Vijay Ragavan

Dedicated and detail-oriented Maintenance Engineer with over 9 years of experience in managing hospital and facility maintenance operations. Skilled in coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance, overseeing infrastructure projects, and ensuring compliance with healthcare safety and quality standards. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and optimize operational efficiency in critical hospital environments.

Assistant Manager – Operations at Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre (2024-01 – Present)

• Oversee day-to-day hospital operations to ensure smooth functioning across departments.
• Lead or support operational projects, including facility expansions, process optimization, and technology integration.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement process standardization across departments.
• Monitor workflow efficiency and implement process improvements to enhance patient care and operational effectiveness.
• Assist in budget planning and cost control measures for operational departments.
• Monitor expenditure and optimize resource utilization to meet financial targets.

Senior Executive – Projects & Maintenance at Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre (2019-01 – 2024-01)

• Lead facility maintenance operations across all hospital departments ensuring minimal downtime.
• Plan and execute preventive maintenance schedules for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and civil systems.
• Supervise annual maintenance contracts (AMCs) and coordinate with vendors for timely service delivery.
• Manage repair and renovation projects while adhering to hospital safety and hygiene standards.
• Support biomedical and housekeeping teams in infrastructure-related requirements.
• Monitor and report maintenance KPIs, reducing breakdowns through process improvements.
• Oversaw on-site execution of civil and interior works for new hospital blocks.
• Ensured quality control, adherence to project timelines, and coordination with consultants.
• Indepth knowledge in Dialysis plant, Ro plant, WTP & STP and ETP

Project Site Engineer at Balaji Hospital & Rela Institute (2017-01 – 2019-01)

• Oversaw on-site execution of civil and interior works for new hospital blocks.
• Ensured quality control, adherence to project timelines, and coordination with consultants.
• Assisted in layout planning, material estimation, and workforce management.
• Provided technical support during commissioning and facility handover.

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil – Pondicherry University (2017-01)

Diploma in Civil Engineering – Vigneshwara Polytechnic College (2014-01)

SSLC – Naduveerapattu Govt. Higher Secondary School (2009-01)