Seeking a position to utilize my skills and abilities in the Railway logistic Industry that offers professional growth while being resourceful, innovative, and flexible, offering an opportunity to grow where my talent and experience will enhance the productivity and performance of the organization.
Overview
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Work History
Sr. Manager
Afcon Infrastructure Limited
10.2022 - 06.2024
Worked in TEMA Port-Mpakadan Railway project for the construction of new railway connectivity to in port yard under Ghana Railway Development Authority, Accra, Ghana
Worked with the International Railway Service provider agency at TEMA-Akosombo Railway Project at Accra, Ghana
Preparation & review of design basis report for Solar PV, Signal &Telecom systems with logistics management of export materials regarding the custom clearance, insurance and movement of the materials from dispatch to destination
Develop technical specifications and scopes of work for engineering firms and contractors, and review Supplier/Vendor data sheets
Corresponded with local and state regulatory authorities
Monitored and updated construction drawing sets
Arranged and conducted individual and group customer site visits as requested
Assisted in project commissioning and pricing
Responsible for providing system integration experience to a key client
Support the Project manager in managing the overall project delivery and managing operational risk in discussion with other key experts
Design activity Management & support to management related to Solar PV, Signal &Telecom systems to decide the best, optimum & economical solution and ensure the RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability& safety) standards
Internal and external interface related to all design and execution activities
Study of AFTC, ETCS L2 system integration test plan
Familiar with Traffic and KPI indicators on IP/MPLS networks
Responsible for all design & execution works of Solar PV, signal & telecom systems (EC, STC, Point Machine & PPI system, Axle counter, Hytera Tetra System, GSM-R Network, On Board equipment, OFC backbone system, PA & PIDS system, VHF system & power supply system)
Identification of system requirement specifications based on client’s tender documents
Management of all the contractual issues under the contract’s expert
Monitoring all Railway works and interface activities on all stations and level crossing gates is executed by Gear Rail/Voestalpine
Responsible for the installation and complete execution of a solar power plant at the level crossing gate
Coordinate with various teams within the company such as procurement, electrical contractors, civil contractors, and OEM vendors to complete the jobs on time
Coordinate the replacement of damaged or worn - out track components (rail, switches, etc.)
Handle all major & minor repairs that affect the operational efficiency & safety of the railway network
Ensure that all maintenance and repairs comply with railway safety standards & regulations
Interactions with the contractor, Subcontractor& clients for better site coordination for approval of plans, drawings &estimates and smoothly running the project to completion on time
Coordinate inventory levels and the management of goods in transit
Work with warehouse teams to ensure seamless loading and unloading of freight
Coordinate with suppliers, shippers, and other logistics personnel to streamline operations
Preparing PR, CJPC, SES, and material booking in SAP/ERP system after submission of bill documents.Responsible to start all site execution work as per GRDA & Railway Safety Guidelines all work started after TBT With PTW, JSA, HIRA
Knowledge of Project Management Resource management including Material, Staff, Equipment, and Labour
Help in preparing the tender document, signaling and Telecom, Solar PV BOQ for the execution stage
Oversee daily operations at the rail terminal, ensuring efficient loading, unloading and storage of freight or passenger services
Develop and implement operational strategies to enhance efficiency and productivity
Recruit, train and supervise terminal staffs, ensuring adherence to company policies and safety regulations
Foster a positive work environment that encourage team work and professional development
1) Project Name: Construction of Single Standard Gauge Railway line form Tema- Akosombo on Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) Basis
Railway Development
02.2021 - 06.2022
Tema Port-Mpakadan Railway roject)PV:398.33 MN USD Commissioned: Commissioned
Project Manager
ETOE Rail Transportation Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd
05.2015 - 08.2021
DESCRIPTION OF
DUTIES
Installation and testing of Ansaldo Solid state Interlocking (SSI) system in railway color light signaling standard as per the interface circuit
Preparation of BOQ, Cost estimates, and plans for proposed doubling with additional loop, shunting line, brake-van siding as per the client’s requirements
Prepared, modified signaling Plans & Station working Rules for the provision of railway line sidings for industrial requirements
Responsible for checking the quality of indoor & outdoor signaling equipment by the method of statements
Assist in the development of solar products according to Indian Railway technical specifications and install at Level crossings of various Railway sections
Installed 5 nos solar PV system at Level Crossing gates of Block section
Monitoring of all signaling & interface activities at all block stations executed by the vendor
Responsible to check all drawing as per site prepared plans by the contractor before submitting to Railway
Interactions with the client, contractor, Subcontractor& concerned HQ, SER/CKP railway division officials for better site coordination for approval of plans, drawings &estimates and smoothly running the project to completion on time
Preparing PR, CJPC, SES, and material booking in SAP/ERP system after submission of bill documents
Responsible to start all site execution work as per NSPCL & Railway Safety guidelines, all work started after TBT With PTW, JSA, and HIRA
Conducted Video conference (VC) meeting with the client & make out the strategy for completing the S&T work in a designated time frame
PROJECT NAME Project Name: Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Electronic Interlocking System along with all the outdoor gears, cables, etc
For Provision of new Electronics Interlocking arrangement at NSPCL Yard, Rourkela along with Provision of Inter-Slotting arrangement with OBBP and Marshaling yard of SAIL/RSP
Responsible for overseeing and optimizing rail transportation operations, coordinating with various stakeholders, managing schedules, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards
Coordinated dispatch planning and acts as interface between logistics and other departments for operations planning
Rake handling, Reception & Dispatch trains, Shunting Operations, Reversal of brake vans, weighing of wagons
Placement and withdrawal of rakes for loading coal, CP coke and unloading of steel coil
Placement and withdrawal of BOBRN, BFNS, BLC with different rakes for loading finished goods
Detaching sick wagons & attaching fit wagons
Formation and dispatch of outward rakes
Management of coal unloading at track hopper and tippler
Responsible for the construction of FCC siding line for fertilizer cargo handling
Planning & Coordination with Ports & Plants along with Railways (East Coast, Southeastern) for supply of rakes to dispatch the raw material from Port
Commercial work up to mark with Railway norms and desired functions time to time
Executing all Railway related payments & commercial activities etc
Coordination with Indian Railway for timely receiving & handing over of rakes without detention
Collecting Empties & Load rake position from FOIS as well as from CHC/Kur Div
As per the seniority indent basis and taking the core & noncore category in knowledge as well as the Rake BPC, rakes allotment is given and same way share with our Dry Cargo team so that the operation will go smoothly
Any difficulties share the message to DOM Mov
Trying to resolve the problem
Monitoring GPWIS rake in TSL & Rashmi Group circuit, trying to minimize the turnaround time
Manage RITES for Loco supply inside Port Bulb and manage the Indian railway’s Loco Pilots and Guards for effective train movement in our private line (outside Port Bulb) to save from higher O&M costs
Monitoring of all interface activities at all block stations of BHC-DPCB section
Participate in everyday morning meeting with senior managements, forecasting the Rakes in pipeline and planning for the customer and grade wise loading, and commodity wise tippling
Planning of Rake movements to Port by effective coordination with Indian Railways and Port Operation for maximum output with less demurrage accrual
Calculating the Apportionment Revenue Approx
30 Crs every month receivable from ECoR, also calculating the O&M Cost (Wagon hire, Engine Hire, Staff Cost
Etc.) Approx
5 Crs paid towards ECoR
Monitoring O&M cost by minimizing train running in our system
Cross checking apportionment of railway revenue and claiming the differences if any and disputing wrong calculation/application of railway circulars and dealing with respective section at FA&CAO (T)/ECoR office
Generating Daily Rake MIS to Senior Management
Responsible for Assisting in business development
Responsible to check all drawing as per site prepared by the contractor before submitting to Railway
Interactions with the client, contractor, Subcontractor& concerned HQ, ECoR/KUR railway division officials for better site coordination for approval of plans, drawings & estimates and smoothly running the project to completion on time
Managing the manpower of Railway traffic operation & Railway Commercial including the manpower deployed in all stations, LC gates & Railway Running rooms
Overseeing the efficient Import & Export processes for esteemed customer such as Tata Steel, Steel Authority of India Ltd, Tata Metallic, Bhusan Steel, Jindal, Tata Hooghly, Rungta Mines, Bagadia Brothers limited, and Rungta Sons limited etc
Preparing PR, CJPC, SES, and material booking in SAP/ERP system after submission of bill documents
Responsible to start all site operation work as per DPCL & Railway Safety guidelines
Design, Prepare & modify DPR, BOQ, Cost estimates, and plans for proposed new port bulb line, doubling with additional loop at R&D yard, signaling Plans, as-built plans & Station working Rules for the provision of new railway line on existing sidings of port / industrial requirements
Responsible for Installation & testing of Railway Project works, Siemens Electronic Interlocking system (EI-CTC System) in railway color light signaling standard
PROJECT NAME Project: Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) Contract for Dhamra Railway Doubling – Phase 2 from Manthai River (including) to Bhatatira and Track linking, and OHE works for Phase-1B for new main line from DTY to Manthai River with new Loop lines at Bansara& DTY and Upgradation of existing loop line to Main Line at Gurdaspur yard on Bhadrak- Dhamra Port Non-Government Railway System of, 500CR Commissioned: Commissioned
HELD Engineer
EMPLOYER, SAI Consulting Engineers Pvt. Ltd, SYSTRA
04.2014 - 08.2015
Telecom
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Monitoring, supervision & control of the whole project including the section yard
Shifted the 120 KMs S&T cable form the proposed alignment to new location without any damage to the live S&T system
Preparing the daily DPR of the project, analyzing it & sending it to the client & senior person of the PMC
Reporting to DTL & Chief utility engineer & providing them with the progress of the project on daily basis
Involved in PMC works like different S&T utilities shifting works to clear obstruction for construction of DFCC UP/DN lead lines
Prepared/modified to existing S&T plans/ drawings, the estimate for temporary connection from Bhadan station, Allahabad division of NC Railway to DFCC Yard
Verified/inspected materials as per approved BOQ & RDSO certificates which are supplied by the contractor
Provide plans, work permit and safety equipment with instructions to the S&T Contractor for doing the work with quality & complete with in stipulated time frame
Responsible for inspection of materials as per the invoice raised from the supplier ends
Coordination with Govt
Agencies including railways /DFCCIL, clients & contractors for fulfilling statutory requirements, obtaining clearances, managing disputes for better site coordination for
approval of plans, drawings & estimates, and smoothly running the project to completion on time
Worked in PMC for different railway zones and corporate siding projects for the construction of new railway connectivity to the in-plant yard under several railway zones of IR
Installation & testing of MEDHA Electronics Interlocking (EI) system as per the Indian Railway color light signaling standard & engineering Interface circuits
Preparation of feasibility study report (FSR), detail project report (DPR), priced bill of quantity (BOQ), various signaling plans/ drawings like SIP, TBP, CCP, CRP, SWRD, and SWR for the provision of railway line sidings for the industrial requirement
Modification of signaling system to suit new EI system, electrification at different railway yards / siding under ECoR, SECR, SER & NCR
Inspect & certify all S&T materials as per the invoice raised from the supplier ends
Coordination and interaction with concerned authority of Div./HQ/ECoR for approval of plans, estimates and as-built plans.Knowledge of Project Management Resource management including Material, Staff, Equipment, and Labour
Project: Kerejanga-JSPL Inplant yard Connectivity: JSPL Inplant(9 lines yard) commissioned with S&T System and take off from Kerejanga IR Station yard modification with two additional loop lines commissioned with MACL color light signals
Project: Sukinda Road-Mesco steel Inplant yard Y connectivity: Mesco steel (3 lines yard) commissioned with S&T System and take off from Sukinda Station UP/DN end Y Connectivity.
HELD Project Engineer
EMPLOYER NAME Sun flag Iron & Steel Co. Ltd, Sun flag Iron & Steel Co. Ltd
09.2008 - 05.2011
Projects
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Planning, designing, executing, and monitoring railway systems, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing relationships with stakeholders
Develop and review project plans, specifications, and schedules
Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other professionals to design railway systems and infrastructure
Conduct feasibility studies and site assessments
Provide technical expertise in railway engineering principles and practices
Review engineering designs and construction plans for compliance with safety and regulatory standards
Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies
Oversee project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
Prepare and present project status reports to stakeholders
Ensure adherence to project management methodologies and best practices
Responsible for all execution work as per Railway Safety guidelines, all work started after Toolbox Talk with PTW from concerned department & persons
Frequent interactions with concerned railway division & headquarter officials for better site coordination for approval of plans, drawings, and estimates
Certify the JMR for service work and process for bill payment to vendor
Project: In-plant Yard siding S&T Project 2, 35L 5) Commissioned: 02 loop line with S&T System
HELD Site Supervisor
EMPLOYER NAME Jai Jalaram Constructions
07.2005 - 12.2007
Projects
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Prepared/modified/reviewed yard / siding / station buildings /level crossing gates related plans/drawings, which are submitted to railways for approval
Execution of Railway S&T works like S&T cable trench, Cable laying with back filling, erection of signal posts, location boxes, LC gate, Point machines & fixing of relay racks & wiring, wiring of color light signalling LED on main signal post and subsidiary signals
Preparation of S&T BoQ as per the supply Work order, joint measurement record as per the consumption at site, documents for inspection of supply materials
Prepare & Submit the RA Bill to clients for payment.
AGM
Jindal Steel & Power Limited
Paradeep
08.2024
Around 19+ years of versatile professional experience in large-scale EPC projects in the Rail Logistics, Transportation, Port, Power, Rail infrastructure sector in India and abroad in construction project management, Designing, Planning & Estimation with FSR DPR for Port & Rail infrastructure Projects, execute and supervision of rail system
Responsible for managing and optimizing rail transportation operations, including the planning, execution, and oversight of freight movements
The role requires collaboration with rail carriers, shippers, and other logistics partners to ensure compliance with regulations, cost efficiency, and high service levels
Develop and implement rail transportation plans to meet customer needs while optimizing costs and resources
Liaise with internal departments (e.g., sales, customer service, warehousing) and external partners (e.g., railroads, freight forwarders) to coordinate schedules and resolve issues
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, safety standards, and company policies within rail logistics operations
Analyze shipment data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
Prepare reports for management regarding performance metrics
Taking necessary measures to reduce Demurrage & punitive charges etc
Monitoring of demurrage charges accrual on daily basis & taking suitable action effectively for getting waiver from various level of railways (Sr
DOM, Sr DME & Sr DCM)
Worked with Ghana Railway Development Authority for Tema Port-MPakadan Railway Project in Ghana, West Africa
Prepare pre bid design plan and estimate for different overseas project Signaling system like ERTMS/ETCS Level2, CBTC, AFTC system for Romania Railway (CFR), Liberia Railway, Gabon Railway (Africa)
Responsible for managing complete operation of rakes from indent of wagons to placement, loading and unloading, taking initiatives to reduce demurrage, dealing with customers, and giving directions to them for better time utilization
Look at the safety and security of railway operation, wagon movement etc
Responsible for allotment of programmed traffic related activities
Managing relations with Railways & customers
Monitoring the in-coming Load rakes in Railway system for feeding Cargo of our Choice to Tipplers for maximum output without compromising Vessel loading and utilizing 2 tipplers (3 activities in 2 routes)
Preparation of Signaling Plan, Bill of Materials, Bill of quantity, Site safety plan, and Work Methodology for different Solid-state Interlocking (SSI), Route Relay Interlocking (RRI) and Panel Interlocking (PI) color light S&T projects
Looking after procurement, design, installation, Testing & commissioning activities of Railway Projects at African Train Control System (AFTC) of Ghana Railway, Indian Railway / DFCCIL / Corporate Railway Siding / Pvt
Siding projects
Worked with several Railway zones and Divisions, i.e., East Coast Railway, Southeastern Railway, Southeast Central Railway, North Central Railway
Railway Liaison: Frequent interactions with clients and concerned railway division & headquarter officials for better site coordination for approval of DPR, plans, siding-related issues, estimates & meeting with them for various site-related issues to close
Coordinating with Railway officials for various siding drawing approval and as-built drawing approval with Railway Loco for IMWB commissioning & calibration
Correspondence with Railway Officials for FSR, DPR & ESP -related comments complies
Preparation of progress reports and various financial reports (CJPC, DPR, WPR, MPR, etc.)
Client invoicing, sub-contractor billing, material procurement, rate negotiation with vendors and sub-contractors at project duration
The construction Management process includes Administration, Pre-Construction, Closure and over, and External Party Management
An active member of the Tendering & Business development team
Worked collaboratively with other engineers, railway officials, and railway consultants / Independent Engineers to ensure the project will be completed on time
Team member of TPM pillar (8 Pillar & 5S), Documentation & Implementation of the maintenance system
Working in SAP, ERP & Agile with related other sections like Master plan team/store/procurement/account, etc
Compliance and Certification related to Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, Time, and Statutory
Railway Projects
DESCRIPTION OF
DUTIES, Working for Jindal Paradip Port Limited, for development of Western Dock on BOT basis to handle Capsize vessels at Paradeep Port via Railway
Leading the Railway Project Team for Design, Planning & execution of Rail Connectivity Project
Develop conceptual plans, logistics plans for different areas, i.e.; R&D yard, MGR, Steel yard and Limestone yard
Prepare the master layouts for JPPL Rail infra for 25 MMTPA
Responsible for all design & execution works of Civil, signal & telecom and overhead Electrification system works and interface activities with concern departments
Prepare phase wise commissioning with individual facility to optimize the layouts
Review of FSR, DPR, Engineering Scale plan, Signalling Interlocking plan, SWD & LOP etc prepared by various consultants, engineering & logistics engineering consultants
Identification of system requirement specifications based on Project’s tender documents
Management of all the contractual issues under the contract’s scope
Monitoring all Pway, S&T and OHE interface activities to paradeep circuit on installation works executed by executing Agency
Prepare the rail logistics execution plan in consider to green belt environmental norms & regulations
Interactions with the Railway DIV HQ officials, Consultants, contractor, Subcontractor& clients for better site coordination for approval of plans, drawings &estimates and smoothly running the project to completion on time
Preparing PR, CJPC, SES, and material booking in SAP/ERP system after submission of bill documents
Coordinate with consultants, OEMs for layouts & logistics engineering
Seamless stakeholder management for effective Industrial Relations
Extensive use of AI for Data crunching and KPI management
Support the Project CEO & PD in managing the overall project delivery and managing operational risk in discussion with other key experts
Railway Yard management, rake movement planning & review day to day operation activities of rakes
Timely inform to RMHS dept
About rake arrival & actual rake movement forecast
Coordination with RMHS dept
For unloading & serving station for drawn out
Co-ordination with RMHS for wagon evacuation, record keeping & smooth handed over to railway sick wagon less than 10 inside yard
100% bill processing of Rail operation service received as per contract lines & deliverables and 100% SOP availability with Risk analysis within timelines
Derailment and point bust case study & investigation
Executes projects and assists the project manager / Directors (PD) in all areas and phases of the Railway projects, Logistics and O&M works
Planning & Coordination with Ports, OEM, PMC & Plants along with East Coast Railways for smooth work execution at the sites
Responsible to start all site execution work as per PPA, JPPL & Railway Safety Guidelines all work started after TBT with PTW, JSA, and HIRA
Managing the site individually with respect to audit and maintenance commercial documentation
Implemented cost effective and logistics solutions, achieved significant savings and reduction in TAT through innovative solutions
Coordination with Govt
Agencies including railways /BSNL, State Government bodies, clients & contractors for fulfilling statutory requirements, obtaining clearances, managing disputes for better site coordination for approval of plans, drawings & estimates, and smoothly running the project to completion on time
Responsible to check all drawing as per site prepared by the contractor before submitting to Railway
Interactions with the client, contractor, Subcontractor& concerned HQ, ECoR/KUR railway division with local Area Railway manager, PRDP officials for better site coordination for approval of FSR, DPR, IPA, plans, drawings & estimates and smoothly running the project to completion on time
PROJECT NAME 1) Project Name: Development of Western Dock on BOT basis to handle Capsize vessels at Paradeep Port & Rail connectivity on GCT mode
Length:30 KM
Client, Paradeep Port Trust (PPT)
PV:3392 Cr Commissioned: Ongoing
Education
Certificate Program in Supply Chain Digitization: Strategy and Design -
IIM
01.2025
TEM -
Institute of Rail Transport
01.2024
PP & SM -
Indian Railways Institute of Logistics & Material Management
01.2024
MMT -
Institute of Rail Transport
01.2023
Certificate Program in Terminal Management -
CILT
01.2023
Industrial training on -
Edulakes-IIT
01.2023
Certificate Program on Reliability, Maintainability & Availability from Udemy in the -
01.2023
Continuing Education program in RAMS for Railway Systems -
IIT
01.2022
Certificate Program on Railway systems engineering -
01.2022
RTM -
Institute of Rail Transport
01.2021
M. Tech - Electronics & Communication Engineering
01.2016
Diploma - Industrial Safety
National Institute of labor education & management
Diploma - Multi-modal Transport (Containerization, Logistics Management
Diploma - Rail Transport Management
Diploma - Public Procurement & Supply Management
Participate Certificate on Metaverse and its specific applications in Indian Railway Webinar -
NAIR -
EPC Business–Infrastructure–Railway Logistics II Designing, Planning & Estimation with FSR DPR Pway, S&T and OHE for Port & Rail Logistics Projects II Rail Operation II Rail Transport Management II Multi-Modal Transport II Transport Economics Management II Terminal Management II ICD II Project management II Business Development II Railway Signaling & Telecom II Design, Tendering & Bidding II RAMS EXPERTS II Contract & Risk Management II QHSE II Public Procurement & Supply Management -
Committed to teamwork, Positive attitude, and Ability to work under pressure
Committed to continuous learning and acquiring skills, Adaptable
Affiliations
Member of the Institution of Engineering & Technology, UK (MIET). Membership no. 1101051450
Certified Professional Engineer by Engineering Council of India (ECI). Regd no. PE/00035/24
Chartered Member (CMILT) of The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT), India. Membership no.LM-1351.
Member of the Indian Railways Institute of Logistics & Materials Management (IRILMM), India Membership no. 07/746.
Member of the The Institution of Permanent Way Engineers (MIPWE), India. Membership no. LM-17227
Accomplishments
PROJECT NAME Project: East Coast Railway projects
Length:40 KM
Client: East Coast Railway
PV: 50L
Commissioned: Yes
Interests
Personal details:
, Date of Birth :,
, Nationality /Religion : Indian / Hinduism
Address : Water Works Road, Mahapatra Residency, Near Odisha Bakery, Puri, Odisha-752002
Marital Status :, Current location : Paradip, India
Covid Vaccination : Yes, Double Dose
Yellow Fever Vaccination : Yes (Batch no 031345)
Timeline
AGM
Jindal Steel & Power Limited
08.2024
Sr. Manager
Afcon Infrastructure Limited
10.2022 - 06.2024
Railway Development
02.2021 - 06.2022
Dy. Manager
Dhamra Port Company Ltd
01.2020 - 01.2021
Project Manager
ETOE Rail Transportation Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd
05.2015 - 08.2021
HELD Engineer
EMPLOYER, SAI Consulting Engineers Pvt. Ltd, SYSTRA
Diploma - Multi-modal Transport (Containerization, Logistics Management
Diploma - Rail Transport Management
Diploma - Public Procurement & Supply Management
Participate Certificate on Metaverse and its specific applications in Indian Railway Webinar -
NAIR -
EPC Business–Infrastructure–Railway Logistics II Designing, Planning & Estimation with FSR DPR Pway, S&T and OHE for Port & Rail Logistics Projects II Rail Operation II Rail Transport Management II Multi-Modal Transport II Transport Economics Management II Terminal Management II ICD II Project management II Business Development II Railway Signaling & Telecom II Design, Tendering & Bidding II RAMS EXPERTS II Contract & Risk Management II QHSE II Public Procurement & Supply Management -
CEO at Genelec Capital Limited, Genelec Support Services Limited•Genelec Infrastructure Development Services Limited•Zenith Hygiene Systems Ghana LimitedCEO at Genelec Capital Limited, Genelec Support Services Limited•Genelec Infrastructure Development Services Limited•Zenith Hygiene Systems Ghana Limited