Ashish Gautam

• Inspected, maintained, and repaired mechanical equipment in tunnel compartments, storage conveyors, and shuttle conveyors to ensure optimal functionality and minimize downtime
• Monitored and troubleshooted PLC machines, resolving issues promptly to maintain smooth operational efficiency by 20% by proactively resolving PLC issues and reduce unplanned stoppages.
• Enhanced production continuity by promptly troubleshooting and resolving PLC machine issues, reducing stoppages, and maintaining smooth operations
• Collaborated with operators, engineers, and maintenance staff to diagnose and resolve technical issues, fostering a cohesive and efficient work environment
• Conducted preventive maintenance and safety inspections to identify potential issues early, ensuring equipment reliability and compliance with safety standards

As a Mechanical Engineer (FIFO), Site Engineer, and Project Coordinator, I played a pivotal role in the successful execution of two major construction projects in Nepal: the Dordi-1 Hydroelectric Project (HEP) in Lamjung, valued at 25.2 million AUD, and the Richet Hydropower Company Project in Gorkha, worth 2.26 million AUD. My responsibilities encompassed documentation, design, fabrication, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of mechanical and electromechanical equipment, ensuring seamless coordination across multidisciplinary teams, and effectively managing on-site operations to meet project deadlines and quality standards. Through proactive leadership and technical expertise, I contributed to the efficient execution of both projects, ensuring compliance with engineering best practices, safety regulations, and contractual obligations.

Key task included:

• Prepared competitive tender documents, pro forma invoices, and Interim Payment Certificates (IPC) for project bidding, ensuring accurate material estimation and bill of quantities (BOQ) for clients, contractors, and sub-contractors
• Expertise in project planning, scheduling, and documentation, including budgeting and team coordination using MS Project to ensure efficient project execution.
• Experienced in preventive and corrective maintenance of industrial machinery and electromechanical systems using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to optimize performance and reliability.
• Proficient in quality control and assurance during and after fabrication and erection works, employing NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) techniques such as Dye Penetrant Testing (DPT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MPT), and Ultrasonic Testing (UT) to ensure structural integrity and compliance with industry standards.
• Coordinated effectively with project managers, stakeholders, clients, and contractors to resolve on-site issues and maintain project timelines.
• Designed mechanical components using FEA, CFD, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks, and oversaw their fabrication, erection, maintenance, testing, and commissioning, while adapting designs to meet site requirements and ensuring precision during installation and operational success, enhancing system reliability and performance by 10%.