Ramesh Kumar
Chennai
Summary
- Well experienced in installations & commissioning of active fire protection & fire detection systems with over 27 years of experience working on power generating plants, desalination plants, RO plants and 400/132KV substations .
- Proficient in estimating, inspection and design and planning. Always complies with HSE regulations and other operational standards. Highly-capable Site Manager with talents in direct project planning and management. Strong understanding of inspection compliance and building codes.
- Efficient in site supervision. Outstanding ability to get projects done ahead of schedule and under budget. Resourceful, reliable and dedicated to profitability and safety.
- Service leader with business knowledge and management experience to positively impact team operations. Versed in fire fighting industry best practices and business operations and always looking for opportunities for improvement.
- Results-focused and proactive in planning day-to-day operations and solving service issues. Offers advanced abilities in tackling issues impacting team and business success. Excels at managing team and personal time to consistently exceed expectations.
- Responsible site manager, passionate about delivering outstanding quality and service. Offering 27 years of experience in industry with history of recognition for performance.
- Adaptable site manager with extensive experience providing first-class results. Meets job demands and deadlines through diligent work-ethic and dedication to quality.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Manager
Zener Fire & Security LLC
05.2013 - 10.2023
- Coordinating and monitoring daily construction activities.
- Participating progress meetings with clients.
- Construction drawings review and coordinating with engineering team for on site modifications.
- Weekly management meetings with senior managements.
- Assigned tools, materials and equipment, logged assignments and verified returned items and machinery against assignment records to minimize inventory loss or waste.
- Drafted reports indicating project progress, resource usage and worker performance for stakeholder planning and review.
- Coordinated employee schedules and tasks to match workloads, adjusting team sizes and assignments with changing needs.
- Negotiated contractual terms and conditions with contractors, leveraging persuasive skills to secure profitable agreements.
- Mandated observation of site policies and procedures for safe handling and disposal of dangerous waste and chemicals.
- Directed project activities to meet client's requirements by assessing progress and instituting measures to drive task completion.
- Anticipated construction hurdles and instituted plans to mitigate impacts on delivery schedules.
Project Lead Engineer
Zener Fire & Security LLC
08.2008 - 04.2013
- Leading & assigning daily construction activities to engineers as per the weekly & daily forecast schedules.
- Preparing weekly & daily activity schedules.
- Coordinated project plans to execute major upgrades, successfully guiding technical teams in achieving project goals.
- Supported in anticipating any potential project risks, identifying and establishing corrective actions.
- Obtained permits to avoid disruption in project schedule.
- Liaised with operations manager to facilitate coordination and execution of project work to minimise operational impact.
- Organised, managed and tracked entire submittal review process to facilitate timely review and approval.
- Worked with project manager to create clear and concise RFIs.
- Collaborated with project manager and superintendent to identify critical long-lead items and develop project procurement schedules.
- Enforced health and safety policies to prevent job site accidents and injuries.
- Prepared project estimates, budget and schedules to assist in project evaluation.
Site Engineer
Zener Fire & Security LLC
04.2000 - 07.2008
- Reviewed construction activities for compliance with health and safety requirements.
- Assessed standards against agreed measures to achieve quality assurance.
- Supervised and monitored 27+ supervisors and labor teams.
- Conducted site surveys ahead of additional works, speeding up construction processes.
- Worked flexibly to meet varying site and project requirements.
- Responded quickly to reactive and emergency repairs, limiting project delays.
Site Engineer
Delta Corporation
05.1996 - 03.2000
- Coordinating & executing daily construction activities with site supervisors & workers.
- Meetings & discussions with clients for site coordination's.
- Communicating with engineering team for on site modifications.
- Reviewed construction activities for compliance with health and safety requirements.
- Generated reports detailing site activities, incidents and resolutions.
Calibration Engineer
UTC Limited
10.1994 - 02.1996
- Calibration of analog & digital electrical measuring instruments.
- Calibration of pressure monitoring & reading instruments.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Sriperumbudur Institute of Industrial Education
Sriperumbudur, India10.2005
Diploma - Electronics & Communication Engeneering
TSH Polytechnic
Chennai1994
Skills
- Highly experienced in installation, testing and commissioning of active fire protection & fire detection systems
- Programming and commissioning of analogue addressable fire and gas alarm panels
- Installation & Commissioning of fire fighting pumps
- Resources management
- Site inspections
- Facility oversight
- Material management
Timeline
Site Manager
Zener Fire & Security LLC
05.2013 - 10.2023
Project Lead Engineer
Zener Fire & Security LLC
08.2008 - 04.2013
Site Engineer
Zener Fire & Security LLC
04.2000 - 07.2008
Site Engineer
Delta Corporation
05.1996 - 03.2000
Calibration Engineer
UTC Limited
10.1994 - 02.1996
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Sriperumbudur Institute of Industrial Education
Diploma - Electronics & Communication Engeneering
TSH Polytechnic
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