Bhuvan M

Results-driven professional with expertise in Operations, Project Management, and Strategic Planning. Skilled in product optimization, cost reduction, cross-functional team leadership and implementing innovative solutions across complex projects

Work Experience

Superintending Engineer (Mechanical Maintenance), Pipeline Headquarters | Oil India Limited | Assam

  • Managed cross-functional team of 35 members, leading maintenance for complex energy infrastructure consisting of Pump stations, 7MW Crude Engine (Marine) captive power plants and 80 kWp Solar Power plants across Assam achieving 99.99% uptime and received Best Maintenance Base Award.
  • Formulated a 2-year roadmap strategy to pivot from Preventive to Predictive Maintenance for ₹ 600 Cr asset portfolio, leading to operational excellence and cost optimization.
  • Led end-to-end product development aligned with Make in India by designing and manufacturing Spares locally thereby reducing costs by 80% and eliminated imports.
  • Led cross-functional team to develop technical requirements for a critical Ministry monitored pump station upgradation project worth ₹6 Cr with an IRR of 12.86%, within 60 days to increase capacity by 33% (0.75 to 1 MMTPA.)
  • Handpicked by CGM(Mechanical) to formulate a project for Offline condition-based monitoring of rotary equipment through vibration analysis across all the Pipeline Pump Stations to limit the unplanned breakdowns to less than 2%.
  • Implemented innovative solutions for Mechanical Seal Refurbishment resulting in 300% increase in seal life and annual cost savings of INR 1.1 Cr and eliminating operational revenue loss worth Rs 4 Cr per hour.
  • Managed ₹10.6 Cr CAPEX and OPEX budget, achieving 99% utilization rate and aligning expenditure with strategic business objectives.
  • Formulated the Maintenance contracts worth Rs 25 Cr and procurements worth 2.1 Cr by negotiating with International Vendors and reduced the cost by 20%.
  • Spearheaded implementation of GPS tracking for 25 Nos of operational vehicle fleet, to enhance process efficiency resulting in improved resource utilization by 30%. 
  • Collaborated with consultants from Deloitte, Accenture etc. delivering key operational insights to drive optimization and digitization initiatives.
  • Prioritized in-house maintenance practices of resulting in Contract cost savings of Rs3.6 Cr/Annum.
  • Led critical audits by OISD, PNGRB, PESO and ISO, managing compliance and interfacing with external auditors to ensure regulatory adherence and operational excellence.

 

Superintending Engineer (Mechanical Maintenance), Pipeline | Oil India Limited | West Bengal

  • Managed cross-functional team of 30 members, leading maintenance for complex energy infrastructure consisting of Pump stations, 13.5 MW Crude Engine (Marine) captive power plants and 40 kWp Solar Power plants across West Bengal & Bihar, achieving 99.98% uptime and received Best Maintenance Base Award.
  • Successfully Commissioned the 1500 Cr strategic transformation project under the jurisdiction, leveraging stakeholder management skills to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Spearheaded strategic sourcing initiatives worth ₹25 Cr, by optimizing Annual Maintenance Contracts, resulting in 15% cost reduction and enhanced operational excellence.
  • Effectively Implemented SAP PM module, enhancing inventory management efficiency by 20% for ₹150 Cr worth of assets and improving business intelligence capabilities.
  •  Innovated in-house maintenance practices for Crude Engine Generators, resulting in cost savings and 40% reduction in external vendor dependency.
  • Managed ₹3.6 Cr CAPEX and OPEX budget, achieving 98% utilization rate and aligning expenditure with strategic business objectives.
  • Redesigned maintenance schedules using agile methodologies, increasing equipment reliability by 25% and reducing unplanned breakdowns.
  • Led 20kWp Solar Power plant implementation, driving sustainability and ₹25L annual savings.
  • Promoted from Senior Engineer to Superintending Engineer in the same role.

 

 

Senior Engineer (Mechanical Maintenance), Pipeline | Oil India Limited | West Bengal

  • Led a team of 20 members to ensure 24/7 Pump Station operation of a complex energy infrastructure including Pump Station, 3MW Crude Engine power plant, 20 kWp solar plant and 150 kM of Asia’s first Cross country Crude pipeline, resulting in 99.9% uptime.
  • Strategically negotiated and managed service contracts worth Rs. 1.5 Crs over 2 years leveraging data driven insights, ensuring cost-effectiveness and achieved a 10% reduction in expenses.
  • Optimized operations with an in-house trained team, eliminating reliance on external service providers, leading to a savings of Rs. 36 Lakhs and received appreciation from the General Manager
  • Oversaw safety protocols as the single point of contact for installation safety & formulated over 10 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration with multiple stakeholders including District Administration, NHAI, WB Fire services and Indian Railways ensuring uninterrupted operations.

 

Accomplishments
  • Outstanding Performer: Consistently received the Outstanding Rating in Performance Management System at OIL for the past 4 years
  • IIMA Entry Scholarship: One among the 26/158 students awarded with merit-based scholarship with a 25% fee waiver
  • University Gold Medal: Received from NIT Srinagar for securing the highest CGPA in Mechanical Engineering – 2018 Batch
  • State Topper in 2nd PUC Computer Science: Achieved top position in 2nd PUC (12th) with a perfect score, receiving a certificate of merit
  • School Topper in 10th Standard Board Exam: Acknowledged as one of the top performers and received a Certificate of Appreciation from the School
Education

B.Tech, Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Srinagar 

Certificates
  • Lean Six Sigma- Green Belt, KPMG
  • CATEGORY-II Vibration Analyst, Mobius Institute Board of Certification (as per ISO 18436-2)
     
Co/Extra-curricular
  • OpX Club (IIMA): President of the OpX Club, IIMA-PGPX
  • Member: Member of ConsultX and ProdX Clubs 
  • Pipeline Employees Sports Meet (Oil India):Convenor for the Quiz Committee (2023) & Prizes Committee (2019)
  • Pipeline Executive Employees Sports Meet 24 (Oil India): Convenor for the Souvenir Committee (2024)
  • Executives Club, Guwahati (Oil India): Library Secretary (2023-2024).
  • Event Coordination (Oil India): Successfully coordinated various departmental events during Safety Week, Swachhta Pakhwada, and Saksham during the working tenure
  • National Cadet Corps (NCC): Cadet in the Air Force Wing, awarded an A grade in the 'A' Certificate Exam
  • Taekwondo: 1st DAN Black Belt holder and state-level player (Karnataka).
  • Leadership: Managed the role of School Leader and received recognition for potential leadership skills

Quick Look

  • Work Experience: 5.6 Years
  • Previous Roles

    Superintending Engineer, Oil India Limited

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

Superintending Engineer (Mechanical Maintenance), Pipeline Headquarters | Oil India Limited | Assam

  • Managed cross-functional team of 35 members, leading maintenance for complex energy infrastructure consisting of Pump stations, 7MW Crude Engine (Marine) captive power plants and 80 kWp Solar Power plants across Assam achieving 99.99% uptime and received Best Maintenance Base Award.
  • Formulated a 2-year roadmap strategy to pivot from Preventive to Predictive Maintenance for ₹ 600 Cr asset portfolio, leading to operational excellence and cost optimization.
  • Led end-to-end product development aligned with Make in India by designing and manufacturing Spares locally thereby reducing costs by 80% and eliminated imports.
  • Led cross-functional team to develop technical requirements for a critical Ministry monitored pump station upgradation project worth ₹6 Cr with an IRR of 12.86%, within 60 days to increase capacity by 33% (0.75 to 1 MMTPA.)
  • Handpicked by CGM(Mechanical) to formulate a project for Offline condition-based monitoring of rotary equipment through vibration analysis across all the Pipeline Pump Stations to limit the unplanned breakdowns to less than 2%.
  • Implemented innovative solutions for Mechanical Seal Refurbishment resulting in 300% increase in seal life and annual cost savings of INR 1.1 Cr and eliminating operational revenue loss worth Rs 4 Cr per hour.
  • Managed ₹10.6 Cr CAPEX and OPEX budget, achieving 99% utilization rate and aligning expenditure with strategic business objectives.
  • Formulated the Maintenance contracts worth Rs 25 Cr and procurements worth 2.1 Cr by negotiating with International Vendors and reduced the cost by 20%.
  • Spearheaded implementation of GPS tracking for 25 Nos of operational vehicle fleet, to enhance process efficiency resulting in improved resource utilization by 30%. 
  • Collaborated with consultants from Deloitte, Accenture etc. delivering key operational insights to drive optimization and digitization initiatives.
  • Prioritized in-house maintenance practices of resulting in Contract cost savings of Rs3.6 Cr/Annum.
  • Led critical audits by OISD, PNGRB, PESO and ISO, managing compliance and interfacing with external auditors to ensure regulatory adherence and operational excellence.

 

Superintending Engineer (Mechanical Maintenance), Pipeline | Oil India Limited | West Bengal

  • Managed cross-functional team of 30 members, leading maintenance for complex energy infrastructure consisting of Pump stations, 13.5 MW Crude Engine (Marine) captive power plants and 40 kWp Solar Power plants across West Bengal & Bihar, achieving 99.98% uptime and received Best Maintenance Base Award.
  • Successfully Commissioned the 1500 Cr strategic transformation project under the jurisdiction, leveraging stakeholder management skills to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Spearheaded strategic sourcing initiatives worth ₹25 Cr, by optimizing Annual Maintenance Contracts, resulting in 15% cost reduction and enhanced operational excellence.
  • Effectively Implemented SAP PM module, enhancing inventory management efficiency by 20% for ₹150 Cr worth of assets and improving business intelligence capabilities.
  •  Innovated in-house maintenance practices for Crude Engine Generators, resulting in cost savings and 40% reduction in external vendor dependency.
  • Managed ₹3.6 Cr CAPEX and OPEX budget, achieving 98% utilization rate and aligning expenditure with strategic business objectives.
  • Redesigned maintenance schedules using agile methodologies, increasing equipment reliability by 25% and reducing unplanned breakdowns.
  • Led 20kWp Solar Power plant implementation, driving sustainability and ₹25L annual savings.
  • Promoted from Senior Engineer to Superintending Engineer in the same role.

 

 

Senior Engineer (Mechanical Maintenance), Pipeline | Oil India Limited | West Bengal

  • Led a team of 20 members to ensure 24/7 Pump Station operation of a complex energy infrastructure including Pump Station, 3MW Crude Engine power plant, 20 kWp solar plant and 150 kM of Asia’s first Cross country Crude pipeline, resulting in 99.9% uptime.
  • Strategically negotiated and managed service contracts worth Rs. 1.5 Crs over 2 years leveraging data driven insights, ensuring cost-effectiveness and achieved a 10% reduction in expenses.
  • Optimized operations with an in-house trained team, eliminating reliance on external service providers, leading to a savings of Rs. 36 Lakhs and received appreciation from the General Manager
  • Oversaw safety protocols as the single point of contact for installation safety & formulated over 10 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration with multiple stakeholders including District Administration, NHAI, WB Fire services and Indian Railways ensuring uninterrupted operations.

 

Accomplishments
  • Outstanding Performer: Consistently received the Outstanding Rating in Performance Management System at OIL for the past 4 years
  • IIMA Entry Scholarship: One among the 26/158 students awarded with merit-based scholarship with a 25% fee waiver
  • University Gold Medal: Received from NIT Srinagar for securing the highest CGPA in Mechanical Engineering – 2018 Batch
  • State Topper in 2nd PUC Computer Science: Achieved top position in 2nd PUC (12th) with a perfect score, receiving a certificate of merit
  • School Topper in 10th Standard Board Exam: Acknowledged as one of the top performers and received a Certificate of Appreciation from the School
Education

B.Tech, Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Srinagar 

Certificates
  • Lean Six Sigma- Green Belt, KPMG
  • CATEGORY-II Vibration Analyst, Mobius Institute Board of Certification (as per ISO 18436-2)
     
Co/Extra-curricular
  • OpX Club (IIMA): President of the OpX Club, IIMA-PGPX
  • Member: Member of ConsultX and ProdX Clubs 
  • Pipeline Employees Sports Meet (Oil India):Convenor for the Quiz Committee (2023) & Prizes Committee (2019)
  • Pipeline Executive Employees Sports Meet 24 (Oil India): Convenor for the Souvenir Committee (2024)
  • Executives Club, Guwahati (Oil India): Library Secretary (2023-2024).
  • Event Coordination (Oil India): Successfully coordinated various departmental events during Safety Week, Swachhta Pakhwada, and Saksham during the working tenure
  • National Cadet Corps (NCC): Cadet in the Air Force Wing, awarded an A grade in the 'A' Certificate Exam
  • Taekwondo: 1st DAN Black Belt holder and state-level player (Karnataka).
  • Leadership: Managed the role of School Leader and received recognition for potential leadership skills