SAP
Upendra kumar
Sr. MANAGER (Head Utility)
Navi Mumbai,MH
Summary
Accomplished Sr. Manager | Steel Industry water Treatment Expert | IIM/IIT/NIT Alumnus | ESG Professional Practitioner | Consistent Performer & Achiever | Leader in Operational Excellence | Digital Transformation Demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities and leadership, fostering team productivity and stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Sr. Manager (Head Utility)
JSW Steel Dolvi Works
04.2022 - Current
- Working as Head utilities 55 MW CPP1, 60 MW CPP2 and 175 MWCPP3
- Implemented and developed operational standards, safety practices and operational procedures.
- Held monthly water quality review meetings for all sections SHM1 &2, SMS1&2, SIP, Coke Oven 1&2 Pallet Plant 1 & 2, Blast Furnace 1&2 to meet business plans and improvement initiatives to drive successful business goals.
- Established strong relationships with customer departments and stakeholders, ensuring long-term sustainable practices for water quality and improve equipment performance.
- Conducting ISO- IMS/EnMS/IATF internal audits.
- Planing and executing CAPEX, OPEX projects.
- Implemented digital projects to improve efficiency
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Reduced specific water consumption and reducing waste water generation and treatment plant operation of WTP,ETP.
- Substituted hazardous process of CLO2 system to safer granular halogen treatment for large cooling water systems.
- Chemical optimization and electro chemistry for water treatment
Manager Utility (Section Head)
JSW Steel Dolvi Works
04.2020 - 04.2022
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work for timely completion of 175 MW and 60 MW power plant utility.
- Accomplished multiple capex projects within established timeframes at CPP1.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions along with managing 175 MW and 60 MW power plant utility projects.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management for 175 MW and 60 MW power plant utility as well as Opex CPP1.
- Developed comprehensive risk management plan, minimizing potential disruptions to business operations and 175 MW and 60 MW power plant utility.
- Managed budget allocations to prioritize spending on high-impact projects, optimizing resource utilization.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily water analysis maintenance activities and mentoring team members.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving water quality issues promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-water quality.
Deputy Manager
JSW Steel Dolvi Works
04.2016 - 04.2020
- Improved team efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative management strategies.
- Identified areas for improvement within the department, implementing strategic initiatives to address gaps in performance or resources.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive business growth and achieve corporate objectives.
- Increased customer satisfaction levels by developing targeted strategies to address water quality concerns effectively.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
Assistant Manager
JSW Steel Dolvi Works
04.2013 - 04.2016
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Improved maintenance practices by addressing and resolving maintenance and operation practices promptly.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment as a shift in charge.
- Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
Junior Manager
JSW Steel Dolvi Works
06.2012 - 04.2013
- Optimized inventory control processes, minimizing stock discrepancies and maximizing cost savings and timely completion of 55MW CPP project.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors, consultant and technology supplier through excellent communication and service quality, fostering long-term loyalty.
- Streamlined office project execution and increased efficiency and reduced overhead costs by timely completing project activities.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors or suppliers, ensuring cost-effective procurement of goods or services.
- Monitored 55 MW CPP 1 project progress to keep tasks on track and meet deadlines.
PGET
Ispat Industries
06.2011 - 04.2012
- Learn industrial Skills ad Post Graduate Executive Trainee and worked independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Learned Sponge Iron Plant Utility Maintenance
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Education
Leadership Development - Business Management
IIM Bangalore
Bengaluru, India 04.2001 -
Technical Leadership Development - Industrial Management
IIT
Kanpur, India 04.2001 -
Master of Technology - Industrial Engineering
MNIT
Jaipur, India 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
SRM
Chennai, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Strategic Planning
Expert Steam and Water Treatment
Operations excellence and improvement management
Resource allocation
Process and operation Improvement
Data analytics
Process Safety Management
Data-driven decision making
Six Sigma
Problem-solving abilities
Accomplishments
- Achieved Six Sigma Black Belt by completing Data driven project for improving water quality and reducing specific water consumption from 2.62 M3/MW to 2.50 M3/MW resulted in saving 1.5 CR/Year with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
BOILER PROFICIENCY (BOE)
Work Availability
monday
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wednesday
thursday
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saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
Mini TAb
ARIBA
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Interests
ESG
CARBON EMMISON
Knowledge Sharing
Timeline
Sr. Manager (Head Utility)
JSW Steel Dolvi Works
04.2022 - Current
Manager Utility (Section Head)
JSW Steel Dolvi Works
04.2020 - 04.2022
BOILER PROFICIENCY (BOE)
06-2016
Deputy Manager
JSW Steel Dolvi Works
04.2016 - 04.2020
Assistant Manager
JSW Steel Dolvi Works
04.2013 - 04.2016
Junior Manager
JSW Steel Dolvi Works
06.2012 - 04.2013
PGET
Ispat Industries
06.2011 - 04.2012
Leadership Development - Business Management
IIM Bangalore
04.2001 -
Technical Leadership Development - Industrial Management
IIT
04.2001 -
Master of Technology - Industrial Engineering
MNIT
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
SRM
04.2001 -