Abhishek Minz
Ranchi
Summary
Experienced professional with expertise of work in Government Establishment in diverse organisational settings.
Experienced in Construction Project Management, Public Administration and Office Administration.
17 years of experience of efficient task completion in administratively challenging resource deficit work environments with socio economic and political complexities . Added experience of working in politically sensitive , left wing extremist naxal affected areas with complex settings of diverse ethno cultural mix rife with antagonistic sectarian proclivities .
Experience of working among the Socio-economically marginalised and deprived Indigenous People Groups and people belonging to Extremely Vulnerable Primitive Tribes Groups.
Experience in formulation and effective implementation of Public Policy and Law Enforcement .
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintending Engineer, Mechanical Circle, Ranchi
Department of Water Resources , Govt Of Jharkhand
Ranchi, Jharkhand
09.2023 - Current
- Oversaw Planning Monitoring and Execution of projects , according approvals to Project Estimates , Budgets and associated resource allocation concerning all hydro - mechanical works associated with Canal Regulation , Intake Structures for Irrigation Distribution System , Dams , Barrage and Weir Gates under Irrigation Projects within the State of Jharkhand under Department of Water Resources , Govt of Jharkhand.
- Worked as Superintending Engineer Mechanical Circle Ranchi along with additional charge of Superintending Engineer Dam and Gate Design Circle Ranchi-01 , Ranchi.
- Successfully overseen and coordinated all Qualified Departmental Procurements and Tenders in designated area of responsibility.
- Overseeing Inter Departmental Joint Operations with Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation , Department of Energy , Govt of Jharkhand.
- Monitoring of Field Divisional Offices and their collective audit reports , legal maters in courts , project and office procurements / tenders , matters of personnel management within jurisdiction.
Superintending Engineer, Dam & Gate Design Circle
Department of Water Resources , Govt Of Jharkhand
Ranchi, Jharkhand
06.2023 - Current
- Oversaw design aspects , ensuring necessary checks as per applicable codes of all Dams, Barrages, Weirs, Reservoirs under various Irrigation Projects and Pipeline Mega Lift Irrigation Schemes within the State of Jharkhand under Department of Water Resources, Govt of Jharkhand , according necessary vettings and approvals.
- Worked in the capacity of Project Director , State Project Monitoring Unit (SPMU), Jharkhand under Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) - 60% World Bank funded Project.
- Worked as Nodal Officer for State Specific Action Plan (SSAP) for Jharkhand State - 100% Central Assistance from Govt of India under National Water Mission , Ministry of Water Resources , River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation. The SSAP aims for a comprehensive policy for integrated water resource management to be developed in each State / UT within the Union of India to promote a sustainable outlook on water governance aligned with State Action Plan on Climate Change under National Action Plan on Climate Change.
- Worked as Member , State Dam Safety Organisation (SDSO) Jharkhand entrusted to ensure safety of all dams in Jharkhand and full implementation of Dam Safety Act 2021 which provides for surveillance , inspection , operation and maintenance of dams.
- Worked as Member , State Dam Safety Organisation ( SDSO ) for Central Public Sector Undertaking(CPSU) Dams under National Dam Safety Authority(NDSA) , Govt of India.
- Served as Chairman , Committee for Revision of Jharkhand Treasury Code 2016 - An Advisory Committee constituted by Department of Water Resources, Govt of Jharkhand to provide necessary advisory to Department of Finance, Govt of Jharkhand.
- Worked as Member , Committee for Formation and Functioning of 1st Jharkhand Irrigation Commission.
- Worked as Member , Committee for Formulation of Reservoirs Desiltation Policy , in Jharkhand.
- Worked as Member( State Representative ) for Sectoral Working Group on Water for Preparation of India's National Adaptation Plan which seeks to identify medium and long term adaptation needs, informed by the latest climate science.
- Served as Member, Departmental Professional Examination Committee.
Executive Engineer, Konar Canal Division, Dumri
Department of Water Resources , Govt Of Jharkhand
Giridih, Jharkhand
01.2019 - 06.2023
- Executed the successful implementation of project construction plans for the Distribution System of Konar Irrigation Project, overseeing budgeting, tenders/ auctions/ procurements, scheduling, and construction processes.
- Oversaw preparation of Preliminary Project Reports and Detailed Project Reports of forthcoming proposed Irrigation Projects within jurisdiction in collaboration with Private Corporate Consultancies and Central Water Commission, Govt of India , along with Revision of Administrative Approvals of already sanctioned Projects.
- Established effective coordination representing Department of Water Resources , Govt of Jharkhand in matters requiring Inter Departmental and Inter Ministerial decision making while engaging with Ministry of Railways , Damodar Valley Corporation under Ministry of Power , Govt of India , Damodar Valley River Regulation Committee , Central Water Commission, Ministry of Environment and Forest , Department of Land Revenue etc.
- Performed all Government notified functions of Drawing and Disbursing Officer in the capacity of Chief Divisional Office Administrator.
Executive Engineer, Konar Canal Division, Bagodar
Department of Water Resources , Govt Of Jharkhand
Giridih, Jharkhand
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Completed all mandated duties and functions within the administrative jurisdiction of Konar Canal Division Bagodar, performing similar works as outlined in my experience as Executive Engineer, Konar Canal Division, Dumri.
- Performed duties as Executive Engineer for Konar Canal Division Bagodar as additional charge while also serving as Executive Engineer Konar Canal Division Banaso and Executive Engineer Konar Canal Division Dumri .
- Fulfilled the responsibility of simultaneously leading three different teams of Engineers and other work staff of different Field Divisional offices for executing different project components.
Executive Engineer , Konar Canal Division, Banaso
Department of Water Resources , Govt Of Jharkhand
Hazaribag, Jharkhand
12.2015 - 11.2021
- Lead a team of engineers in the execution of Head Works under Konar Irrigation Project - a major irrigation project designed to serve irrigation needs for a command area of 65000 hectares across Hazaribag , Giridih and Bokaro districts.
- This Project was delayed by 42 years when i took charge and the Head Works saw its Commissioning and Inauguration within 4 years of my tenure.
- Executed works involving construction of Tunnel , Cut & Cover , Open Canal , Intake Structure and Approach Channel in Reservoir Submergence Area.
- Worked in the capacity of Drawing and Disbursing Officer ,being responsible for entire Office Administration , Staff Administration , Project execution .
- As Chief Administrator of the Division Office , monitored and reviewed Accounts and Audit .
- Acted as Nodal Officer for all Qualified Departmental Procurements and Tenders and ensured compliance of Labour Laws in project construction .
- Acted as First Appellate Authority for enactment of Right to Information Act 2005 .
- Ensured Compliances towards Clearances from Ministry of Environment and Forest , Govt of India under Forest Conservation Act 1980.
- Looked after Departmental Land Acquisitions as per Land Acquisition Act 1984 and Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition , Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013
Technical Advisor ,Water Ways Circle Gumla
Department of Water Resources , Govt Of Jharkhand
Gumla, Jharkhand
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Oversaw quality control and progress of executions of under construction Major Irrigation Projects in the Jurisdiction ( Total of 10 such Projects having a combined Designed Irrigation Potential of 80000 hectares ) .
- Oversaw every aspect of Office Administration at Circle Office Level including Monitoring of Field Divisional Offices and their collective budgets, audit reports , legal maters in courts , project and office procurements / tenders , matters of personnel management within jurisdiction.
- Worked as Technical Advisor, W.W Circle Gumla with additional charge of Executive Engineer Konar Canal Division Banaso simultaneously with both offices located 250 kms apart looking after major /medium irrigation projects in non contiguous geographical locations.
Executive Engineer , Mechanical Division Banaso
Department of Water Resources , Govt Of Jharkhand
Hazaribag, Jharkhand
02.2017 - 11.2018
- Oversaw Preparation of Project Estimates and Budgets and associated resource allocation and project execution concerning all hydro-mechanical works associated with Canal Regulation , Intake Structures for Irrigation Distribution System , Dams , Barrage and Weir Gates .
- Worked as Executive Engineer Mechanical Division Banaso along with additional charge of Executive Engineer Konar Canal Division Banaso.
- Looked after Hydro-Mechanical Component of All Irrigation Schemes under the jurisdiction of Chief Engineer , WRD, Hazaribag .( Total 15 numbers of Major and Medium Irrigation Projects )
- Being the Chief Administrator of Divisional Office acted as the Head of entire Office Administration , Budget , Accounts and Audit , Personnel Administration , oversaw legal matters under Courts of Law in State Judiciary and Jharkhand State Information Commission .
- Acted as Nodal Officer for all Qualified Departmental Procurements and Tenders and ensured compliance of Labour Laws in Project construction .
Assistant Engineer, Irrigation Division Godda
Department of Water Resources , Govt Of Jharkhand
Godda, Jharkhand
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Monitored execution of construction activities under Inter State Bateshwar Sthan Ganga Pump Canal Scheme ensuring adherence to design specifications .
- Coordinated with Department of Water Resources , Govt of Bihar on tasks related to inter state administrative and technical issues.
- Monitored Canal Regulation Works , Maintenance and Upkeep of Existing Weir , Barrage and Reservoirs under jurisdiction of Irrigation Division Godda viz. Triveni Weir , Bhoura Bandh Barrage, Sunder Reservoir , Saidapur Weir , Tardiha Barrage.
- Performed duties under Additional Charge of Assistant Engineer of three additional Sub Divisions , and Additional Charge of Estimating Officer under Irrigation Division Godda.
- Performed duties under Additional Charge of Assistant Engineer of one Sub Division under Irrigation Division Dumka looking after Maintenance/ Upkeep of Existing Weir Schemes viz Harna Weir Scheme , Kajhiya Weir Scheme .
- Reviewed and monitored preparation of cost estimates for Upgradation and Renovation of existing irrigation projects.
- Worked as Public Information Officer ensuring compliance of Right to Information Act 2005.
- Prepared drafts and ensured compliances in all Legal Matters and Court Cases under various Courts of Law in the State Judiciary involving Divisional Office concerning matters of Civil Disputes , Personnel matters , Matters in Court of Arbitration.
- Worked as a Magistrate on District Administration Deputation for Enforcement of Law and Order under Ministry of Home Affairs , Govt of Jharkhand.
- Worked as a Magistrate on Deputation under Election Commission of India to conduct Parliamentary Elections and Legislative Assembly Elections.
- The Geographical jurisdiction of Irrigation Division Godda and Irrigation Sub Division Dumka ( Additional Charge ) spread over an entire geographical belt inhabited by Tribal people and even people belonging to Vulnerable Primitive Tribes.
- Working in various official capacities in this zone helped reach out to the most marginalised , vulnerable and socio economically weaker sections of the society.
Assistant Engineer
Design Division- 2, Ranchi , Department of Water Resources , Govt Of Jharkhand
Ranchi, Jharkhand
07.2011 - 01.2013
- Reviewed drawings and designs of irrigation structures for compliance with applicable codes and regulations .
- Represented Divisional Office and Department of Water Resources , Govt of Jharkhand in State legislative Assembly Sessions.
- Performed duties under Additional Charge of Estimating Officer in Quality Control Division Ranchi, Dept of Water Resources , Govt of Jharkhand.
- Conducted Quality tests and maintained detailed records of test results, inspection data, and other quality related information of ongoing works of Irrigation Projects under Chief Engineer , WRD Ranchi Zone.
- Worked as Public Information Officer ensuring compliance of Right to Information Act 2005
Assistant Engineer ( Sub Divisional Officer )
Jharkhand Police Housing Corporation
Khunti , Simdega , Hazaribag , Bokaro , Dhanbad , Koderma , Giridih , Jharkhand
05.2008 - 07.2011
- Monitored construction activities at job sites to ensure adherence to design specifications.
- Assisted in the preparation of cost estimates for proposed projects.
- Maintained detailed records of all projects, including specifications, costs, materials used.
- Provided guidance to junior engineers as needed on various aspects of their assigned tasks.
- Performed Office Administration by handling clerical and technical personnel .
- Coordinated with other departments on tasks related to engineering projects.
- Gained Experience of executing Building Projects associated with Police Administration eg : Police Stations, Police Residential Buildings , Court Prison Buildings , most of these buildings located in predominantly tribal villages and most of them being in highly sensitive remote locations affected by Left Wing Extremist Naxal Activities.
- Performed duties of Higher Chair of Executive Engineer as an Additional Charge.
Estimating Officer, Water Ways Div 2, Chainpur
Department of Water Resources , Govt Of Jharkhand
Gumla, Jharkhand
01.2008 - 05.2008
- Monitored progress Upper Shankh Major Irrigation Projects ( Command area of 20000 hectares ) .
- Analyzed project requirements to determine the scope of work and estimated costs in proposed Suali Reservoir Scheme designed to serve a command area of 10000 hectares .
- Gained experience of looking after project executions located in geographically remote locations predominantly inhabited by tribal population where an understanding of the socio- economic and political setting is critical.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Birla Institute Of Technology
Mesra , Ranchi03-2006
Skills
- Office Administration at Field Divisions and Headquarter level within State Government Department Establishments
- Construction Projects' Administration involving Building Construction, Canal Regulation Structures , Dams, Weirs , Barrages , Water Intake Structures
- Project Planning, Monitoring and Execution
- Budgetary Planning and resource allocation
- Personnel and Public Administration
- Formulation and Implementation of Public Policy
- Institutional Building and Institutional Strengthening
- Capacity Building , Knowledge Sharing, Establishing Transparency , Inclusivity and Resilience in Stakeholder Engagements
Timeline
Superintending Engineer, Mechanical Circle, Ranchi
Department of Water Resources , Govt Of Jharkhand
09.2023 - Current
Superintending Engineer, Dam & Gate Design Circle
Department of Water Resources , Govt Of Jharkhand
06.2023 - Current
Executive Engineer, Konar Canal Division, Bagodar
Department of Water Resources , Govt Of Jharkhand
11.2021 - 07.2022
Executive Engineer, Konar Canal Division, Dumri
Department of Water Resources , Govt Of Jharkhand
01.2019 - 06.2023
Technical Advisor ,Water Ways Circle Gumla
Department of Water Resources , Govt Of Jharkhand
11.2018 - 09.2019
Executive Engineer , Mechanical Division Banaso
Department of Water Resources , Govt Of Jharkhand
02.2017 - 11.2018
Executive Engineer , Konar Canal Division, Banaso
Department of Water Resources , Govt Of Jharkhand
12.2015 - 11.2021
Assistant Engineer, Irrigation Division Godda
Department of Water Resources , Govt Of Jharkhand
01.2013 - 12.2015
Assistant Engineer
Design Division- 2, Ranchi , Department of Water Resources , Govt Of Jharkhand
07.2011 - 01.2013
Assistant Engineer ( Sub Divisional Officer )
Jharkhand Police Housing Corporation
05.2008 - 07.2011
Estimating Officer, Water Ways Div 2, Chainpur
Department of Water Resources , Govt Of Jharkhand
01.2008 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Birla Institute Of Technology
Trainings / Workshops / Seminars
Workshops and Seminars Attended:
- International Conference on Dam Safety , 2023 Annual Meetings and International Symposium of International Commission of Large Dams.
- As Nodal Officer for Jharkhand State in Workshop for 2nd Census of Water Bodies and Springs in India.
Trainings underwent :
- Participatory Irrigation Management.
- Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition , Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013
- Risk Assessment and Hazard Analysis by INDIA Tool developed by World Bank.
Trainings / Workshops / Seminars
Workshops and Seminars Attended:
- International Conference on Dam Safety , 2023
- Annual Meetings and International Symposium of International Commission of Large Dams ( ICOLD ).
- Participated in All India Workshop for 1st Census of Major and Medium Irrigation Schemes in India , as Nodal Officer for Jharkhand State
Trainings underwent :
- Participatory Irrigation Management.
- Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition , Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013
- Risk Assessment and Hazard Analysis by INDIA (Risk Indexing Scheme for Large Dams) Tool developed by World Bank.
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