Kaushal Modi
Angul
Summary
Mechanical Engineer with over 15 years of experience in executing and commissioning Air Separation Plants and utility projects. Proven ability to manage operations and maintenance in dynamic environments with shifting priorities. Strong technical, managerial, and communication skills contribute to achieving organizational objectives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Jindal Steel & Power Ltd
Angul
06.2025 - Current
- Executed 2,400 TPD oxygen plant project, prioritizing safety, quality, and budget compliance.
- Oversaw pre-commissioning and commissioning for multistage single compressor at 382,000 Nm3/hr @ 67 bar G.
- Managed fabrication of cryogenic tanks, including 5,000 m3 LIN and LOX tanks and 1,000 m3 argon tank.
- Ensured quality of critical piping welding through rigorous inspection processes.
- Developed project budgets while optimizing resource allocations to enhance efficiency.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to ensure effective communication and alignment on project goals.
- Coordinated supplier and contractor efforts to achieve timely project completion.
- Maintained documentation of specifications, change orders, and invoices for project transparency.
Project Coordinator
Adani Enterprises Ltd
Mundra
05.2022 - 05.2025
- Oversaw Greenfield 1850 TPD ASU and Utility Project, ensuring adherence to budget and timeline with zero safety incidents.
- Reviewed project requirements and documentation to maintain compliance with all specifications.
- Led pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, troubleshooting issues while coordinating with licensors and stakeholders.
- Monitored construction progress against schedule, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Evaluated and selected contractors based on performance metrics to ensure project quality.
- Coordinated with engineering teams for accurate interpretation and implementation of design plans.
- Managed risk assessment processes, developing mitigation strategies throughout project lifecycle.
- Maintained comprehensive project documentation, ensuring all legal approvals were obtained before commissioning.
Section Head Maintenance
Hindalco Industries Ltd
Birla Copper
10.2012 - 04.2022
- Ensured availability of plant equipment through preventive, predictive, corrective, and shutdown maintenance in 1960 TPD air separation unit.
- Executed mechanical maintenance for centrifugal and reciprocating air compressors, oxygen and nitrogen compressors, chillers, pumps, fans, blowers, and other ASU static equipment, including air water towers, N2 water towers, absorbers, chillers, heaters, and cryogenic storage tanks.
- Planned and deployed resources to achieve maintenance targets effectively.
- Adhered to safety guidelines including PTW, LOTOTO, JSA, HIRA, TBT, and 5S to ensure personnel and equipment safety.
- Followed preventive and predictive maintenance schedules to comply with legal requirements.
- Managed spares inventory control, critical spare procurement, and storage facilities efficiently.
- Implemented best practices in technical maintenance procedures, workflows, tools, and KPIs.
- Led planning and execution of annual shutdown maintenance jobs with OEM collaboration.
Assistant Engineer
Bhushan Steel Ltd
Khopoli
01.2011 - 09.2012
- Responsible for the plant to operate with higher productivity, zero downtime, and safety in ASU, PSA, and the utility system.
- Contributed to troubleshooting efforts by analyzing equipment performance issues.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficiency and compliance with company standards.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
GOVT.ENGG. COLLEGE
Modasa, Gujrat06-2010
12th H.S.C -
Navin Sarva Vidyalaya
Vadnagar06-2006
10th S.S.C -
B.N.High School
Vadnagar06-2004
Skills
- Project management and planning
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving and decision making
- Resource allocation
- Construction management
- Project scope management
- Process improvement
- Effective leadership
- Analytical thinking
- Budget management
Accomplishments
Two times, we received a Pride award from Hindalco Industries Ltd for achieving significant improvements in plant performance and reducing power consumption
Hobbies and Interests
- Music
- Cricket
- Traveling
Personal Details
- Date of birth: 10/08/88
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital status: married
- State: Gujarat
- Country: India
Languages
Gujarati
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Declarations
I hereby declare all the details given are correct as per my knowledge.
Timeline
Project Manager
Jindal Steel & Power Ltd
06.2025 - Current
Project Coordinator
Adani Enterprises Ltd
05.2022 - 05.2025
Section Head Maintenance
Hindalco Industries Ltd
10.2012 - 04.2022
Assistant Engineer
Bhushan Steel Ltd
01.2011 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
GOVT.ENGG. COLLEGE
12th H.S.C -
Navin Sarva Vidyalaya
10th S.S.C -
B.N.High School
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