Regional Head-South - GMP Technical Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
(2010-08)
Turnkey Project Management Company: A firm delivering full-lifecycle setup ("turnkey") alongside ongoing Facility Management Services (FMS) and Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) specifically tailored for pharmaceutical engineering and cleanroom systems.
QA Tech: An accredited calibration and validation services provider holding NABL certification (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories), which is crucial for meeting strict regulatory and Quality Assurance (QA) compliance standards in pharma and other manufacturing industries.
- Business Expansion: Successfully established and developed the Goa project division from the ground up.
- Regulatory Compliance: Set up the calibration and validation division, securing prestigious NABL accreditation.
- Operational Leadership: Organized and launched the Facility Management Services (FMS) operations at the Cipla Indore, Pithampur SEZ site.
- Audit Readiness: Provided critical engineering facility audit support for major pharmaceutical clients to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Team Building: Recruited, trained, and managed a high-performing team of 180 technicians and engineers across five distinct geographic locations.
Manager – Technology & Services - GKB Hi-tech Lenses Pvt. Ltd.
(2008-08 - 2010-07)
- Managed technology and service operations for a major optical lens manufacturer operating as a joint venture with Carl Zeiss Vision (Germany).
- Overseas technical infrastructure and service delivery across a sprawling national network of 20 manufacturing units and 220 retail showrooms/stock points.
- Aligned local manufacturing capabilities with international German engineering standards to ensure high-quality product delivery.
- Led facility expansion projects as Project Head, successfully scaling operational capacity.
- Headed the 'Vision Online' project, spearheading the design and execution of an online maintenance and asset management system.
- Directed the RFID system implementation for production management to optimize tracking and workflow efficiency.
- Managed and mentored a high-performing team of 25 technicians and engineers.
- Overhauled maintenance operations by planning and executing preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance strategies.
Deputy Manager - Engineering - Maclellan IS (I) Ltd.
(2006-07 - 2008-08)
Utilities & Engineering Equipment Expertise: Utility Systems
- Boilers: Hands-on operation of Forbes Marshall IBR boilers (2.8 & 2 TPH) and Thermax Non-IBR boilers.
- Chillers & Cooling: Direct maintenance of York chillers (400 x 3 TR), Trane chillers (200 x 2 TR), and 1200 TR cooling towers.
- Pumps & Air Systems: Experienced with centrifugal and reciprocating pumps, Chicago Pneumatic (400 x 3 CFM) and Ingersoll Rand (100 CFM) compressors, and industrial air driers.
- Power & Electrical: Managed Kirloskar Cummins Diesel Generators (1250, 750, 500 KVA), Transformers (1250 x 2 & 1600 KVA), and both HT (High Tension) and LT (Low Tension) system maintenance.
- Safety: Routine upkeep and operation of fire hydrant systems.
- Air Handling & Treatment: Operations include Air Handling Units (AHUs), Dehumidifiers, and Hot Air Units.
- Facility Environment: Maintenance of dust collectors, industrial scrubbers, and Building Management Systems (BMS).
- Process Utilities: Hands-on experience with oil and water ring vacuum pumps and onsite nitrogen generators.
Technical Assistant - Birla Institute of Technology & Science-Goa - Goa
(2004-08 - 2006-06)
- Supervised machinery installation and operational integration.
- Managed centralized HVAC operations and building maintenance systems.
- Controlled organizational costs as an active steering committee member.
- Planned capital and maintenance budgets for laboratory facilities.
- Air Handling Units (AHUs): Experience with airflow management, damper operations.
- Dehumidifiers: Hands-on operation of desiccant or mechanical dehumidification systems to maintain strict relative humidity (RH) thresholds in sensitive environments.
- Air Compressors: Operational knowledge of rotary screw or reciprocating compressors, including pressure regulation, air dryer maintenance, oil/water separators, and pneumatic line distribution.
- Water Systems: Management of industrial or purified water infrastructure, covering filtration, pumps, storage, distribution loops, and water quality monitoring.
- Machine Shop Equipment: Direct operation and safe handling of conventional machinery (such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, band saws, and grinders) for parts fabrication or repair.
- Facilities Management: Overarching responsibility for building management systems (BMS), routine preventative maintenance (PM) scheduling, emergency troubleshooting, and utility uptime optimization.
Jr. Training Officer - Sesa Goa Ltd Sanquelim division - Goa
(1996-02 - 2004-07)
Managed a National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) affiliated Industrial Training Institute, a CSR project under the Sesa Group of Companies (then owned by Mitsui Corporation). Spearheaded technical training operations across five core engineering trades.
- State-Level Recognition: Felicitated at state-level skill competitions for excellence in training and skill development across four separate years (1996, 2000, 2003, and 2004).
- Corporate Workforce Training: Designed and executed technical training programs for operators and tradesmen of top-tier multi-national corporations including SESA, Hindustan Lever Limited (HLL), and Nestlé.
- Machining & Quality Control: Advanced hands-on experience in Machine Shop operations, Material Testing Machines, and high-precision Metrology instruments.
- Plant Utilities & Maintenance: Skilled in the operations and maintenance of Diesel Generators (DG) and industrial Air Compressors.
- Structural Engineering: Directed fabrication, structural erection, pump operations, and industrial piping network installations.
Production Officer - Shariva Enterprises Honda IDC - Goa
(1995-06 - 1996-01)
Key supplier unit for Automobile Corporation of Goa Ltd. (ACGL), a sister concern of TELCO (Tata Motors) specializing in high-volume bus body building.
- Production Control: Executed production planning and control (PPC) for critical sub-assemblies to ensure seamless feed lines for the main bus body building assembly plant.
- Asset Management: Managed the daily operation and routine maintenance schedules of heavy workshop machinery to minimize downtime.
- Quality & Output: Oversaw component fabrication, welding, and structural assembly processes to meet strict automotive industry quality standards.
