Vinay Shukla

Results-driven Senior Operations Manager with 16+ years of distinguished experience in Radiation Safety, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC), and Industrial Operations across Cement, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, and Process Industries. Proven expertise in driving AERB 100% Compliance achievement, optimizing nucleonic gauge applications, leading complex NDT operations, and managing high-performing teams of 11-20+ professionals. Demonstrated success in reducing inspection/maintenance costs significantly while maintaining uncompromising safety standards.

A strategic leader adept at spearheading technical excellence, regulatory governance, cross-functional collaboration, and sustainable business growth across Indian and GCC markets.

Radiological Safety Officer / Technical Operations Lead - ACEDS Pvt. Ltd. - Gurugram, India

(2022-12)

• Architected and implemented comprehensive radiation safety protocols and operational coordination strategies for advanced industrial radiation systems and nucleonic gauge applications, ensuring AERB 100% compliance and world-class safety standards.
• Orchestrated critical AERB approval processes, comprehensive compliance coordination, and meticulous operational documentation development, significantly elevating regulatory adherence and audit readiness while reducing compliance-related risks.
• Facilitated strategic technical discussions and high-level planning for advanced neutron-based and X-ray systems, contributing to organizational adoption of cutting-edge operational methodologies and enhanced technical capabilities.
• Provided expert operational and technical leadership for industrial analyser systems across Cement and broader industrial sectors, optimizing process efficiency, reducing operational downtime, and enhancing product quality.
• Cultivated strategic alliances with key clients, vendors, and technical teams across Cement and Oil & Gas sectors, ensuring seamless coordination, successful project delivery, and exceptional service standards.

Operations Manager / Radiation Safety Officer - GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL TRAINING & TESTING LAB - Ballabhgarh, India

(2021-01 - 2022-07)

• Optimized operational coordination for industrial inspection and radiation safety activities, achieving superior safety benchmarks and enhancing overall operational efficiency through systematic process improvements.
• Orchestrated client communication strategies, provided robust project execution support, and developed forward-thinking operational plans that streamlined project delivery and maximized stakeholder satisfaction.
• Oversaw comprehensive NDT activities and radiation compliance coordination, reinforcing a culture of safety, regulatory alignment, and operational excellence across all activities.

Site In-Charge - AL-QAHTANI PCK PIPE COMPANY - Saudi Arabia

(2019-07 - 2020-10)

• Coordinated and directed critical industrial operational and inspection activities within high-demand pipe manufacturing environments, consistently achieving project milestones and delivery targets under pressure.
• Supervised and optimized site coordination and operational support functions, leading to enhanced resource allocation, elevated team performance, and improved operational metrics.
• Engaged proactively with clients and technical teams to ensure precise alignment on project requirements, fostering collaborative relationships and ensuring successful project outcomes.

NDT Engineer / Site Coordinator - INDUSTRIAL X-RAY & ALLIED RADIOGRAPHERS (IXAR) - India

(2013-01 - 2018-12)

• Executed comprehensive NDT inspection portfolio including RT, UT, MT, and PT, ensuring rigorous quality assessment and precise defect identification across multiple industrial projects.
• Managed industrial inspection coordination and performed meticulous film interpretation, contributing directly to accurate defect detection, quality assurance, and client satisfaction.
• Provided essential support for shutdown and critical industrial project inspection activities, significantly minimizing operational downtime and ensuring business continuity.

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering - Intellectual Institute of Management & Technology (2012)