Swarali Khadtare among Hozpitality's Best 30 Most Popular Engineering Leaders in the Middle East for 2023
With over 8 years of experience, Swarali Khadtare is the Maintenance Engineer at DoubleTree by Hilton
Swarali Khadtare has been recognized as one of Hozpitality's Best 30 Most Popular Engineering Leaders in the Middle East for 2023. As a Maintenance Engineer at DoubleTree by Hilton, Khadtare brings a skilled, hardworking, and proactive approach to maintenance, making her an invaluable asset to the team.
With a strong desire to establish herself as a dynamic professional, Khadtare is always eager to learn and adapt to emerging technologies in the field. She thrives in a challenging and dynamic work environment that allows her to utilize her current skills while developing new ones.
In her role, Khadtare diligently follows the hotel's standard operating procedures to complete maintenance work orders from all departments in a timely manner. She is responsible for performing routine and preventative maintenance in both guest rooms and public areas, ensuring that they are always in top condition for guests' comfort.
When maintenance calls arise, whether from guests or other departments, Khadtare responds promptly and efficiently, addressing the issues to the satisfaction of the guests. She possesses excellent prioritization skills, allowing her to attend to the breakdown of plant and machinery on a priority basis, ensuring the smooth operation of essential equipment.
Khadtare is well-versed in various maintenance activities, including electrical equipment, plumbing, and air conditioning. She is also proficient in programming TVs and performing general housekeeping and engineering-related inventory duties. In the event of equipment malfunctions, she demonstrates her troubleshooting skills by conducting tests and basic repairs on all types of equipment.
Furthermore, Khadtare is knowledgeable in fire alarm and life safety systems, ensuring their proper monitoring and handling of emergencies effectively. She communicates seamlessly with different departments, providing them with necessary information and assistance as needed.
As a proactive and responsible team member, Khadtare regularly checks for new maintenance requests and updates the property management system accordingly. She is adept at utilizing her technical abilities and problem-solving skills to solve maintenance issues and make necessary repairs efficiently.
In her role, Khadtare also showcases strong leadership skills. She can delegate duties to engineering supervisors, technicians, and other staff members, ensuring smooth workflow and effective task management. Additionally, she oversees a shift of eight to nine working hours, maintains daily checklists, and provides comprehensive handovers to the next shift.
Swarali Khadtare's dedication to her work, attention to detail, and ability to handle various maintenance tasks efficiently have earned her among the most popular engineering leaders in the Middle East. Her contributions to maintaining the smooth functioning of machinery and equipment and her exceptional leadership skills make her an invaluable member of the DoubleTree by Hilton team.
Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE