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Roby Johnson

Auckland,New Zealand

Summary

Detail-oriented project engineer with expertise in managing complex installations and ongoing maintenance. Proven ability to coordinate with stakeholders, ensuring compliance and enhancing operational integrity across various engineering projects.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Part time Maintenance Staff (Cleaner)

Total Property Services
Auckland, New Zealand
08.2024 - Current
  • Carrying out thorough cleaning of offices, meeting rooms, and shared areas, ensuring a safe and pleasant environment for staff and visitors.
  • Coordinating with maintenance teams and external contractors by providing access to work areas and ensuring minimal disruption to site activities.
  • Supporting compliance efforts by observing and reporting on the condition of safety equipment such as fire extinguishers and alarm panels.
  • Following site safety procedures and cleaning protocols to ensure both hygiene and operational standards were met.
  • Achievements: Recognized at the site in both March and April 2025 under the Delivering Results category for consistent performance and attention to detail.

Part-time Casual Warehouse Assistant

Daikin AC
Auckland, New Zealand
10.2024 - 10.2024
  • Picked and packed air conditioning units and parts as per the supervisor's instructions, ensuring accurate labelling and documentation before dispatch.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments using appropriate equipment, adhering to all safety protocols.
  • Assisted with goods receiving, inspecting deliveries for damages or discrepancies, and reporting issues to the supervisor.

Sr. Executive - Corporate Development & Strategic Projects

Allianz Services
, India
05.2018 - 07.2024
  • Managed end-to-end preparation of Allianz contracts, ensuring all documentation was accurate, compliant, and ready for submission in line with tender requirements.
  • Liaised with key stakeholders to secure timely signatures and approvals, facilitating smooth progression through the tender process.
  • Reviewed and amended contractual terms to align with project specifications and legal standards, proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks before submission.

Project Engineer

Intelligent Telecommunication Systems
Dubai, UAE
09.2014 - 02.2018
  • Full ownership of Installation and commissioning of 317 IP-based surveillance cameras (AXIS Q series models) across multiple water reservoir facilities—from initial planning and stakeholder coordination to final system handover to Dubai Electricity and Water Authority.
  • Conducted site surveys and estimations, gathering requirements, designing high-level system architecture, and compiling bills of materials to ensure accurate scoping and smooth project initiation.
  • Prepared User Acceptance Testing (UAT) documents, as-built drawings and end-user training manuals for client acceptance and handover.
  • Servicing of over 20 Electronic traffic count systems across critical transportation networks across three regions of the UAE, and providing ongoing maintenance and performance monitoring to sustain operational integrity.
  • Oversaw vendor and supplier engagement, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, contract terms, and performance standards throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Acted as the primary liaison with government authorities (including the Roads and Transport Authority) and other stakeholders to resolve technical issues, maintain compliance, and meet project milestones.

Site Engineer

Emirates Technical Associates
Abu Dhabi, UAE
08.2011 - 07.2014
  • Carried out site estimation and material take-off for fire alarm systems (tray, trunking, and cabling), as well as access control and BMS works at the CUP building for Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, ensuring accurate planning and resource allocation for installation and testing activities.
  • Conducted fire alarm snag identification and rectification for all electronic low-current systems, verifying functionality, addressing defects, and ensuring compliance with safety standards and project requirements.
  • Engaged in regular progress and coordination meetings with client representatives (BESIX), consultants (KEO and AECOM), contractors, and suppliers to ensure fire alarm installations and testing activities aligned with design specifications, quality standards, and project procedures.

Field Service Engineer

Honeywell International Ltd.
New Delhi, India
07.2008 - 06.2011
  • Held full ownership of resolving technical issues for access control, CCTV, intruder detection, fire alarms, intercom systems, and Building Management Systems (BMS) controllers for access control, and Honeywell XLS controllers across more than 20 critical sites, ensuring minimal downtime and seamless system integration.
  • Diagnosed and rectified faults within SLAs (Service Level Agreements) in security, life-safety, and BMS systems, handling both hardware and software troubleshooting (EBI- Enterprise Building Integrator ) with a focus on maintaining system reliability and compliance.
  • Conducted preventive and corrective maintenance under multiple Honeywell contracts, generating detailed compliance and operational reports to meet stringent client and regulatory standards.
  • Led installation and commissioning of intruder detection systems in high-security environments such as banks and vault rooms, ensuring full regulatory compliance and effective threat mitigation.
  • Provided 24/7 after-sales service, technical support, and guidance to contract technicians and end-users, enhancing team capability and improving system usability across integrated building platforms.
  • Managed project lifecycles from concept design through commissioning and handover, maintaining thorough stakeholder engagement, documentation control, and quality assurance throughout.
  • Achievements: Awarded the Bravo Bronze Award by Honeywell in 2010 for streamlining fire alarm systems at a five-star hotel in New Delhi, India.
  • Recognised by the IT Manager, GMR Group at New Delhi International Airport for streamlining the IP-based Access control system across different terminals.

Education

Master of Engineering Project Management -

Auckland University of Technology
Auckland
07.2025

Prince2 Foundation Certification - Project Management

PeopleCert
05.2021

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication

Institute of Information Technology And Management
India
07.2008

Skills

  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Corrective Maintenance
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Technical Support
  • Equipment Installation
  • Commissioning
  • Documentation expertise
  • Digital and Power Tools
  • On-Call Service Delivery
  • Responsive Service Delivery
  • Engineering Support
  • Process Improvement
  • Project Coordination
  • Stakeholder Coordination
  • Software Proficiency
  • MS Office Suite
  • Maximo
  • MS Project
  • AutoCAD
  • Primavera P6
  • Aconex

Personal Information

  • Driving License: Full
  • Visa Status: Open Work Visa valid till 08/11/28

Volunteer Experience

Everybody Eats, Glenn Innes, New Zealand, 10/01/24, Present

References

Available on request

Membership

Engineering New Zealand

Awards Volunteering

Beyond AUT Award, Auckland University of Technology, 07/01/25, Recognized for leadership, volunteering, and personal development activities beyond the academic curriculum.

Affiliations

Volunteering: Everybody Eats, Glenn Innes, New Zealand (Oct 2024 – present)

Accomplishments

  • Beyond AUT Award, Auckland University of Technology, July 2025
  • Bravo Bronze - Honeywell (2010)

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Malayalam
Full Professional
Tamil
Limited

Certification

Class1 -Full

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Part-time Casual Warehouse Assistant

Daikin AC
10.2024 - 10.2024

Part time Maintenance Staff (Cleaner)

Total Property Services
08.2024 - Current

Sr. Executive - Corporate Development & Strategic Projects

Allianz Services
05.2018 - 07.2024

Project Engineer

Intelligent Telecommunication Systems
09.2014 - 02.2018

Site Engineer

Emirates Technical Associates
08.2011 - 07.2014

Field Service Engineer

Honeywell International Ltd.
07.2008 - 06.2011

Master of Engineering Project Management -

Auckland University of Technology

Prince2 Foundation Certification - Project Management

PeopleCert

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication

Institute of Information Technology And Management
Roby Johnson