Ganapati Hegde

OBJECTIVE
To associate with a reputed organization and enhance the growth and productivity by promoting team work and inculcating good work ethos with the organizations objective in focus at all times.

·       A Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Automobile) with over 19 years of industry experience.

·       Presently working as Head – Plant & Machinery Maintenance  with responsibilities of managing entire gamut of Equipment repairs in work shop, deployment to sites as per requirement and associated operation with Naser Al Baddah Trading & Contracting Company in Kuwait.

·       Maintain a systems backed operation for maintenance & upkeep of company owned plant & machinery also generate data, record and monitor performance of machinery, this makes way for planned maintenance, and hence schedules are made & kept. This results in maintaining budgets and making planned expenditure. This also included a check on inventory levels of spare and lubricants which were maintained to ensure smooth flow of work.

·       Hands on experience in establishing a fully functioning Machinery Department from scratch & guaranteeing 98% uptime availability for production at site.

·       Plan for machinery availability in consultation with Project Manager. Servicing needs of equipment are announced well in time to concerned persons, such that minimal time is lost in machine operation.

·       I have hands on experience in maintenance of all types of equipment such as large air compressors, air dryers, and earthmoving equipment, on & off road equipment. I have equipped myself by attending special training classes for truck repair & maintenance and a range of gear boxes.

·       I am trained is HSE, fire fighting, basic life support and H2S awareness and escape as well.

·       I have recently under gone few management training in house in  Effective problem solving and Decision making  and Financial Re-Engineering  from the best in the industry, and have helped me a lot in over coming many difficulties technically, and advancing to the further stage with a strength.

COMPETENCIES OVERVIEW
Implementation:

Designed and implemented equipment efficiency / performance analysis to arrive at a point to decide on future action to be taken, before reaching an emergency situation.

Manpower Planning & Training:

I planned for providing manpower coinciding with the project commencement. This included contingencies as well. Performance mapping of individuals is carried out constantly vis-à-vis machine performance parameters. The attitude and outlook of personal in department were tuned to perform as per ISO & OSHAS norms and also suiting ERP needs for reports & feedback.

Compensation & Benefits:

Implemented KRA for each individual & performance would be reviewed periodically, with indicators available to the individual on observed deviations, for corrective action & an observation plan & period. A failure of the individual to match up would be considered for other suitable duties and a replacement is found. The individual’s compensation / increment recommendation would be put up based on mapped performance.

Operating Facility:

A fully functional work shop adequately equipped with all necessary tools & utilities is planned for every location manned with trained personal & if required for 24 hours working shifts.

Project Coordination:

I ensure proper coordinated instruction is worked out with site Project managers, so as to ensure no pockets of idle time are left out in work instructions.

New Projects:

When new projects are taken up by the company, it is my responsibility to identify and select & recommend the desired equipment, keeping in mind our past experience and location.

Operating Softwares:

I attained a moderate knowledge in Oracle and SAP system backed Maintenance systems being used in in the Industry and having a good awareness of configuring these in designing the workshop operation process and systems based on the working pattern of different organization

WORK EXPERIENCE
PRESENT:

Naser Al Baddah Trading&Contracting Company (NBTC) Since Apr -2015.

Job Profile :

NBTC is a flagship company of KGA Group with operation in Gulf continent, established in 1977, with rich experience in Oil & Gas Mechanical and Civil construction activities in the State of Kuwait and neighbouring countries. Having a rich share of jobs in KNPC, KOC.

Currently working in the capacity of Head – Maintenance (Equipment Division), with the responsibility of managing the whole workshop and associated activities in repair and maintenance of around 700 Heavy equipment fleet consisting of Caterpillar, komatsu and Volvo heavy equipments and Mobile cranes of different makes up to 600 T capacity, along with other transport vehicles and passenger vehicles.

Job Involves day today activities of work shop with a staff of around 50 and a mechanical and operational staff around 1200 persons. I am directly involved in the Capex purchase decision and suggestion, and leading the division as an independent profit centre.

PREVIOUS :

A-                                Punj Lloyd Limited (ISO 9001:2008, ISO14001:2004, OSHAS 18001:2007)

Infrastructure development company having its presence in and around Asia Pacific, Africa and Middle East operation in the field of Oil and Gas Pipe lines, Marine Work, Airport Infrastructure, National Highway, State Highway, Multi-storeyed Building etc with industry experience of more than 40 years.

Period                           : May 2008 to Mar 2015

Designation                   : Manager – Plant & Machinery

Reporting To                 : Project In-charge

Project                           : Kochi-Kuttanadu-Mangalore Bangalore Pipe Line (KKBMPL), Dhabol LNG,DBPL

Location                        : Spread –6 & 7 – Kannur – Kerala

Job Profile:

Lead the Machinery division and manage entire gamut of the Department and follow all systems and procedures laid out by the company. Strive to achieve 98% machine uptime.

In the tenure of my current job , I had been the In-charge for Plant and machinery division in projects like RGPPL LNG Project, and have successfully completed the prestigious Dhabol Bangalore Pipe line project Recently before undertaking the current responsibility

I am also responsible in selection and appointment of down the line work force for required for day to day activities in site operation includes educating and correcting the operators over the safe operations and to minimise the abuse of equipments working under various terrains.

I am involved in conducting regular Continuous Education Programme for operational staffs at site. It also involves the measuring of various parameters of equipment performance under various climatic & geographic conditions, and reporting the same to the project In charges which in turn helps the company in selection of equipments for the projects in various geography

In the current responsibility, I am also doing the job of Project Co –ordination, helping the project in getting all the necessary support from the different departments’ In House, following up with other departments like, planning, designing, procurement inventory ETC.

Achievement

I attained a high level of integrity,decision making, and leadership quality during the tenure and was a part of remarkable projects delivered by the company in this period.

B                            Dodsal Engineering & Construction Pte

The company was dedicated in laying Petroleum pipe lines, and other utility services provider, having presence in Pan Africa and Middle East.  CCWP – 2 Project, is for Qatar Petroleum. The project  includes Laying of GRP line of dia ranging up to 3.5 Mtr for providing a common cooling Sea Water for different stations for heat discipation.

Period                           : July 2007 to March 2008

Designation                   : Maintenance Engineer Plant & Equipment.

Reporting To                 : Head – Plant & Equipments

Location                        : Qatar

Job Profile:

I had to ensure periodical repair and maintenance of all equipments, which were assigned to me. It was my responsibility to make sure equipments were available in proper working condition as per the work schedule. I had to implement systems for preventive and break down maintenance to ensure availability of equipments all the time. To maintain records of equipments availability, productivity, operating cost, maintenance cost, availability of spares with minimum possible inventory level, break down hours as per the quality standards set by the company. To raise material requisition for the parts of different equipments running in the site as well as following up the requested parts with procurement department.

Achievement:

I gained further knowledge in operating machinery in desert conditions.

C                                   Gulf petrochemical Services & Trading LLC,

The Company was dedicated to the business of Oil & Gas Pipe line laying, Pipeline maintenance services, construction of Oil & Gas stations including pipe works, Road Projects, Urban Infrastructure development in Sultanate of Oman

Period                           : December 2004 to Mar 2007

Designation                   : Plant Engineer

Reporting To                 : General Manager – P & E

Location                        : Oman

Job Profile:

Periodical repair & maintenance of earthmoving equipments like Cat loaders, D-8 dozers, Komatsu Graders & Cat Excavators, Side booms, Kato mobile cranes, Tippers of Man, Hino, Mack Renault etc. Back-hoe loaders of JCB, Water tankers of Man, Lincoln welding machines, Atlas-Copco compressors, Toyota 3t vehicles and pick-ups as per the standards of PDO.

Responsible for supervising repair of engine, hydraulics, transmission etc. for above earth moving equipments, gear box, clutch, transmission and engines for above transport vehicles in the site workshop. Responsible for raising parts requisition and co-ordinating with stores in maintaining minimum inventory and maximum availability of fast moving parts for all above equipments and vehicles.

I was responsible for forecasting the services & repair activities for all above equipments. Also for optimum utilization and availability of all equipments for the site use and carry out inspection of above equipments time to time for the road worthiness and to arrange third party to inspect the above for the fitness standards set by PDO.

Achievement:

Gained immense knowledge in all types and kinds of machinery, which was a confidence booster for the future.

D.                                 Bellad Engineers

The company had a dealership from TATA’s for commercial vehicles.

Period                           : Nov 2003 – Nov 2004

Designation                   : Works Manager

Reporting To                 : Director

Location                        : Hubli in Karnataka State

Job Profile:

Responsible for the optimum use of 30 mechanics and 10 staff for the maximum output, liaison with customers for services related queries like warranty and post warranty decisions, Implementation of different standards in workshop set by Tata Motors, arranging services campaigns to support sales activities, improving customer services index (CSI) by providing quality services to the customers co-ordinate with stores to maintain inventory of parts, liaison with insurance company for accident vehicle repairs, meeting with fleet owners to improve workshop revenue.

Achievement:

I got good exposure to running a shop independently & owners were able rely on my skills.

E.                                Indus Projects Pvt Ltd

This company was doing the job for Larsen & Toubro Ltd & Hochtief JV for the Sea Bird Project of the Indian Navy of building a Break Water.

Period                           : January 2002 to October 2003

Designation                   : Asst. Works In-charge

Reporting To                 : Director

Location                        : Karwar in Karnataka State

Job Profile:

Responsible for 60 skilled persons in day-night shift for periodical maintenance of earth moving equipments like Hitachi, L&T and Poclain excavators, D-8 Dozers, Komatsu graders, HM and BEML dumpers, Atlas Copco compressors, Tata P&H 40T crane, Hydra 10T crane, Massey Fergusson Tractors, Advani welding machines, Ashok Leyland generators, Tippers, Tankers and Mahindra Jeeps and many more.

Responsible for trouble shooting and repairing of engine, hydraulics, structural repairs like boom, stick, turret, bucket etc. rebuilding buckets, tooth-points, cutting edge etc. for excavators and other general repairs like gear box, clutch, steering for dumpers, dozers, graders, loaders, tippers and other transport vehicles, engine maintenance of generators, welding machines and compressors.

Responsible or raising requisition for parts and follow up with stores, preparing & maintaining the repair orders in the log book, forecasting maintenance schedules, monitoring consumption of parts, lubricant, fuel etc. for each equipment on monthly basis, percentage of availability of equipments etc.

Responsibility for conducting training for operators and drivers on safe handling of equipments. Includes daily checks, observation of different parts like boom, stick, chassis for cracks, oil leaks engine temperature etc. reporting of problems, safe driving practice etc.

Achievement:

I had immense satisfaction of team of this size and was able to deliver to the company satisfaction.

E.      Sundaram Motors

The company had a dealership from Ashok Leyland commercial vehicles

Period                           : July 2001 to December 2001

Designation                   : Technical officer

Reporting To                 : Works Manager

Location                        : Hubli in Karnataka State

F.      Renuka Motors

The company had a dealership from Ashok Leyland commercial vehicles

Period                           : October 1998 to June 2001

Designation                   : Works In-charge

Reporting To                 : Managing Director

Location                              : Hubli in Karnataka State

G.     Wasan Automobiles

The company had a dealership from Bajaj 2 & 3 Wheeler, Mahindra & Ford

Period                           : October 1997 to September 1998

Designation                   : PDI Engineer

Reporting To                 : General Manager – Works

Location                              : Nasik in Maharashtra State

QUALIFICATION
Academic:

·   Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Automobiles from Board of Technical Education Karnataka passed out in 1997.

·   Undertook Special training in Heavy truck repair and maintenance, and all types of Gear Boxes.  Special trainings for ZF gear boxes from Ashok Leyland

Computer Knowledge:

·   Course in Information Technology Application on MS Word, Excel, Power Point from in house faculty.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
·   Music.

·   Reading

PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth                 : 19th December 1976

Sex                              : Male

Marital Status                 : Married

Father’s Name               : Mr. Ganesh Hegde

Permanent Address       : PO: Muroor; Tq: Kumta 581343; Dist: North Kanara, Karnataka.

E-mail                           : [email protected], [email protected]

Passport No                  : K2782321       valid up To 20/5/2022

Language Known          : English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam,Arabic

Strength                        : Self Motivated, Dedicated to Work, Zeal to Learn, Result Oriented &

Team Player.

Weakness                     : Always try to find out the root cause of a problem.

Signature

Ganapati Hegde

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