Laxman Prasad Gupta

Operations & Project Management professional with 4+ years of experience in Oil & Gas Downstream Distribution, driving excellence in both O&M and large-scale infrastructure planning & execution. Successfully led to end-to-end execution of projects, overseeing pipeline networks, CNG stations construction, and regulatory approvals while ensuring financial optimization and operational excellence. Proven track record in enhancing asset reliability, ensuring regulatory compliance and cross-functional/organizational collaboration.

Graduate Engineer Trainee – CNG Project - ADANI TOTAL GAS LIMITED

(2022-08 - 2023-03)

Assistant Manager – CNG Project - ADANI TOTAL GAS LIMITED

(2023-04 - 2023-07)

Assistant Manager – PNG O&M - ADANI TOTAL GAS LIMITED

(2023-08 - 2026-03)

Deputy Manager – PNG O&M - ADANI TOTAL GAS LIMITED

(2026-04)

Lead PNG Operation & Maintenance, Emergency Handling, Supervised CNG & DRS Construction, Installation & Commissioning, Lead Industrial & Commercial O&M – Operation & Maintenance, In-charge DPNG

• PNG Operation & Maintenance: SR Maintenance, Domestic Installation Health Survey, PM of Domestic Connection, Cleaning & Preventive Maintenance of Valve Chamber
• Domestic complaints and taking necessary actions for complaint closure before SLA period.
• Area Emergency Office handling and Preparing and Maintaining All Document Related of PNG Operation, Survey & Maintenance Report on Daily and Monthly basis.
• Material Reconciliation & Consumption of material on SAP
• Timely completion of fortnightly billing of Industrial & Commercial Customer
• Different Activity is carried out to minimize the LUAG (LPT, Leak Detection Survey, PE Network patrolling, and Line walk Survey).
• Prepare MIS reports (DPR, WPR, MPR).
• Managed operation & maintenance of Industrial and Commercial PNG networks, ensuring uninterrupted and safe gas supply.
• Executed preventive and breakdown maintenance of PNG distribution systems.
• Conducted regular inspection and leak detection surveys (LPT) to maintain pipeline integrity and safety compliance.
• Coordinated with industrial & commercial customers for gas supply issues, pressure management, and complaint resolution.
• Ensured timely rectification of gas leakage, pressure fluctuation, and supply interruptions with minimum downtime.
• Led and managed field manpower deployment for O&M activities, including shift planning and area allocation.
• Coordinated with contractors and cross-functional teams for maintenance, meter replacement, and project execution.
• Handled emergency response activities as Area Emergency In-charge, ensuring quick restoration of services.
• Ensured compliance with PNGRB guidelines, safety standards, and statutory regulations in CGD operations.
• Conducted Toolbox Talks (TBT), safety audits, and emergency response drills for field teams.
• Implemented incident reporting (SRFA/SI) and corrective actions to enhance operational safety.
• Maintained proper documentation of maintenance logs, permits, and compliance reports
• Project Management Along with Material Management for New Installations of CNG Stations
• Land survey and feasibility test for the new stations considering NH, SH and MDR categories.
• Location finalization with dealer conducting MPI and issuing LOI to the dealer.
• Ensuring project work completion of DODO and Co-located DB stations in construction and erection activities along with contractors, OEM officials (IOCL, BPCL, HPCL), TPIs and private dealers
• Erection and commissioning of compressor and dispenser, Installation and testing of the instruments and SS tubing.
• Apply for and follow up on permissions for CNG Station Construction & Installation, liaising with statutory authorities (PWD, NHAI, MC, Irrigation, PNGRB, PESO, OISD).
• Develop execution schedules, allocate work, and manage daily operations to achieve production targets.
• Supervise contractors and vendors, ensuring adherence to quality control, safety compliance, and timely completion.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Operations, HSE, Projects) for seamless execution of O&M and construction activities.
• Oversee above-ground piping works for CNG connectivity, DRS connectivity, and valve fabrication.
• Foundation construction and equipment installation for DRS, MRS, and DCU to supply PNG gas to customers
• Maintain assets through TCP/PCP monitoring, valve chamber cleaning, painting, leakage testing, Odorizer unit upkeep, and route marker maintenance.
• Prepare NROs and participate in shutdowns, commissioning, and emergency response drills.
• Implemented risk-based inspection (RBI) methodology for steel pipelines to prioritize maintenance and reduce downtime.
• Coordinated Integrity Management System (IMS) audits and ensured compliance with PNGRB guidelines.
• Led digitalization of pipeline O&M records using GIS-based asset management systems.
• Conduct pipeline route patrolling as per MAOP and ensure safe passage for third-party works near MSN pipelines.
• Prepare PRs, SES entries, Material reservations, quarterly reconciliations, Material consumption, asset maintenance and capitalization in SAP.

Master Of Business Administration (MBA) - Business Administration - Indian Institute of Technology Patna (IIT Patna)

Master Of Technology (M. Tech) - Applied Energy Engineering - Birla Institute of Technology Pilani, BITS Pilani (2024 - 2026)

Bachelor Of Technology (B. Tech) - Mechanical Engineering - Birsa Institute of Technology Sindri (BIT Sindri) (2019 - 2022)

Diploma In Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Government Polytechnic Latehar (2016 - 2019)

12th-Intermediate in science - Science - R Govind +2 High School, Garhwa (2016)

10th - Matriculation - R Govind +2 High School, Garhwa (2014)