Vivek Pandey
Seasoned oil and gas professional with expertise in tank farm maintenance, electrical design for cross-country pipelines, and corporate planning, including startup funding. Proven track record in optimising asset reliability, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading cost-effective project execution. Committed to driving operational excellence and strategic growth within India’s evolving energy landscape while embracing sustainability goals.
Work Experience:
14 Years
Industry:
Energy & Utilities
Function:
Engineering & Maintenance
Work Experience
Indian Oil Corporation Limited | New Delhi
- Senior Manager (Corporate Planning & Economic Studies)
- Managed Govt. MoUs with MoP&NG, CH MoUs with Directors, Director P&BD MoUs with P&BD EDs, and CPCL MoUs with CMD, CPCL
- Spearheaded Indian Oil start-up scheme: 42 projects onboarded- 88% success rate with a combined valuation of ~ ₹ 2500 Cr and Intellectual Property Rights wealth of 81 nos.
- Responsible for replying to DPE/ MoP&NG and CAG queries.
- Prepared Corporate Progress Report, Business Insights and Significant Developments for Board-level executives.
- Project Manager at Pipeline Head Office, Noida
- Managed electrical works and cathodic protection for pipeline projects over 5000 Km over Rs. 2000 Cr.
- Developed/ revised specifications for major electrical equipment as per latest technical codes and standards.
- Developed software for cable scheduling, transformer, DG set, and panel sizing, and anode quantity determination.
- Operation and Maintenance Engineer at WRPL, Vadinar
- Led a team of over 100 members for maintenance and inspection of crude oil storage tanks, coating refurbishment works and mainline repair works worth Rs 20 Crores.
- In-charge of Pipeline Operation to supply Crude Oil to Vadodara, Mathura and Panipat Refinery
Accomplishments
- Performed exceptionally at Territorial Army Annual Training Camp 2023-24, topping 200 officers, JCOs, and ORs in academics, drill, and physical tests, with highest scores in PPT and BPET among 20 officers.
- Authored a paper on "Smart infrastructure for economical last-mile gas connectivity in India", selected for the 24th World Petroleum Congress 2023, Calgary.
- Secured second position among 750 officers in the Planning and Business Development quiz, recognized by Director (P&BD) on IndianOil Day.
- Awarded in BEST 2018 for research on AC interference corrosion detection and mitigation in cross-country pipelines.
- Awarded in BEST 2017 for research on harmonics identification and mitigation in pipeline electrical systems.
- Received reward and recognition for implementing a synchronous bypass system for VFDs, enhancing motor efficiency and pumping system reliability.
- Won Best Paper Presentation at NACE Corrosion Conference 2015 for work on AC interference detection and mitigation in petroleum pipelines.
- Recognized for online repair of crude oil tanks post-lightning strike at Vadinar, Gujarat, saving ₹15 Cr in demurrage and decommissioning costs while ensuring safe operations.
- Awarded Best Catcher in Inter-Hostel Kabaddi Tournament, 2008.
- Convened Entrumeet, the annual techno-management fest at SVNIT, handling budgeting, fundraising, event design, and stakeholder coordination.
Education
- B-Tech (Electrical), Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat
Certification
- Certified CDEGS Level I inspector in System Grounding and Electromagnetic Interference.
- Qualified NACE CP Level II Cathodic Protection Technician.
- Certification course on Management Development Programmee- Implementation of Corporate Governance Framework for enhancing the performance of CPSEs.
- Certification course on AI for Everyone: Master the Basics
- Certification course on Electric Cars: Introduction:
- Harvard ManageMentor Course certification, Harvard Business Publishing
Extra-curricular
- Part of Territorial Army since Mar’2019- Awarded Overall Best, Best in Written Test and Best in Drill in Annual Training Camp 2024.
- NCC-B and C certificate Holder in NCC and Rajya Puraskar in Scouts and Guides.
- Participated in various Cricket tournaments at IOCL, College and School- Highest Wicket Taker in Pipeline Division Cricket Tournament.
- Convenor Entrumeet 2008- The annual techno-management festival of NIT-Surat.