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ANKUR JAIN

ANKUR JAIN

Project Engineering Manager
Bangalore

Summary

Seasoned Engineering Manager with 15 years of Railway Signalling & Train Control work experience for Main Line & Mass Transit Systems. Key skills are Project Engineering, Bid Technical Manager,Verification & Validation,Testing & Commissioning,Operation & maintenance and Execution of various Metro signalling systems. Expertise in
- CBTC(Communication Based Train Control)
- Automatic Train Protection (ATP)
- Automatic Train Operation (ATO)
- Solid State Interlocking (SSI/EI)

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Project Engineering and Bid Technical Manager

Alstom
Bangalore
10.2022 - Current
  • Kochi, Mumbai and Lyon Project
  • Represents technically the project, internally and in front of the customer
  • Specifies and validates, with the team, the Transport System Solution, and controls the technical consistency through a strong interfaces Management and quality, cost and delay (QCD) approach
  • Manage the technical contractual scope of the project
  • Define the project engineering team organization according to the project phase ( and as defined in the EMP)
  • Manage the project solution, meaning the customization and parameterization of the generic solution to meet Quality, Cost, Delivery and Performance (QCDP) commitments
  • Manage the interface with the project core team
  • In charge of the complete validation of the Project Solution
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Verify Project Safety Case


Engineering V&V Group Manager

Thomson Line
Bangalore
05.2017 - 10.2022

Managing Verification & Validation activities at project level (Singapore METRO-TEL) and (Bucharest - GoA 4)

  • My role and responsibility are as follows:
  • Project Management through Project coordination meetings, Design Reviews and Gate Reviews
  • Involved in project planning and work load estimation
  • Resource management and material procurement for FIVP (Factory Integration and Validation platform)
  • Representative from V&V during Safety declaration and safety case
  • Responsible for V&V reports and ISA comments
  • Chairman for kick off meeting for verification and validation activities
  • Support PrQSM to consolidate the V&V REX of the Project
  • V&V in charge of Project Change Control Board (CCB)
  • Manage project technical risks and the corresponding mitigation plan for validation platform
  • Preparing process indicators for verification and validation activities
  • Performed review of the system test cases
  • Hardware Lab setup and testing with clients during FAT
  • Maintaining system traceability table for the project
  • Preparing CBTC Factory Acceptance Test procedures
  • Identifying requirements for technical and safety assessment.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.

Commissioning Manager

Ansaldo-STS
Mumbai
01.2016 - 03.2017
  • Worked as a Commissioning Manager for Monorail project (Phase1 and Phase 2) and Navi Mumbai Metro Project (approximately 11 km of elevated metro line)
  • Preparation of Test Case for different stages of testing – Post Installation Test, Partial Acceptance Test and SAT
  • Preparation of Test Plan and Factory Acceptance Test Procedure
  • Planning of daily T&C activities and liaison with Installation as per the access dates in order to meet the key dates & milestones
  • Testing and commissioning of Wayside IXL system (Microlok II,AFO, Point Machine, Axle counter, Signals and Other wayside equipment's
  • Testing and Commissioning of On-Board and Wayside CBTC system
  • Testing and Commissioning of On-Board and Wayside DCS system
  • Managing the site safety and administration of allocated staff and Contractors and ensure that work is carried out safely
  • Review of Supplier/Subcontractors inspection and Test reports
  • Participation in the disposition of nonconformities (NCR) with related Suppliers/Subcontractors
  • Ensure that all issues, anomalies, errors, etc
  • This project is being developed by City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) for the city of Navi Mumbai.
  • Prepared reports and communicated commissioning activities to stakeholders.
  • Developed training and processes for new equipment.
  • Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
  • Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
  • Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.

Associate Commissioning Manager

TCDD - MERSIN PROJECT
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • The line managed by Interlocking System covers about 430 KM; 352 KM with single track (Bogazkopru – Yenice Section, Adana- Toprakkale section) and 72 KM with double line section (Mersin to Adana section)
  • The line includes total number of 33 stations
  • The management of the stations of the line section included between these stations is divided into 12 Multi station Platform
  • Every Multi station ACC consists of Central Post ‘CP’ in central location and Peripheral Post (PP) in peripheral Location.

Responsibilities:

· SAT (Site Acceptance Testing) and SIT (Site Integration Testing) and FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) of interlocking and wayside equipments.

· CTC installation and its testing.

· SCADA installation and testing.

· Defect Analysis

· TMR installation and programming.

· Functional testing of AFTC (Audio Frequency Track Circuit) equipment.

· OFC (Optical Fibre Communication) laying and testing.

· Preparation of Test certificate and Test report.

· Assisting project manager on all other project related tasks as required.

Senior T&C Engineer

Ansaldo-STS
02.2012 - 12.2014
  • Project Description: Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is the agency for achieving the planned development of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) to ensure quality of life of the residents by providing an adequate level of urban infrastructure including transport
  • SAT (Site Acceptance Testing) and SIT (Site Integration Testing) and FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) of interlocking and wayside equipments
  • TCS installation and its testing
  • Preparing of Test plan for testing activities and procedure for signalling system and subsystem
  • OFC (Optical Fiber Communication) laying and testing
  • Function testing of pre-wired Rack MLK-II system
  • Function testing of ATP equipment of wayside and On board
  • Function testing of rugged com server and checking communication link of MLK-II system through RC
  • Function testing of LCW (Local control workstation) and TCS (Train control system)
  • RCC (Route control chart) testing with the client
  • Preparation of Test Incidence report as part of factory testing & complied with TMS procedures
  • Recording & reporting of test activities, including assurance of the completeness, suitability and satisfactory outcome of testing
  • Verify testing copy of Interface circuit diagram according to document transmittal received from engineering department
  • Verification of installed equipment at pre-wired rack as per Interface diagram testing copy
  • Continuity testing & megger of wire at Pre-wired Rack
  • Ensuring all testing tasks is undertaken in a safe manner and as per testing procedure
  • Function testing of AFO (Audio Frequency Overlay) equipment
  • Preparation and review of FAR report based on failures recorded at site
  • Review of RAMS report based on FAR report and formal presentation to the client



Site Manager

Ansaldo-STS
11.2009 - 01.2012
  • Agra Division-8 station, Interfacing with the client (Indian Railways) for getting the Design circuit approvals & commissioning of the station interlocking
  • Testing and commissioning of 8 stations of more than 150 routes each
  • Managing, monitoring & assigning work to sub-contractors
  • Planning of installation, testing & commissioning activities, taking care of operating restrictions & high movement of railway traffic
  • Preparation of reports and their successful acceptance by client
  • Constant monitoring of the projects, ensuring projects completion on time
  • Wayside Testing of Signal, DC track circuit and axle counter
  • Bhuteswar Agra Division (NCR, : The line managed by Interlocking System covers about 120 KM with double line Auto section (Palwal to Bhuteswar)
  • The line includes total number of 8 stations
  • Every station MLKII system with CTC provided.

Site Engineer

Ansaldo-STS, Indian Railway, NCR
Kanpur, Allahabad
10.2008 - 11.2009
  • Responsible for Installation, testing & commissioning of solid State interlocking (SSI) system (Indoor & Outdoor)
  • Developed Process for material handing in the warehouse to installation site and implementation
  • Generated requirement of Non schedule materials including pre-wiring materials for Indoor and Outdoor Equipments
  • Monitoring and Controlling of resources for Installation, testing & commissioning and their optimum utilization
  • Study of Signal inter-locking plan & assist designers for preparation of RCC
  • Prepared Cable Core Plan & Cable Route Plan for outdoor equipments
  • Developed and finalized Configuration of MLK-II System along with Rack layout
  • Prepared/checked interface Drawings
  • Prepared/modified and Tested MLK-II Application Logic during Site Acceptance Testing as per modification given by client at site
  • Wayside Testing of Signal, DC track circuit and point


Education

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communication

JIITU
Noida
04.2004 - 05.2008

Post Graduate Diploma - Management in Operations

Welingkar Institute
01.2014 - 04.2016

IPMA Level D® Certification -

(ICR4) & IPMA

Skills

Engineering/project management experience

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Additional Information

  • Recognized as a World Class Expert in Alstom ( Verification and Validation domain).
  • Significant involvement as a Bid Technical manager in Indian and Global tenders including Perth.
  • Preparation of Budget for several projects
  • Competency Certified from testing divisional head of Ansaldo group
  • Appreciation letter from Customer.
  • Having significant hands on experience in Testing and Commissioning of more than 40 stations of Indian Railway.
  • Good in troubleshooting & fault finding in commissioning stations.
  • Having good knowledge in FAR reports and RAMS report. Preparation of various testing document including Signalling Subsystem Plan, Procedures, Certificate and Reports.
  • Preparation of control tables, front plate diagrams, bit charts and interlocking design. Quality and quantity verification of materials and accessories as per provisions of agreement with the client.
  • Preparation of Installation Audit Reports based on inspection, mentioning quality and quantity of work with all possible technical and physical faults. Having good exposure in all types of interface designs preferred by the Indian railways like SSI Interlocking.
  • Preparation of BOQ for T&C and Validation lab.

Timeline

Project Engineering and Bid Technical Manager

Alstom
10.2022 - Current

Engineering V&V Group Manager

Thomson Line
05.2017 - 10.2022

Commissioning Manager

Ansaldo-STS
01.2016 - 03.2017

Associate Commissioning Manager

TCDD - MERSIN PROJECT
01.2015 - 01.2016

Post Graduate Diploma - Management in Operations

Welingkar Institute
01.2014 - 04.2016

Senior T&C Engineer

Ansaldo-STS
02.2012 - 12.2014

Site Manager

Ansaldo-STS
11.2009 - 01.2012

Site Engineer

Ansaldo-STS, Indian Railway, NCR
10.2008 - 11.2009

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communication

JIITU
04.2004 - 05.2008

IPMA Level D® Certification -

(ICR4) & IPMA
ANKUR JAINProject Engineering Manager