Vinod O B

Senior Chief Engineer with over 25 years of qualitative, hands-on leadership across 5-star luxury hospitality, ultra-luxury royal residential estates, commercial facilities, and offshore marine shipping sectors in India and the Middle East. Expert in managing high-voltage power generation and distribution (11KV & 33KV switchyards, 2 MVA transformers, VCBs, 1600A MOCBs, AMF panels), large-scale HVAC chiller plants (York, Trane, Carrier & Clivet screw chillers up to 2,574 tons), DG power plants (up to 2,500 KVA), Thermax boilers, and environmental utility infrastructure (STP up to 400 KL, ETP, WTP, RO plants, lagoon/pool filtration). Accomplished in pre-opening defect snagging (~3,500 snags cleared), HRACC 5-star hotel classifications with zero defects, capital project execution (100kW solar plants, aviation-approved helipads, major room renovations), and leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

Chief Engineer (POMEC) - The Raviz Kadavu (5-Star Luxury Resort, RP Group) - Kozhikode, Kerala

(2021-08)

Direct full POMEC engineering operations, plant infrastructure, and facility maintenance for the 5-star luxury resort property.

• Execute complete O&M of guest rooms, 11KV switchyard, 11KV VCBs, Trane Screw Chillers 390 Tons (3 x 130 Tons), 720 KVA CAT DG, 500 KVA x 2 Cummins DGs, V-Guard Heat Pumps, 2 Thermax Boilers, ETP (80 KLT), Water Treatment Plant (350 Tons), and STP (80 KLD).
• Successfully executed complete renovation of 44 guest rooms and 12 luxury cottages while keeping all other guest rooms fully operational with zero disruption to hotel operations.
• Constructed an aviation-approved Helipad, installed and commissioned a 100kW Solar Power Plant, renovated conference halls, and executed main pool & kids pool overhauls.
• Cleared all HRACC 5-Star classification documentation and audits with Zero Defects.

Chief Engineer - Niramaya Hotels and Resorts (Samroha Athirapilly 5*) - Kerala

(2020-08 - 2021-08)

Led property engineering operations and resort maintenance, driving strict adherence to HSE, safety, and quality standards.

• Managed guest room O&M, 11KV switchyard, 11KV VCBs, VRF Carrier plants, 320 KVA Cummins DG, 320 KVA Ashok Leyland DG, solar water heating system, ETP (60 KLT), and WTP (300 tons).
• Structured preventive maintenance programs to enhance asset functionality, and cleared HRACC compliance documentation with zero defects.

Chief Engineer - Avenue Hotels and Resorts (Avenue Regent 4*) - Ernakulam, Kerala

(2018-08 - 2020-08)

Executed full O&M for guest rooms, 11KV switchyard, 11KV VCBs, Carrier Screw Chillers 220 Tons (2 x 110T), 380 KVA Cummins Powerica DG, 320 KVA Cummins DG, AO Smith heat pumps, solar water system, ETP (80 KLT), and WTP (300 tons).

• Successfully carried out renovations for 22 guest rooms, main kitchen, conference halls, and dining outlets while keeping remaining hotel rooms operational.
• Maintained complete documentation readiness and cleared HRACC classification with Zero Defects.

Chief Engineer - Sterling Holiday Wayanad (5* Resort) - Wayanad, Kerala

(2017-08 - 2018-08)

Deputed 2 months prior to property pre-opening to execute complete defect snagging for MEP and HSE infrastructure, successfully clearing ~3,500 snags.

• Managed O&M for guest rooms and expansion areas: 11KV switchyard, 11KV VCBs, 16 units of 22TR VRF (4th Gen Blue Star system), 400 KVA x 2 DG sets, AO Smith heat pumps, hot water generators, STP (150 KLT), and WTP (300 tons).
• Planned, scheduled, estimated, controlled, and implemented all repairs, maintenance, and civil works across property while supervising multi-disciplinary technical teams.

Assistant Manager – Engineering (POMEC) - Park Hyatt Chennai (5-Star Luxury Hotel) - Chennai, Tamil Nadu

(2016-10 - 2017-05)

Supervised engineering team leaders and technicians, providing technical direction across POMEC operations for the luxury 5-star hotel.

• Executed O&M for guest rooms, 11KV switchyard, 11KV VCBs, Clivet screw chillers (2 x 300T + 1 x 250T), 1750 KVA x 2 DG sets, 600 kg/h x 2 boilers, hot water generators, scrubber plant, STP (250 KL), and WTP.
• Provided direct technical oversight for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, interiors, laundry machinery, and 11 commercial walk-in cold room units.

Maintenance Engineer (Hospitality & FM) - Elegancia Hospitality & FM Services (UCC Doha) - Doha, Qatar

(2014-11 - 2016-08)

Managed high-profile MEP operations across luxury royal residential estates in Qatar.

• Al Wajba Palace (60-suite luxury villa for Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani): 11KV VCB Substation, York Chillers (2,574 Tons), Caterpillar DG Sets (8 x 750 KW).
• Dafna Beach House (38-suite luxury villa for HH Sheikha Noora): 11KV VCB Substation, Trane Chillers (600 Tons), Caterpillar DG Sets (3 x 1.3 MW).
• Simaisma Island Palace (Pre-opening 42-suite villa for HH Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Khalifa Al Thani): 11KV VCB Substation, Trane Chillers (568 Tons), Caterpillar DG Sets (2 x 1280 KW, 2 x 1600 KW, 1 x 240 KW).
• Oversaw hospitality & FM operations including MEP, soft/hard landscaping, lighting controls (Lutron), water features, BMS, Smart Home Systems (KNX & ETS), VAV systems (dependent/independent), and wastewater treatment.
• Cleared all defect snags within the DLP period, resolved Civil Defense/HSE defects, and fostered technician multiskilling.

Electro Technical Officer (DP Vessel) - TAG Offshore Ltd & Bibby Ship Management - Mumbai, India / International

(2012-11 - 2014-08)

Operated, maintained, and diagnosed faults in Dynamic Positioning (DP) systems, thrusters, ship gears, refrigeration HVAC, UMS systems, pneumatic & hydraulic controls, GEN controls + automation, fire-fighting systems, tank gauging, STP, and fresh water generators.

• Conducted watch-keeping with Chief Engineer and provided workshop engineering support for equipment maintenance and refurbishment.
• Completed DP Technical & Maintenance certification from Sir Derek Bibby Ship Management UK.

Electrical Marine Engineer Officer - N Deep Sea Shipping - Mumbai, India

(2005-07 - 2010-07)

Executed operation, maintenance, and fault finding for propulsion gears, marine refrigeration HVAC, UMS/BMS systems, pneumatic & hydraulic systems, generator controls & automation, fire-fighting systems, tank gauging, STP, and fresh water generators.

• Conducted watch-keeping with Chief Engineer and supported workshop refurbishment activities.

Engineering Executive (Team Leader POMEC) - Park Hyatt Goa Resort & Spa - Goa, India

(2004-02 - 2005-06)

Operated, maintained, and resolved faults in plant infrastructure: 33KV switchyard, 33KV VCBs, 3 x 300T YORK screw chillers, 2500 KVA x 2 DG sets, 600 kg/h x 3 boilers, hot water generators, scrubber plant, STP (400 KL), WTP, lagoon filtration plant, and 250,000L swimming pool filtration plant.

• Provided technical support for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, interiors, laundry equipment, 12 commercial cold room units, and kitchen equipment.
• Planned and implemented civil, mechanical, and electrical repairs and renovation projects across the property.

Assistant Chief Engineer (Maintenance In-charge) - Poovar Island Beach Resort - Kerala, India

(2003-04 - 2004-02)

Executed maintenance of plant infrastructure: 11KV switchyard, HT & LT panels, tap changer transformers, oil-cooled 500 KVA transformer, 500 KVA DG (Kirloskar), 125 KVA DG (Caterpillar for emergency load), 3 x 60T chillers (Blue Star), lagoon filtration, and RO plant.

Electrical Marine Engineer Officer - Sea Rock Shipping Dubai LLC - Dubai, UAE

(2002-02 - 2003-01)

Maintained ship gears, marine refrigeration HVAC, UMS, BMS, pneumatic & hydraulic systems, generator controls + automation, fire-fighting systems, tank gauging, and STP plants while doing watch-keeping with Chief Engineer.

Engineering Executive - Kenilworth Beach Resort - Goa, India

(1999-12 - 2002-01)

Involved in operation, maintenance, and fault finding of plant: 11KV switchyard, AMF panel, HT & LT breakers, 500 KVA DG set, 225 KVA emergency DG set, 3 x 80T HVAC chillers, health club & gym, pool maintenance, STP, and wastewater filtration plant.

Maintenance Engineer & Site Engineer - Ohm Engineers - Goa, India

Marine Electrical Engineer in Marine Electrical Engineering – DG Shipping Mumbai (2003)

Diploma in Electrical Engineering – Government Polytechnic Panaji Goa, Board of Technical Education India (1993 – 1997)

Certificate of Competency in Electrical Supervisor – Goa Electricity Board (1998)

Diploma in Computer Aided Design 2D – Manipal Institute of Computer Education Panaji Goa

Diploma in Technical & Maintenance – Sir Derek Bibby Ship Management UK