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PRAKASH D HIRANI

PRAKASH D HIRANI

ASSESSOR
NOIDA

Summary

A highly experienced professional with over 37 years of expertise in quality management systems, Laboratory, QMS, EMS & OHSMS assessments, inspections and R&D, specializing in environmental sustainability, and energy technology.

A certified Lead Assessor, with extensive involvement in National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) and National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB) assessment.

Adept in managing cross-functional R&D teams, fostering innovation, and driving corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Proficient in developing standard operating procedures, implementing quality controls, and optimizing resource efficiency.

Overview

Work History

Head of Energy Technology and R&D Dept

NTPC Ltd
1 1983 - 3 2020

NTPC Ltd, Noida, India | January 1983 - March 2020


Superannuated as Head of Energy Technology & R&D – NTPC Energy Technology & Research Alliance (NETRA) in 2020. Following is my experience details of 37 years in NTPC.


Joined NTPC Ltd in 1983 and worked in Badarpur Thermal Power station and Anta Gas Power Station and subsequently in Corporate office of NTPC and worked in the area of Water supply, Environmental monitoring, Testing, Inspection, QMS, EMS, OHSMS , Carbon capture & utilization/ sequestration ( Having 3 Patents) , GHG monitoring, Carbon credits, CDM, UNFCCC methodology development for CDM etc and also contributed in the following areas:-


  • ISO Integration: Spearheaded the integration of ISO 17025 across NTPC laboratories, covering diverse fields like chemical, environmental, electrical, metallurgical, and mechanical testing.
  • Sustainability Projects: Led initiatives aligning R&D projects with corporate social responsibility goals, promoting resource conservation.
  • Management Systems: Introduced and implemented EMS and OHSAS in coal and gas-based power plants, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Laboratory Operations: Standardized lab procedures, optimized workflows, and ensured accurate, reproducible results across multiple sites.
  • R&D Optimization: Reorganized R&D teams, improving resource allocation and overall productivity.
  • Inspections: Conducted inspections for a wide range of materials (coal, oil, chemicals, building materials, etc.), ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Education

B.Sc(Hons) Chemistry -

Delhi University

M.Sc Organic Chemistry -

Hindu College, Delhi University

MTech - Modern Methods of Chemical Analysis & Control

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
Delhi, India
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Lead Assessor: ISO 17025:2017, ISO 17020, ISO 17021:2012, ISO 17029:2019, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 18001, SERI R2V3 & CII-ITC Sustainability Development
  • Qualified Environment matters in Aviation course- CORSIA ( EASA)
  • 400 assessments on behalf NABL and around 120 MDs for NABCB for various schemes - ISO 17020, ISO 17021 for IAF codes 2,10,12,13,14,15,16,22,23,24,27,31,35,38 & 39
  • 60 MDs VV assessments as per ISO 17029 of all major Indian VVBs for NABCB and have been assessed twice by APAC in Feb & April 2024
  • Witnessed VVBs during assessments of major airlines of India (CORSIA)

Timeline

MTech - Modern Methods of Chemical Analysis & Control

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
04.2001 -

Head of Energy Technology and R&D Dept

NTPC Ltd
1 1983 - 3 2020

B.Sc(Hons) Chemistry -

Delhi University

M.Sc Organic Chemistry -

Hindu College, Delhi University
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