Results-driven Sr. Production Manager with extensive experience at Goa Shipyard Limited, specializing in project management and client relations. Successfully delivered complex shipbuilding projects while ensuring adherence to quality standards and optimizing supply chain efficiency. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams to enhance operational performance and project success.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Production Manager
Goa Shipyard Limited
Goa
09.2024 - Current
Company Overview: Under AviSan Engineering Enterprises, India.
Managing ship building and refit projects in the Goa & Karwar region, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.
Successfully managed the production and installation of gun mount systems, including 76mm SRGM, AK 630, LYNX, and EON 51, ensuring precise machining, leveling, and alignment of gun foundations with respect to master datum using theodolites and inclinometers.
Overseeing the shipping in of major units, including consoles, gun barrel assemblies, rotary converters, control panels, cooling tanks, and piping systems, ensuring adherence to specific routes and sequences as per lowering diagrams and client requirements.
Leading cross-functional teams, providing guidance and oversight to ensure project goals are met.
Developing and implementing project plans, forecast and budgets, aligning with business objectives.
Collaborate with subcontractors, GSL staff and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.
Oversee general administration, recruitment, and employee relations for the region.
Under AviSan Engineering Enterprises, India.
Department Head - Electrical
Zamil Shipyards
Dammam
11.2020 - 07.2024
Company Overview: Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Overall responsible for all Electrical systems onboard. To plan and lead the hot and cold works phase as per project schedule. Provide on-site coordination for all phases of work, including coordination and planning of materials, workers/ subcontractors' allocation and detailed scheduling as per project requirements. To ensure projects are completed safely, on time.
Led all incoming SSDD electrical activities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Oversaw manufacturing, assembly, installation, and troubleshooting of electrical equipment.
Optimized main switchboards, adjusting settings for trips, alarms, synchronizing, and load sharing. Maintained and serviced alternators (Stamford, Leroy Somer, Caterpillar) and propulsion (Bow & Main thrusters).
Managed communication, navigation, and CCTV systems for operational readiness.
Oversaw yard maintenance for Forklifts, overhead cranes, compressors, tower lights, emergency generators, welding machines, and power tools.
Prepared and issued inspection and repair reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Technical Manager/Instructor - Electrical
Dry Docks World Dubai (DDWD) & Military Training College (MTC)
Muscat
10.2017 - 09.2019
Company Overview: Muscat, Oman.
Ensure that works within the dept. adhere strictly to the latest approved construction project drawings, ITP's, procedures, and site instructions.
Collaborated with DDWD Departments and analyzed the requirements for training needs/ gaps and prepared relevant training plans and schedules.
PTB (Pre task briefings) for Safety and security of workers working on board different ship based and land projects.
Delivered lectures to all interested parties up to DDWD/ TTM standards and assessing and evaluating the training in accordance with module and department standards.
While conducting classes on board, my primary focus is ensuring the safety of onboard systems, trainees, and adherence to proper Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) procedures, in accordance with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) guidelines. This involves implementing rigorous safety protocols, conducting thorough risk assessments, and integrating safety measures into all training activities. Additionally, I emphasize the importance of HSE guidelines to maintain a safe learning environment and promote best practices among trainees in the Oman Navy.
Muscat, Oman.
Business Development Manager
ASMACS Marine Shipping
Mumbai
11.2016 - 10.2017
Company Overview: Mumbai.
Built and maintained robust client relationships, understanding their electrical requirements and delivering customized solutions.
Prepared scope of work for refurbishment projects and corrective maintenance, including specifications, drawings, BOQ, and tender documents (RFP).
Attended weekly technical meetings to address and resolve challenges in preventive and breakdown maintenance.
Coordinated service contracts, monitored progress against SLAs and KPIs, and ensured customer satisfaction.
Mumbai.
Incorporated Engineer
INDIAN NAVY
09.1996 - 09.2016
Involved in development, commissioning of an extreme technology platform of monetary value upwards of $2 Billion, a maiden accomplishment for the nation, India becoming the sixth nation to achieve the milestone (INS ARIHANT).
Instructor as Master Chief at SAUW (School of underwater warfare), for next generation solders for O & M of nuclear power submarines.
Monitoring Equipment's performance through SCADA System and identifying warnings & alarms.
Attained machine availability 97% and power supply availability 100% during trials and also normal operation period by effective preventive maintenance and yard coordination.
Trained in fire control computers for various gun mounts utilized by the Indian Navy, including systems integration and operation.
Developed in-depth knowledge of fire control systems, ensuring precise targeting and effective engagement capabilities.
Applied expertise to optimize system performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and enhance overall operational efficiency. Coordinated with OEM for installation and commissioning of AGCS and GDT systems in shipping containers.
Had the opportunity to work with BARC & DRDO scientist for indigenization of sensors for submarine.
Preparation/ Presentation of Electrical Systems for HATS & SATS post completion of Normal/ Major Refit to Dockyard/Naval Authorities.
Preparation of SOP (standing operating procedures) of ships/nuclear submarine and its subsystems.
Education
04 Years Diploma - Electrical Engineering
INS Valsura
Jamnagar, India
09.2000
Master of business administration (MBA) -
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
New Delhi
B.Tech. - Electrical Engineering
Indian Institute of Industry Interaction Education & Research
Chennai, India
Bachelor in Electrical Technology -
CUSAT (Cochin University of Science and Technology)
Advance Diploma - IT management
Creative Computers
Visakhapatnam, India
1year Graduation course - Main Propulsion plant control system for nuclear submarine