Commissioning, Installation, Operation, Mainteneanace, Project

RAHUL PAHARIA

Flat ***, Varuna apartments, Elamakulam, Kadvantara, Cochin- 682 020

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Seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity in Operations/ Maintenance / Project Management

PROFILE

Accomplished and versatile professional with experience of 15+ years in Engineering, Project Management,

Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance with extensive exposure to Rotary and static equipment,

Administration, Coordination and Team Management in the Indian Navy

Established performance benchmarks in maintenance functions with implementation of predictive, planned

& preventive maintenance practices to maximize functional availability of equipment.

Expertise in logistics and inventory management with strong record of generating operational economy.

Established strength in technical and commercial functions – Operations and Maintenance, Material

Management, Quality Assurance and Resource Management.

Fully conversant with HSE/Safety norms, systems, procedures, practices and related regulatory provisions.

Key competencies in engineering planning & control with judicious deployment of resources.

Proven capabilities in identifying areas of obstruction/breakdowns and taking steps to rectify defects

through application of troubleshooting and commissioning.

Commissioned a Naval platform and carried out system modification for improved operational efficiency

Core Strengths in performing Administrative Functions.

Experience in identifying problems, formulating tactical plans, initiating change and implementing effective

programs in diverse environments.

Ability to lead& manage teams and integrate their efforts to maximize operational efficiency.

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Planned and implemented salient modifications of various engineering systems to improve their performance

efficiency, reliability and longevity

Handled risk events like Engine failure’s and its associated equipments defects by establishing various Risk

Procedures.

Led & guided teams while imparted job instructions to trainees in developing engineering maintenance skills.

Maintained cross functional relationship across all department for achieving organisation goals.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INDIAN NAVY 1994 - 2013

1994 -1998: Training in Indian Navy

1998 -2004: Maintenance Supervisor

2004 -2005: Asst Superintending Head- Marine Technical

2005 -2007: Project Coordinator, Defense Research and Development Organization

2007 -2013: Chief In charge, Engineering Department

2013-Present: Engineering Overseer, Warship Overseeing Team

Engineer Overseer

Carried out close monitoring and overseeing duties during installation of various engineering equipment

including Installation, alignment, commissioning, trials, etc onboard 40,000 Ton Aircraft carrier being

indigenously built at M/s Cochin Shipyard, Kochi and acceptance as part of Owner’s representative at yard

Shoulder the responsibility of monitoring and execution of major refits of two Naval Warship, including

supervising of major outfitting, work on shafting, steel renewal, major overhaul of ship’s main engines of

various makes such as Pielstic, MAN, MTU, Kirloskar, etc, major overhaul of various auxiliary engineering

equipment such as A/C plants, Refrigeration Plants, RO plants, Hydraulic systems, etc

Preparation of standard procedures and compliance to various standards like ASTM, ASME, JIS, NES for pre

installation, Installation and commissioning of Engineering Equipment and initiating change to meet the

planned objective

Participate in technical audits on Contractor, during pre-qualification and to monitor their performance

during project

Co-ordination with all stakeholders (shipyard, civil agencies and Naval organisations) regarding planning,

programming and execution of work, including modification, inspections, tests and trials.

Designed, Installed and commissioned high pressure air system for underwater Diving Charging Station and

Recompression Chamber

Operation and Maintenance

Developing, Planning and implementing schedules for maintenance operations (PPM & CBPM) of engineering

equipments with focus on equipment reliability and reduce downtime to minimum

Operationalised defunct machinery of UK and Indian make, which was laying idle due to non-availability of

spares by utilizing local resources and experience. Successfully saved over 30% on material budget a nd 60%

on labour cost by carrying out defect rectification on outboard machineries.

Initiated and attained successful in-house undertaking of major defect on propulsion and generation

equipment at foreign port with work force devoid of prior experience and proving thereafter as per laid down

norms and thus ensured huge foreign currency savings

Experienced in operational and maintenance of underwater supporting equipments like Hamworthy

compressor, diving chambers, etc and precise analysis of problems

Established shutdown planning and major overhaul maintenance activities of different types of heat

exchangers like shell and tube, fixed head, U-tube and Fin fan coolers, AHU’s, compressor, inspection /

hydrostatics tests of vessels, Pumps, HVAC systems, etc

Installation, Commissioning, Testing, Tuning, managing Operations & Maintenance of Equipment, strong

defect analysis & repairs skills, Engine Health Monitoring of Main and Auxiliary machineries with extensive

exposure to Rotary equipment like Diesel engines (7000 BHP) and power generators (1500 KVA)

Responsible for plants' major Shutdown Planning & monitoring of works execution v. plan. Responsible for

resourcing of work, assembly of work packages & their estimated costing, & measurement of Contractors'

performances

Reporting to Head of Planning, responsible for critically reviewing Operations/Maintenance (O&M)

Management Procedures & Operations' practices to develop improved procedures to achieve more cost-

effective practices with improved throughput & increased plant availability with particular application to

more effective planning & control of Equipment Major Maintenance Shutdowns

Evaluate proposal for modifications, alterations and additions which may be considered necessary from

operation/maintenance aspect point of view

Fire Fighting and Safety

Evaluating safety mechanisms, implementing safety procedures & risk assessment of critical activities.

Imparted training on live Fire Fighting drills and smoke drills under simulated conditions to supervisors and

work force and carried out post-fire investigations and analyses.

Ensured that inspection, testing, maintenance o f firefighting equipment/appliances and audit of fire

prevention systems are carried out and recommendations for improvement are put into operation.

Involved on various occasions in extinguishing fires on Naval platforms during off working hours.

Project Management

Project management of various project like Gas turbine Aquostic silencer, Two stage mounting system,

undertaken by DRDO at behest of Indian Navy.

Finalized scope of work and resources and worked out feasible time lines with due consideration to various

risk factor analysis.

Dealing with OEMs/trades for tech specs, cost negotiations, delivery schedules, inspections and installation.

2D design drawings and 3D Modelling of structures using AutoCad and CATIA V5 R 16 software

HR Function

Overall co-ordination of manpower planning, training, induction & ensuring cultural fit.

Discharged leadership responsibilities through counseling, motivation, team building, employee engagement

and conducting work life balance activities.

Evaluated training and its impact on the overall performance of staff and organization.

Conducting appraisal reviews & resolving conflicts arising during the appraisal process.

Recommending Career Plan & Succession Plan for employees based on performance & potential

ACHIEVEMENTS

Commended by the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command (2008).

Commended by the Commander-in-Chief, Andaman & Nicobar Command (2003).

Pivotal role in timely completion of refit of three Naval ships.

EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS

Master of Business Administration (Operations), Indira Gandhi National Open University, 2012

Bachelor of Engineering - Govt of India ministry of Education and Social welfare (Dept of Education) OM No.

F-18 -19/75/T-2 dated 26 May 1977

Diploma in Total Quality Management, National Centre of Quality Management, 2013

Diploma in Industrial Safety, Annamalai University, 2011

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Centre of Marine Engineering and Technology, 1997

Certificate course in Fire Fighting & NBCD, Indian Navy, 1995

Certificate course in Leadership and Management, Naval Management Institute

PERSONAL DOSSIER

Permanent Address : Flat 403, Shalimar Palms, Indore 452 016

Languages Known : Hindi, English, Tamil and Malayalam

Date of Birth : 17 Jun 1977

Marital Status : Married

Passport No : L 1469 00, Validity 2023

References: Available on Request.

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