Nitin Modi

Experience

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  Indian Navy

  Jan 2010 - May 2016

  Executive Engineer (Lieutenant, promoted to Lt Commander in 2014)

  • Undertook modeling of Pressure Vessel on PV Elite for a 300 MW Nuclear Power Plant.• Assisted in the preparation of technical reports and presentations to communicate design concepts, findings, and recommendations with vendors.• Demonstrated expertise in analyzing, designing, developing, and testing structural components for static equipments such as Pumps, Compressors, Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Turbines etc. ensuring adherence to ASME and TEMA standards.• Displayed thorough understanding of GD&T and DFMEA in preparing & designing technical contract for 30 TPH centrifugal pumps worth US$ 1 Million.• Undertook preparation of workshop & production drawings for manufacturing of centrifugal pumps as per customer’s requirement, worth US$ 2.5 Million. Show less

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  Indian Navy

  Jun 2018 - Sept 2019

  Operations Engineer (Lt Commander)

  • Undertook Annual Operating Planning (AOP) for maintenance, repair & operation for NPIs.• Implemented Six Sigma methodologies for machinery performance analysis, identifying Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of failures while implementing solutions maximizing MTBR by 20%.• Implemented aspects of RCCM, VA/VE, operations & maintenance throughout the installation & commissioning phases of the projects.• Supervised & coordinated the schedule of maintenance of systems, determining Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) and increasing MTTF by 50%.• Implemented project cost reduction by 0.5% through continuous process improvement by reusing scrap generated by sheet metal cutting. Show less

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  Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

  Oct 2019 - Nov 2020

  Product Owner (Lt Commander)

  • Monitored key product metrics and requirements through SAP-PLM for timely delivery of 2000 KW diesel engines.• Implemented PPAP concept to incorporate customer’s agile request and maintain the product quality of a nuclear submarine.• Worked closely with Program Managers for WBS development of a long lead BOM for project worth US$ 20 Million.• Devised and implemented a digitalized workflow for increased quality control and accountability during the process of drafting technical documents on HVAC, Propulsion system, Hydraulic systems, High Pressure air system, Central lubrication system, Distilled water system (For battery cooling), Drain system, Fire prevention and protection system etc, using IBM Filenet • Undertook installation & capacity trials of high capacity 1000 KW Diesel Engine and auxiliary systems.• Performed FMEA and modified the High Air pressure system, increased air charging capacity by 50%, which is utilized by various mechanical systems. Show less

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  Indian Navy

  Dec 2020 - Sept 2023

  Project Manager (Commander), Engineering Operations

  • Directed the design team in the development of a Heat Exchanger of 7000 KW for a Distilled Water System using ANSI & ASME standards using CREO.• Undertook FEA on ANSYS for pulley & rail arrangement for erection & commissioning of a 20T Main Motor Generator.• Developed cost & resource loading for US$ 300 Million EPC project on Primavera P6 scheduling of 10,000+ activities.• Implemented APQP for New Product Introductions (NPI) in HVAC during the development stage with 95% FTR.• Led the planning of CAPEX & OPEX for COTS Pumps, Heat Exchangers & various sensors for test bed trials.• Collaborated for reviewing technical content of bid proposal & estimation with vendor, worth US$ 30 Million equipment.• Supervised the maintenance of critical monitoring sensors of the automated drain system of the pressure vessel of capacity of 6000T. Show less

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  Larsen & Toubro

  Sept 2023 - now

  Project Manager - Planning & Execution

  • Ensured the fabricating of a Power Plant Project worth US$ 400 Million of 86 MW capacity, adhering to timely delivery through Primavera P6.• Leveraged and customized the software for overviewing operations via DELMIA Apriso (Dassault) for MRO in asset management, resulting in a 10% reduction in losses and generating US$ 2 Million in revenue.• Executed Product ownership of various modules of Maximo (IBM), such as Operations Management & Implementation of Digital Solutions for Critical Process Transformation.• Conducted product selection for implementation of ERP solution worth US$ 2 Million, in accordance with the IT requirement of the project after assessing the framework required.• Identified, prepared and marketed a proposal on POV for a Marine Fleet Management system for the client, worth US$ 30 Million.• Upgraded warehouse management using smart inventory locator for smooth warehouse operations.• Advocated for talent development across the team, investing in growth and succession, including integration of DEI initiatives. Show less