Executive Engineer, Procurement and Maintenance | Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited | Mehsana Asset
- Analyzed, developed, and implemented procurement strategy for spares and capital equipment for 1600+ units of mechanical equipment installed at 36+ locations, ensuring alignment with operational needs and strategic objectives.
- Managed a diverse vendor base of 100+ local and global suppliers. Onboarded 25+ suppliers as a part of self-led vendor development initiative, enhancing supply chain flexibility.
- Drove the shift from a reactive to a proactive procurement methodology, making strategic decisions that reduced downtime, optimised inventory and addressed key operational challenges.
- Strategized and initiated a pilot project to solve operational challenge of lower gas availability by replacement of gas engine by electric motor as a prime mover for gas compressor, projected savings 50Cr.
- Spearheaded key project to increase water injection capacity of ONGC Mehsana Asset by life enhancement of multistage centrifugal pumps through service contract for major overhauling in coordination with Original Equipment Manufacturer, thereby strengthening crude oil recovery process.
- Achieved about 50% cost-reduction in miscellaneous fabrication and services category. Cut-down procurement lead time for major spares by up to 50% of previously achieved lead times.
- Engaged with all levels of organisation, ranging from contractual workers to Group General Managers, to ensure operational efficiency and alignment with organisational objectives.
- Managed end-to-end e-procurement on Government-eMarketplace and ONGC tender portal.
- Verified annual inventory for 40+ locations as a part of the cross-functional inventory verification team.
- Mentored three employees and onboarded 6 new joiners in the team. Managed and led 5 employees.
- Collaborated with departments such as Material Management, Quality Assurance, Production, Logistics, and Finance for effective and efficient procurement and related procedures.
Assistant Executive Engineer, Procurement and Maintenance | Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited | Mehsana Asset
- Managed end-to-end procurement and service contract processes, from strategic planning and bid preparation to contract negotiations, invoicing, and order execution, including RFQs and post contract issues.
- Drove implementation of technology-driven transformations and change initiatives in the department such as the Government-eMarketplace portal hosted by the Directorate General of Supplies and Disposal, and the Essentiality Certificate Application portal of the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons.
- Strategically initiated and utilized multiple service contracts for efficient operations while managing manpower shortage.
- Created an online repository of equipment manuals, drawings, and data sheets to build a dynamic knowledge database.
- Played a key role in ensuring seamless operations of mechanical equipment across 36+ locations.
- Proficient in leveraging SAP for purchase requisitions, stock transfers, and tender management.
- Hands-on experience of mechanical equipment maintenance as a part of Field Maintenance Team.
- Minimized system downtime for two consecutive years and gained the organisation over half a crore in direct savings annually, along with substantial indirect cost reductions worth crores.