Project Manager – OHE/FOCS/ROCS - Aarvee Associates Architects Engineers & Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
(2024-03)
Project: Chennai Metro Rail (Deputy Resident Engineer, GC-1, Phase-II Package)
- Review engineering designs to ensure clearances between the rigid rail, structural brackets, and pantographs in tunnels or depots.
- Organizing staff, materials, cash flow, and site operations for efficient utilization.
- Inspect components (such as insulators, swivel heads, and conductor rails) for compliance with international standards.
- Draft specific installation procedures, risk assessments, and work package plans.
- Supervise the drilling, fixing, and alignment of brackets and insulators to the tunnel ceiling or depot roof.
- Oversee the lifting, joining, and precise mechanical adjustment of rigid rails and contact wires, Ensure alignment parameters.
- Raising Requests for Inspection (RFI) in line with daily work activities and ensuring closure upon successful execution.
- Preparing Material Inspection Reports (MIR) and reviewing Requests for Inspection (RFI) for all upcoming works.
- Attending Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) in accordance with the Inspection Test Plan (ITP).
- Preparing interface documents, conducting client meetings, and coordinating with external agencies for overhead electrification projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards, execution plans, and work methodologies.
- Safety training and quality checks are implemented in every activity to ensure compliance and reliability.
Deputy Project Manager – OHE/Third Rail/Planning & Billing (SAP) - Kalpataru Projects International Limited (KPIL)
(2020-03 - 2024-03)
Projects: Bellary–Chikjajur (RVNL), Mahabubnagar–Dhone (EPC-4), Indore Metro (MPMRCL)
- Planning, controlling, and monitoring overall project execution to ensure timely completion.
- Prepare Method statements for installation of Power Supply Equipment and OCS/OCR related works.
- Supervise the installation of the OCS/OCR and Power Supply Equipment in close cooperation with the installation contractors.
- Managing staff, materials, cash flow, and site operations for optimal efficiency.
- Conducting surveys, preparing pegging plans, and developing Line of Peg (LOP) as per site specifications.
- Collaborating with design consultants for erection, testing, and commissioning activities.
- Providing technical guidance on construction methodologies.
- Implementing quality assurance, health, and safety measures across all activities.
- Monitoring and coordinating interface requirements with project stakeholders.
- Ensuring material handling aligns with contract and design requirements.
- Creating material codes, preparing progress bills, updating daily project status, vendor code creation, PR/PO processing, and subcontractor billing in SAP.
- Taking overall responsibility for project outcomes based on strategic priorities such as budget and quality.
- Managing monthly budget planning, client interactions, and coordination with project managers.
- Preparing Non-Financial Approvals (NFA) for works outside project scope.
- Checking received materials against project requirements and ensuring execution as per daily planning.
- Coordinating with manufacturing plants to reduce lead time between client orders and supply of goods.
Assistant Manager – OETS/OCS (2x25kV AC Traction) - L&T Construction
(2019-01 - 2020-03)
Project: CORE-DEE-Jaipur-Madar
- Responsible for execution of 2x25kV Overhead Electrification (Railway Electrification) works at both site and office, including entrusting tasks to subcontractors, monitoring progress, preparing bills, and securing drawing approvals.
- Oversaw all Railway Electrification (OHE) activities to ensure compliance with standards.
- Provided continuous support to the site team and coordinated with project leads and team members.
- Verified contractor and supplier bills to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Delivered daily updates on project status and monitored work-in-progress in coordination with site engineers.
- Raised purchase orders for suppliers to procure required materials.
- Arranged call letters to suppliers from railways for certification, verified materials, and ensured procurement with RDSO certification.
- Liaised with the Sales & Marketing team to align project requirements.
- Implemented cost control measures to maintain budget efficiency.
- Prepared detailed project reports covering execution, financials, and progress.
Team Leader – OETS/OCS - Keolis Hyderabad Mass Rapid Transit System Pvt Ltd.
(2015-08 - 2018-09)
Project: Hyderabad Metro Rail Project (HMRL)
- Successfully contributed to the CMRS inspection for Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited.
- Built an inspiring team environment with open communication and managed team duties effectively.
- Ensured surveillance of OETS systems, including earthing.
- Executed immediate corrective maintenance on OETS subsystems whenever required.
- Maintained availability of drawings, diagrams, plans, and maintenance documents for reference.
- Coordinated with station and depot controllers for OETS equipment and asset maintenance.
- Collaborated with other departments for scheduled maintenance in OETS asset areas, including track work.
- Implemented preventive, scheduled, and corrective maintenance measures.
- Provided guidance and on-job training to maintainers in coordination with training institutes.
- Ensured protective measures, proper use of PPE, and adherence to procedures during interventions.
- Arranged tools, test equipment, spares, and consumables, ensuring their upkeep and maintenance.
- Updated daily maintenance records and data in the Asset Management System (AMS).
- Reported emergencies or situations beyond competence to the manager promptly.
- Weekly checks
- Monthly checks
- Quarterly checks
- Half-yearly checks
- Annual checks
- Periodical inspections
- Trolley inspections and cab inspections of locomotives
- Current collection tests using Oliver 'G' kits
Site Engineer – OETS/OCS - Traxun Towers India Pvt. Ltd.
(2012-09 - 2015-08)
Project: RVNL Doubling Line Project
- Execution of OHE works and power supply installations at the project site.
- Casting of foundations for all types of structures.
- Erection of masts including grouting and muffing.
- Installation of SPS components such as brackets, guy rods, isolators, and SWS, along with erection of anti-creep wires.
- Wiring operations for catenary, contact, and long feeder wires using wiring trains and manual methods.
- Adjustments and inspections including dropping, bracket alignment, ATD adjustments, and joint checks of ATD, SED, isolators, and section insulators.
- Equipment checks such as ladder trolley and tower car inspections.
- Electrical testing including meggering and short-circuit tests prior to system charging.
