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Vikneswar Gowthaman

Neyveli

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at NLC India Ltd, excelling in project management and strategic leadership. Spearheaded major projects, including India's first lignite-fired supercritical power plant, demonstrating exceptional subcontractor management and effective communication. Skilled in construction safety and adaptable learning, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Additional Chief Manager

NLC India Ltd
Neyveli
07.2024 - Current
  • Technical Secretary to Executive Director/Corporate Contracts, Material Management & Disposal
  • Managing award of large scale 1000MW+ Power projects, mining and renewable energy projects
  • Outsourcing of Mining activities in MDO concept, OB/Lignite outsourcing and Solar, Wind Power projects
  • Managing procurement of spares, Plant & Machineries, Oil & Lubricants etc for Thermal and Mines to the tune of 1500Cr
  • Disposal of scraps, plant & equipment etc to the tune of 200Cr

Deputy Chief Engineer

NLC India Ltd
Neyveli
01.2020 - 07.2024
  • Development of lawn for an area of over 22000 sq.m inside the power plant
  • Construction of internal BT roads for 6KM
  • Construction of Storm Water Drains in three Phases for a length of over 10KM
  • Construction of vehicle parking sheds and miscellaneous buildings inside the plant area
  • Civil Maintenance of Power Plant including Plant and Non Plants area
  • Transportation of Bottom Ash generated in the Plant
  • Development of Safety Park
  • Technical Secretary to Executive Director/Corporate Contracts, Material Management, Management Services, Corporate Planning, Project Monitoring, Civil Br, Corporate Environment Cell & Disposal

Executive Engineer

NLC India Ltd
Neyveli
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Under Swachh Vidhyalay Abhiyan, have carried out construction of toilets in 30 Government Schools across Madurai, Dindigul and Theni District
  • During the construction of 2x500MW Power Plant, have carried out major BOP Package Civil Works viz.
  • Construction of RCC Chimney(275m), Circulating Water System including forebay, Transformer Yard with Transformer rail foundations, cooler banks, mulsifier for 26 transformers including paving, RCC rail road etc., 220/400KV GIS Switchyard (over 1000 electrical support structures) including 02 GIS Buildings and Cooling Tower(135m) upto Ring Beam

Deputy Executive Engineer

NLC India Ltd
Neyveli
08.2011 - 01.2016
  • Was the first line In charge for the entire Pre Project Activities of Neyveli New Thermal Power Project (2x500MW) – India’s First Lignite Fired super critical power plant from Scratch
  • Pre Project Construction works includes over 32 major works viz:
  • Site preparation works, Diversion of Nalla and road
  • Site grading of the entire plant area handling 8LCM earth
  • Formation of Internal roads for over 6KM
  • Construction water supply with Overhead steel water tank capacity of 1,00,000Litres to the project
  • Construction of Administrative Office building
  • Construction of 09 watch towers
  • Formation of Peripheral BT road to a length of 4KM
  • Parking yards for handling over 3500 Two Wheelers and 50 Cars
  • Construction of storm water drainage, deepening of lakes and construction of 05 surplus weirs
  • Construction of Miscellaneous buildings viz., temporary site office, security office, storage sheds etc

Graduate Executive Trainee

NLC India Ltd
Neyveli
07.2010 - 08.2011
  • Construction of national standard swimming pool of size 50x25x2m with service building and water treatment system
  • Construction of Indoor Badminton Arena with 03 wooden courts

Education

MBA - Human Resources

Annamalai University
Neyveli
01.2020

B.Tech - Civil Engineering

NIT Trichy
Trichy
01.2010

Skills

  • Project management
  • Subcontractor management
  • Construction safety
  • Inspection principles
  • Strategic Leadership Ability
  • Proficient Deadline Management

Personal Information

Nationality: Indian

Accomplishments

  • As First Line Engineer, have single handedly executed 35+ Civil works pertaining to Pre Project Activities of a Power Plant from LOA till finalization for a tune of over Rs. 50 Crores.
  • Was "Star of the Month -June 2016" for exceptional performance in the Construction of RCC Chimney, Cooling Tower, CW System & 220/400KVSwitchyard.

Languages

Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2

Hobbies and Interests

  • Cycling
  • Motorcycling
  • Travelling
  • Passionate learner of Languages

Affiliations

  • Presently, Serving as Secretary/Sri Aurobindo Educational Society running Sri Aurobindo Matriculation School,Neyveli with 350+ students and 30 Teachers & staffs.

Timeline

Additional Chief Manager

NLC India Ltd
07.2024 - Current

Deputy Chief Engineer

NLC India Ltd
01.2020 - 07.2024

Executive Engineer

NLC India Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2020

Deputy Executive Engineer

NLC India Ltd
08.2011 - 01.2016

Graduate Executive Trainee

NLC India Ltd
07.2010 - 08.2011

MBA - Human Resources

Annamalai University

B.Tech - Civil Engineering

NIT Trichy

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