Bringing 15 years of refinery operations expertise, I excel in project planning, turnaround management, and proficiency in SAP and Primavera P6. Skilled in coordinating and overseeing project planning, I optimize resources and schedules for efficient project delivery. My deep understanding of refinery processes and commitment to precision enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6016
6016
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Turnaround Planning Engineer
Reliance Industries (RIL)
06.2023 - Current
Conduct cost estimation by leveraging previous SD learnings, consumption analysis and scope variance.
Proactively manage procurement to ensure timely receipt of materials and optimize project timelines.
Organize and coordinate services for contractors, expatriates, OEM vendors, and heavy machinery, streamlining service delivery during SD.
Develop comprehensive logistics plans for both pre-SD and SD phases to ensure efficient resource allocation and timely project execution.
Conduct scope challenges and 'what-if' scenario analyses to identify potential risks and opportunities for process optimization.
As per contracting strategy, contract scope preparation, and technical bid evaluation for turnaround contracts.
Experience in turnaround materials & resources management.
Conduct risk management workshop for turnarounds.
Conduct schedule challenge workshop for turnarounds.
Review Key Performance Indicators for turnarounds.
Act as an influencer to inspire turnaround planning teams across various facilities to adopt best practices and lessons learned, driving improvements in quality, safety, and overall competitiveness.
Prepare schedules, trackers, and conduct engagement workshops to enhance team involvement and ensure alignment with project milestones.
Manage manpower hiring, prepare job packs, and monitor SD KPIs.
Identify operational gaps and develop method statements for critical jobs, minimizing risks and enhancing project safety.
Conduct regular safety review meetings and risk assessment workshops to ensure compliance with safety standards and minimize project-related risks.
Schedule feasibility studies and monitor Schedule/ costs during SD, resulting in a 10% reduction in project costs.
Document project learnings and recommendations for future TA projects, including delay analysis and mitigation strategies.
Turnaround Planning Engineer
Kuwait National Petroleum Company
04.2018 - 06.2023
Turnaround Planning: Develop and implement detailed turnaround plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget management.
Cost Estimation: Conduct cost estimation by analyzing historical data, consumption patterns, and project scope to ensure accurate budgeting.
Procurement Management: Proactively manage procurement processes to guarantee timely delivery of materials and services, optimizing project timelines.
Logistics Coordination: Create and oversee logistics plans for all phases of the turnaround, ensuring efficient resource allocation and minimizing downtime.
Risk Assessment: Conduct risk assessments and 'what-if' scenario analyses to identify potential issues and develop mitigation strategies.
Stakeholder Engagement: Prepare schedules and trackers, and facilitate workshops to promote team involvement and alignment with project milestones.
Performance Monitoring: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) throughout the turnaround to assess progress and implement necessary adjustments.
Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety standards by conducting regular safety review meetings and risk assessment workshops.
Documentation: Document project learnings and provide recommendations for future turnaround projects, including lessons learned and best practices.
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Reliance Industries Ltd
04.2013 - 04.2018
Maintenance of Various Equipment for Day to Day activities and During SD as well.
Vast group of Equipment Maintenance like Fin Fan, Exchangers, Vessels and Columns Etc.
Rotary Equipment like Centrifugal pump, Dosing pump LLF rounds, PM, Seal replacement, Trouble Shooting, Seal Plan monitoring and upgradation.
Material management i.e. Spares and Consumables.
BOM updation and Stock analysis.
PM order monitoring and compliance.
Schedule preparation for Equipment maintenance.
Cost estimation and Budgeting for MOCs, Maintenance Activities and other SD projects.
Deputy Manager
ESSAR INDUSTRIES
03.2010 - 03.2013
Managing and planning the resource pool for day to day for the production activities.
Managing the resources for smooth operation.
Planning and Managing material procurement and inventory.
Planning and ensuring the production of planned target within a set timeframe.
Generating MIS reports for maintenance management.
Learning and assisting mechanical maintenance of static and rotary equipments.
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.
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