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Pratap Gandal

Pratap Gandal

Navi Mumbai

Summary

Experienced mechanical engineer with a diploma in mechanical engineering. Skilled in coordinating crane operations and collaborating with service centers and mechanics to ensure efficient repair and maintenance of heavy commercial vehicles and material handling equipment. Proficient in managing the recruitment of commercial vehicle drivers and overseeing fleet maintenance. Results-oriented professional with a strong focus on optimizing operations and ensuring the highest level of performance and safety standards.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager

Celcius Logistics Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
11.2023 - Current
  • Pan India -Heavy commercial vehicles and Reefer AC Repairing & Maintenance Works
  • Created and submitted detailed reports to highlight maintenance activities and equipment performance.
  • Developed detailed maintenance budgets, effectively controlling expenses while ensuring optimal equipment performance.
  • Optimized spare parts inventory management, reducing carrying costs while ensuring availability of critical components when needed.
  • Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for complex maintenance issues.
  • Conducted regular audits of maintenance activities, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of equipment history, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and facilitating efficient troubleshooting efforts.
  • Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
  • Reduced downtime by effectively prioritizing and scheduling maintenance tasks.
  • Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of parts and materials required for Repairs Works,
  • Managed maintenance team to achieve increased efficiency and productivity.

Senior Manager

Babaji Shivram Clearing S Carriers Pvt. Ltd.
12.2015 - 10.2023
  • Tyre mounted crane operations and maintenance activities
  • Repair and maintenance works of heavy commercial vehicles like that makes of tata, eicher, bharat benz, Volvo and ashok leyland
  • Coordinated with heavy commercial vehicles authorized service center for vehicles repairing works
  • Coordinated with mechanics and electricians for vehicles repairs works
  • Handling commercial vehicles drivers and vehicles RTO documentation renewal works
  • Innovated process improvements, leading to reduced turnaround times for project deliverables.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms for the organization''s benefit.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations by staying current on changes in legislation or guidelines relevant to projects'' scopes.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Consolidated vendors and renegotiated contracts to optimize costs.
  • Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.

Senior Executive Maintenance

Green Earth Translogistics Pvt. Ltd.
01.2013 - 12.2015
  • Repair and maintenance works of heavy commercial vehicles like that makes of tata, eicher, bharat benz and ashok leyland
  • Coordinated with heavy commercial vehicles authorized service center for vehicles repairing works
  • Repair and maintenance works of material handling equipment (MHE) like that electrical/diesel type forklifts, reachtruck, VNA, hydraulic pallet trucks, slackers etcs.

Senior Executive Maintenance

Transmart India Pvt. Ltd
02.2011 - 01.2013
  • Material Handling equipment Maintenance & Operations.
  • Supervised team of helpers, laborers and material movers to efficiently complete tasks.
  • Inspected work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of safety equipment.

Forklift Mechanic

Galaxy Surfactanants Ltd
03.2009 - 01.2011
  • Material Handling equipment Maintenance
  • Linde Reachtruck Operator in Warehouse s Material handling equipments maintenance.
  • Ensured smooth warehouse operations through regular maintenance of forklifts, preventing downtime.
  • Maintained accurate records of maintenance performed on each forklift, facilitating effective tracking and scheduling of future services.

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -

Andhra University
01.2011

National Council of Training in Vocational Trades (NCTVT) -

Mumbai University
01.2006

ITI Certification -

Mumbai University
01.2005

Skills

  • Coordination skills
  • Commercial vehicle
  • Transportation
  • Heavy crane operations
  • Heavy commercial vehicles repair and maintenance
  • Strategic Planning
  • Operations Management
  • Cross-functional Team Coordination
  • Data Analytics
  • Budget Oversight
  • Reporting management
  • Cargo loading and handling
  • Project Planning
  • Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Cost Control

Languages

English
Hindi
Marathi

Projects

214 Days, HMEL Refinery Ethylene Air Liquid hazardous material tankers movement and discharging works 518 Days, HOEC Mumbai Port Cranes operations and vessel loading/unloading managed at Mumbai Port Trust. 2409 Days, Cranes operations for reputed client site of Cairn India Limited (Vedanta)

Timeline

Senior Manager

Celcius Logistics Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
11.2023 - Current

Senior Manager

Babaji Shivram Clearing S Carriers Pvt. Ltd.
12.2015 - 10.2023

Senior Executive Maintenance

Green Earth Translogistics Pvt. Ltd.
01.2013 - 12.2015

Senior Executive Maintenance

Transmart India Pvt. Ltd
02.2011 - 01.2013

Forklift Mechanic

Galaxy Surfactanants Ltd
03.2009 - 01.2011

National Council of Training in Vocational Trades (NCTVT) -

Mumbai University

ITI Certification -

Mumbai University

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -

Andhra University
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