Driving
NEERAJ G. TRIPATHI
Associate General Manager
Pune
Summary
Innovative technology professional with several years of diverse experience. Skilled in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organizational growth and success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
AVP - Plant Operations
Hygenco Green Energies Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
04.2024 - Current
- Analyzed data to identify areas of improvement, implementing changes that resulted in greater operational efficiency.
- Successfully managed change within the organization, ensuring smooth transitions during periods of restructuring or process improvements.
- Established policies and procedures that improved operational efficiency within the organization.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations by implementing risk mitigation measures and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Managed projects efficiently, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in increased business opportunities.
- Oversaw talent acquisition efforts, selecting top candidates who contributed significantly to organizational success.
- Promoted and led performance enhancement culture by actively coaching and mentoring direct reports.
- Led initiatives focused on employee engagement, resulting in higher retention rates and improved workplace morale.
- Improved customer satisfaction by streamlining processes and implementing new strategies.
- Streamlined communication channels between departments, facilitating better collaboration on projects across the organization.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
AGM - Business Development (O&PD)
Linde South Asia Services Pvt. Ltd. (A Linde Group Company)
Navi Mumbai
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Involved in commercialization & project execution of new projects (Green & Blue Field Projects).
- Currently involved with two mega projects (Green Feild) and responsible for western region.
- Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
- Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
- Monitored market trends and competitor activities to identify areas of potential opportunity.
- Successfully managed change within the organization, ensuring smooth transitions during periods of restructuring or process improvements.
- Established policies and procedures that improved operational efficiency within the organization.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations by implementing risk mitigation measures and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Managed projects efficiently, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in increased business opportunities.
- Oversaw talent acquisition efforts, selecting top candidates who contributed significantly to organizational success.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing training and mentorship to junior staff members.
- Promoted and led performance enhancement culture by actively coaching and mentoring direct reports.
- Led initiatives focused on employee engagement, resulting in higher retention rates and improved workplace morale.
- Improved customer satisfaction by streamlining processes and implementing new strategies.
- Streamlined communication channels between departments, facilitating better collaboration on projects across the organization.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, securing favorable terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
Associate General Manager (W&N)
Linde South Asia Services Pvt. Ltd. (A Linde Group Company)
Navi Mumbai
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Overall responsible for four Air Separation Units in western & northern region including upcoming projects, In Dahej & Ludhiana.
- Set schedules with clear understanding of coverage needs and employee abilities.
- Kept facilities clean and organized to present professional view to all visitors.
- Oversaw quality controls and initiatives to improve Production Area.
- Delegated tasks to team members in order to maintain unit and it's productivity.
- Motivated, trained, and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
- Mentored and motivated team members to achieve challenging business goals.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed team schedule with eye for coverage needs and individual strengths.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to improve customer service and satisfaction.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Collaborated with other departments to establish productive and timely completion of projects.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to acquire competitive prices and quality products.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
Sr. Plant Manager (JSW Complex)
Linde South Asia Services Pvt. Ltd. (A Linde Group Company)
Bellary
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Responsible for 1800 &1600 TPD plants, in premises of JSW Steels Ltd, Ballari (KA). In addition to that 850 TPD plant was also in region (JV with INOX AP), responsibility was limited to O&M. Plant was dedicated to steel customer with additional supplies to bulk customers in southern part of India.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations.
- Updated logs and submitted timely reports detailing activities in line with regulatory standards.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
- Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management.
- Devised and administered cost control initiatives saving of 21 mINR.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
- Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.
Plant Manager – Selaqui
Linde India Limited
Dehradun
04.2018 - 02.2021
- Directly overseeing entire facility, driving Process improvement, Productivity initiatives, maintaining smooth functioning of 221 TPD Air Separation Unit at Dehradun (UK)
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and supervisors.
Plant Manager – JSW O&M Contract
Linde India Ltd.
Raigad
10.2016 - 03.2018
- LIL came into contract of O&M for 1000 TPD HangYang China make ASU with upcoming two x 2250 TPD ASU in JSW Dolvi works.
- Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Established positive relationships with customer to obtain timely deliveries of spares.
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
- Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Promoted collaborative work environment to motivate and engage staff to achieve customer objectives.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
Plant Manager – Aurangabad
Linde India Limited
Aurangabad
10.2012 - 10.2016
- Successfully commissioned Brown Field Project at STL Aurangabad, 600 NCMH gaseous SMR Hydrogen plant (BOO) and 2 X 500 NCMH Electrolyser H2 plant (O&M Contract).
- Feed/Fuel conversion on LNG with increased reliability was biggest success.
- Handled major breakdown of PSA, troubleshooting of multiple issues of plant, new BFW pump introduced for better reliability & efficiency of plant.
- Responsible for complete statutory compliance, project execution and O&M of facility.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Promoted collaborative work environment to motivate and engage staff to achieve company objectives.
- Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
Sr. Engineering Officer - Selaqui
Linde India Limited
Dehradun
03.2010 - 09.2012
- Designed detailed budget for engineering equipment and projects.
- Designed project specifications and blueprints for structures.
- Implemented SAP, MAXIMO & SRM into daily procedures of general projects.
- Kept detailed records of project progress.
- Commissioning of 221 TPD ASU, Operation & Maintenance of ASU, led Installation of new 33 KV power transmission line, Completion of all statutory compliances for newly built plant.
Engineering Officer
BOC India Limited
Dehradun
08.2006 - 02.2010
- Shift operations and support to onsite customer for H2 & ASU plant.
- Trained employees on safety and project procedures.
- Inspected equipment before and after use.
Installation & Monitoring Engineer
Encardio-rite Electronics Pvt Ltd.
Lucknow
10.2001 - 08.2006
- Installation & commissioning of geotechnical instruments for underground tunnels, metro, dam & large infrastructure projects. Worked at various location with distinct roles & responsibilities.
- Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings
- Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction
Education
Engineering Diploma - Electronics & Telecommunications
Shankerrao Dhawad Polytechnic
Nagpur 08.1998 - 2001.11
Skills
- Compliance understanding
Plant operations & maintenance
Engineering/project management experience
Troubleshooting skills
Safety protocols
Economic modeling/business analysis
Six Sigma expertise
Lean manufacturing processes
Strategic planning
Budgeting
Operations
New Project Establishment
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 70 staff members (max).
- Backup Augmentation
- ROC Setup
- New Plant Installation , recommissioning of GOX Compressor.
- Cater the market demand due to COVID.
- Upgradation of 33 kV line to make more reliable, tripping numbers reduced from 250 to less than 50.
- Led the new O&M contract plant which included Process enhancement, Implementation of Standards including Process Safety, SAP based Preventive Maintenance, manning structure etc.
- Small H2 generator was installed n customer premises and was responsible for PSSR, commissioning and startup of the plant.
Certification
• Accelerated Competency Enhancement Program (9 months) – IIM Kolkata
Interests
Travelling
Cooking
Timeline
AVP - Plant Operations
Hygenco Green Energies Pvt. Ltd.
04.2024 - Current
AGM - Business Development (O&PD)
Linde South Asia Services Pvt. Ltd. (A Linde Group Company)
06.2023 - 03.2024
Associate General Manager (W&N)
Linde South Asia Services Pvt. Ltd. (A Linde Group Company)
04.2022 - 05.2023
Sr. Plant Manager (JSW Complex)
Linde South Asia Services Pvt. Ltd. (A Linde Group Company)
02.2021 - 03.2022
Plant Manager – Selaqui
Linde India Limited
04.2018 - 02.2021
Plant Manager – JSW O&M Contract
Linde India Ltd.
10.2016 - 03.2018
• Accelerated Competency Enhancement Program (9 months) – IIM Kolkata
11-2015
Plant Manager – Aurangabad
Linde India Limited
10.2012 - 10.2016
• Classroom training on Air Separation process– IIT Kharagpur
07-2010
Sr. Engineering Officer - Selaqui
Linde India Limited
03.2010 - 09.2012
Engineering Officer
BOC India Limited
08.2006 - 02.2010
Installation & Monitoring Engineer
Encardio-rite Electronics Pvt Ltd.
10.2001 - 08.2006
Engineering Diploma - Electronics & Telecommunications
Shankerrao Dhawad Polytechnic
08.1998 - 2001.11
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