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Senior level positions in Management with leading organisations in the Shipping industry.

Objective


An Astute manager with flair to adapt modern construction methodologies and systems in compliance with quality standards. Expertise in swiftly ramping up of projects with competent cross-functional skills and on time execution. Enterprising leader with strong analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills


Experience


Technically accomplished and competent professional with over 2 decades rich experience in Management, Construction, Operation of new vessels and knowledge of all class requirements for new construction, Maintenance Management and Service Operations with well known organisations. Currently designated as Superintendent Mechanical (HEAD ENGINEERING DEPTT.) with A TOPAZ Company. Carrying out execution of construction, launching, commissioning, sea trials and class surveys of all machineries and associated systems of New Fast aluminium and Steel boats at a NICO CRAFT yard in Fujairah UAE.



Responding to repair requests and warranty claims to evaluate and diagnose equipment failures, system operational problems and other customer issues. Act as primary point of customer contact for after sales warranty and product support. Coordinate and oversee warranty and non warranty repairs of all vessels. Interface and liaise with shipyard Management, Quality Department, Engineering Department, Marketing Department and Operations on warranty and customer support issues. Provide crew orientation for new or refit vessels. Provide data and support to the Quality Department for the purpose of tracking, analyzing and improving product defects and reducing warranty claims and repair work orders. Provide written reports in response to warranty claims and repair work orders.



Prior this assignment involved in execution of operation and maintenance of dredgers as a first Engineer with MNC VAN OORD dredging and marine company in UAE for construction of WORLD ISLANDS,PALM JUMAIRAH AND PALM DERA ISLANDS. Expertise in operation and maintenance of anchor handling equipments, ships machineries. In-depth knowledge of ship mechanisms and systems.



Areas of Expertise



Project Management

? Conceptualise project execution plans, finalise Scope after thorough discussion with Clients, conduct project evaluation in terms of outlays and profits attached.

? Develop detailed procedures for execution of all Project tasks.

? List down the resource needs for projects, after considering the budgetary parameters set. Generate requisitions for procurement of material, components, equipment etc.

? Supervise all Ship Building activities including fabrication & installation of Metal Structures, Tanks, Foundations etc.; installation of Engineering / Electrical Equipment, Piping & Cabling in addition to training Engineers and Supervisors.

? Monitor project status during the course by periodic project review meetings.



Maintenance Management

? Develop and implement plans & schedules for Maintenance Operations and Annual Turn Around with focus on optimum utilisation of manpower and material.

? Manage the functions of troubleshooting and preventive / breakdown maintenance of Ships, Machines, and Equipment & Utilities so as to reduce downtime to minimum.

? Govern the inventory function of spares involving planning for storage and use of material so as to improve storage conditions and reduce expenses & wastage to minimum.

? Undertake regular inspections to prevent accidents and adhere to safety norms.



Contract Management

? Techno – commercial discussion with various suppliers.

? Identify alternate vendor (local) sources for cost & time efficiency.

? Plan & prepare annual budgetary requirements.

? Select and procure mechanical equipment’s in co-ordination with consultants.

? Inspect incoming spares parts/equipments for ensuring quality as per technical guidelines.



People Management

? Resolve support / operational issues in liaison with all Project Managers.

? Plan and co-ordinate competency development / Training activities.

? Provide support to Teams and create an environment for information sharing.

? Oversee manpower planning, recruitment, performance management & training.



Organisational Experience



Nov’08 to till date at A TOPAZ COMPANY (NICO CRAFT), FUJAIRAH UAE as SUPERINTENDENT MARINE MECHANICAL.



? In charge of the team for overseeing the building of the aluminium and steel boats being built for operations on offshore platforms. The project is being executed at Fujairah UAE.



? Carrying out execution of construction, launching, commissioning, sea trials and class surveys of all machineries and associated systems of New Fast aluminium and Steel boats.



? As a ENGINEERING representative to co-ordinate with the yard, design team and other class agencies to ensure timely completion of the project.



? Liaison with owners to attend defects post delivery of the vessels to the satisfaction of owners.



? Conduct weekly review meeting with the yard to review the progress with respect to the schedule drawn.



? Draw the catch up plan with emphasis on the optimal utilisation of the resources available and ensure the catch up plan is followed.



? Conduct the smooth functioning of the office administratively.



Nov 06 to Oct08 – Vanoord Marine and Dredging A MNC Company, DUBAI as FIRST ENGINEER – OPERATION and MAINTENANCE OF CUTTER SUCTION DREDGERS, ANCHOR HANDLING EQUIPMENTS & BARGES.



? Execution of the planned job monitoring with project schedule

? Handling a team of 6 engineers. and 15 workmen

? Planned and executed preventive maintenance of dredgers within scheduled time.

? Applying ‘Theory of Constraints’ to identify the constraint, subordinate, elevate, eliminate and execute the job to meet the schedule.

? Prepared a case study on lessons learnt on breakdowns of the vessel, appreciated by the staff for valuable inputs and improvements suggested.



? Over hauling of hydraulic system of dredger.

? Attending progress review meeting with client for monitoring the progress.

? Planning the spare requirement, identifying the vendors and procurement of the spares.

? Fine tuned the correspondence system to be user friendly.



Oct ’86- Oct ’2001 with the Indian Navy. Last designated as MCERA-I



? Handled the Operation, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Testing & Tuning of Shipboard Machinery

? Management of men & material of the Engineering Department onboard Ships across various Deputations.

? Commissioned the Diesel generators, Boilers, Steam turbines Turbo alternators Air-conditioning plants, Hydraulic systems and air compressors.

? Maintenance of inventory of onboard spares maintaining safe stock and ensures replenishment of the spares.

? Operation and maintenance of Halon automatic fire warning and extinguishing system.

? Conducted on job Training Programs for Ships Engineering Systems & Equipment.

? Member of team that successfully Constructed & commissioned the indigenously built INS BETWA & INS BEAS, With gross tonnage of 40000


Education


? Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Government Polytechnic, Ambala. 1984

? Diploma in Marine Engineering from INS SHIVAJI Lonavla (Pune)

? BE Equivalent in Mech.Engg.From ministry of defence govt of India

? Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management and Human Resources Development IIMM PUNE 2006

? Diploma in Industrial Security IIMM Pune 2007

? CHIEF ERA Course Center of Marine Engineering Training School 1992

? Main Propulsion System Charge Certificate

? Handled ship upto 30,000HP Pune


Certification


? CHIEF ERA Course Center of Marine Engineering Training School 1992

? Main Propulsion System Charge Certificate

? Handled ship upto 30,000HP Pune



Professional Courses



? Basic Marine Engineering Course at INS Shivaji (44 Weeks)

? Nuclear, Biological, Chemical and damage control course at INS Shivaji, Lonavla. (1 Week)

? Basic fire fighting course at United marine academy, New Mumbai. (1 Week)

? Certified Leadership & Management course at INS Agrani, Coimbatore (02 Months)

? Executive Marine Engineering programme by M/s Vanoord MNC at TS RAHAMAN MUMBAI (6 Weeks)

? Hydraulic workshop course conducted by Vanoord at,Mumbai.

? Resource optimisation course conducted by Vanoord.

? Effective business communication skills conducted by Vanoord.


Skils


Technically accomplished and competent professional with over 2 decades rich experience in Management, Construction, Operation of new vessels and knowledge of all class requirements for new construction, Maintenance Management and Service Operations with well known organisations. Currently designated as Superintendent Mechanical (HEAD ENGINEERING DEPTT.) with A TOPAZ Company. Carrying out execution of construction, launching, commissioning, sea trials and class surveys of all machineries and associated systems of New Fast aluminium and Steel boats at a NICO CRAFT yard in Fujairah UAE.



Responding to repair requests and warranty claims to evaluate and diagnose equipment failures, system operational problems and other customer issues. Act as primary point of customer contact for after sales warranty and product support. Coordinate and oversee warranty and non warranty repairs of all vessels. Interface and liaise with shipyard Management, Quality Department, Engineering Department, Marketing Department and Operations on warranty and customer support issues. Provide crew orientation for new or refit vessels. Provide data and support to the Quality Department for the purpose of tracking, analyzing and improving product defects and reducing warranty claims and repair work orders. Provide written reports in response to warranty claims and repair work orders.


 


Date of Birth: 12th March 1966



Address: 1204 NARGIS JALVAYU PHASE-1 SEC-20 KHARGHAR NAVI MUMBAI



410210, India. Phone +91 22 27746069



UAE ADDRESS 603 GOLDEN FORK BLDG. FUJAIRAH UAE

MOBILE : +971-50-4334104



Languages Known: Well versed with Hindi, English & Punjabi.



Marital status : Married and having one son.



Holding INDIAN CDC

Date of Birth: 12th March 1966



Address: 1204 NARGIS JALVAYU PHASE-1 SEC-20 KHARGHAR NAVI MUMBAI



410210, India. Phone +91 22 27746069



UAE ADDRESS 603 GOLDEN FORK BLDG. FUJAIRAH UAE

MOBILE : +971-50-4334104



Languages Known: Well versed with Hindi, English & Punjabi.



Marital status : Married and having one son.



Holding INDIAN CDC

FUJAIRAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATE,
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