Assistant Engineer
Current•Led heavy equipment operations and maintenance within Workshop Phase 3, overseeing the operation of critical machinery and managing a secondary workforce, including operators and riggers, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.• Directed machine shop activities, guiding the successful machining of a piston for the lift cylinder of a Hydra.• Implemented Kanban systems to streamline secondary workforce management, improving workflow, enhancing operational efficiency, and reducing downtime.• Created and managed tenders for heavy equipment procurement and project services, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop technical and commercial proposals that adhered to client specifications and project timelines.• Managed procurement of essential spare parts, including hydraulic components, conveyor rollers for WLS and machinery parts for Liebherr and Manitowoc cranes, Caterpillar and Cummins make DG units, and Godrej electric forklifts, ensuring availability and reducing delays.• Negotiated favorable supplier contracts, achieving a 20% reduction in equipment costs while ensuring timely deliveries to meet tight project schedules.• Optimized procurement processes for PPWH forklifts, including switching from bolt-on to weld-on traction batteries, resulting in a 40% performance improvement. Additionally, changing tire brands from TVS to Michelin led to an 80% enhancement in tire performance and reduction in wear and tear.• Coordinated the installation of a 115m stack for the commissioning of PFCC-WSS project, overseeing personnel alignment, crane operations (LTM1500-8.1), and developing a comprehensive rigging plan using load charts to ensure a safe and successful installation.• Commissioned a new truck-mounted knuckle boom crane for workshop use, managing the performance verification and operational readiness.• Supported CAPEX procurement initiatives, overseeing the acquisition of steel cord belts and luffing jibs for critical operational upgrades.