RESUME (SOUGATA BHAR)

Sougata Bhar

Address:
National Dairy Development Board Campus, 8th Block, 80 Feet Road, Koramangala, Bangalore, PIN:560095, INDIA
Mobile : 9845999451
Phone: +91-080-25711391 - 94 (Off.) Fax: 25711168,
Email: sbhar77@yahoo.com

A capable, enthusiastic, motivated Mechanical Engineering major and Diploma in Business Administration with experience in Project Engineering & Management. An Indian citizen, 37 years male, married, valid passport holder.


SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

z Extensive knowledge related to Project Engineering & Management
z Self motivated & vivid learner, a capable go getter
z Having the right blend of exposure & experience
z Professional technocrat with management background
z Strong consultancy background with effective communication & negotiation skills
z Extensive 10 years experience in EPC Projects
z Technical consultancy in procurement & project execution.


EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

B.E. (Degree in Mechanical Engineering) 1st Div.
From Malaviya Regional Engineering College, Jaipur, Rajasthan University in 1990
Diploma in Business Administration 1st Div.
From Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad, National Capital Territory in 1996
Chartered Engineer & AMIE – Institution of Engineers (India)

COMPUTER SKILLS

Operating systems: DOS, Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP
Software applications: Microsoft Projects, Excel, Axcess, Outlook, MS Office 97/2000/XP, Lotus Smart Suite & Organiser, Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD 2000, PRISM by TCS for monitoring and scheduling of projects, PROJBUCS and CCBS for budgetary control and certification etc. PRAMS project review and monitoring systems and purchase order module: Sybase (Backend) & Powerbuilder (Frontend). ORION (Oracle database – ERP Package by ICICI Infotech).
Programming: Course in Oracle 8 and Developer 2000 from CMC. HTML, FOXPro, QuattraPro, QBASIC, Dbase 4, Fortan 5.



EXPERIENCE / JOB PROFILE

Present organisation: National Dairy Development Board, Bangalore/ New Delhi

I am working in NDDB in the Purchase Division since 1998 (earlier in Engineering Services group from Nov. 1992 to 1998). Presently posted at Bangalore Regional Office as Manager (Purchase). My job responsibilities include:
♥ Tendering: preparation of tenders, floating & tender publication. Opening of bids, detailed techno commercial evaluation of bids, negotiations, award of contract, contract management etc. To prepare MIS reports, vendor development, shortlisting of contractors, suppliers, etc.
♥ Procurement of materials, equipment and machinery through local competitive bidding (LCB) and restricted tenders. Import of equipment for Liquid Nitrogen Plant & Ice Cream Plant. Purchase for computerization projects, hardware, software, local area networking etc.
♥ Planning, scheduling, monitoring and execution of World Bank aided projects (Operation Flood III) upto 1996. Special assignment to Noida Dairy Project (near New Delhi) 5000 million in 1997 for project commissioning and coordination with project authorities.
♥ To prepare project appraisal report, estimates, technical specifications of tender documents, audit reports, dairy plant management reports and other technical services.
♥ To assist the FAO adviser for finalization of specifications, tender, drawings, technical clarifications and recommendations specifically for refrigeration projects.
♥ Procurement of equipment for Mother Dairy, Fruit & Vegetable auction project, expansion and automation systems, Bulk Vending Booths, cold stores & Deep Freezers, refrigerated & insulated vans, Milk Tankers, Ice Cream Plant, Bulk Cooling Systems, Oil Packaging Station, Asceptic Packaging Station, UHT Plant, Liquid Nitrogen Plant etc.
♥ To prepare BOQ, design & technical details and to purchase Project equipment for Dairy Plants, refrigeration plant, Powder Plant, Powder Conveying Systems, CIP systems, Automation System & equipment, D.G. sets, H.T. & L.T. control panels, service equipment like; HVAC, boiler, hot water generators, soft water plant, air compressor, LDO/LSHS tanks, effluent treatment plants, Process Control & Instrumentation systems.

Previous Employment: National Engineering Industries Ltd. Jaipur (Raj.)

From May 91 to Nov. 92, designation: Asst. Engineer (Grade-I). Pioneer in manufacturing of high precision NBC Bearings in technical collaboration with NTN Japan. ISO –9110 certified in quality management systems by BVQI of UK for design, development, manufacture and supply. I worked in Industrial Engineering Department (Research and Development Div.) and job responsibilities included:
♥ Project work – scheduling, implementation & monitoring of modernisation Project Phase I & II at an estimated cost of Rs.2000 million.
♥ Supervision of Installation, Commissioning and Trials of CNC & automatic machine tools and production lines from Japan, USA, Germany etc.

MEMBERSHIPS

1. Institution of Engineers (India) AMIE
2. Institution of Standard Engineers (BIS)
3. Institution of Plant Engineers
4. Institution of Mechanical Engineers
5. Indian Institute of Materials Management (IIMM)
6. All India Management Association
7. Delhi Productivity Council
8. Indian Dairy Association
9. Delhi Management Association
10. ISHRAE (applied for)

DETAILED JOB PROFILE:


CONSULTANCY PROJECTS:

· Multidisciplinary Consultancy including Technical Services.
· Feasibility studies & strategic planning for wide range of industrial and infrastructure projects.
· Conceptual design, Preparation of preliminary estimates, detailed project reports.
· Preparation of detailed design & supply drawings.
· Preparation of detailed estimates.
· Preparation of tenders.
· Assist in evaluation of tenders.
· Vendor Development , Approval of Vendor drawings, & inspection of equipment.
· Periodical Site visits.

TURN KEY ASSIGNMENTS:

· Conceptual design, Preparation of preliminary estimates, project proposals
· Preparation of detailed designs/ Engg. drawings
· Preparation of detailed estimates
· Preparation of Tenders
· Invitation of Tenders & finalisation of contracts
· Vendor Development , Approval of Vendor drawings, & inspection of equipment
· Site Management and certification of goods & bills.
· Release of payments/ requisition of funds
· Finalisation of project accounts and to furnish audited accounts statement
· Appointment of other consultants e.g. architects, structural consultants and approval of drawings submitted by consultants for execution and coordination between consultants and project authorities.
· Plant Management & Engineering Consultancy.
· Procurement of goods, material and machinery
· Technical Services covering engineering design, project management
· All project related activities are controlled, co-ordinated and monitored.
· Detailed engineering services: extended basic engineering, process engineering, process and utility equipment, material handling system, HVAC, piping, electrical, instrumentation & automation etc.
· Evaluation of Bids & Recommendations.
· Supervision of Construction and installation work.
· Planning and scheduling work at site.
· Measurement, billing and certification work
· Coordinate Mechanical Erection, Installation & Testing.
· Commissioning assistance including trial runs (no load and full load), machinery wet runs, utility commissioning, commissioning on full load, process system start -up, certification on completion of commissioning.
· Contracting for undertaking civil construction, supply, erection and installation of mechanical, piping, HVAC, electrical and instrumentation/automation equipment.


MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY:

· Project Identification, survey, feasibility studies, location/ site selection, study of distribution and logistics.
· Assistance in raising Project Finance.
· Macro level and long range planning, technology transfer.
· Interaction with State Federations, Unions and Govt. and Local Bodies etc.
· Contract Management


INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES:

· Professional consultancy services to industries and Government Organisations in infrastructure and other related projects.
· Development planning.
· Project planning, preliminary and detailed feasibility studies.
· Project Management Studies.
· Modernisation/ Expansion of Institutions/Organisational Structures, Financial and technical services, EPC/PMV including construction and sub-contracting.
· Providing technical assistance from FAO Advisors and international consultants.

PROCUREMENT SERVICES:

· Procurement of equipment and machinery for various projects in the country
· Effective and timely purchase of quality equipment and machinery at competitive prices to ensure timely execution of projects and proper utilisation of funds.
· To carry out centralised procurement of equipment and machinery in bulk and contribute to effective implementation of the projects.
· To procure the goods and the services of the right quality, at the right price, from the right sources and in the right quantities.
· To procure the equipment and machinery of standard design and specifications providing for interchangeability in case of urgent requirements.
· To develop new vendors and help the vendors in developing new products.
· To review the procurement procedures & policies and advise the management on these matters.
· To keep abreast of the import/export policies and other regulations of the Govt. of India.
· Preparation and floating the bids regularly.
· To evaluate bids and place orders with the suppliers for equipment and machinery for specific project requirements.
· To place orders for bulk procurement and allot the equipment to different projects depending on their requirement.
· To prepare and float bids for erection, testing and commissioning jobs, evaluate the bids and place orders with the contractors.
· To procure materials like office equipment, laboratory, service and workshop equipment.
· To arrange import of machinery etc when required, after obtaining import licence and arrange for clearance of the goods from the customs.
· To enter into maintenance, service and rate contracts for the maintenance of various buildings and machinery and procurement of materials respectively.
· To arrange for the insurance coverage of the projects, stocks of commodities, consignments in transit and assets.
· To arrange for the transfer of equipment and materials from one place/project to another place/project.
· To compile purchase related data and generate reports pertaining to the execution of the purchase orders and to update and maintain all statistical data and records.
· To advice and assist management in purchase related procedures and policies.

PROJECTS / INDUSTRIES:

· Dairy Plants
· Feed Plants
· Oil Plants
· Fruit & Vegetable Plants
· Slaughter Houses
· Liquid Nitrogen Plants
· Chilling Centre
· Chilling Cum Processing Centre
· Feeder Dairy
· Liquid Milk Plant
· Mother Dairy
· Bulk Vending Booths
· Powder Plant (SMP & WMP)
· Cheese Making Plant
· Bulk Vending System
· Ice Cream Plant
· Cold Storage and Deep Freeze
· Milk Packaging Station
· Asceptic Packaging Station
· Oil Packaging Station
· Oil Tank Farm
· Animal Breeding Centre
· Cattle Feed Plant
· Mixed Feed Plant
· Urea Molasses Lick Plant
· Silo Storage System
· Godowns and Stores
· Solvent Extraction Plant
· Edible Oil Refinery
· Services (Electrical, Steam, Air, Soft Water, ETP, Refrigeration, AC etc.)
· Edible Oil Tank Farm
· Fruit & Vegetable Processing Plant
· Modern Slaughter House
· Caracas Utilization Plant
· Liquid Nitrogen System
· Training & Demonstration Centre
· Animal Disease Laboratory
· Animal Breeding & Dairy Farms
· Artificial Insemination Centre
· Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP)
· Spares Procurement (Imported & Indigenous)
· Model Dairy Plant
· Bulk Milk Cooling Systems
· Miscellaneous Projects


Projects under Operation Flood – III (World Bank) :

· Ice Cream Plant, Mother Dairy, Delhi
· Bulk Vending Booths, Mother Dairy
· ICP Expansion, Mother Dairy
· Process Automation, Mother Dairy
· Butter Oil Handling System & CIP System, Mother Dairy
· Refrigeration System, Mother Dairy
· Mohali Dairy Expansion
· Cheese Plant, Mohali
· Ice Cream Plant, Chandigarh
· Jalandhar Dairy Expansion
· Ludhiana Dairy Expansion & Powder Plant
· Cattle Feed Plant Expn., Khanna
· Sirsa Dairy Plant & Powder Plant
· Model Dairy Plant, Karnal
· Noida Dairy Project