LUTFUR AHMED

· Achieved project schedules, cash-in, and revenue targets for Steam Business, ensuring contractual milestones were consistently met.

· Efficiently managed the Construction and Commissioning department, focusing on technical solutions, manpower planning, and resource optimization based on SQDC (Safety-Quality-Delivery-Cost)model

· Pioneered Lean Construction practices, including Kaizen, Gemba, and DMS, resulting in increased operational efficiency.

· Negotiated with site subcontractors and vendors, optimizing schedules, mitigating risks, and enhancing project opportunities.

· Implemented rigorous cash flow management and maintained vendor payment schedules, fostering positive customer relationships while maintaining financial stability.

· Led Complex projects involving Supercritical Steam and WFGD systems in EPC/EP modes and services for GE and other OEM turbines/plants.

· Established and managed the local commissioning team for GE Power's Steam Power System (SPS) business in India and the APAC region.

· Oversaw full commissioning and operation at various project sites, ensuring timely project completion.

· Led the Commissioning department with a strategic emphasis on technical solutions, effective manpower allocation, and resource optimization, yielding substantial results.

· Developed product line skills for Steam Turbine-Generator, Steam Plants, ESP, and WFGD/SFGD.

· Managed a diverse portfolio of projects, including Supercritical Turbine Islands, WFGD, ESP, and synchronization condenser projects in India and APAC.

· Led Process/System Engineering for execution projects, enshrining-time delivery, and high-quality documentation.

· Played a pivotal role in vendor selection, technical specification evaluation, and price quote assessment.

· Core team member for Steam Business tenders, contributing to process finalization, FEED, BOQ preparation, and technical tender schedule preparation.

· Managed engineering for major projects, including NTPC Tanda, NTPC Solapur, NTPC Nabinagar, and various tendering projects.

· Executed planned and unplanned outages under GE Long-term and Transactional contracts, ensuring adherence to service metrics.

· Successfully managed contractual service agreements for projects like Lanco Vijayawada and Hindalco Renukoot Retrofit.

· Acted as a technical advisor for Steam Turbine major inspections, rotor alignment, and Steam Path Audits.

· Led Steam Turbine outages at Ratnagiri Gas and Power Plant Ltd and Lanco Vijayawada CCPP unit.

·Led the commissioning of Steam Turbines and water steam cycles, managing construction and site resources.

· Spearheaded local procurement, vendor payments, and contract finalization.

· Managed site contractors, optimizing resource utilization and billing processes.

· Successfully completed projects, including DUBAL GTX Co-Generation and 470 MW CCPP for GVK Power.

· Received specialized training in Steam Turbine commissioning and participated in FAT for process logic modifications.

· Prepared commissioning documentation for projects in Dubai and the UK.

· Familiarized with Steam Turbine and Water Steam Cycle product lines.

· Served as a Project Construction and Commissioning Engineer for 250/210 MW KWU steam turbine projects.

· Managed various Balance of Plant (BOP) packages and project management responsibilities.