Abhay K Priyadarshi

Seasoned project management professional with 10+ years of experience in delivering large-scale, complex projects. Results-driven and proficient in providing process optimization solutions with a focus on automation and energy savings. Expertise in operations, stakeholder management, and change management.

Work Experience

Manager, Engineering & Projects | Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited | Kolkata (Eastern Regional Office)

  • Delivered commercially viable and technically feasible solutions to internal stakeholders by identifying the business needs of the Eastern Region. Developed a capital expenditure estimation and Business Plan of ₹700+ Crores, including two ministry-monitored projects: 'Construction of CUF POL Installation at Meeramundali (Odisha)' and ‘Construction of LPG Bottling Plant at Gopalganj (Bihar)’.
  • Successfully led the completion, commissioning, and handover of Bokaro POL Installation - BPCL's largest greenfield project (Project Cost - ₹453 Crores) in the Eastern Region, increasing Jharkhand's storage capacity by over 25,000 kL and enhancing throughput of HSD by 11% and MS by 17%, with the project dedicated to the nation by the “Prime Minister of India”.
  • Facilitated the entire project activities in the Eastern Region to achieve an annual capex target of ₹250 Crores by timely resolving technical queries from sites, preparing tender documents, addressing pre-bid queries, approving technical documents, designs, and drawings, coordinating with headquarters, providing site assistance during external audits and commissioning, monitoring and planning surplus materials, and concluding contracts upon project completion for the entire region.
  • Spearheaded the commencement, completion, commissioning, and handover of State-of-the-Art Automation projects at multiple locations in the Eastern Region as the Regional Automation Role Holder ensuring 100 % NANO, including supervising FATs (Factory Acceptance Tests) and SATs (Site Acceptance Tests) with companies such as Honeywell Automation India Limited, Yokogawa India Limited, and Advanced Systek.
  • Spearheaded the innovative LSTK (Lump Sum Turn Key) tendering model, implemented for the first time in the Eastern Region for all new projects in remote North East locations, reducing the overall job award value by over 20% compared to the conventional BOQ-based tendering.
  • Provided technical consultancy for electrical and mechanical jobs for the relocation of a petroleum oil depot in Thimphu and the construction of a new POL depot in Mongar (Bhutan), project undertaken by the Department of Trade, Government of Bhutan.
  • Pioneered the compilation and drafting of the document - "Automation Philosophy for LPG Plants" with E&P HQ (Mumbai), serving as a definitive reference for executing automation projects across LPG plants pan India.
  • Provided training on Electrical processes, Earthing Systems, Selection & Design of Electrical Systems, Safety during execution at project sites, and Project Management to various batches during regular sessions held at Kolkata Regional HQ and Mumbai Headquarters, covering different business units and entities. 

 

Manager, Engineering & Projects | Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited | Paradeep & Balangir (Odisha)

  • Spearheaded the completion, commissioning and handing over of capacity augmentation jobs at Paradeep Installation (Project Cost - ₹50 Crores), increasing the plant's storage capacity by ~28% (16,000 kL).
  • Optimized the throughput at Paradeep Installation and reduced the plant's overall operating time by more than 25% by strategically installing 16 high-capacity pumps, entire product pipeline revamping, bottom loading facilities and implementing state-of-the-art automation jobs in high-risk operating conditions.
  • Successfully revamped the entire electrical system at Paradeep Installation, including replacing VCBs, transformers, and installing new LT Electrical Panels to cater to increased demand, while achieving over 20% savings on the monthly electricity bill by implementing solar panels (100 kW), VFDs for pumps, and LED lighting.
  • Spearheaded sustainable biofuel project , adding 4000 kL storage capacity (Ethanol and Biodiesel) at Paradeep Installation making it the first plant in the Eastern Region to produce 20 % Ethanol-Blended MS, with an automated ratio-controller for precise blending. 
  • Spearheaded the completion and commissioning of green field project - 44 TMTPA LPG Plant at Balangir, Odisha (Project Cost - ₹104 Crores), in a record 18 months (industry average 24 months), resulting in a filling capacity of 1,570 cylinders per hour and 42 lakh cylinders per year, fulfilling the “Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana” requirements, and dedicated to the nation by the “Vice President of India”. 
  • Saved ~₹2 Cr annually by introducing real-time inventory monitoring in SAP, optimizing surplus material use across BPCL plants. 
  • Saved the corporation an amount of ₹30 lakhs annually by providing in-house technical electrical consultancy, leveraging my expertise and domain knowledge across projects in the Eastern Region, and assisting the headquarters.
  • Steered more than 50 shutdowns for mechanical and electrical jobs in high-risk operating conditions, completing all within the stipulated time frame, while maintaining routine operations and achieving zero accidents.
  • Mentored 30+ new recruits conducting 50+ hours of training session on “Electrical and Automation System”, “Site execution” and “Contract Management”. 
  • Handpicked by the Executive Director (E&P) to lead the drafting and publishing of the latest "Electrical Design Basis Manual" and "Earthing Manual," which are now reference documents for all projects across PAN India.

 

Assistant Manager, Engineering & Projects | Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited | Muzaffarpur Depot (Bihar) 

  • Spearheaded the electrical revamp at Muzaffarpur Depot, including the installation of HT overhead lines, VCB, Transformer, and Electrical Panels, in collaboration with Bihar State Electricity Board. This secured a 700 kW (11 kV) power supply, saving the corporation approximately ₹20 lakhs per month in DG expenses, as the plant had been running on DG since its inception.
  • Reduced the turnaround time (TAT) of tank wagon unloading facilities by more than 50%, saving the corporation over ₹4 lakhs monthly in demurrage charges by Railways, through the enhancement of unloading capacity, including pump and pipeline revamp.
  • Spearheaded the completion and commissioning of capacity augmentation at Muzaffarpur Depot (₹40 Crores), increasing storage by over 400% and revamping the product pipeline with high-capacity pumps, boosting throughput by more than 100%.
  • Spearheaded the state-of-the-art Terminal Automation facilities for the entire plant, including inventory management, Tank Lorry filling system, Tank Wagon unloading system, access control, Safety PLC, and Process PLC. installation".
  • Led the construction of a new Admin Building, increasing the capacity of admin facilities and staff handling by over 300%.
  • Pioneered the Ministry-monitored MBLR compliance jobs along with OISD recommendations at Muzaffarpur Depot, completing all recommendations first in the Eastern Region. These included tasks related to ROSOVs, MOVs, HVLRs, HCDs, fire hydrant network revamp, centralized foam system revamp, rim seal fire protection, lux level requirement, fall protection system for railway siding (first in India), and other similar recommendations (Project Cost - ₹30 Crores).
  • Constructed and handed over a pond (₹63 lakhs) to local villagers as part of a CSR initiative, fulfilling statutory authority requirements for Public Hearing compliance.
  • Reduced inventory holding cost by 32% by implementing a drive-in pallet racking system during the construction of a new lube godown (1800 sqm).
  • Commissioned the first fall protection system for railway siding across India.
  • Spearheaded multiple minor project jobs at Muzaffarpur Depot driving the business requirement and needs including Construction of Approach Road (1 kM), Development of Tank Lorry Parking Area, Construction of LPG Office etc. as a part of stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Provided technical consultancy for electrical jobs in the construction of a new POL depot in Paro, Bhutan, undertaken by the Government of Bhutan.
  • Steered more than 90 shutdowns for mechanical and electrical jobs in high-risk operating conditions, completing all within the stipulated time frame, while maintaining routine operations and achieving zero accidents.


Executive, Engineering & Projects | Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited | Durgapur (West Bengal)

  • Commissioned a new fire water storage facility (3000 kL capacity) at Rajbandh TOP.
  • Planned and executed major shutdown jobs to revamp the firefighting system as part of MPBL implementation.
  • Initiated Ministry-monitored MBLR compliance jobs along with OISD recommendations at Rajbandh TOP.
Accomplishments
  1. Promoted to Assistant Manager (Job Group – B) in 2016 and subsequently to Manager (Job Group – C) in 2019 on a fast-track basis, after joining BPCL in 2013 as an Executive (Job Group – A), achieving the fastest career progression in the Engineering & Projects department across PAN India.
  2. Appointed as the leader of the Electrical Process Forum and member of Instrumentation Process Forum at BPCL. 
  3. Won the prestigious "Best HSSE Practices Award" for achieving NIL Lost Time Accidents and 100% HSSE compliance during 2021-22 at Paradeep Installation.
  4. Awarded "Token of Recognition" for pioneering a novel technology for enhancing soil condition through Controlled Consolidation.  
  5. Won the prestigious "Best Brown Field Location Award" for achieving the fastest completion of MBLR jobs at Muzaffarpur Depot.  
  6. Nominated for "Best Young Engineer" among three during 2014-16.
  7. Bagged "Token of Recognition" award in the competition of innovations "IDEAS 2015" and  "IDEAS 2017".
Education

Bachelor of Technology (Electrical Engineering), Indian Institute of Technology, Patna

Certificates
  • PMP® Certification, PMI
  • Pre-MBA Statistics, Coursera
  • Introduction to Microsoft Excel, Coursera
  • BPCL Certified Trainer for providing in-house training on “Selection and Design of Electrical Equipment” and “Safety while executing Electrical Jobs”.
Co/Extra-curricular
  1. Elected as Core Member of “Profile Committee” and “Operations Club” at IIM Ahmedabad.
  2. Played an active role in using CSR funds to provide borewells, water filters, revamp toilets, set up irrigation facilities, and distribute Swachhta Kits to workers at project sites and local villagers.
  3. Regularly organized mass health check-up camps, eye check-up camps, yoga camps, and blood donation camps in collaboration with respective hospitals and agencies for project sites and villagers, along with vaccination drives for COVID-19 at Paradeep.
  4. Anchored many cleanliness drives in and around depots and installations, including a massive sea beach cleaning at Paradeep and during Rath Yatra, which was appreciated by the ADM (Jagatsinghpur) and the State Pollution Control Board (Odisha).
  5. Regularly featured in the playing XI during inter-departmental cricket matches at BPCL’s sports events, often leading the team and bagging the “Best Batsman Award” in 2020 and 2023.
  6. Captained the IIT Patna Cricket Team in the prestigious Inter IIT Sports Meet, held at IIT Roorkee in 2012 and IIT Kharagpur in 2011.
  7. Consistently organized and hosted engaging Bollywood quiz competitions and Antakshari at cultural programs in BPCL and during college.
     

Quick Look

  • Work Experience: 10.6 Years
  • Previous Roles

    Manager, Engineering & Projects - Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited

     

  • Function : Engineering & Maintainence
    Operations/Logistics/Supply Chain
    Project/Program Management
  • Industry/Sector: Energy & Utilities
    Government/PSUs
Work Experience

Manager, Engineering & Projects | Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited | Kolkata (Eastern Regional Office)

  • Delivered commercially viable and technically feasible solutions to internal stakeholders by identifying the business needs of the Eastern Region. Developed a capital expenditure estimation and Business Plan of ₹700+ Crores, including two ministry-monitored projects: 'Construction of CUF POL Installation at Meeramundali (Odisha)' and ‘Construction of LPG Bottling Plant at Gopalganj (Bihar)’.
  • Successfully led the completion, commissioning, and handover of Bokaro POL Installation - BPCL's largest greenfield project (Project Cost - ₹453 Crores) in the Eastern Region, increasing Jharkhand's storage capacity by over 25,000 kL and enhancing throughput of HSD by 11% and MS by 17%, with the project dedicated to the nation by the “Prime Minister of India”.
  • Facilitated the entire project activities in the Eastern Region to achieve an annual capex target of ₹250 Crores by timely resolving technical queries from sites, preparing tender documents, addressing pre-bid queries, approving technical documents, designs, and drawings, coordinating with headquarters, providing site assistance during external audits and commissioning, monitoring and planning surplus materials, and concluding contracts upon project completion for the entire region.
  • Spearheaded the commencement, completion, commissioning, and handover of State-of-the-Art Automation projects at multiple locations in the Eastern Region as the Regional Automation Role Holder ensuring 100 % NANO, including supervising FATs (Factory Acceptance Tests) and SATs (Site Acceptance Tests) with companies such as Honeywell Automation India Limited, Yokogawa India Limited, and Advanced Systek.
  • Spearheaded the innovative LSTK (Lump Sum Turn Key) tendering model, implemented for the first time in the Eastern Region for all new projects in remote North East locations, reducing the overall job award value by over 20% compared to the conventional BOQ-based tendering.
  • Provided technical consultancy for electrical and mechanical jobs for the relocation of a petroleum oil depot in Thimphu and the construction of a new POL depot in Mongar (Bhutan), project undertaken by the Department of Trade, Government of Bhutan.
  • Pioneered the compilation and drafting of the document - "Automation Philosophy for LPG Plants" with E&P HQ (Mumbai), serving as a definitive reference for executing automation projects across LPG plants pan India.
  • Provided training on Electrical processes, Earthing Systems, Selection & Design of Electrical Systems, Safety during execution at project sites, and Project Management to various batches during regular sessions held at Kolkata Regional HQ and Mumbai Headquarters, covering different business units and entities. 

 

Manager, Engineering & Projects | Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited | Paradeep & Balangir (Odisha)

  • Spearheaded the completion, commissioning and handing over of capacity augmentation jobs at Paradeep Installation (Project Cost - ₹50 Crores), increasing the plant's storage capacity by ~28% (16,000 kL).
  • Optimized the throughput at Paradeep Installation and reduced the plant's overall operating time by more than 25% by strategically installing 16 high-capacity pumps, entire product pipeline revamping, bottom loading facilities and implementing state-of-the-art automation jobs in high-risk operating conditions.
  • Successfully revamped the entire electrical system at Paradeep Installation, including replacing VCBs, transformers, and installing new LT Electrical Panels to cater to increased demand, while achieving over 20% savings on the monthly electricity bill by implementing solar panels (100 kW), VFDs for pumps, and LED lighting.
  • Spearheaded sustainable biofuel project , adding 4000 kL storage capacity (Ethanol and Biodiesel) at Paradeep Installation making it the first plant in the Eastern Region to produce 20 % Ethanol-Blended MS, with an automated ratio-controller for precise blending. 
  • Spearheaded the completion and commissioning of green field project - 44 TMTPA LPG Plant at Balangir, Odisha (Project Cost - ₹104 Crores), in a record 18 months (industry average 24 months), resulting in a filling capacity of 1,570 cylinders per hour and 42 lakh cylinders per year, fulfilling the “Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana” requirements, and dedicated to the nation by the “Vice President of India”. 
  • Saved ~₹2 Cr annually by introducing real-time inventory monitoring in SAP, optimizing surplus material use across BPCL plants. 
  • Saved the corporation an amount of ₹30 lakhs annually by providing in-house technical electrical consultancy, leveraging my expertise and domain knowledge across projects in the Eastern Region, and assisting the headquarters.
  • Steered more than 50 shutdowns for mechanical and electrical jobs in high-risk operating conditions, completing all within the stipulated time frame, while maintaining routine operations and achieving zero accidents.
  • Mentored 30+ new recruits conducting 50+ hours of training session on “Electrical and Automation System”, “Site execution” and “Contract Management”. 
  • Handpicked by the Executive Director (E&P) to lead the drafting and publishing of the latest "Electrical Design Basis Manual" and "Earthing Manual," which are now reference documents for all projects across PAN India.

 

Assistant Manager, Engineering & Projects | Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited | Muzaffarpur Depot (Bihar) 

  • Spearheaded the electrical revamp at Muzaffarpur Depot, including the installation of HT overhead lines, VCB, Transformer, and Electrical Panels, in collaboration with Bihar State Electricity Board. This secured a 700 kW (11 kV) power supply, saving the corporation approximately ₹20 lakhs per month in DG expenses, as the plant had been running on DG since its inception.
  • Reduced the turnaround time (TAT) of tank wagon unloading facilities by more than 50%, saving the corporation over ₹4 lakhs monthly in demurrage charges by Railways, through the enhancement of unloading capacity, including pump and pipeline revamp.
  • Spearheaded the completion and commissioning of capacity augmentation at Muzaffarpur Depot (₹40 Crores), increasing storage by over 400% and revamping the product pipeline with high-capacity pumps, boosting throughput by more than 100%.
  • Spearheaded the state-of-the-art Terminal Automation facilities for the entire plant, including inventory management, Tank Lorry filling system, Tank Wagon unloading system, access control, Safety PLC, and Process PLC. installation".
  • Led the construction of a new Admin Building, increasing the capacity of admin facilities and staff handling by over 300%.
  • Pioneered the Ministry-monitored MBLR compliance jobs along with OISD recommendations at Muzaffarpur Depot, completing all recommendations first in the Eastern Region. These included tasks related to ROSOVs, MOVs, HVLRs, HCDs, fire hydrant network revamp, centralized foam system revamp, rim seal fire protection, lux level requirement, fall protection system for railway siding (first in India), and other similar recommendations (Project Cost - ₹30 Crores).
  • Constructed and handed over a pond (₹63 lakhs) to local villagers as part of a CSR initiative, fulfilling statutory authority requirements for Public Hearing compliance.
  • Reduced inventory holding cost by 32% by implementing a drive-in pallet racking system during the construction of a new lube godown (1800 sqm).
  • Commissioned the first fall protection system for railway siding across India.
  • Spearheaded multiple minor project jobs at Muzaffarpur Depot driving the business requirement and needs including Construction of Approach Road (1 kM), Development of Tank Lorry Parking Area, Construction of LPG Office etc. as a part of stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Provided technical consultancy for electrical jobs in the construction of a new POL depot in Paro, Bhutan, undertaken by the Government of Bhutan.
  • Steered more than 90 shutdowns for mechanical and electrical jobs in high-risk operating conditions, completing all within the stipulated time frame, while maintaining routine operations and achieving zero accidents.


Executive, Engineering & Projects | Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited | Durgapur (West Bengal)

  • Commissioned a new fire water storage facility (3000 kL capacity) at Rajbandh TOP.
  • Planned and executed major shutdown jobs to revamp the firefighting system as part of MPBL implementation.
  • Initiated Ministry-monitored MBLR compliance jobs along with OISD recommendations at Rajbandh TOP.
Accomplishments
  1. Promoted to Assistant Manager (Job Group – B) in 2016 and subsequently to Manager (Job Group – C) in 2019 on a fast-track basis, after joining BPCL in 2013 as an Executive (Job Group – A), achieving the fastest career progression in the Engineering & Projects department across PAN India.
  2. Appointed as the leader of the Electrical Process Forum and member of Instrumentation Process Forum at BPCL. 
  3. Won the prestigious "Best HSSE Practices Award" for achieving NIL Lost Time Accidents and 100% HSSE compliance during 2021-22 at Paradeep Installation.
  4. Awarded "Token of Recognition" for pioneering a novel technology for enhancing soil condition through Controlled Consolidation.  
  5. Won the prestigious "Best Brown Field Location Award" for achieving the fastest completion of MBLR jobs at Muzaffarpur Depot.  
  6. Nominated for "Best Young Engineer" among three during 2014-16.
  7. Bagged "Token of Recognition" award in the competition of innovations "IDEAS 2015" and  "IDEAS 2017".
Education

Bachelor of Technology (Electrical Engineering), Indian Institute of Technology, Patna

Certificates
  • PMP® Certification, PMI
  • Pre-MBA Statistics, Coursera
  • Introduction to Microsoft Excel, Coursera
  • BPCL Certified Trainer for providing in-house training on “Selection and Design of Electrical Equipment” and “Safety while executing Electrical Jobs”.
Co/Extra-curricular
  1. Elected as Core Member of “Profile Committee” and “Operations Club” at IIM Ahmedabad.
  2. Played an active role in using CSR funds to provide borewells, water filters, revamp toilets, set up irrigation facilities, and distribute Swachhta Kits to workers at project sites and local villagers.
  3. Regularly organized mass health check-up camps, eye check-up camps, yoga camps, and blood donation camps in collaboration with respective hospitals and agencies for project sites and villagers, along with vaccination drives for COVID-19 at Paradeep.
  4. Anchored many cleanliness drives in and around depots and installations, including a massive sea beach cleaning at Paradeep and during Rath Yatra, which was appreciated by the ADM (Jagatsinghpur) and the State Pollution Control Board (Odisha).
  5. Regularly featured in the playing XI during inter-departmental cricket matches at BPCL’s sports events, often leading the team and bagging the “Best Batsman Award” in 2020 and 2023.
  6. Captained the IIT Patna Cricket Team in the prestigious Inter IIT Sports Meet, held at IIT Roorkee in 2012 and IIT Kharagpur in 2011.
  7. Consistently organized and hosted engaging Bollywood quiz competitions and Antakshari at cultural programs in BPCL and during college.