Rama Krishna Manoj
Gurgaon
Summary
A result oriented multi tasking professional with extensive work experience of over 21 years in the field of Metro/High Speed Rail System Integration,O&M, Rolling Stock,OCC, CBTC, Testing & Commissioning, Depot working and Knowledge Management,having strong sense of leadership, responsibility, accountability, integrity, trustworthiness, flexibility, coordination, leadership and team-work.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ROUTE MOVEMENT CONTROLLER (Operations & System Integration)
SAUDI ARABIA BECHTEL COMPANY for Riyadh Metro Project Line-1 (Blue Line)
08.2022 - Current
- Currently associated with BACS (Bechtel, Almabani,CCC & Siemens) Consortium-Riyadh Metro Project responsible for the design and build of Line-1 (Blue Line) with 25 Stations (16 Deep Under ground Stations & 9 Elevated Stations) and 38 km of System Length along with 02 Depots.
- Active Member of Temporary Operations Team (TOT) responsible for Complete O&M Setup, Testing & Commissioning of new Rolling Stock.
- Trains as per UTO requirements.
- Providing Technical support to CAMCO (O&M Operator) in setting up functioning of OCC, Stations & Depots.
- Develop and manage all key interfaces required at all levels to meet project contract objectives.
- Produce coordinated and efficient sequencing of interface activities to optimize overall project working relationships.
- Ensure detailed integrated interface plans are developed, and assess progress against them.
- Liaise with Project team including Civil and Systems contractor to ensure that interface changes, delays, disruption, completion, defects or other commercial aspects are dealt with where required.
- Produce interface reports associated with the performance on a monthly basis.
- Ensure that all Interface Quality Assurance procedures are effectively managed and progressed through the life cycle of the work packages.
- Escalate and report issues to the Team Leader as soon as such become apparent.
- Review project based risk register monitoring and reporting on changes in risk associated with project interfaces and how they impact the delivery process and ensure action is taken to eliminate or mitigate the risks.
- Develop and maintain constructive, co-operative working relationships with the Civil and Systems Contractors to ensure the success of the project.
- Maintain effective communications with all project participants to ensure contract delivery.
Senior Manager (Technical)
Hyundai Rotem Company ,DELHI,INDIA
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Involved with Hyundai-Rotem Company,Korea (India Branch), the main supplier of Rolling Stock Trains to India’s first UTO Train project (RS10 Project of DMRC Liner 7 & Line8).
- Leading Technical Team member for complete installations & handover to the Client-DMRC of Driving Simulators, Maintenance Simulators & CBT.
- Appointed O&M Training Manager to provide training on DSW & MSM to the DMRC employees of Operations & Maintenance.
- Handling technical interface for both project and operation & maintenance phase between various disciplines with EPMC, Contractors & IE and ensuring their resolution in time.
- Active member of Preparing & finalizing O&M Manuals & other Training Materials with close coordination with HRC’s R&D and O&M team based in Korea.
- Overall responsibility of Project management, Execution and Warranty Support. Playing leading role of Project related Design issues.
- Controlling, monitoring and coordination of Project by setting proper and smooth communication between R&D/HO/Manufacturing Facility team (at Korea), T&C teams, major OEMs and Client.
- Responsibility of timely review and finalization of overall Design from start-to-end at different stages of Project like DR/FPDR/FDR/Plans/CC/Static/Dynamic/Testing Specifications by ensuring compliance of Contract requirements and boundaries.
- Tracking and reporting of all Key activities of the project especially related to Milestone Completion (w.r.t. Project payments) by maintaining Master Plans/Daily/Weekly/Monthly Trackers and Action Plans etc.
Rail Operations & Interface
Japan International Consultants & Consortium for Mumbai Ahmedabad High Speed Rail ,GURGAON,INDIA
10.2017 - 05.2021
- Associated with IM-1 Package of MAHSR project with JICC to support NHSRCL in purchasing Inspection and Maintenance Vehicles (Safety Confirmation Car, Stretch Wagon, Multiple Tower wagon, Maintenance Wagon, Tunnel Inspection Car, Bridge Inspection Car etc.) along with finalizing bidding documents (Design Basis Report, Design Finalizing Report, Design Required Criteria).
- Responsible for Operations & Maintenance Scheduling and Planning for Train Operations Management, Depot Management, Rolling Stock Management, Crew Management and Time-Table Management.
- Working closely with all key experts and in consultation with JICC-MAHSR to prepare & finalize Operation and Maintenance Manuals based on the inputs from Civil and Systems Contractors of the project.
- Review the pre- projects / project related documents, specifications, standards and applicable local regulations, including operation, maintenance, reliability and safety standards, etc.
- Review and update operations strategy, systems, operations and maintenance plans, procedures and processes.
- Review and prepare Risk Management Plan for O&M activities.
- Responsible for Operations & Maintenance Scheduling and Planning for Train Operations Management, Depot Management, Rolling Stock Management, Crew Management and Time-Table Management.
- Interact with all key experts and in consultation with JICC-MAHSR to prepare & finalize Operation and Maintenance Manuals based on the inputs from Civil and Systems Contractors of the project.
- Draft, review, modify, supplement and finalize the O&M manuals to ensure that the procedures prescribed in the manuals are In line with the design, construction & installations.
- Attending meeting with NHSRCL (National High-Speed Rail Corridor) officials on several issues related to Operations & Maintenance Planning during Project Phase.
Manager (OCC & Depot)
Rapid Metro Rail Gurgaon Limited ,GURGAON,INDIA
06.2012 - 09.2017
- Review and approval of Rolling Stock Design documents of CRRC Zhuzhou and ensuring that supplier meeting the Technical Specification requirements.
- Involved in Project Planning Preparation and Support in making Rolling Stock maintenance specifications for new projects Review of Operation and Maintenance Manual , Plans, SOP’s of Rolling Stock.
- Handling in Train Transportation from China to India and Local Involved in Staff training.
- Activities post COD (04 November 2013), handling Operation and Maintenance of Rolling Stock and Depot equipment, involving Preventive/Corrective maintenance of Rolling stock as per schedules provided by Rolling stock supplier and handling mainline failure of Rolling Stock.
- Monitoring/ Coordinating/Planning preventive and corrective maintenance activities & modifications Coordination with operation team for delivery of trains for mainline services.
- Monitoring and preparation of rolling stock performance. Preparation of rolling stock reports (Daily/ Monthly/Quarterly/ Yearly/RAMS etc.)
- Handling technical/warranty issues with Rolling stock and other suppliers.
- Maintenance of Depot Equipment.
Senior Traffic Controller (OCC)
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited ,DELHI,INDIA
11.2009 - 05.2012
- Involved in various new lines opening ( Line-3&4:Dwarka to Noida City Centre & Vaishali,Line-5:Kirti Nagar-Mundka,Line-6:CTST-BAPU) of DMRC as a Senior Traffic Controller in OCC for issuing PTW,Coordinating with different stockholders involved in Project for safe and timely execution for works.
- Train Testing & Commissioning on Test Track & Main Line.
- Safe Operation of all Time-Tabled and Non-Time Tabled Trains.
- Ensure availability of trains for revenue operation on main line at their scheduled time.
- Co-ordination with other allied wings like Rolling Stock maintenance team,Depot Controller,Station Controller,Train Operators and other staff to ensure punctuality and reliability of train services.
- Monitoring timely opening of all Stations and efficient working of all Station equipment including AFC system,Lifts & Escalators etc.
- Ensuring correct exporting of Time-Table on the system as per days schedule like Weekdays time-table,Saturday/Sunday time-table etc.
Station Controller
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited ,DELHI,INDIA
02.2007 - 10.2009
- Setting up Station as per Station opening procedure of new section defined in Metro Rail General Rules 2013.
- Planning and monitoring of day-to-day operation of revenues services.
- Management of all stations, including monitoring of cleanliness.
- Issue of smart cards / tokens to passengers.
- Dealing with passenger’s complaints.
- Dealing with property development matters within the station premises.
- Dealing with contracts / outsourcing of managing of booking windows, parking spaces, shops, Kiosks etc.
- Management of security arrangements.
Train Operator
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited ,DELHI,INDIA
05.2005 - 01.2007
- Responsible for the safe,timely and proper Train Operation of DMRC in accordance with the rules,regulations and special instructions governing such operation.
- Responsible to ensure passenger alighting and boarding the train in safely manner.
- Making sure that automatic train announcement inside saloon is proper.
- Keeping vigilance all the time at the track,side of the track,and at the platform and inform to OCC immediately.
- Following every information provided by the OCC strictly.
Quality Control Engineer
Mc Nally Bharat Engineering Pvt. Ltd. ,DHANBAD,INDIA
04.2002 - 04.2005
- Design, develop and implement best quality practices and processes for product developments.
- Maintain, monitor and ensure highest quality in services or products.
- Develop and initiate quality standards for tests, inspections and evaluations.
- Design and develop forms and instructions for evaluating, assessing, reporting and documenting on quality standards in products or services.
- Develop strategies to evaluate precision and accuracy of analytical equipment, tests & measurements and production equipment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve problems relating to quality control aspects.
- Lead, direct and assist technical, professional staff in measuring and testing a product or a service.
- Tabulate and document data relating to products, processes, materials, its qualities and reliabilities.
- Research, study, compile and prepare material on quality control activities, processes and procedures.
- Train staff, technicians and professionals on the aspects of quality control activities.
Education
MBA - Project Management & Industrial Safety Engineering
National Institute of Business Management Global, Trivandrum
01.2015
Bachelor Of Engineering - Industrial Engineering & Management
Siddaganga Institute Of Technology,Bangalore University
Bangalore, Karnataka04.2002
Skills
- O&M Training
- DSW & MSM Setup
- System Interface
- OCC Management
- O&M Set up
- CMRS documentation
- Rolling Stock & Depot Management
- CBTC-Go1,Go2,Go3 & Go4 Management
- Maintenance Manual, O&M Manual & Contingency Plan
Certification
- Certificate program in Railway Financing - The World Bank Group - June 2021
- Certificate Program in Urban Rail Development - The World Bank Group - May 2021
- Certificate Program in Integrated Urban Transport Planning - The World Bank Group - May 2021
- Certificate Program in Road Safety - The World Bank Group - May 2021
- Certificate Program in Disaster Risk Management - The World Bank Group - May 2021
- Certificate Program in eProcurement - The World Bank Group - May 2021
- Certificate Program in Public Procurement - The World Bank Group - May 2021
- Certificate Program in Contract Management - The World Bank Group - May 2021
- Certificate Program in PPP (Public-Private-Partnerships) - United Nations Economics and Social Commission for Asia & the Pacific (UN-ESCAP) - May 2021
- Certificate Program in Effective Leadership - HP-Life - May 2021
- Online Technology development program on RAMS - Vellore Institute of Technology,Chennai,India - August 2020
- Online Executive Training on OCC for Rail Transport - Vellore Institute of Technology,Chennai,India - November 2020
- ERTMS certificate Module-1 Basic Principal of Railway Safety - ERTMS Rail Talent ORG - September 2020
- ERTMS certificate Module-2 Train Driver - ERTMS Rail Talent ORG - September 2020
- Train Control System & Propulsion System - Siemens - August 2005
- Rolling Stock System training - Hyundai-Rotem & Bombardier - October 2009
- Vicos OC 501 automatic train supervision (ATS) - Siemens - October 2013
LANGUAGES
English (Full professional fluency)
Hindi (Mother Tongue)
Marathi (Limited Working proficiency)
Kannada (Elementary Proficiency)
TOTAL YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN METRO RAIL ORGANIZATIONS
April 2002 to Till Date (21 Years & 02 months)
AREA OF EXPERTISE
- O&M Setup & Management: Successfully setup of Station, OCC, Crew control and Revenue Cell by assessment of manpower requirement, recruitment, training and issuance of competency.
- Training & development: Developed different training modules for operational employee according to the requirements. Designed & conducted customized training program and ensured that training & development initiatives were aligned with the organizational goal. Imparted training sessions i.e. Refresher courses, issuance of competency.
- Operating Manuals: Developed Operating Manuals, Standard operating procedure for OCC, Train, Depot and Station and Train Operator, Safety manual, Station Working Order, Business Manual, Train Operations Hand Book, Special Instructions, including troubleshooting Manual, Disaster Management Manual and Safety booklet for O&M.
- Contract Management: Nominated committee member from Operations Team for procurement. Prepared and successfully run many Contracts through E-Procurement system like Mechanized cleaning and Housekeeping, Parking, Feeder Services, Customer facilitation services.
- Statutory Approvals: Received statutory approvals from different authorities i.e. RDSO, CMRS by submitting of required documents, reply of queries, compliance thereof trails, inspections and coordination with other disciplines for the Organization.
- Safety in O&M: Developed Safety booklet for O&M. Detailed safety inspections and observations of the difference between the prescribed procedure and the actual working. Maintained Risk Assessments and enforced safety standards which led to zero work related incidents/accidents.
- Significant Highlights:
- Imparted O&M Training with the help of Korea Team (Hyundai-Rotem Company) to DMRC Operations and Maintenance Staff for their Driving Simulators (DSW) & Maintenance Simulators Modules (MSM) at DMRA,Shastri Park, Delhi.
- In-charge of Complete Setup of DSW,MSM & CBT (Computer Based Training) by Hyundai-Rotem Company for DMRC RS10 UTO Project.
- CMRS Certification for commercial operation of new lines of RMGL.
- Handled CMRS Inspection and reply of queries of CMRS correspondence from Operations side.
- Detailed safety inspections and observations of the difference between the prescribed procedure and the actual working and systematic remedial action through these means is vital step taken by the Safety Department.
- To plan, order or course of action of Safety Audit in O&M. Planning of Periodic safety audits at various levels for making an in-depth assessment of safety systems.
Timeline
ROUTE MOVEMENT CONTROLLER (Operations & System Integration)
SAUDI ARABIA BECHTEL COMPANY for Riyadh Metro Project Line-1 (Blue Line)
08.2022 - Current
Senior Manager (Technical)
Hyundai Rotem Company ,DELHI,INDIA
12.2021 - 07.2022
Rail Operations & Interface
Japan International Consultants & Consortium for Mumbai Ahmedabad High Speed Rail ,GURGAON,INDIA
10.2017 - 05.2021
Manager (OCC & Depot)
Rapid Metro Rail Gurgaon Limited ,GURGAON,INDIA
06.2012 - 09.2017
Senior Traffic Controller (OCC)
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited ,DELHI,INDIA
11.2009 - 05.2012
Station Controller
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited ,DELHI,INDIA
02.2007 - 10.2009
Train Operator
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited ,DELHI,INDIA
05.2005 - 01.2007
Quality Control Engineer
Mc Nally Bharat Engineering Pvt. Ltd. ,DHANBAD,INDIA
04.2002 - 04.2005
Bachelor Of Engineering - Industrial Engineering & Management
Siddaganga Institute Of Technology,Bangalore University
MBA - Project Management & Industrial Safety Engineering
National Institute of Business Management Global, Trivandrum
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