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Upendra kumar

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

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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

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Software

SAP

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 -
Upendra kumarSr. MANAGER (Head Utility)