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BHARATHKUMAR KASINATHAN, PMP®

BHARATHKUMAR KASINATHAN, PMP®

LUBUMBASHI

Summary

Dynamic project management professional with a proven track record at Mining Engineering Solutions (MES), adept in project planning and controls, and subcontract management. Excelled in enhancing productivity by 30% through innovative risk management strategies. Skilled in Primavera, fostering team development, and driving process improvements across complex engineering projects.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. GM Planning (HOD)

Mining Engineering Solutions (MES)
Lubumbashi
05.2019 - Current

Leading the full lifecycle of projects from Inception to Closeout, with typical responsibilities including:

  • Finalization of planning package which includes WBS, Level-1, 2 & 3 Schedules, Progress Measurement Systems, S-Curves, Manpower & Equipment Deployment Schedules, Project Calendar and Project Control Procedures.
  • Review Project Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) and their allocation from the estimate.
  • Review the list of deliverables, sequencing, and optimization to support procurement and construction.
  • Scheduling of work/tasks, planning, and allocation of resources.
  • Management of material delivery, interdependencies, internal, and external communications.
  • Monitoring and reporting both internal and external reports with respect to KPIs.
  • Management of change control, contract variations, and additional services.
  • Client management and relationship development during and after the project.
  • Verification of variation orders, change orders, and invoices.
  • Implementing EPC lessons learned from past projects and value-added engineering concepts to new projects.
  • Reviewing MOMs, agreements related to joint ventures, EPC, O&M for new bids, etc.
  • Certifying Subcontractor Invoices.
  • Review and submission of invoices to the client.
  • Reviewing inward and outward correspondences, letters, as per the contract agreement to the Client and Sub-Contractors.
  • Organizing training sessions for the Planning Department team members, thereby improving employee efficiency.
  • Prepare, review, and maintain reports related to cash flow, and present them to regulatory authorities through the Finance Department.
  • Implementing cost control methods to monitor cash flow, resulting in improved cash utilization.
  • Analyzing labor and equipment productivity, and releasing monthly, weekly, and daily corrective measures and schedules.
  • Implement Activity/WBS-based costing (ABC) and earned value management techniques to have better control on the project.
  • Submit EOT claims (with delay analysis) to the client and subcontractor.
  • Extensive domain experience in project Planning with comprehensive knowledge in the following industries: Oil & Gas Projects, Transmission and Distribution Industry, Steam Turbine, Gas Turbine & Hydro Turbine Power Plants, Sea Water Intake & Wastewater Treatment Plants, Lignite Mining Industry, Copper Mining & Processing Industry

Project Controls / Planning Manager

Emirates Technical Associates-(PPD)
Abu Dhabi
12.2014 - 01.2019
  • EPC works for Power Generation Unit Retirement Project at Habshan & Bab for GASCO / ADNOC Abu Dhabi (Worth 110 Million Dollars)
  • EPC works for Power Generation Unit Retirement Project at Asab & Bu Hasa for GASCO / ADNOC Abu Dhabi (Worth 80 Million Dollars)

Planning Manager (HOD)

Control & Applications Emirates
Abu Dhabi
04.2007 - 11.2014
  • EPC works for Replacement of 11KV Switchgear at Al Dhabbiya & Rumaitha Fields for ADCO
  • EPC works for SRU - Performance Improvement at Abu Dhabi Takreer Refinery
  • EPC works for Replacement of Obsolete 11Kv Switchgear for GASCO ASAB
  • EPC works for Rehabilitation of EDSS System at Al Dhabbiya & Rumaitha Fields for ADCO
  • EPC works for RTU SCADA Replacement at US& ZK Fields for ADMA OPCO (Phase I & II)
  • EPC works for Modernization of SCADA and Instruments/ Control Systems (Mosaics) Phase IIB & C for Honeywell - ZADCO
  • EPC works for Boiler 3, 4& 5 Control System Upgrade for ADMA OPCO at Das Island
  • EPC works for Electrical & Instrumentation Works at Asab Accommodation Facilities (Phase - 1) for GASCO
  • EPC works for Implementation of SIL Study Recommendations for ADMA-OPCO Trains 1, 2&3 and Boilers 1-6 at DAS Island
  • EPC works for Electrical & Small Power Works for GASCO ASAB Phase-2 accommodation facilities
  • EPC works for Instrumentation works package of NGL 4 Project at Ruwais for Petrofac-GS JV/ GASCO Ruwais
  • EPC works for Electrical & Instrumentation Works at Al Wathba & Allahamah Waste Water Treatment Plant for OTV
  • EPC works for Electrical & Instrumentation Works at Ruwais Refinery Expansion Project Package # 3 Offsite & Utilities for Samsung Engineering / TAKREER
  • EPC works for Instrumentation works at Ruwais Refinery Expansion Project Package # 4 for Daewoo / TAKREER
  • EPC works for Installation of Special Systems at Khalifa Port (KPIZ)
  • EPC works for Modernization of Remote Telemetry Units for ADMA OPCO at Zakkum & Umm Shaif Fields
  • EPC works for Installation works for IGD Plant at ADGAS IGD Das Island Project for HHI

Manager - Planning

BecRel Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
05.2006 - 03.2007

Company Overview: A joint venture company between Bechtel and Reliance.

  • Project planning and monitoring works related to engineering and procurement for the Reliance at Jamnagar Export Refinery Project with Primavera, EPPR, and Info Works software.

Electrical / Planning Engineer

ABB/ ALSTOM Projects India Ltd.
07.1995 - 04.2006
  • Gas Turbine Servicing: Associated with Gas Turbine Servicing works all over India
  • Preparation & updating of time schedules in Primavera Software for ST-CMS Neyveli - 250MW LFPP (Neyveli)
  • Installation of 400/220 kV earthing system for Power Grid Corporation of India - 400/220 kV Substation (Satna)
  • Implementation of HSE requirements / standards at site for Dabhol Power Corporation - 400 kV Substation (Dabhol)
  • Worked as an Electrical Engineer for installation of cabling system in hot rolling mill for Bokaro Steel Plant: Expansion Hot Rolling Mill
  • Project Co-ordination related to supply of materials for the project for Renusagar Power Plant Expansion - 2X70 MW (Renusagar)
  • Installation of 400kV oil filled cable for Uri Hydro Electric Power Plant - 4X120 MW (Uri-Kashmir)
  • Installation of 17.5kV bus duct and Plant lighting systems for Uri Hydro Electric Power Plant - 4X120 MW (Uri-Kashmir)

Electrical Engineer

Engenius Erectors Pvt. Ltd.
11.1994 - 06.1995
  • Generator Re-Winding (50MW & 100 MW) in Life Extension Program at Thermal Power Station-1, N.L.C
  • Ltd., Neyveli
  • Construction of Pilletisation Plant at Visakhapatnam

Supervisor

Babu Engineering Corporation
Neyveli
08.1993 - 07.1994
  • Fabrication and installation of LT and HT transmission lines in Neyveli Lignite Corporation, Ltd.

Apprenticeship Trainee

Tamil Nadu Electricity Board
Cuddalore
08.1992 - 07.1993
  • Attended training at different areas of TNEB facilities, such as the "Meter & Relay Testing Shop," "Substations," "Transformer Maintenance Workshop," and "Distribution Networks."

Supervisor

Babu Engineering Corporation
06.1991 - 08.1992
  • H.T. and L.T. Transmission line works, including the fabrication of D.P. Structures, L.T. Panels and other structural components, industrial, and domestic lighting works.
  • Operation and maintenance of specialized mining equipment, like bucket wheel excavators, MTCs, spreaders, and drive heads.

Education

Master's in Business Administration -

Bharathidasan University
Abu Dhabi, UAE
01.2017

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Annamalai University
Tamil Nadu, India
01.2002

Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Industrial Electronics

S.S. Polytechnic College
Tamil Nadu, India
01.1991

Skills

  • Project management
  • Project Planning and Controls
  • Subcontract Management
  • Cost Forecasting and Planning
  • Productivity control and enhancement
  • Risk Analysis and Management
  • Equipment/Material Planning
  • Earned Value Management
  • Resource Planning
  • EOT preparation
  • Operations management
  • Departmental operations management
  • Workflow planning
  • Process improvements
  • Team training and development
  • Proficiency in Primavera and MS Projects
  • Performance analysis

Certification courses

  • Certified Project Management Professional (Jan-2025)
  • 3 days course on Extension of Time Request conducted by CMCS Dubai
  • 3 days course on Primavera Risk Analysis conducted by CMCS Abu Dhabi
  • CCE 'Certified Cost Engineer' Exam Preparation Course at CHICAGO Training & Consulting Institute, Abu Dhabi
  • Primavera Project Planner Training Course at CMCS Dubai- Version 6.0
  • Primavera Project Planner Training Course at KLG Systels (Delhi)- Version 2.0B
  • Microsoft Access Course at Aptech Ltd., Baroda
  • Completed In-plant Training at Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd., Neyveli, Tamil Nadu, India

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 26-Apr-1972
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Languages

  • English
  • Tamil
  • Malayalam
  • Hindi
  • Telugu

Organisationalexperience

  • Mining Engineering Solutions (MES), GM Planning (HOD), 05/01/19, Present, DR Congo
  • Emirates Technical Associates-(PPD), Project Controls / Planning Manager, 12/01/14, 01/31/19, Abu Dhabi
  • Control & Applications Emirates, Planning Manager (HOD), 04/01/07, 11/30/14, Abu Dhabi
  • BecRel Engineering Pvt. Ltd., Manager - Planning, 05/01/06, 03/31/07, Mumbai
  • ABB/ALSTOM Projects India Ltd., Electrical / Planning Engineer, 07/01/95, 04/30/06
  • Engenius Erectors Pvt. Ltd., Electrical Engineer, 11/01/94, 06/30/95
  • Babu Engineering Corporation, Supervisor, 08/01/93, 07/31/94, Neyveli, Tamil Nadu
  • Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Apprenticeship Trainee, 08/01/92, 07/31/93, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
  • Babu Engineering Corporation, Supervisor, 06/01/91, 08/31/92, Gujarat

Work Locations

  • DR Congo
  • Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
  • Mumbai, Maharashtra
  • Neyveli, Tamil Nadu
  • Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
  • Gujarat

Affiliations

  • Plays outdoor sports like Cricket and Shuttle badminton.
  • Plays indoor games like billiards, Chess, Carrom, and Table tennis.

Timeline

Sr. GM Planning (HOD)

Mining Engineering Solutions (MES)
05.2019 - Current

Project Controls / Planning Manager

Emirates Technical Associates-(PPD)
12.2014 - 01.2019

Planning Manager (HOD)

Control & Applications Emirates
04.2007 - 11.2014

Manager - Planning

BecRel Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
05.2006 - 03.2007

Electrical / Planning Engineer

ABB/ ALSTOM Projects India Ltd.
07.1995 - 04.2006

Electrical Engineer

Engenius Erectors Pvt. Ltd.
11.1994 - 06.1995

Supervisor

Babu Engineering Corporation
08.1993 - 07.1994

Apprenticeship Trainee

Tamil Nadu Electricity Board
08.1992 - 07.1993

Supervisor

Babu Engineering Corporation
06.1991 - 08.1992

Master's in Business Administration -

Bharathidasan University

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Annamalai University

Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Industrial Electronics

S.S. Polytechnic College
BHARATHKUMAR KASINATHAN, PMP®