Ganesan Velayutharaja

Notable Achievements:

• Drove all efforts to successfully implement a development strategy to entrench the principles of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 in West Atlantic Shipyard day to day operations, and ultimately achieve accreditation

• Conceptualized and implemented a commercial strategy and marketing plan to improve and extend offshore business

• Expanded market opportunities for offshore oil and gas projects and services worldwide with particular focus on West Africa business

Applied dynamic leadership talents in the entire project life cycle to ensure completion on time and within the agreed budgets while providing total satisfaction to the customer. Interfaced the Purchasing Department to ensure best value for material and subcontract services for both the project and the company, as well as with the Production Department to forecast the project labour requirements. Adhered strict compliance with the company Project Management procedure. Served as a liaison with customers, statutory authorities, and surveyors, agents. Completed projects up to final invoicing negotiation and completion of project.

Notable Achievements:

• Commended for innovating constant change and improvement within the department to provide the best possible service to other departments of the company and also to our customers and suppliers.

• Expedited all aspects of the project including production, purchasing, commercial and subcontractors on the project

• Provided expert oversight to large repairs on Shipside Drydock Limited behalf

• Assisted in the entry into the offshore market starting with the lay-up of Depthwize Rigs

Displayed unsurpassed expertise in managing all ship repair projects including contractors support. Administered budgets for projects to maximize investment, optimize efficiency, and ensure profitable results. Spearheaded and mentored internal staff members to develop their competencies and achieve the maximum level of performance

• Responsible for directing and managing Ship-Repairs projects.
• Ensure production activities and daily operations are carried out in accordance to the Project Management Plan and project schedule.
• Ensure that projects are carried out with quality and time frame in accordance to contractual agreements and safety standards.
• Involved in all stages of the projects from Start-Up and Project Close-out and warranty closure.
• Chair project post-mortem and shared lessons learned with internal stakeholders
• Identify and resolve site/production issues when necessary
• Support the MD/Senior Management team in business development, tender for new projects and other general management function when required.

•Define the project team requirements and request appropriate resources for project office set up and must be able to set up strong Project control mechanisms.

•Develop, together with the technical group, an overall build strategy and prepare a detailed project schedule to meet the contract delivery terms and conditions.

•Obtain approval of build strategy and schedule from senior management, production management and the customer.

•Prepare progress monitoring and cost control programs for the project to meet the contractual performance targets.

•Develop a project specific quality plan to meet specification requirements and to ensure compliance with the specification and standard ship building practice

•Execute the project in accordance with the approved schedule and budget in close coordination with all departments / agencies within and outside the organization like subcontractors, class and other agencies.

•Managing and coordinating subcontractors to support project schedule in most cost effective manner. •Guide the procurement / purchase team to ensure on time and cost effective purchasing.

• Ensured all teams were equipped with necessary skills and tools to complete 95% of projects on time or ahead of schedule.
• Communicated effectively between stakeholders and executive leaders, quickly resolving 100% of issues before escalation.
• Coordinate tasks and timelines using project planning software.
• Analyze and track project planning data to determine areas for improvement.
• Strategically hire cross-functional employees to work on multiple projects, increasing on-time delivery while minimizing impact on profitability.

• Maintain project records, including preparing invoices, memos, financial statements, and project reports.
• Conduct project-related research, compile data, and prepare reports to present to project managers, executives, and the board of directors.
• Read incoming memos and reports to determine their level of importance for the project and distribute them accordingly.