Integrated Steel Plant Operations
- Managed project and material planning for major units including Melt Shop, Caster, Sinter Plant, Blast Furnace, Corex, and EAF.
- Commissioned LRF and Vacuum Degassing units and oversaw all operations in EOF, LRF, VD, CCM, including tundish planning, ladle management, quality, safety, and breakdown handling.
- Acted as Senior Shift In-charge in the Steel Melting Shop, ensuring smooth production and inter-agency coordination.
- Developed technology charts for various grades of alloy steels and coordinated Steel Melt Shop shutdowns across departments.
- Monitored and executed steel melt shop projects, covering erection, commissioning, and production.
- Oversaw projects in the iron zone including sinter plant, blast furnace, oxygen plant, and power plant.
Project Management
- Executed greenfield and brownfield projects from planning and scheduling to commissioning within defined timelines and budgets.
- Involved in the full project cycletechnical spec finalization, tendering, vendor evaluation, and order placement.
- Ensured cost control, resource optimization, manpower planning, and quality compliance across all project phases.
- Supervised installation and commissioning of plant equipment and ensured smooth transition to operational status.
Plant Engineering & Upgradation
- Led plant upgrades, de-bottlenecking, and expansion initiatives for productivity improvement.
- Redesigned equipment layouts to minimize piping and improve drainage, thus increasing operational efficiency.
- Managed engineering systems to integrate manpower and materials effectively for project execution.
Strategic Planning & Cost Optimization
- Formulated strategic execution plans to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
- Identified cost-saving alternatives such as using indigenous materials to reduce project cost and timelines.
- Maintained strict control over budgets and schedules to ensure project viability.
Quality Assurance
- Oversaw ISO 9000-based quality management throughout project lifecycles.
- Conducted root cause analysis, internal audits, and implemented corrective actions.
- Trained teams on quality tools to reduce process variation and enhance process capabilities.
Contract Management & Coordination
- Prepared technical tenders, evaluated offers, and finalized contracts in line with maintenance and project schedules.
- Handled techno-commercial clarifications and disputes during project execution.
- Interacted with consultants and statutory bodies to manage technical specs and legal compliances.
Manpower Management
- Led cross-functional teams, ensuring adherence to project plans and quality procedures.
- Resolved interpersonal issues and nurtured a collaborative work environment.
- Designed training and development plans for HR efficiency, workforce planning, and team motivation.
IT & SAP Proficiency
- Managed SAP PM & MM module implementationmapping requirements, data collection, user training, and post-support.
- Used SAP for material indenting, billing, and transaction management with stores.
- Skilled in MS Office, Primavera, MS Projects, and project management tools.
- Proficient in programming languages (C, C++, Java), front-end tools (VB, ASP), databases (SQL Server, MS Access), and scripting (JavaScript, VBScript).
