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India

• Leadership and performance of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) teams/ Service teams.• Execution of O&M and Service Contracts in a safe manner, with contractual adherence and management of P&L for O&M of Track Machines.• Negotiating, finalizing and managing 3rd party contractor/contracts as it pertains to Operations and Maintenance.• In conjunction with management ensuring the establishment of the Operations and Maintenance organization, recruitment and development of personnel in the organization.• Management of budget, P&L and cash flows for the Service/O&M organization in line with forecasts.• On-time commissioning of TRT, RGM, RIV, SRGM Machines.• Performance on Annual Maintenance Contracts and Overhaul Projects.• Provide active, timely and strong support to the Business Development efforts for O&M contracts/Service/Equipment/Parts.• Customer interfacing/management/troubleshooting as it pertains to field projects.

Sambalpur, Odisha, India

• Responsible for uninterrupted supply of raw materials to the tune of 15 Million Tons from various Ports (Dhamra, Paradip, Gopalpur, Gangavaram) and domestic sources to plant storage points and dispatches of finished products to the tune of 03 Million tons to various ports and inland destinations.Operation & maintenance of Yard; Locomotives & Track.

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Devise operational readiness plan, safety management plan, and procedures and regulations for operations/maintenance regarding Rolling Stock, mainline, yards, O&M and freight facilities, including GCC requirements.Produce principal operational and maintenance requirements for network and facilities (N&F) of Etihad Rail Stage 2 project comprising 600 KMs of Track with 32.4 tonne axle load, 07 freight facilities capable of handling bulk and intermodal traffic, locomotive and wagons maintenance depot along with the approval of network and facilities configuration, N&F’s RAM requisites, fleet of rolling stock, and yellow plant equipment. Formulate rolling stock performance requisites and final approval of fleet specifications and tender review. Prepare operational hazard matrix and coordinate in the assignment of HAZOPS and construction/engineering’s remaining hazards mapping. Contribute in configuration change board, safety assurance review board (SARB), and witness key testing and commissioning operations. • Completed on-going preparation regarding PE design and tender document (PQQ) for Locomotives, wagons, O&M facilities and freight facilities.• Developed Staffing Requirements (Freight & Passenger) Facilities & Network, Training Requirements and principal O&M procedures for network/facilities/fleet

Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Oversaw maintenance and operational activities of locomotive maintenance depot along with 12000 HP electric locomotives, while guiding the staff personnel to ensure readiness of maintenance depot for locomotive management as per provided milestones.Supervised maintenance team to complete prioritised projects within schedule by assigning duties. Supported manufacturing operations for locomotive production and ensured execution of preventive/breakdown maintenance and process enhancement. Formulated and managed capital budget for maintenance facility, including execution and cost control. Hired technical team and delivered opportunities of professional development. Carried out regular administration, implemented HSE standards, and compliance requirement for third party service provider. Elaborated and headed equipment installation, commissioning support process, scheduled operational support, and process definition, while performing audits for all maintenance tasks of facilities.• Established locomotive maintenance depot via installation and commissioning of key equipment such as underfloor wheel lathe, rail removable system, and 25KV OHE interlocking system.• Interface with Civil works team to ensure the structure readiness for equipment installation.• Managed Site Supervision, review of contractor’s master schedule of works and ensuring targets are achieved without compromising quality and safety.• Authorised for reviewing and approving installation and commissioning of depot equipment.• Devised policies, procedures, and guidelines for locomotive operation/maintenance, maintenance depot, depot equipment, track, facilities, OHE, signalling system, SSP and HSE.• Lead monthly performance review meetings and ensuring on time delivery of reports.• Achieved outstanding score in external HSE audit.

Angul Area, India

Maintained uninterrupted operations of plant logistics for coal movement, iron ore and fluxes to the tune of 14 million tons and hot metal drive in torpedo ladle cars, while managing 430 trains per month. Directed operations/maintenance of raw material handling equipment. Spearheaded managing maintenance depot, rolling stock operations and maintenance. Rendered leadership for operation/maintenance of yard with 20 lines (70 ETKMs), OHE and signalling system with a team size of 385 people.• Responsible for uninterrupted supply of raw materials to the tune of 14 Million Tons from various Ports/ domestic sources to plant storage points and dispatches of finished products. • Heading Operation & maintenance of Yard comprising of 20 lines with a total 70 ETKMs.; Locomotives (09 Nos. 700 HP & 01 No. 1400 HP Diesel Electric locomotives), Ladle Car Bogies, Track, Wagon, Signalling system, OHE, In-motion weighbridges• Oversaw operations of Raw Material handling equipment like Wagon Tippler, Truck Tippler, Track Hopper, Stacker cum Reclaimer, etc.• Managing plant logistics for smooth & hassle free movement of Coal, Iron Ore and Fluxes.• Awarded for “The Best Safety Compliant Department” for the year 2015 & 2016• Recognized & awarded as “Best HSE Managed Department”.

Ahmedabad Area, India

• Anchored Operation and Maintenance of Locomotives and Track • Pivotal in construction and commissioning of Kachewani Railway siding; Procurement of Locomotives; construction of Railway Siding.• Worked closely with Consultant – M/s AtKearny in designing policies and procedures for Railway (O&M) and Rail logistics• Efficiently liaised and followed up with Railway Officials for various activities in connection with Rail operations, Train movements and construction of railway yard• Successfully managed entire logistics functions for movement of domestic coal to Power Plants as well as handling of import coal right from vessel berthing to onward movement by rail

Pune Area, India

• Managed entire logistics of Outbound (Cement & Clinker) and Inbound (Coal, Gypsum etc.) movement through Rail and Road at Plant level as well as at Regional level.• Achieved monthly overall dispatch target of 450,000 Tons by rail & road• Worked closely with Consultant – M/s McKinsey in designing policies and procedures for Cement Logistics & Railway Operations inside Plant.• In-charge of packing plant• Spearheaded Operation & Maintenance of Railway Track and Locomotives• Co-ordination with Coal handling plant• Achieved Freight savings to the tune of INR 21.5 Cr. under incentive scheme on incremental traffic• Improved turnaround of owned BCCW wagons

New Delhi Area, India

• Successfully managed Startup assignments from construction to commissioning and inception of traffic• Managed rail & road operations for movement of Export as well as Domestic cargo containers• Consistently achieved on time and detention free rail handling at Terminal• Negotiated with transporters and C&F Agents for cost effective transport solutions and clearances• Provided support for commercial issues related to rail interface - refunds, claims, distance calculations etc.• Monitored turnaround of owned BLC wagons and end to end movement of Domestic containers• Administered wagon maintenance and labor/equipment/transport contracts etc.• Ensured timely placement of rakes; container positioning; equipment handling& transportation of containers

• Managing safe and efficient operation of trains. • Working of trains, both Air & Vacuum brake system in Absolute & Automatic Block signalling system.• Manage and supervise all operating ground staff involved in the movement of trains. • Railway operations in Main Line, Yards & Sidings. • Management of Crew & Crew Lobby. • Scheduling of trains, wagons and rosters. Train times, loading and off-loading of wagons and yard movements.• Coordination with Track & Facilities; Rolling Stock and Control Centre management teams in matters related to safe and efficient operation of trains, time table and train movement planning matters.

Mba, Logistics & Scm

MBA

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