Registered Independent Director

• Aug 2021 - Present

Technical Auditor

• Jan 2021 - Present

Senior Technical Auditor

• Mar 2016 - Dec 2020

Role: Responsible for performing Technical audits covering all Technical Departments within OETC viz. Transmission, Load Dispatch Centre, Projects, Asset Management & Planning, Security, Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Governance and Inventory, confirming control conformity to professional standards and industry practices. Preparation of annual audit plan. Preparation of Audit Evaluation Report for the audit/s performed. Presentation to Board Audit Committee on the outcome / follow up of Audits performed. Review OETC’s internal controls and mechanisms ensuring they are adequate, functional and established in accordance with BOD recommendations and company policies.  Analyzing & developing risk assessment processes and assessing risk associated within process or business function Demonstrating a clear understanding of company regulations and business/operational aspects.  Effectively managing multiple, diverse tasks and adhere to tight deadlines. Developing risk based audit plans and communicating to audit team / auditees. Defining expectations for each audit project including objectives, scope, timing, key contacts and deliverable. Working with audit team to ensure the successful development of risk assessments, design of audit programs, and completion of integrated audits to produce high quality reports. Providing expertise on the design of controls into new and existing business processes. Identifying control gaps, assisting management in creating action plans to address risks and ensuring that action plans are completed. Strong written and oral communication / presentation / report writing skills. Review of KPIs for Technical Departments for year-end appraisal.Appreciation: o Received Appreciation Certificate for performing Technical audits.Achievement:o Single handedly performed Technical audits for Transmission utility company with assets >US$ 3.5Bno Influential in preparation of new and amended SOPs numbering >50nos. Show less

Senior Conceptual Design Engineer / Senior Project Engineer / Project Engineer

• Jan 2009 - Mar 2016

 Worked at the Projects Department and contributing for complete project life cycle viz. conceptual design, engineering detailed design review, reference drawings related to specialist engineering fields, project execution, commissioning and handing over, etc.  Review of Pre-Investment Appraisal documents and assessing scope of works, carrying out site visits, Selection of Grid Station plot & Transmission Line corridor, obtaining necessary permits/NOC’s etc. Responsible for the assigned projects for Conceptual Design, Preparation of Tender Documents, Tendering and Consultant/EPC Contract Award Performing Consultant and EPC Bid Evaluation, carrying out proposal analysis and preparation and forwarding bid recommendation to Management for Award. Preparing and Presenting Business cases to Top Management. Responsible for issuance of Taking over Certificate, Final Acceptance Certificate and Project Completion Certificates.Key Highlights: Profusely involved in finalizingo Consultant / Contractor Tender Evaluation Criteriao Consultant / Contractor Tender Documentso Consultant / Contract Evaluation Report Templateso Amendments for OETC Standard Operating Procedureso Amendments for OETC Standard Specification on Technical matters. As a panel member for review of EPC bid evaluation and Consultancy bid evaluations. Appreciation: o Received Appreciation for 220/132/33kV Ibri Grid Station & 220kV, 132kV OHL project.o Received Appreciation for handling bulk contract purchase and execution of Project Major Equipment's (Transformers/GIS/AIS) o Received Appreciation Certificate for Blue City Project 220kV Cable St. Through Joint replacement workso Received Employee of the Month for Dec 2014 Achievement:o Responsible for Execution of CAPEX projects worth >US$ 250Mn; Design & Tendering of CAPEX projects worth >US$ 500Mn.o Achieved 3.4 Million safe Man hours in single project.o As Member of Material Inspection Committee, inspected materials worth >US$13 Mn Show less

Project Manager

• Oct 2006 - Oct 2008

Key Highlights:  Handled major clients like Oman Electricity Transmission Company, Muscat Electricity Distribution Company, Ministry of Information, Sharq Sohar Steel Rolling Mills, Majan Electricity Company, Oiltanking Odfjell Terminals & Company LLC, etc.  Executed assigned projects within set cost & timelines.  Achieved more than 10% margin over and above agreed margin in two projects.  Executed 5 different EPC projects worth more than Rs. 16 Million Rial Omani (~42Mn US$) with 5 different clients at the same time in the capacity as Project Manager.  Solely negotiated and finalized orders with Vendors worth more than Rs. 1 Million Rial Omani (~ 2.54Mn US$) for a single item.  Received Best Project Site Award for Safety / House-keeping.  Appreciated by QC department for minimum minor non conformances during site quality audits. Show less

Projects Manager

• Mar 2002 - Sep 2006

Key Highlights:  Executed projects across domains like Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Industrial Electrification, Water Distribution & Sewage Treatment Plants and Re-furbishing Substation Jobs.  Handled projects valued INR. 5 Crores with over 250 manpower.  Project management – responsible for completion of ETC projects within accepted cost & time frame and Executed contracts inline with tender specifications / client requirements & satisfaction.  Worked as Project Manager and responsible for all activities viz. Order Placement, Sub-contracting, Site Execution & Handing over.  Worked as Manager Projects / Business Development and responsible for various projects carried out in Eastern Region, India.  Reviewed, analyzed & negotiated offers submitted by Vendors / Sub Contractors and issued purchase orders / work orders at low prices.  Termed as Successful Project Manager to get repeat orders from Clients for completion of project within agreed time schedule & to book profits in all projects executed.  Handled major clients like GE power Controls Pvt. Ltd., Areva T&D India, BSES Ltd , Reliance Energy Ltd , Larsen & Toubro ESE Division, Larsen & Toubro - ECC Division, BHEL, ABB, Jindal Steel, etc. Show less

Project Engineer / Construction Manager

• Jun 1995 - Dec 2001

 Executed assigned projects within accepted cost & time frame. Achieved more margin over and above initially agreed margin.  Handled key clients like UB Engineering Ltd., Cegelec / Comelex, France, etc.  Project management – responsible for completion of ETC projects within accepted cost & time frame.  Worked as Site-In-Charge and responsible for site activities from site mobilization to handing over.  Executed contracts inline with tender specifications / client requirements & satisfaction.  Reviewed, analyzed & negotiated offers submitted by Vendors / Sub Contractors and won purchase orders / work orders at low prices. Show less