Thusitha Kumara Gunarathna
North Male Atoll
Summary
Accomplished Chief Engineer at Adaaran Resorts, adept in project management and troubleshooting, significantly reduced equipment downtime and mentored junior engineers for professional advancement. Spearheaded sustainability initiatives, achieving notable energy savings and sustainability certifications. Expertise in maintenance programs and team direction, driving operational excellence and safety standards. Accomplished Chief Engineer specializing in evaluating systems to provide cost-effective work plans. Creator of designs and strategies that meet tight deadlines and achieve business objectives. Known provider of reliable and actionable plans for stakeholders Hotel Industry.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Engineer
Adaaran Resorts (Maldives) (More Than 200 Rooms)
2012.02 - Current
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive preventive maintenance and timely repairs, ensuring smooth operations.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and technical expertise for professional growth.
- Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Improved safety standards by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing necessary mitigation measures.
- Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures, creating consistent guidelines for engineering tasks across the organization.
- Completed annual capital budgeting, invoice review and approval and weekly work schedules.
- Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
- Handling the garden maintenance team for effectively maintain the standard of garden and garbage managements .
- Lead the team for effective handling guest and staff room maintenance .
Sustainability Coordinator
Adaaran Resort -Maldives
2012.02 - Current
- Optimized resource efficiency within facilities by conducting thorough assessments of current operational workflows.
- Conducted regular audits of facility energy usage to identify areas for improvement and cost savings opportunities.
- Managed grant proposals for funding opportunities supporting organizational sustainability efforts and objectives.
- Championed water conservation measures throughout the organization, leading to significant reductions in annual water usage.
- Spearheaded the creation of an employee-led green team responsible for driving internal sustainability initiatives and projects.
- Developed comprehensive sustainability plans to guide long-term environmental goals and objectives.
- Organized community outreach events promoting environmental awareness and local conservation efforts.
- Enhanced employee engagement in sustainability initiatives through ongoing education and training programs.
- Reduced energy consumption by implementing sustainable practices and policies in the workplace.
- Improved waste management systems for more efficient recycling and disposal processes.
- Monitored or tracked sustainability indicators such as energy usage, waste generation and recycling.
- Lead the team for achieving sustainable certifications on Travelife and Green globe .
Chief Engineer
Athuruga Island Resort -Maldives -(50 Rooms)
2011.02 - 2011.04
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive preventive maintenance and timely repairs, ensuring smooth operations.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and technical expertise for professional growth.
- Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
- Performed complex calculations to analyze and optimize engineering processes.
Marine Engineer
Srilanka Navy- Marine Engineering Department.
1997.02 - 2010.02
- Maintained a safe working environment for all personnel through strict adherence to safety protocols and procedures during daily operations of engineering equipment on board the vessel.
- Reduced operational costs through effective management of spare parts inventory on board the vessel.
- Optimized fuel consumption through regular monitoring and adjusting of propulsion systems and auxiliary equipment.
- Minimized downtime by swiftly troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing complex machinery issues onboard vessels.
- Managed emergency situations effectively by leading damage control efforts in case of fire, flooding, or other critical incidents on board the vessel.
- Contributed to successful ship overhauls by collaborating closely with shipyard personnel during drydock periods.
- Utilized best practices and troubleshooting techniques to resolve machinery issues.
- Conducted periodic rounds and inspections of machinery spaces.
- Evaluated ongoing work to check progress and maintain pace against schedule demands.
Education
National Diploma in Technology - Marine Engineering
University of Moratuwa
Srilanka 02.2000
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Project Management
- Safety meetings
- Safety Management
- Maintenance processes
- Equipment Operation
- Team direction
- HVAC
- Operations Management
- Maintenance programs
- Equipment monitoring
- Workflow Planning
- Facility Management
- Computer Skills
- Decision-Making
Timeline
Chief Engineer
Adaaran Resorts (Maldives) (More Than 200 Rooms)
2012.02 - Current
Sustainability Coordinator
Adaaran Resort -Maldives
2012.02 - Current
Chief Engineer
Athuruga Island Resort -Maldives -(50 Rooms)
2011.02 - 2011.04
Marine Engineer
Srilanka Navy- Marine Engineering Department.
1997.02 - 2010.02
National Diploma in Technology - Marine Engineering
University of Moratuwa
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