Manish Kumar Suwalka
Technical Director
Casablanca
Summary
Versatile Technical Director versed in assessing challenges, resolving problems and implementing plans to mitigate risk and technical obstacles. Bringing 21 years of experience and expertise in Water & Waste Water Treatment Industry.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Director
Casa Merchants
Casablanca
11.2021 - Current
- Developed In-house testing of equipment and components to check for defects.
- Monitored the quality and compliance with standards for deliverables.
- Presented budget and business planning proposals to business owners and segment-wide business goals.
- Supported creation of client and business partner relationships through careful collaboration.
- Managed implementation of new technological improvements resulting in increased efficiency.
- Guided, coached and lead project teams, delegating tasks and evaluating performance and progression of project pace.
- Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
- Analyzed project-related information and made recommendations based on discoveries.
- Coordinated analytical and evaluative techniques to identify, consider and resolve technical issues.
- Update and publish standard operating procedures (SOPs) using stakeholder, customer and employee inputs.
- Oversaw scheduling and use of resources used by technical team and project managers to complete technical assignments.
- Assessed expected technical challenges and developed proactive solutions.
- Developed and implemented technical training initiatives for new hires.
- Increased customer satisfaction ratings to 70%.
- Work closely with management teams to plan, develop and execute technical strategies aligned to client's vision.
- Led and assisted technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
- Played key role in on-going projects design, reevaluation and optimization to keep pace with company growth.
- Reviewed and assessed technical design, implementation, testing and deployment needs to identify project requirements and costs.
Managing Director
Zulal Global Trading Co.
Salalah
08.2017 - 10.2021
- Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
- Led change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources.
- Assessed performance management structures and implemented enhancements to improve frameworks and strengthen results.
- Documented processes and drafted SOPs to comply with regulations and company policies.
- Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Aligned department vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with vendors to achieve prime pricing.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Evaluated service contracts and collaborated with legal counsel on negotiated improvements.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Drafted invoices for completed work.
- Directed management meetings to enhance collaboration and maintain culture based on trust and group problem-solving.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve team efficiency.
- Increased sales by OMR 2 Million by establishing goals, overseeing performance and mentoring staff.
Technical Consultant
Dhofar Generating Co. SAOG (NOMAC)
Salalah
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Operated and maintained the Laboratory, Chemical Handling & RO Plant & Mixed Bed Plant capacity of 1800 cubic meter/day.
- Managed Hazardous Chemical handling & top up for Boilers, Mixed Bed Plant, RO Plants with safety norms & according to given procedures.
- Evaluated daily Water Analysis report of Boilers, MGF, and RO Plant & Mixed Bed Plant and made the recommendation for any kind of change in dosing of Chemicals to maintain the prescribed limits & quality standards.
- Oversee routine operation & maintenance for MGF, RO Plant & Mixed Bed Plant to keep water & waste water treatment equipment functioning at peak levels.
- Maintained the parameters of neutralization Tank & buffer Tank.
- Anticipated & addressed the problems, material shortages, material requirements, equipment malfunctions and unavoidable delays.
Director - Projects
Locus Water Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Jaipur
10.2010 - 07.2017
- Introduced marketing initiatives & leveraged referral network to promote business development.
- Planned, executed & delivered various type of water & waste water treatment projects on time & in budget.
- Mitigated costs while collaborating with vendors to manage inventory items.
- Responsible for the performance expectations of the client.
- Selection & Procurement of all components related to the project.
- Provided technical expertise and strategically plans for execution of operation & Maintenance projects.
- Made decisions on significant design & engineering problems & procedures.
- Review of contract, technical design, drawing document & engineering calculations.
- Coordinated with regulatory agencies for project planning & scheduling.
- Supported trouble sites, critical project objectives to mitigate obstacles & foster successful client delivery.
- Balanced a combination of business development & client relationship.
- Tracked Operation & Maintenance contracts with clients or projects to coordinate & motivate work effort of team to ensure that work completes within parameters of agreed-to schedule.
- Handled the Operation & Maintenance contract for 2 years of 15 MLD Common ETP plant.
- Recruited and developed team of more than 50 employees for installation, commissioning, operation & maintenance.
Operation & Maintenance Manager – WTP
Sarveshwar Udhyog
Balotra
10.2005 - 09.2010
- Designed & supervised of all kind of fabrications required in activated sludge process technology based waste water treatment plant capacity of 1MLD.
- Coordinated with supplier for site investigations, documented issues & escalated to executive teams while installation & commissioning.
- Managed the Operation & maintenance of the Waste Water Treatment Plant to maintain high productivity & performance metrics.
- Evaluated daily Water Analysis report of WWTP, MGF, UF and RO Plant and instruct junior staff for any kind of change in dosing of Chemicals to maintain the prescribed limits & quality standards by the local government authorities.
- Oversee routine operation & maintenance check list to keep water & waste water treatment equipment functioning at peak levels.
- Programmed suitable chemical treatment schemes and dosing calculations for supplied water & waste water treatment equipment, boilers, cooling towers.
- Monitored the parameter BOD, COD, MLSS, TDS, pH of Flash Mixer, Primary Clarifier, Aeration tank, Secondary clarifier, Filter Press, Sludge disposal, RO Plant, DM Plant, Boilers, Cooling Towers, Buffer Tank & Neutralization Tank.
- Planned the maintenance schedule & start up process for each of the equipment prescribed by the supplier.
- Provided technical know how & manuals to the more than 25 junior team members to resolve the critical problem occur during operation & Maintenance.
- Anticipation & addressing the problems, material shortages, material requirements, equipment malfunctions and unavoidable delays.
Area Sales Manager
Altret Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
Surat
09.2002 - 09.2005
- Established strong relationships with major clients and key decision-makers to increase sales in designated territory.
- Forecasted sales and established processes to achieve sales objectives and related metrics.
- Coordinated with junior sales executives and dealers to gather appropriate market size and market opportunity detail.
- Managed the technical trials for water and fuel treatment chemicals with the coordination of client & junior level staff to prove the cost reduction.
- Held quarterly meetings with senior management to identify techniques to overcome sales obstacles.
- Introduced the graphical method of sales execution and comparison, which was later standardized by the management.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Chemical
National Institute of Technology (NIT)
Rourkela04.2001
Skills
- Budgeting & Policy implementation
- Strategy implementation
- Installation, Commissioning, Operations & Maintenance
- Project Cost Calculation & Cost Reduction
- Team & Time Management
- Operational Efficiency
- Market Segmentation
- Technical Process Improvement
- Corrective Actions
- Creative Solutions
- Professional Relationships
- Designing & Calculations of Water & Waste Water Treatment Plants
Accomplishments
- Appointed as Area Sales Manager in Altret Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. within three month.
- Executed the entire projects well before time & saved minimum 7.5% from the allotted budget for the projects.
- Increased the overall profitability of the Casa Merchants by 20% only in 8 months.
Affiliations
- Active member of Everything About Water Group
Certification
- Workshop on RO & UF Membrane Technology. (May 2012).
- Workshop on Waste Water Management, Activated Sludge Process & Sludge Handling. (May 2012).
Additional Information
- Valid Driving License for Left and Right Hand Driving.
- Passport Number: P 8421570
- Validity Till: 13th March 2027
Languages
Hindi
Native language
Hindi
Proficient
C2
English
Advanced
C1
French
Beginner
A1
Arabic
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Technical Director
Casa Merchants
11.2021 - Current
Technical Consultant
Dhofar Generating Co. SAOG (NOMAC)
03.2020 - 12.2020
Managing Director
Zulal Global Trading Co.
08.2017 - 10.2021
Director - Projects
Locus Water Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
10.2010 - 07.2017
Operation & Maintenance Manager – WTP
Sarveshwar Udhyog
10.2005 - 09.2010
Area Sales Manager
Altret Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
09.2002 - 09.2005
Bachelor of Technology - Chemical
National Institute of Technology (NIT)
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