Mahesh Rayapoodi, (PMP), B.Tech (Mechanical Engg),
+971-50-6431491 | mahesh.rayapoodi@gmail.com
Profile Summary
Enterprising, Enthusiastic to learn, Forward-thinking, Project and Maintenance Management Engineering professional whose work experience has spanned companies like Index L.L.C, Cummins Middle East, Dubai; Site Technology Ltd. Co., Abu Dhabi and M/s. Malhotra Shaving Products Ltd., India.
Presently, I have been working as Project Manager in responsible position in M/S Index L.L.C. Dubai
I wish to introduce myself as a Mechanical Engineering professional with 8 years experience in maintenance field of rotating equipment in Diesel Generators including overhauling experience and 3 ½ years experience in Project Management in U.A.E.
Being a maintenance engineer my experience includes in maintenance of Generators, Compressors, and pumps.
My experience as Maintenance/Project Engineer professional includes Oil and Gas industry, Data Centre, Hospitals and construction industry projects.
Experience
Project Manager at Index L.L.C, Dubai, U.A.E (Feb 2015)
An ISO 9001, ISO-14001and OHSAS 18001 company
Establishing workshop set up, recruiting team, equipment testing and procurement, leading aftermarket team for ongoing maintenance operations as per schedules.
Service engineer at Cummins Middle East, Dubai, U.A.E (May 2006 to Dec 2011)
Professional expertise
• Experienced in Maintenance and Project Management.
• Leading team having 15 people to meet customer delivery deadlines.
• Planning and preparing job scope, personal hand tools, consumables and materials.
• Addressing complaints, resolving problems and completing work scopes on site / onboard.
• Troubleshooting 4-stroke Diesel engines and systems, including operation of engines in the range of 100 KW to 3,000 kW.
• Supervision and full personnel responsibility of 80 department staff
• Conduct regular staff evaluation and preparation of workshop staff schedule (3 shifts rotation)
• Ensure that the workshop is a clean condition and is at all times a safe working environment
• Ensure that all faults on equipment for repair are correctly inspected and diagnosed
• Assess staff training requirements to ensure that personnel are equipped with the necessary skills to perform given tasks at the highest quality level
• Develop and conduct efficient training program
• Supervision of repairs to be conducted in timely manner
• Ensure that manufacturer parts guidelines are adhered to
• Create an environment in which all personnel are encouraged to participate by making their own personal contribution to the development of a lively, flexible and responsive workforce
• Ensure that the existing tooling is maintained on a regular basis
• Establish the department budget and work within allocated expenses by controlling costs to minimize expenditure and maximize profit
• Ensure the safety of all staff and ensure their compliance with established safety policies, procedures and practices
• Distribution of technical and quality information received from manufacturer or external suppliers
• Initiate preventive maintenance actions related to the aging of the components and aggregates
• Managing after-sales processes related to the client and suppliers
• Providing data for workshop budgeting upon request
• Support Logistic Department, Assistant Managers, supervisors and technical advisors with technical support and information
• Regular submission of technical reports to the top management
Project Engineer at Cummins Middle East, Dubai, U.A.E (Jan 2012-2015)
An ISO 9001, ISO-14001and OHSAS 18001 company
Major Projects executed
Project 1: Supply of emergency Diesel Genset package to Qushawira, Phase 1.
a. Contractor: NPCC (National Petroleum Construction Company),
b. End Client: ADCO (Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations)
c. Contract value: 3.5 Million USD
Project 2: Supply of emergency Diesel Genset package for the project BS 171-New Booster station at west Kuwait.
a. Contractor: Saipem
b. End Client: Kuwait Oil Company (K.O.C)
c. Contract value: 9.9 Million USD
Project 3: Supply of emergency Diesel Genset package
a. Contractor: GOL offshore Limited, India
b. End Client: Oil and Natural Gas Commission (O.N.G.C)
c. Contract value: 1.1 Million US
Professional expertise
• Issue Management - Aware of the steps to develop and manage change, including issues and risks, for a project.
• Scope Management - Solicits and organizes customer requirements (Voice of the Customer), and tracks the status of project deliverables. Uses a Value Package Profile (VPP) or other appropriate scope-defining document, and manages change. Manages the connections between multiple levels of scope detail in related additional documents (e.g. Tech Profiles or equivalent documents).
• Schedule Management - Develops and maintains a cross-functional schedule using MS project. Proficient at one or more schedule management tools. Knows the right level of detail needed to use the tool effectively.
• Stakeholder Management And Communication - Identifies, engages and manages stakeholders on a project or groups of projects. Overcomes obstacles and resistance among stakeholders. Effectively stratifies stakeholder needs and creates and executes communications plans to fit the unique needs of each type of stakeholder.
• Resource Plan Management - Aware of the steps to develop and manage a cross-functional resource plan for a project.
• Business Planning/Strategy - Familiar with tools for financial analysis and its relevance. Knows when, where, and how to get assistance.
• Cross-Functional Knowledge - Understands the basic high-level tasks for each functional area on a project.
• Project risk management - Understands the basic of risk identification of LD clause, analysis, and mitigation.
Credentials
• PMP at Chicago Management Training Institute (Project Management Institute, Philadelphia, USA)
• B. Engg. ( Mechanical), Jawaharlal Nehru and technological university ,India
• Diploma in Automobile Engineering ,Andhra Polytechnic ,India
• Cummins trained in application Engineering on Genset application and software based Controllers
Training Courses
• Project Management, Dubai, Chicago Management Training Institute
• Microsoft Project, Sharjah , APTECH computer Education–2013
• Six sigma Green belt training, Dubai, Chicago Management training institute
• MS office, Sharjah, Emirates professional training institute.
• Trained in CMM systems (MAXIMO).
• Cummins trained in Engine overhauling
Noteworthy Accomplishment
• On time execution of ONGC/BPA/BPB project
• Got customer appreciation by GOL offshore/ONGC for timely support and delivery.
• Awarded with customer appreciation by NPCC (National Petroleum Construction Company),
Qushawira, phase-1 for timely support during critical phase and deliver of the product to ADCO site.
• Winning debate Contest in ACE Toastmasters Club, Dubai, U.A.E
Core Competencies
leadership Strengths Team player Team Empowerment
PMP training at Chicago Management Training Institute Negotiation Skills Time management skills
Interpersonal Skills Revenue Growth Customer-service orientation
Financial & Commercial Awareness Project Management Ability to work under pressure and extended working hours
Cultural Awareness Technical Power Presenter
Installation cum Service Engineer – Power division at Site Technology Ltd. Co, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E
(Dec 2003 – Feb 2006)
My responsibilities for the above projects included Project management, coordination with customer, managing subcontractors from tendering to delivery stage, ensuring timely delivery, Installation, commissioning and final handover.
Scheduling preventive maintenance as per annual maintenance contracts and looking after Engine & Alternator breakdown and overhauling maintenance with customers namely DMW (Directorate of Military works) and potential real estate/Property developers.
Warranty administration, follow up for payments to clear pending invoices with customers
Junior (Maintenance) Engineer -Utilities at Malhotra Shaving Products Ltd, Hyderabad, India
(May 1994 – June 2003)
Job Profile :
Independently handling troubleshooting, preventive and breakdown maintenance of Captive Diesel Generator Power plant 5 MW including Engine overhauling, also preventive and breakdown maintenance of Air compressors and Refrigeration and Air conditioning.