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Steel QA & Certification Professional | Global Steel Standards & Audit Specialist | Passionate About Quality, Compliance & Collaboration | Flat Products - Steel Plates and Coils

About

Metallurgical engineer with 7+ years of experience in technical services, quality mangement systems, and product certifications for flat steel products across sectors including Structual, Pressure Vessels, Defence, Oil and Gas industry, Marine, Automotive and offshore constructions. Currently serving as Deputy Manager – Technical Services at Jindal Steel & Power. Trusted for delivering precise technical documentation, robust compliance strategies, and seamless audit readiness across Plate Mill and HSM operations — driving quality, efficiency, and customer trust in every engagement. I’ve handled major certifications like BIS, CE, PED, IBR, API Q1, and supported audits from global bodies like DNV, ABS, KR, IRS, BVIS, NKK, LR. I enjoy working cross-functionally to solve problems, simplify processes, and ensure that standards are met—and exceeded. I believe in continuous learning, and I take pride in doing the behind-the-scenes work that keeps systems strong. Always open to connecting with professionals and opportunities in technical services, QA, and certifications across the steel and manufacturing industries.

Location

Bhubaneswar

AI stack

ChatGPT

Work experience

Deputy Manager at Jindal Steel & Power Ltd., Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos, Jindal Steel & Power Ltd. | Oct 2024 – Present | Angul, India 📌 Section In-charge – Inquiry Handling, Certifications & Management System (TSD) 💼 What I Do: I lead the Technical Inquiry Handling and Product Certification verticals, driving alignment between commercial, quality, and operations to deliver high-end steel solutions tailored to global standards and customer requirements. ✅ Core Responsibilities: Lead cross-functional inquiry management for Plate Mill & HSM – from feasibility to closure. Draft & review technical documentation: TDCs, MPS, ITPs, QAPs, PQPs, PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, and test plans. Own end-to-end certification & compliance: BIS, IBR, CE, PED, API Q1, AD2000, DNV, ABS, and more. Coordinate audits, license renewals, and documentation with internal and external stakeholders. Spearhead internal audit execution and oversee plant-wide document control systems. 🏆 Key Achievements: 📌 Secured new BIS licenses 🔄 Successfully transitioned API Q1 from 9th to 10th Edition. 🌍 Drove certification scope expansions: DNV, ABS, IBR. 📊 Conducted 20+ internal audits & supported 30+ global customer/third-party audits. 📈 Led compliance for 10+ major certifications – zero critical non-conformities.

Assistant Manager at Jindal Steel & Power Ltd., Jun 2020 - Oct 2024 · 4 yrs 5 mos, 🛠️ Roles Held: • Shift Engineer – Plate Mill (2020–2022) • Shift Engineer – Plate Mill + HSM (2022–2023) • Section In-Charge – Inquiry Handling & Certifications (2023–2024) 💼 What I Did: Handled the complete lifecycle of technical inquiries – from customer requirement understanding to providing feasible, standard-compliant steel solutions – across flat products for domestic and export markets. ✅ Key Responsibilities: Prepared and clarified TDCs based on IS/ASTM/EN/API standards. Worked with QA, Marketing, Operations, and certifying agencies to close technical cases. Evaluated and supported vendor approvals and new product trials. Drafted detailed technical documents for critical grades (defence, marine, renewable, construction). 🏆 Notable Contributions: 🌊 Acquired marine & offshore certifications: KR, NKK, IRS, BVIS. 💻 Co-created the TDC Portal with IT, reducing inquiry lead time drastically. 🛡️ Authored technical specs for defence-grade steels. 🔍 Facilitated successful audits for Customers. ⏱️ Reduced routine inquiry turnaround.

Graduate Engineering Trainee at Jindal Steel & Power Ltd., Jun 2019 - May 2020 · 1 yr, 🚀 Kickstarted my career by working on real-time inquiry handling and technical document development at one of India’s most advanced steel plants. ✅ Key Highlights: Supported development of TDCs, audit documentation, and certification dossiers. Evaluated technical feasibility of customer-specific orders in coordination with QC & Ops. 🎯 Initiated automation by co-launching the Digital TDC Portal. Built foundational knowledge in IS, ASTM, EN, API, ISO, CAT, JIS, CSA, and industry standards.

Education

Executive Master of Business Administration, IIT Kharagpur - Vinod Gupta School of Management

Bachelor's degree, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Veer Surendra Sai University Of Technology ( Formerly UCE ), Burla