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Hitesh Sharda

MERNDA,Australia

Summary

Innovative and results-driven professional with a strong background in people management, resource and personnel supervision, risk management, quality assurance, stakeholder engagement, continuous improvement, and change management gained from numerous years' employment within the marine industry settings. Recognized for excellence and effectiveness in delivering innovative business and technology improvements, organizational change, and capability development that surpass industry standards in productivity and efficiency. Equipped with superior communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities as well as exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. A proactive leader skilled in transforming teams, delivering sustainable results, forging productive relationships, coordinating overall strategy, and propelling the organization to higher peaks of success.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Hub Manager

Coates
07.2022 - Current
  • Acting as Hub Manager of First Highest revenue generating Branch of Victoria, Australia
  • Providing supervision and supportive leadership to repairs and maintenance workforce, leading hands and contractors working onsite
  • Managing Contractors, compliance and Hire on Victoria Big build project
  • Mentored junior staff members, enhancing their professional growth and development within company.
  • Negotiated contracts with external partners to secure favorable terms that supported overall business objectives.
  • Successfully achieved 1.5 million monthly hire budgets
  • Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Practicing, promoting and leading health, safety, and environmental compliance
  • Ensuring all maintenance and repair work performed meets original equipment manufacturer's recommendations in line with Coates Standard
  • Successfully Managing team of 22, achieving organizational goal and team goal
  • Effectively Manage cost of operating assets and increase asset availability.

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Blue Diamond Machineries
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Utilizing various tools, test equipment, control, precision measuring devices, and computer equipment to complete tests and equipment maintenance, repairs, and overhauls
  • Successfully managed team of 4 technician on West gate tunnel Project
  • Attending regular servicing of different types of generators like Kubota, Cummins, Denyo, and Perkins
  • Developing maintenance plans and service quotes for customers
  • Travel to field locations to evaluate equipment state and performance
  • Disassemble and assemble a wide range of hydraulic pneumatic and mechanical equipment during inspection
  • Analyzing risk at the site and creating risk assessment onsite
  • Maintaining yearly spare part inventory and creating quarterly requisition for future maintenances
  • Technically trained to work on Air compressor, Boiler, Power generation portable and fixed plant, and portable types of machinery
  • Identify critical spare parts for the plant and maintain stocks as defined
  • Assist in developing annual maintenance and capital budget and contribute to the efficacy of different future maintenance and capital spending of A$1 million per annum
  • Prepare and submit monthly plant maintenance performance reports to management.
  • Provided technical support to customers, addressing concerns promptly and maintaining strong relationships with clientele.

Maintenance Reliability Engineer

BW GAS
05.2021 - 01.2022
  • Responsible for Ship power generation and distribution system, Alfa Laval Purifiers, freshwater generators, steam-driven pumps, Refrigeration& HVAC system, and Operation and maintenance of Boiler Automations system and Ship main propulsion system
  • Successfully managed team of 8 technician and 4 technical support workers
  • Managing ship to shore bulk liquid transfer considering pump characteristics and tank level requirement
  • Diligently and professionally executed installations, repairs, necessary changes, and assigned tasks on equipment onsite
  • Manages assigned work orders and documents all the facets of the work product on a Computerized Maintenance Management System
  • Expert in onsite troubleshooting and quality inputs for boosting team performance
  • Maintain onsite performance of separators by regular maintenance of separators like cleaning disks, replacing brushes, carrying out solenoid tests, etc
  • Directing and supervising maintenance technicians carrying out reactive and preventative maintenance on the plant
  • Responsible for safe execution of work as work permit controller by ensuring correct isolation, job hazard identification, and control
  • Prioritizing maintenance work based on internal customer needs and available resources
  • Provide input to planning and scheduling maintenance work including for major shutdowns
  • Managing onsite OCHS and analyzing onsite risk and Hazards
  • Responsible and trained for working under Safety Management system
  • Working as Pre- of Drydocking team for ship-to-ship troubleshooting
  • Managing work timesheets, reporting system to company Technical Superintendent and monthly technical work done reports.
  • Conferred with engineers and designers to investigate and solve failure issues.
  • Established a proactive approach to safety management by conducting hazard analyses and implementing appropriate risk mitigation measures.

Ship Maintenance Engineer 3AE

Damico Shipping Italia
07.2015 - 04.2021
  • Took responsibility of M.E.O Class IV engineer at rank of fourth engineer on ship
  • Carried out tasks as integral part of team of engineers, collaborating toward required targets for heavy diesel engines
  • Gained extensive experience in operation of Aalborg boilers -vertical type smoke tube
  • Applied learned skills in Motor Control Center-Burmeister & Winship engines operation and maintenance
  • Performed troubleshooting on fire system of ship like fire pump, fire detection loop system, water mist, and fixed foam system, ensuring readiness for operations during emergencies
  • Carried out maintenance and operation of air compressor and air service systems of ship, similar to Industrial pneumatic systems
  • Complied with Occupational Health & Safety protocols to ensure the safety of operations.

Customer Sales Officer

Shoppers Stop
12.2014 - 07.2015
  • Interacted with customers courteously and professionally whilst listening to concerns, issues, and comments about the company's products and services to maximize sales performance
  • Updated and maintained a record of all sales for easy access
  • Provided consistently outstanding service to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
  • Developed and implemented an effective marketing strategy for the store to reach monthly sales goals including calling customers to present products and encourage purchase
  • Enforced strict store compliance with health and safety regulations.

Education

International Diploma in Marine Surveying -

Australian Institute of Marine Surveying
Melbourne
12.2021

BS Marine Engineering (Mechanical) -

Vinayaka Mission University

Skills

  • P&L Reporting
  • Maintenance Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Team Leadership
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Compliance with Standards/Legislation
  • Excellent aptitude for engineering plans including scope, schedule, cost, and quality parameters
  • Broad knowledge of industry systems, control, equipment, and processes
  • Develop forecasts, financial objective and business plan
  • Successfully achieved monthly OH&S monthly leads with 100% Take 5, transport checks and safety conversation
  • Gained 9 years of expertise in the technological Industry and 3 years of people management
  • Talent for utilizing effective communication strategies, interpersonal, tact, and diplomacy skills to manage, influence, negotiate and foster long-term strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Values of collaboration, respect, innovation, integrity, and diversity bring
  • Highly proficient across a range of operating systems and software platforms, including MS Word, MS Excel, Suit, Sap, Cisco, ServiceM8, and Planned maintenance system
  • Yearly Budget Management
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Asset Management
  • Inventory Management

Affiliations

  • Approved Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Engineering Watch Keeping Officer
  • Australian Institute of Marine Surveying

Attributes

  • Strong work ethics; highly reliable and hardworking.
  • High standard of personal and professional ethical conduct and integrity.
  • Penchant for details while balancing the need to reflect on larger needs and responsibilities.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal and liaison skills.
  • Ability to work well in a team or independently with minimal supervision.
  • Diligent in achieving goals.
  • Innovator and dynamic personality.
  • Strong passion to learn and improve mastery of craft.

Training And Certificates

  • Medical First Aid Certification
  • White Card-Construction Induction Course
  • High-Risk Work License -Victoria
  • Personal Survival Techniques Certification
  • Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats training
  • Advanced Fire Fighting Certification
  • Condition Monitoring System Training
  • Advance Marine Electrical Training

Community Service

Blood Donations for Red Cross Society

References

Available upon request

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Hub Manager

Coates
07.2022 - Current

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Blue Diamond Machineries
01.2022 - 05.2022

Maintenance Reliability Engineer

BW GAS
05.2021 - 01.2022

Ship Maintenance Engineer 3AE

Damico Shipping Italia
07.2015 - 04.2021

Customer Sales Officer

Shoppers Stop
12.2014 - 07.2015

International Diploma in Marine Surveying -

Australian Institute of Marine Surveying

BS Marine Engineering (Mechanical) -

Vinayaka Mission University

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