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ROHAN BHATIA

Operations Controller
HillPark, Manurewa

Summary

Innovative Operations Controller consistently praised by management for providing top-notch technical, quality and production leadership to assigned team.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Production Manager

Watercare Services
10.2021 - Current
  • Oversee daily operations of the water treatment plant to ensure safe and efficient water production.
  • Lead and oversee a multidisciplinary team of engineers, operations controllers, maintenance controllers, operators, technicians, and support staff to ensure seamless plant operations and efficiency.
  • Develop and implement operational procedures, safety protocols, and emergency response plans.
  • Prepare reports, budgets, and documentation for regulatory agencies and stakeholders
  • Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
  • Reduced waste and material costs by optimising resource allocation and inventory management.
  • Manage procurement of chemicals, spare parts, and other operational supplies.

Operations Controller

Watercare Services Limited
02.2019 - Current
  • To manage team of Operations Engineers in providing regional operational and maintenance support for network and transmission linear and complex assets.
  • Ensure all operational and maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with relevant legislation.
  • Respond to customer requests regarding Watercare infrastructure.
  • Effective contract management.
  • Manage operational staff and contractors on site to ensure effective operation of assets.
  • Improved responsiveness to customer issue investigations.
  • Frontline WSL staff heading investigations.
  • Deliver role activities within Watercare’s systems, standards and business processes.
  • Create strong and successful working relationships with staff from across business and external stakeholders.

Operations Engineer

Watercare Services Limited
01.2015 - 02.2019
  • To develop and deliver process safety related improvements and upgrades
  • To deliver agreed operational and improvement projects To assist in planning and delivery of major Water Supply Projects
  • To coordinate condition assessment and monitoring To provide management information
  • To support effective financial management To contribute to continuous improvement in business performance.

Process Engineer

Watercare Services Limited
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • To support efficient operation of Water Treatment Plants through process analysis and process investigation.
  • Troubleshoot control, instrumentation and mechanical issues impacting on process performance, production or compliance monitoring:
  • To deliver minor capital works and participate in delivery and commissioning of major new assets or processes To support operations in on-call capacity
  • To optimise operational processes by carrying out routine process analysis

Process Technician

Waikato, Watercare Services Limited
12.2011 - 01.2015

Monitoring/performing condition assessment routines
Reporting and responding to changes/deviations in facility performance

Supervising or performing routine and planned facility maintenance tasks

Review of process instrumentation maintenance and operation to ensure DWSNZ requirement are met

Work in conjunction with Process Engineers to identify areas for improvement

Preparation and use of treatment chemicals

Instrument Technician

Watercare Services Limited
12.2006 - 12.2011

Air Monitoring Hardware ,Software and site support

Equipment Operation and calibration

Routine maintenance and onsite trouble shooting and fault finding

Trouble-shooting, fault finding and repair.

Production Technician

Rakon Limited
01.2004 - 12.2006

To maintain and improve production processes by actively monitoring processes, resolving process concerns, identifying and implementing process improvements and implementing new processes into production.

To ensure smooth and efficient flow of production through effective maintenance, adjustment and optimisation of production equipment and machinery.

To assist production team to achieve continuous improvement in use of process/equipment and also supervision of staff.

Education

Graduate Member IPENZ -

IPENZ - Washington Accord Equivalent
10.2014 - 11.2014

Diploma - Drinking Water

Opus International Consultants
Wellington, WGN
07.2013 - 07.2015

Bachelor of Engineering - Hons - Electronics and Computers

Manukau Institute of Technology
Auckland
02.2002 - 01.2007

Skills

    Effective leader

Relationship building

Coaching and mentoring

Customer service

Compassion

Water treatment & distribution

References

  • Mr. Tim Scheirlinck, Operations Manager (Northern Networks), Watercare Services. Phone: 0211952090 Email: Tim.Scheirlinck@water.co.nz

Timeline

Production Manager

Watercare Services
10.2021 - Current

Operations Controller

Watercare Services Limited
02.2019 - Current

Operations Engineer

Watercare Services Limited
01.2015 - 02.2019

Process Engineer

Watercare Services Limited
01.2015 - 01.2016

Graduate Member IPENZ -

IPENZ - Washington Accord Equivalent
10.2014 - 11.2014

Diploma - Drinking Water

Opus International Consultants
07.2013 - 07.2015

Process Technician

Waikato, Watercare Services Limited
12.2011 - 01.2015

Instrument Technician

Watercare Services Limited
12.2006 - 12.2011

Production Technician

Rakon Limited
01.2004 - 12.2006

Bachelor of Engineering - Hons - Electronics and Computers

Manukau Institute of Technology
02.2002 - 01.2007
ROHAN BHATIAOperations Controller