Ravindran Retnam

An experienced professional with proven track records, who is motivated, result oriented and an excellent team player with good communication skills. With 35 years of experience with the Singapore Armed Forces in Operations, Training and Safety, People Management, and Facilities Management, I’m ready to contribute to the organization to make a difference. In addition, for the past 6 years as a Defence Executive Officer holding the post as Manager Facilities with the Singapore Armed Forces, oversaw and excelled in managing SAF’s training facilities and training lands both local and overseas pertaining to its upkeep and maintenance. 

Comfort DelgroBus Pte Ltd

Fleet Safety Executive, Sep 2022 till do date.

• Ensured compliance with State’s Legislation and Company’s Regulation regarding transportation safety to mitigate and reduce the risk of accident happening.
• Inspected and checked buses through mobile patrol to remove unsafe and dangerous vehicles and drivers from the road.
• Built partnership and collaboration and educate stakeholders/ drivers to promote safety and compliance.
• Conducted specialized investigations on accidents and drivers’ conduct and behavior in accordance with Disciplinary Frameworks
• Studied and proposed safety enhancements/ improvements for our Bus Captains, buses, and bus sites.
• Provided safety inputs during Operations Brief, Bus Operations Meeting & Drivers Performance Conference

Singapore Armed Forces

Manager Facilities, Brunei, Feb 2019 to Feb 2022

• Managed and oversaw the maintenance, improvement and repair/ rectification works of all buildings and infrastructures.
• Key lead for major buildings and infrastructures projects.
• Provided staff input with regard to major projects pertaining to infrastructures and building works.

Key Contributions

• As Contract Liaison Officer, verified and ensured that cost estimates and scope of works provided by the Facilities Managing Agent (FMA) are accurate
• Ensured workplace safety and health by FMA while carrying out maintenance, improvement and rectification works.
• Achieved zero accident and incident rate whilst overseeing major projects.

Manager Maintenance, May 2016 to Feb 2019

• Managed and oversaw the licensing requirements, prioritization of maintenance and improvements works at training lands, rifle ranges and facilities
• Had oversight and managed maintenance budget for training areas and facilities.

Key Contributions

• Key Lead for Workplace Safety and Health (WSH)
• Ensured that the Emergency Ambulance Services (EAS) Casualty Collection Stations (CCPs) structures in the training and maneuvering areas are safe for utilisation.
• Created an environment for safe training for troops by ensuring that the training areas are free from hazards.

Key Contributions

• Key Lead for Workplace Safety and Health (WSH)
• Ensured that the Emergency Ambulance Services (EAS) Casualty Collection Stations (CCPs) structures in the training and maneuvering areas are safe for utilisation.
• Created an environment for safe training for troops by ensuring that the training areas are free from hazards.

Resources Management Executive, Aug 2013 to Apr 2016

• Allocated and ensured the optimal usage of resources such as, Rifle Ranges, Multi Mission Range Complex (MMRC) and Training Facilities by the users from the SAF.
• Compiled and provided higher management resources utilization rate, updates and data for strategic planning
• Organised and conducted quarterly resources bidding meeting, prioritising and de- conflicting the usage of the resources

Key Contributions

• Provided data to Responsible Accounting Authority (RAA) and Subject Matter Experts (SME) on the training resources and facilities for future Army developments.
• Ensured the timely licensing of the various resources as this will also ensure the safe usage of these resources.
• Member of project meetings related to training resources and training facilities to prepare, staff and support the projects from start to implementation and taking over

Operations Warrant Officer

• Deployed and participated in National Event for Security and Contingency Committee during National event.
• Participated in the trials and experimentation of projects pertaining to mobile Operations Centres.
• Planned and facilitated the field deployment of Operations Centres overseas

Education and Certification

Completed the SCDF’s Fire Safety Manager Course in May 2023. Results will be announced in July 2023

Certificate in Security (2022), Singapore Workforce Skills Qualification

Advance Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health, (2019), Building and Construction Authority (BCA)

Bachelor of Science in Facilities Management, (2018), Heriot Watt University, UK 

Professional Diploma in Construction Engineering, (2016), Trent Global College of Technology and Management

Professional Diploma in Security Management, (2014), Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF), Institute of Higher Learning

Certificate in Supervision, (1996), Singapore Armed Forces

Certificate in Supervision, (1993), Productivity and Standard Board