Md. Mahfuzur Rahman
Dhaka
Summary
Dynamic engineering leader with a proven track record at United Group, excelling in operations management and project delivery. Expert in electrical power distribution and preventive maintenance, driving reliability and efficiency. Adept at team leadership and stakeholder engagement, consistently achieving operational excellence and compliance with industry standards.
Overview
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Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager - Operations & Maintenance
UNITED GROUP
Dhaka
12.2022 - Current
- Lead the Engineering Operations and Maintenance function for United City's residential, commercial and institutional infrastructure, ensuring safe, efficient and uninterrupted utility services.
- Direct engineering operations for electrical, HVAC, VRF, plumbing, water supply, pumping systems, generators, substations, solar systems and civil infrastructure across a large mixed-use township.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams comprising engineers, supervisors, electricians, plumbers, civil technicians and contractors to achieve operational excellence.
- Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs that improve equipment reliability while minimizing operational downtime.
- Lead engineering projects from planning through commissioning, ensuring quality, safety, budget control and timely completion.
- Review engineering designs, technical specifications and contractor submissions while providing technical recommendations and design improvements.
- Manage procurement coordination, technical evaluation, vendor selection, inventory planning and quality assurance of engineering materials.
- Prepare CAPEX & OPEX budgets and monitor engineering expenditures to optimize operational efficiency.
- Conduct technical inspections, equipment acceptance testing and contractor performance evaluations.
- Major Systems Managed: Electrical Substations | Diesel Generators | HVAC | VRF | Pumps | Solar Systems | Water Supply | Building Utilities | Civil Infrastructure | Facility Operations
Team Leader - Electrical
GERICO FRANCE
Dhaka
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Led electrical engineering activities for infrastructure development projects funded by international stakeholders.
- Successfully supervised the design, installation and commissioning of three 11kV/415V electrical substations.
- Directed site engineers and contractors during execution of electrical infrastructure projects.
- Coordinated with clients, consultants, contractors and regulatory authorities to ensure successful project delivery.
- Managed inspection, quality assurance and factory acceptance testing of electrical equipment.
- Reviewed engineering drawings, specifications and technical documents to ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Provided technical leadership for electrical distribution systems, MCC panels, MDBs, automation systems and industrial utilities.
Engineering Manager
MEHNAZ STYLES & CRAFTS LTD.
07.2020 - 02.2021
- Managed engineering utilities and maintenance operations for garment manufacturing facilities.
- Managed operation and maintenance of substations, generators, boilers, compressors and production utilities.
- Ensured compliance with ACCORD, Alliance, BNBC and NFPA safety requirements.
- Led troubleshooting and maintenance of industrial electrical equipment and production machinery.
- Coordinated engineering procurement and technical support for manufacturing operations.
- Supervised engineering personnel while improving maintenance efficiency and equipment reliability.
Deputy Manager - Engineering
PACIFIC JEANS LTD.
08.2012 - 02.2020
- Progressed through engineering leadership roles within one of Bangladesh's leading export-oriented garment manufacturers.
- Managed operation and maintenance of a 4 MVA electrical substation together with 3 MW gas generators and 2 MW diesel generators.
- Directed maintenance of ETP, WTP, boilers, air compressors, electrical distribution systems and production utilities.
- Led engineering teams responsible for uninterrupted production support.
- Managed fire detection, fire protection, CCTV and industrial utility systems.
- Coordinated with international buyers regarding engineering compliance and factory requirements.
- Improved preventive maintenance practices that enhanced equipment availability and reduced production interruptions.
Assistant Engineer - Electrical & Electronics
COSMIC POWER LTD.
01.2012 - 07.2012
- Installation, testing and commissioning of substations.
- Installation and maintenance of HT/LT switchgear and PFI systems.
- Solar power installation and electrical distribution projects.
Education
MBA - Supply Chain Management
University of Science & Technology Chittagong
Bachelor of Science - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology
Skills
- Engineering Operations Management
- Facility & Utility Management
- Electrical Power Distribution
- HVAC & VRF Systems
- Mechanical & Civil Maintenance
- Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
- Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
- Asset Lifecycle Management
- CAPEX & OPEX Budget Management
- Engineering Project Management
- Vendor & Contractor Management
- Procurement & Technical Evaluation
- Energy Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Risk Assessment
- Fire & Life Safety Systems
- Regulatory Compliance (BNBC, NFPA, ACCORD, Alliance)
- Team Leadership & Performance Development
- Customer Experience & Stakeholder Management
- Oracle ERP
- ZAB ERP
- AutoCAD
- MATLAB
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Certification
- Electrical Supervisory License (A, B, & C)
- Business Communication for Growth
- Industrial Technology in Electrical & Instrumentation
- Technical Best Practices in Industrial Energy Efficiency
- Boiler Safety in Industry
- Customer Service
- ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management System Awareness
- IEB Member (M-33302)
- Electrical Supervisory License (ELB - A, B, & C)
Languages
- Bengali, Native
- English, Professional Working Proficiency
Professional Memberships
Institute of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB), M-33302
Selected Career Highlights
- 15+ years of engineering leadership experience.
- Successfully managed engineering operations across manufacturing, healthcare, education, commercial, residential and mixed-use developments.
- Led multidisciplinary engineering teams responsible for electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing and civil maintenance.
- Managed more than 10 engineering and infrastructure projects.
- Extensive experience in CAPEX & OPEX budgeting and cost optimization.
- Strong expertise in engineering procurement, vendor management and contractor supervision.
- Proven record of maintaining critical infrastructure with high operational reliability.
Timeline
Manager - Operations & Maintenance
UNITED GROUP
12.2022 - Current
Team Leader - Electrical
GERICO FRANCE
03.2021 - 11.2022
Engineering Manager
MEHNAZ STYLES & CRAFTS LTD.
07.2020 - 02.2021
Deputy Manager - Engineering
PACIFIC JEANS LTD.
08.2012 - 02.2020
Assistant Engineer - Electrical & Electronics
COSMIC POWER LTD.
01.2012 - 07.2012
MBA - Supply Chain Management
University of Science & Technology Chittagong
Bachelor of Science - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology