upkeep of all HVAC System.
• New AHU, Exhaust and Fresh air Installation.
• Laundry Equipment Preventive Maintenance.
• Maintained starter-panel electrical distribution systems and engineering plants.
• Prepared engineering inventory reports.

HVAC Technician Engineering - Saifee Hospital, Mumbai - Mumbai

(2010-04 - 2012-12)

• Maintenance & Upkeep of all HVAC System.
• Attended engineering complaints and carried out repair and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Maintained engineering standards and building services and attended public-area complaints.
• Carried out starter-panel electrical distribution system repairs and engineering plant operation and maintenance.
• Prepared engineering inventory reports.

High School - UP Board, Allahabad (2001)

Intermediate - UP Board, Allahabad (2003)

Diploma - Air Condition & Refrigeration (2008)

Bachelor - Electrical Engineering (2017)