Ravi Shankar Behar is seeking a top-level, challenging opportunity in planning and management with over 3 decades of experience in project management, civil construction, manufacturing, and mechanical engineering. He holds an AMIE and has worked in roles such as DGM of Projects at HBL Power Systems and as a manager of fabrication shops and mechanical projects. He has expertise in areas like strategic planning, project management, production, quality control, and maintenance.

1. RAVI SHANKAR BEHAR
Address:
Tel: +91 9848884583; E-mail: shankarbehar57@yahoo.com
Seeking top level challenging opportunities in Planning & Management with
a reputed organisation
Professional Summary
∝ Over 3 decades of in-depth work experience in Project Management/ Civil Constructions/Manufacturing
domain.
∝ A qualified Chartered Engineer; holding degree from Institute to Mechanical engineers
∝ Last associated with HBL Power Systems Limited, NCPP Division as DGM (Projects).
∝ A strategic thinker able to contribute in a stronger operational and delivery skills.
∝ Maturity and credibility to lead a team providing excellence in all fields of operations.
∝ A team player comfortable operating at the most senior levels within the company and outside it and
capable of building strong links with internal/external agencies.
∝ Flexibility to develop strong supportive relationships with members across locations.
∝ Creative thinker, able to conceive unconventional solutions in support of rapid growth.
∝ Culturally sensitive and empathetic
∝ Strong influencing skills to win the support of managers and to provide leadership of functional staff.
∝ Dynamic and high energy, able to perform well under deadline pressure
∝ Internet marketing skills newly developed using SEO and identifying new Business Development
opportunities
Domain Expertise
Strategic Planning & Management Project Management
Production Process Improvements
Quality Control Maintenance
Installation & Commissioning Safety Operations
Client Management Services Engineering Operation
Man Management
Selected Accomplishments
∝ Comprehensive knowledge of Electrical Power Distribution and Control Systems.
∝ Spearheaded product and machinery development to improve productivity and control costs in Light
Engineering industry.
∝ Effectuated waste water management so as to achieve zero liquid discharge and control dust pollution.
∝ Displayed expert abilities in the installation & commissioning of heavy plant machinery/equipment and
handled heavy fabrication works.

2. ∝ Conducted audits and replaced continuous running equipments driven by servo motors with AC drives
for Energy conservation instead of electrical motors.
∝ Headed a team of skilled tradesman who manoeuvred major Overhauls of equipment like Mechanical
presses, Overhead Cranes, Foundry and Heat treatment Furnaces, Tumbling Barrels and multi stage
pumps on board ships and in Fertilizer plants.
∝ Delivered repairing services to the vertical double of a sip Genevoise Jig boring machine to restore its
accuracies.
∝ Successfully installed and commissioned two SCOT VAC Vacuum melting furnaces, induction
melting furnaces and foundry equipment like Ammonia vacuum Drying equipment used for drying
ceramic core in investment casting process for the Foundry Department of an Aircraft factory in
India.
∝ Manned erection and fabrication with SS welding and commissioning of a distillation tower for an 1100
Tons/day oxygen plant for Bhilai steel plant.
∝ Handled fabrication and repairs of the Roller crushers used in the crushing of rocky ore to powder
form in the Zinc smelter at HZL, Visakhapatnam.
Employment Details
HBL Power Systems Limited, NCPP Division as DGM (Projects) Jan’07-
JUN’12
∝ Steered several projects related to product development in the organization.
∝ Responsible for domestic and overseas expansion projects within the company.
∝ Pioneered the usage of mechanized electroplating line in chemical process.
∝ Planned and implemented a new process for mechanized active mass retrieval.
Al Hatlani, Riyadh as Engineering Consultant Mar’06-Dec’06
∝ Imparted technical guidance whenever necessary for trading of Wood working and joinery machinery
sales in Riyadh.
Usha Kiron Movies Limited, Hyderabad as Manager – Mechanical Projects Nov’05-Feb’06
∝ Conceptualized and developed security and CCTV mechanism in theme parks.
∝ Well versed with the maintenance of thrill riders and show action equipments.
∝ Pivotal in arranging automatic and addressable fire detection systems.
Pennar Industries Limited, Hyderabad as Manager Fabrication Shop Apr’05-Oct’05
∝ Administered the production and quality of ESP and support structures to be used mostly in Steel &
Cement Industry.
Light Engineering Industry, Riyadh as Technical Assistant Sep’88-Dec’04
∝ An expert in the development of SS sheet metal working machines like Salvagnini Bending and
Punching transfer line and other Amada Punching turrets and press brakes.
∝ Managed the installation and commissioning of computer controlled fully Automatic Electroplating Plant
from Dr. Hess & Cie, Germany.
Tapti Engineering, Nagpur as Project Co-coordinator, Dec’84-May’86

3. ∝ Handled fabrication of supporting structure for the conveyor to transport dolomite ore from the
mines to the railway-loading yard.
∝ Successfully lay a conveyor 25Km long and installed Heavy Crusher in Dolomite and Limestone
quarries.
∝ Worked with clients like R.I.L (Steel plant) and principals like McNally Bharat Ltd.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Management
∝ Supervise all the activities and ensure that it is done to the fullest of the efficiency.
∝ Overhead in meetings, discussions, project site visits, workshops and hearings.
∝ Determine resources required for the project and plan out a structure to bring out flow in the task.
∝ Prepare monthly and daily reports and present them to higher managing authorities for scrutinizing.
∝ Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or
construction standards.
∝ Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.
∝ Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
∝ Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with quality codes, and other regulations.
∝ Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to satisfy project needs and deliver the project benefits.
Manufacturing
∝ Plan, organise and direct the production operations which ensure the most effective return on assets.
∝ Initiative plans and review processes which minimise costs through effective utilization of manpower,
equipment, materials, and capital.
∝ Identify/address gaps in process by calculating the equipment design versus actual performance issues.
∝ Understand the interface issues various departments in the plant and resolve them in desired manner.
∝ Undertake installation of machines and equipments.
∝ Assuming problem solving and troubleshooting skills as part of normal commissioning duties.
∝ Implement plant strategies and action plans and establish group and individual accountabilities
throughout assigned departments for problem solving and cost reduction, depending on need.
∝ Encourage use of new techniques and focus on fact based problem solving.
∝ Schedule stability that allows for maximum return on efficiencies.
∝ Prepare reports, analyze data, and make recommendations for improving plant operations and solving
pump maintenance-related problems.
∝ Track, analyze and improve key maintenance parameters such as asset utilization, maintenance cost,
schedule compliance, etc.
∝ Continually improve safety record by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety
attitudes.
∝ Maintain individual skills keeping up to date with latest management concepts.
Civil Constructions
∝ Site inspection and steer project activities in a safe manner.

4. ∝ Lead by example to promote the company safety culture.
∝ Responsible for layout, construction, structure work etc.
∝ Work actively with the contractor’s project management teams to understand project objectives and
priorities and to meet project objectives with regard to safety, cost control and schedule.
∝ Be the first point of contact for construction issues at site
∝ Review and resolve day to day site construction issues/coordination, ensure site safety concerns are
being addressed prior to work commencement.
∝ Carry out site check to ensure work execution per approved design/drawings.
Prior Experience
Earth Moving Equipment Manufacturer, New Delhi as Service Engineer Jun’86-
Jul’88
Triples Enterprises Visakhapatnam as Site Engineer Sep’79-Dec-84
Academics
∝ Completed A.M.I.E (Mech).
∝ Diploma (Mechanical Engineering) from Visakhapatnam Polytechnic.
∝ B. Sc. from D.A.V College for Science
IT Skills: Computer applications like 2D drafting using AutoCAD
Personal Details
Date of Birth 12th June, 1957
Languages English, Hindi, Telugu, Oriya, Tamil, Malayalam and Arabic
Passport No. H1044015 valid until 13-Oct-2018.