SARAVANA RAJA S
Chennai
Summary
Highly-motivated with 18 years of experience in Project Management and desire to take new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Vestas Wind Technology Limited
Chennai
2021.02 - Current
- Development Manager: Indonesia & Vietnam - New site Development for 2000 MW India - New Site Development for 800 MW in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
- Pre-Feasibility studies for Near shore potential sites
- Coordination for necessary approvals and permits
- Project feasibility report with project risks and mitigation plan
- Achievements: 250 MW G.O
- And Contract closure for the site Development at Gadag – KA
- Contributed to collaborative success of the New Site Development in Indonesia & Vietnam
- Prepared detailed reports for senior leadership outlining key performance metrics related to operational success.
Deputy General Manager
ADANI GREEN ENERGY LIMITED
- 2021.02
- Project Manager: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Control & closure of the project
- Commissioning of 175 MW project in SECI & MSEDCL projects Technical Assistance for Project Execution / Lender Coordination Monthly Budget/ Actual / Estimated cost and Analyze Project Cost& Time over-run and mitigation plan preparation
- Perform resource surveys and pre-qualify bidders (including capabilities, capacities, and financial studies) Decisions regarding the change management (DCN / PCN) along with necessary supporting documents
- Lead Construction Manager: Overall Wind Portfolio Resource & Strategic planner for 2 GW
- Contract Management negotiation for payment claims, Time Extension with respect to the contract scope
- Fixing up key milestones, Project Execution Methodology and DoW during the contract finalization
- Team building & cross functional project management in coordinating with WRA, Land, Power Evacuation & other external agency to expedite workflow and to achieve the project schedule
- Deal with vendors, consultants, land aggregators, internal departments for various development activities such as WRD, project execution and marketing, engineering Reviews project reports issued by the Developer of each Vertical Development
- Analyze construction/development costs and understand the impact of these on the development
- Projects Handled: SECI Tranche I, III & IV & MSEDCL - EPC Wind Project – 625 MW as Project Manager
- Achievements: On time commissioning of SECI I & II – 100 MW & MSEDCL - 75 MW
- Micro sitting for SECI V – 300 MW & MSEDCL – 75 MW projects
- Implementation of SOP for Construction Management
Deputy Manager
SIEMENS - GAMESA RENEWABLES PVT LTD.
2011.06 - 2016.07
- Resource allocation for 1550MW of project including manpower, cranes & inter-carting Trailers to individual sites based on best utilization model
- Detailed Lift plan preparation for Crawler cranes from 100 to 700 MT capacities
- Preparation Daily/Weekly/Quarterly reports & highlighting critical issue to Senior Management
- Preparation of L2&L3 levels of project scheduling to meet the client targets
- Coordination with Engineering & Project Management to upfront confrontation of technical precedence & cost-effective solution for erection activities
- Preparations of Site-specific lift Plans, Crane selection w.r.t to Tower Module (Height 65 – 106 meters)
- Pre-sales support for tendering related queries Budget preparation and cost Control & Monitoring for the erection activities Contractor skill development by training methodology like ILUO & training programs
- Authorize the Deviation Requests & Non-Conformities from site and co-ordination with Quality and Engineering for the approval
- Cycle time Analysis - Productivity improvement
- Sharing the Lessons learned to all the concerned
- Projects Handled: Project Coordinator: SJVNL – 50 MW Khirvere - MH Project Management Office (PMO) Ramnagar & Rasipalayam, TN - 80 MW Construction Technical Office – (CTO) PAN India Prototype Erection& Training coordination - PAN India Resource Optimization &Tools Indigenization for Wind Turbine Generator Erection & Commissioning Documentation & Control: NALCO 50MW Complete Presales& As Built
- Achievements Best Performer for the year 2012, 2013, 2015 Scheduled completion of 20nos
- Of 2MWmachine first of its type in India – Pilot Project, tandem handling of 2 different sites
- Cost optimization for Tools worth of +200 million INR by Indigenization IMS coordinator for implementation of OSHAS at project Site & Construction team coordinator for 2014 & 2015 and achieved zero observation
- Corporate Excellence award for achieving the milestone of 1000 MW.
Assistant Manager
L&T-MHI Boiler Pvt Ltd.
Hazira
2008.02 - 2011.06
- Expertise in carrying out Capital Procurement, Planning, Vendor Development & Operational Support across the supply chain Technical Specification Preparation, RFQ’s, Technical Clarifications& Commercial Negotiations, Ordering & Commissioning of Boiler Manufacturing Machineries like Bogie Hearth Furnace, Roller Hearth Furnace, CNC Drilling Machine, Pipe Edge Preparation, Traveling Column Radial Drilling Machine, Universal Drilling Machine, Tube Bending Machine, EOT Cranes & Small Portable Machines
- Total Manufacturing capacity of the plant – 3000 MW/year Budget of +2000 MINR Cross-functional plant establishment from early concept development towards full production ramp-up - Integrated Product Development
- Projects Handled: Capital Procurement of Boiler Manufacturing Machinery – 15 months Plant Engineering &Shop Maintenance - Green Field Project – 14 months Central Planning – 9 months Achievements Awarded the Top performer for the consecutive years 2009 & 2010
- Scheduled Completion of utilities in shop floor area of 36000 m2
- Headed the Basic Training Centre for tenure of 11 months
- Completed Natural Gas Pipeline Network of Capacity 40,000 SCMD for the Manufacturing Facility
Graduate Engineering Trainee
Wheels India Ltd.
Chennai
2006.02 - 2008.02
- Prepare Purchase Specifications for all major components & compliance report
- Periodical Review of Schedules and Progress in Engineering, Documentation, Procurement, Manufacturing and Construction activities & Contract Close out
- Planning of Compressed Air lines & water lines for the facility
- To carry the planned maintenance & overhauling of the heating & cooling systems Projects Handled: Green Field Project Planning& Utility management Revamp of MVRE Wastewater Recycling Achievements Completed thermic fluid heater erection & utility piping requirements for new manufacturing facility on time
- Ordering and Installation of the Diesel Fuel Tank of 20 kl capacity as planned
- Successful Installation & Commissioning of MVRE (Mechanical Vapor Recompression Equipment) for the wastewater recycling.
Assistant General Manager
SEMBCORP GREEN INFRA LIMITED.
2016.07
- Preparation of detailed planning L2 & L3 scheduling for the execution 500MW of Turnkey project + 160 MW of EPC Projects Project costing reconciliation for the ongoing projects, managing all commercial and contractual aspects of the project & Develop individual Contract Plans Team building & cross functional project management to expedite workflow, simplify process and reduce operating cost
- Prepare Project Variance report to identity the risk factors & contract risk assessment
- Provide commercial, where necessary obtain legal advice, and maintain timely reporting to the Project Director
- Coordinate the formal close-out of contracts
- Projects Handled: SECI Tranche I& II - Turnkey Wind Project – 250 MW Tamil Nadu [Project Coordinator] & 252 MW Gujarat–[Associate Project Manager] Monitoring the project execution along with OEM as per the project schedule & critical milestone Techno-Commercial finalization of the vendors Updating the project tracker in discussion with cross-functional teams Cash flow forecast & project cost outlook w.r.t the project execution schedule for the project lenders/investors
- Co-ordinate with SECI/PGCIL/ CEA for the connectivity approvals, LTA
- A&H: EPC Wind Project – 84MW – Project Coordinator Complete project as per schedule w.r.t the site conditions Project Execution by coordinating with cross functional teams & contractors
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation plan by deploying local manpower for project development works
- Claim negotiation with the OEMs to resolve contractual issues for the project over run cost & generation loss
- Finalization of the Land Aggregator, Memorandum of agreements, Lease documents and payment instructions
- WTG Foot-print Survey & Optimization of Wind Farm Layout along with Logistics Route Survey, RoW clearance, pathway Lease agreement
- Achievements Rated as the Top Performer in the projects team for 2016-17 for scheduled completion of 80 MW – A&H Wind project
- Scheduled completion of SECI I – 250 MW Project
- Digitization of PMS/DMS project system for the upcoming projects.
Education
MBA - Project Management
Bharathiyar University
01.2017
B.E. - Mechanical
National Engineering College
01.2005
Skills
- Project Management
- Central Planning
- Plant Engineering
- Project Risk Management
- Team Management
- PMO
- Project Planning & Costing
- Construction Technical Office
- Vendor Development
Personal Information
- Passport Number: Z6310751
- Date of Birth: 12/26/83
Classification
Confidential
Languages
English, Hindi, Malayalam & Tamil
Training
- Project Management Training at GAMESA, Spain
- Process Improvement management at Lacedonia Wind Farm, Italy
- Young Power Professional Training at National Power Training Institute, Neyveli
- Attended On-line training for project managementE2E – GPD at Sembcorp
- Leveraging Strategies and Skills for Enhancing Business Performance –XLRI
Timeline
General Manager
Vestas Wind Technology Limited
2021.02 - Current
Assistant General Manager
SEMBCORP GREEN INFRA LIMITED.
2016.07
Deputy Manager
SIEMENS - GAMESA RENEWABLES PVT LTD.
2011.06 - 2016.07
Assistant Manager
L&T-MHI Boiler Pvt Ltd.
2008.02 - 2011.06
Graduate Engineering Trainee
Wheels India Ltd.
2006.02 - 2008.02
Deputy General Manager
ADANI GREEN ENERGY LIMITED
- 2021.02
MBA - Project Management
Bharathiyar University
B.E. - Mechanical
National Engineering College
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