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Buddhika Jayanath Adhikari

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

FM & VHTS Engineer - Qatar LRT (Lusail Tram Project)MEPS Team Leader - Dubai Metro (Train Service)

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

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On-SiteHybrid
Location: Joensuu, 13Finland
Open to relocation: Yes

Summary

FM & VHTS Engineer with 17 years of proven experience in electrical, mechanical, fire life safety, plumbing, tunnel ventilation systems, environment control systems, and vertical and horizontal transportation systems within metro and tram rail systems. Track record includes key roles with SERCO Dubai Metro and RKH Qitarat in Doha, Qatar. A driven leader with strong supervisory, customer service, and staff development capabilities, consistently delivering expertise, reliability, and a results-oriented, winning mindset to the Dubai Metro and Qatar LRT Lusail Tram Projects teams.

key skills

• Railway Infrastructure Maintenance • Asset Management • Electrical Engineering • Facilities Management • MEP Systems • Reliability Engineering • CMMS / MMIS • Fire Life Safety Systems • HVAC & Tunnel Ventilation Systems • Vertical Transportation Systems • Preventive, Corrective & Predictive Maintenance • Root Cause Analysis (RCA) • ISO 55001 Asset Management • Team Leadership • Contractor & Stakeholder Management

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

FM & VHTS Engineer - Qatar LRT (Lusail Tram Project)

RKH Qitarat
Doha
01.2020 - 04.2026
  • Managed facilities engineering and maintenance activities supporting the safe and reliable operation of the Lusail Tram network, ensuring high asset availability and compliance with Qatar Rail standards.
  • Managed asset performance and maintenance strategies for critical railway infrastructure, improving system reliability while ensuring compliance with ISO 55001 Asset Management principles.
  • Led maintenance activities across critical railway systems including MEP, Fire Life Safety, Tunnel Ventilation, HVAC, Environmental Control Systems, Vertical Transportation Systems, Dewatering, Access Control, and Intrusion Detection Systems.
  • Review design & build documentation, assess construction quality, and validate technical compliance for new projects within the Lusail Tram network.
  • Developed maintenance procedures and engineering standards for both in-house and outsourced teams, improving maintenance efficiency and ensuring compliance with international best practices.
  • Supported implementation of the Maintenance Management Information System (MMIS), improving KPI reporting, maintenance planning, and asset performance monitoring.
  • Contribute to ISO 55000 (Asset Management), ISO 9001 (Quality), and ISO 14001 (Environmental) certification processes.
  • Conduct technical audits, inspections, and root cause analyses, ensuring compliance, quality, Qatar Civil Defense certification compliance and continuous improvement in system reliability and safety.
  • Prepared annual maintenance budgets, asset renewal plans, MTBF/MTTR performance reports, and engineering recommendations supporting long-term asset lifecycle management.
  • Lead improvement initiatives introducing predictive maintenance techniques and new technologies through business case development.
  • Liaise with stakeholders, including system manufacturers, subcontractors, and group engineering experts (Keolis and RATP Dev) to ensure knowledge sharing and alignment with global standards.
  • Promoted a proactive safety culture through hazard observations, incident investigations, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

MEPS Team Leader - Dubai Metro (Train Service)

SERCO Middle East
Dubai
06.2009 - 12.2019
  • Led multidisciplinary MEP maintenance teams delivering preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance across Dubai Metro stations, depots, car parks, and trackside infrastructure.
  • Oversaw maintenance and minor modifications of critical building systems, including HVAC systems: FCUS, AHUS, tunnel ventilation, heat exchangers, ECS.
  • Fire & Safety systems: Fire alarms, FM200, sprinkler, fire pumps, PAVA, hydrogen sensors.
  • Electrical systems: LV power, UPS, lighting, control panels, DDCs, motors, relays, switchgear.
  • Vertical transportation systems: Lifts, escalators, travelators.
  • Access systems: Platform screen doors, automated doors, and station doors.
  • Performed advanced fault diagnosis, testing, repair, and commissioning activities to minimize service disruption and maintain safe railway operations.
  • Managed maintenance records, work orders, and technical documentation using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
  • Ensured full compliance with Permit to Work systems (Line Side, Non-Line Side, Work at Height, Confined Space, Safety Permits).
  • Coordinated with Operations Control Centre, Depot Controllers, and Station Masters to restore critical systems safely and efficiently during operational incidents.
  • Supported senior engineers in new installations, upgrades, and implementation of complex technical projects.
  • Conducted toolbox talks, safety briefings, performance reviews, and coaching sessions to improve workforce competency and safety performance.
  • Led multiple maintenance teams (Preventive, Corrective, Platform Screen Door, Depot, Special Task Team), ensuring operational reliability and safety for passengers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Anna University
Chennai, India
04-2009

Marine Electrical Officer Training - Marine Electrical

Colombo International Nautical & Engineering College (CINEC)
Colombo, Sri Lanka
01-2006

BTEC Higher National Diploma - Quantity Surveying

British College of Applied Studies (BCAS)
Colombo, Sri Lanka
06-2009

Skills

  • Railway Maintenance
  • Metro & Tram Systems
  • Facilities Management
  • Asset Management
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • MEP Systems (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing)
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Corrective Maintenance
  • Predictive Maintenance
  • Reliability Engineering
  • Maintenance Planning & Strategy
  • Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS/MMIS)
  • Asset Performance Management
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  • Fire Life Safety Systems
  • Tunnel Ventilation Systems (TVS)
  • HVAC & Environmental Control Systems
  • Vertical Transportation Systems (Lifts, Escalators & Travelators)
  • Electrical Power Distribution (LV Systems)
  • Pumps & Dewatering Systems
  • Access Control & Intrusion Detection Systems
  • Technical Audits & Inspections
  • ISO 55001 Asset Management
  • ISO 9001 Quality Management
  • ISO 14001 Environmental Management
  • Permit to Work (PTW)
  • Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification
  • Team Leadership & Supervision
  • Contractor & Stakeholder Management
  • Budget Planning & Cost Control
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Technical Documentation & Reporting
  • Performance Monitoring (MTBF, MTTR, Availability)
  • Project Management
  • Troubleshooting & Fault Diagnosis
  • Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Compliance

Websites

Language

English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Sinhala
Native
Native
Finnish
Beginner (A1)
A1

Certification

Occupational Safety Card (Työturvallisuuskortti) (Valid until 2031)

Driving License

Driving License (A and B)

Reference

  • Professional references are available upon request.

Timeline

FM & VHTS Engineer - Qatar LRT (Lusail Tram Project)

RKH Qitarat
01.2020 - 04.2026

MEPS Team Leader - Dubai Metro (Train Service)

SERCO Middle East
06.2009 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Anna University

Marine Electrical Officer Training - Marine Electrical

Colombo International Nautical & Engineering College (CINEC)

BTEC Higher National Diploma - Quantity Surveying

British College of Applied Studies (BCAS)

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