Mahesh Shirurkar

Technical Audits & Quality Assurance:

Conducted technical audits as per contract specifications, ensuring quality and safety for railway track and train operations.
Ensured compliance with Indian Railway Codes, maintaining adherence to regulatory standards.
Represented Western Railway in project execution and quality assurance oversight.
Method Statement & Protocol Evaluation:

Reviewed and addressed discrepancies in Method Statements and operational protocols for MMRDA-sanctioned projects.
Provided technical guidance and conducted evaluations for inspection and testing procedures at the project site.
Contributed to quality control and record-keeping processes for project documentation.
Materials Evaluation & Compliance:

Supervised MMRDA's material evaluation process, ensuring compliance with Railway/IS codes and contract specifications.
Implemented an RFI-based system for material evaluation and authorization for permanent structures.
Ensured quality assurance at both source and site for construction materials.
Laboratory & Field Testing Oversight:

Witnessed, analyzed, and verified laboratory and field tests conducted by contractors under MMRDA’s jurisdiction.
Directed contractors to perform tests at approved independent laboratories when necessary.
Contractor Collaboration & Feedback:

Reviewed and assessed construction-related proposals from MMRDA-appointed contractors.
Provided feedback and recommendations to MMRDA, ensuring alignment with railway standards.
Quality Assurance & Safety Compliance:

Supported the endorsement and implementation of Quality Assurance and Safety Plans.
Conducted site inspections and audits during the construction phase to ensure contractor compliance with quality control standards.
Collaborated with MMRDA to enforce regulatory guidelines and specifications.
Incident Reporting & Corrective Actions:

Promptly documented and reported unusual site incidents, ensuring corrective and preventive measures by MMRDA.
Identified and rectified unsafe practices, overseeing corrective actions to mitigate risks.
Destructive Testing & Compliance:

Authorized uncovering of completed works and additional destructive tests where necessary.
Assisted in rectifying substandard work, ensuring proper replacements and compliance with railway standards.
Regulatory Adherence & Safety Measures:

Enforced Indian Railways regulations in all aspects of project execution.
Ensured the implementation of safety protocols, including Speed Restrictions, Caution Orders, and Traffic Power Blocks.
Provided technical assistance to staff and ensured proper execution of safety and quality control measures.

• Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
• Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Provided technical direction of system development methodologies to improve technical performance.
• Performed constructability reviews of construction bid documents for coordination purposes.
• Reviewed progress controls for project quality assurance.
• Delivered concise instructions to technical team to maintain quality control.