Sudhakar Urade PMP, BE,DIArb,MIE,MIRSE,FCIArb,LSSGB

Experience

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  S.E.C. Railway

  Jul 1999 - Dec 2006

  Sr. Section Engineer/ Section Engineer (Signal)

  - Design-Drawings: Checking Engineering Plans, Signalling plans (SIPs), SWRs, GWRs and preparation of SWRDs etc. Drawings, Action Plans, CRS sanctions for new and alteration works.- Estimation, Tenders & Contracts, Construction ITC activities for up-gradation of Electro-mechanical to E.I.- EI (MLK II) with IPS, Ele. Point m/c, LED signals, Dig. AxC for BPAC etc.- In-charge for Maintenance of of E.I./PI/Electro-mech. Signalling installations, Intermediate Block (IBS) Signalling, Stores & Establishment. - Tenders and contract: detailed Estimate, BOQ, SCC, Tech Spec & floating of Tenders, assisting in techno - commercial evaluation and Rate analysis for awarding tender, formation of CA. Estimation for planning Works Proposals Initial Training on Signalling in IRISET for 6 months & OJT in various divisions of S.E.Railway. Show less

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  IRCON International Ltd.

  Dec 2006 - Mar 2013

  (As the Main Contractor for) SEREMBAN GEMAS ELECTRIFIED DOUBLE TRACK PROJECT (SGEDTP), Malaysia- Brownfield Project of USD 1 Billion on Design & Build, Turnkey basis – new 100 km and 6 stns of Electrified Double Track for 180 kmph with full Bi-directional Auto Sigg with CBI, Dig. Axle Counter, ETCS level 1 ATP, CTC (TMS), with Stage Signalling works. Project deliverables to the customer satisfaction with profit within project baselines of Scope, Cost & extended time  Review of Sigg det. Design-drawings and getting approval from client/consultants as per the needs & requirements. Review of Technical Proposals, Method Statements, Test Plans & Reports, Commissioning Work Package. Installation, Testing & Commissioning activities of Signalling works.  Interfacing for integration of Sigg system with others (Tele, Ele. OHE & Infra- Track, Civil Building, E&M, viaduct, etc)  Coordination & liasoning with multidisciplinary teams of internal & external clients for interfacing & integration. Planning, Monitor & Control of ITC activities in accordance with Rolling programme and actual site progress. Presentation on progress, issues/concerns to client; preparation of internal/external reports. Verification by following QA/QC procedures, ensuring OHSE norms at site, inspection of Material. FAT of Bombardier make ATP (ETCS level 1) at LEAB in Sweden, Principles testing of IXL of 2 stations in Ph-1. Contract Execution & Management: Finalizing Agreements- Signalling (Invensys) & CTC-Siemens, Guarantees; Operation of LC; Contractual/commercial matters, conflicts for VO/NS items with Client and Contractor. Stage Signalling works: Responsible for planning, installation, testing & commissioning of Stage Signalling works to facilitate completion of final Infrastructure & Track works, including relocation work of existing Signalling systems Show less • Roles & Responsibilities: Functional Manager towards tenders & contracts, design-drawings, technical assistance, monitoring, control and reporting progress, export of material, LC, etc. for Indian & foreign projects (J&K Rail link with Northern Railway, Lucknow-Mughalsarai RE with CORE, LKO, IIRR – Iran & SGEDT Project, Malaysia)  Procurement, Tenders & Contracts for both Signalling & Telecom works: all types –Open, Limited, Single & Global international tenders for Supply & Work contracts at all steps and stages from initiation of tendering till finalization of CA for SGEDTP Malaysia, IIRR- Iran; JKRL Project, LKO-MGS RE project. International Bidding: Understanding Statement of Needs, General Requirements; Design conceptual Engineering &Signalling Plans, Estimation, techno-commercial part of the bid for Algeria & Malaysia Projects. Export of material and Letter of Credit (LC): Export and related formalities with Excise & Customs department, Opening & execution LC and hiring Freight forwarder for shipment to IIRR, Iran for supply of spares. Technical & Project Management support to J&K Rail Link Project, Srinagar: Green field, 120 Km track (USD 0.4 Billion): Checking & review of detailed Design-drawings of Ansaldo: SIP, Selection table, Logic Circuits of 6 stations, approval from client, Testing & commissioning, CRS inspections, FAT of IXL SW, project monitoring & control, etc. Show less

  • Manager/Signal/SGEDTP, Malaysia

    Aug 2010 - Mar 2013

  • Manager/Signal & Telecom

    Dec 2006 - Jul 2010
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  Chennai Metro Rail Limited

  Mar 2013 - Sept 2015

  Deputy General Manager (Signal)

  Led S&T Department as Dy.HoD for Project and Maintenance: Metro Signalling Train Control (Siemens), Platform Screen Door (Faively), ISA (Aurthor D Little, UK) and Telecomm systems (STE, Singapore).STC: CATC (ATS, ATP, ATO), CBI, VDU, S&D, SPK, ESP, OCC/DCC, Train simulators, Platform Screen Doors etc. Telecom: SCADA, TETRA, PIDS, PAVA, CCTV, DOOCCTV, ACID, ICMS, FDS, Op & Office phones, DTS (MAN, LAN & SDH). Design review, FAI/FAT, Installation supervision, Testing & Commissioning activities of STC system. Interfacing & integration with other interfacesub-systems including co-ordination. Material/product approval, FAI, FAT for type & routine tests, material inspection, mock-up realization, etc.  Contractual (Legal & Commercial) matters with contractors: Bills, Claims, EOT, Cost Compensation, LD, PAC, PRL, etc. Change proposals, Estimate, technical-commercial-contractual scrutiny, etc. RDSO & CMRS statutory submissions, compliances for approvals; RDSO & CMRS/CRS inspections Preparation of Station/Depot Working Orders, SOP, Spl. Instructions to TO/SC/TC;  Trainer: Training palns & delivery, imparting traing to fresh JE/Technicians for O&M competency; mentoring support Preparation of Signal Engg Manual, Telecom Engg Manual and Review/approval of S&T O&M Manuals Independent Safety Assessor (ADL, UK) - Managing audits, inspections for Sigg& PSD works. FAT: SW of Mainline & Depot IXL, SW of Wayside ATP & SW of ATS in Germany and UG Cables in Turkey. RAM analysis/demonstration, Safety analysis, Hazards Analysis, FMECA, EMC/EMI tests, OHSE norms etc. PSD: Detailed design, Opening/closing parameters, Prototype tests, FAT, mock-up, installation in 4 UG stations. RAMS & ISA: CENELEC Rly Appln Stds, core aspects of RAM, Health & Safety, Hazards analysis, Safety Assessment & Audit plan & reports, Safety case & safety certificates, Risk management plan, etc.  Representation from CMRL in Adjudication/Arbitration for dispute resolution. Show less

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  General Consultants to Chennai Metro Rail Project

  Oct 2015 - Sept 2016

  Chief Signal Expert in GC to CMRL and Joint General Manager (Signal)/CMRL

  Package Manager for 2 Work Packages of Design & Build (JBIC) : Metro Signalling Train Control (Siemens), Platform Screen Door (Faively), Telecomm systems (STE, Singapore) and Independent Safety Assessor (Aurthor D Little, UK). Telecom: SCADA, TETRA, PIDS, PAVA, CCTV, DOOCCTV, ACID, ICMS, FDS, Op & Office phones, DTS (MAN, LAN & SDH). Design review, FAI/FAT, Installation supervision, Testing & Commissioning activities of Signalling & Train Control system. Interfacing & integration with other interfacesub-systems including co-ordination at each stage of project execution. Material/product approval, FAI, FAT for type & routine tests, material inspection, mock-up realization, etc.  Contractual (Legal & Commercial) matters with contractors: Bills, Claims, EOT, Cost Compensation, LD, PAC, PRL, etc. Change proposals, Estimate, technical-commercial-contractual scrutiny, Financial evaluation, etc.. Statutory RDSO & CMRS statutory submissions, inspections, compliances for approvals. Preparation of Station/Depot Working Orders, SOP, Spl. Instructions to TO/SC/TC;  Preparation of Signal Engg Manual, Telecom Engg Manual and Review/approval of S&T O&M Manuals Independent Safety Assessor (ADL, UK) – Managing audits, inspections for Sigg& PSD works. FAT: SW of Mainline & Depot IXL, SW of Wayside ATP & SW of ATS in Germany and UG Cables in Turkey. RAM analysis/demonstration, Safety analysis, Hazards Analysis, FMECA, EMC/EMI tests, OHSE norms etc. PSD: Detailed design review and approvals, Prototype tests, FAT, mock-up, installation & testing in UG stations. RAMS: CENELEC Rly Appln Stds, core aspects of RAM, Health & Safety, Hazards analysis, etc.  ISA: Safety Assessment & Audit plan & reports, Safety Case & Certificates for section opening, Risk management plan.  Representation from CMRL in Adjudication/Arbitration for dispute resolution for technical and commercial matters. Show less

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  Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited

  Oct 2016 - Mar 2018

  Additional Chief Project Manager (Operation & Maintenance)

   Statutory approvals: of all sorts from authorities (Research Design & Standards Organisation (RDSO), Commissioner Metro Rail Safety (CMRS), Electrical Inspector to Government (EIG), etc. by way of submission of documents, compliance thereof, their oscillation trials, inspections, coordination with other disciplines, etc.- awarded for this task in Sep’2017. ‘Interfacing and integration’ of all systems- CBTC signalling, Communication, Rolling Stock, Track, PS&OHE, AFC, PSD, E&M, Lift & Escalator, Station Building, Viaduct, etc.- interface matrices and coordination plan, etc. O&M set-up: planning O&M strategy, setting up O&M organisation by recruitment, competency training, etc. Documentation: Operational Manuals, SOPs, Special Instructions, Safety & Disaster Manuals, Maintenance Manuals of various systems, schedule of maintenance and maintenance activities. Show less

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  Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. Nagpur

  Apr 2018 - now

  General Manager (O&M)

   Leading the entire O&M of Nagpur Metro Rail Corporation including HR and Finance of O&M. Establishing O&M setup from scratch –Operations including train & station operation, OCC, DCC, Revenue cell, training institute and the Maintenance set up for Stations & Viaducts, Track, AFC, OHE, PSI, Sigg. & Train Control, Telecom, E&M, L&E etc. (not directly responsible for Rolling Stock) for successful running over 40 km network.  Effective utilisation of resources i.e. optimum @ 12 staff/RKM (lowest) against the yardstick of 35 staff/RKM by multi-skilling / multi- tasking and cost saving outsourcing activities in O&M, critical analysing schedule of maintenance, etc.  Exploring the outsourcing of Train Operation Activity successfully Set up Training Institute for in-house training of O&M personnel; imparted training to > 400 staff, saving of Rs 5 Cr. Building digital O&M platform using 5D BIM & DOT Net and its successful implementation in Nagpur Metro, starting from creating the master data of assets till actual maintenance and MIS reporting, using SAP PM module as maintenance tool. Continuous workshop on safety, training & quality related aspects of O&M systems. Effectively managing FMS (TOM, Security & HK) & Train Operation contract. Liasoning with local police authorities, deploying ERT team round the clock for passenger and personnel safety & security. Ensuring highest standard of best possible O&M practices. Committee member to I-Metro & Operation subcommittee member of metro systems.  Focusing on MMI activities required for increasing ridership, overall growth of quality and experience of Nagpurians. Documentation: Operational Manuals, SOPs, Special Instructions, Safety & Disaster Manuals, Maintenance Manuals of various systems, schedule of maintenance and maintenance activities.  Overseeing operational activities of NMML-1 (CIDCO). Statutory Approvals of all sorts from RDSO Railway Board, CMRS, EIG, etc. Show less