Rahul Kale

Submarine Support Division provides Repairs & Maintenance services to Submarines & afloat platforms with an aim to minimise Down Time and Maximise at Sea Operations, as Senior Technical Project Manager, work entails Contract Management with OEM's for newly inducted Scorpene Class of Submarines in Navy. Planning and Execution of Maintenance and Operational repair works of HVAC, Compressors, Hydraulics, Pumps and associated systems to reduce the Down Time of the platforms.

Nuclear Engineer Group handles Commissioning of Nuclear Reactor onboard an Under construction Submarine. As manager, I led a team of Professional's for energising and undertaking performance checks of all associated High pressure Pumps, Compressors to maintain constant Pressures, System Integrity to avoid Radioactive Spillage. Considering the criticality of nature of work, I maintained Close Coordination with multiple Agencies like Prime Contractor, Nuclear Regulatory Authority, Foreign SME's & Indian SME's

As Head Engineer of a Submarine, I was managing Engineering team consisting of around 75 trained personnel along with 4 Deputy Mangers. I with my team ensured availability of all Engineering Machineries like, AC's, Refrigeration Plant Diesel Engines, Air Compressors, Pumps & Motors, Pneumatic and Fluid Valves, Hydraulics and all it’s associated systems for operations. I planned the Maintenance and repairs of these systems. Led the team in complex & challenging underwater situations

Platform Trials Team takes trials for all the systems fitted on a newly constructed submarine and post completion of all the trials, the submarine can be handed over to customer. As a manager, I lead a team of 30 SME's to undertake performance checks and repairs of AC & Chilled water systems, Refrigeration Plant, HP air Systems, Diesel Engines, Hydraulic System for onward handing over to customer.

As Naval Overseer, I was responsible for correct Installation and positioning of Engineering Equipment on sea going platforms as per design (International Standards). Additional Quality Assurance was important aspect in this role. I was responsible for QC during fitment of Machines, pipelines etc. To maintain highest hygiene standards, flushing of hydraulic systems and air pipelines was undertaken by my team. Pressure tests of the system post installation to ensure safety during operation.

During this phase of my Career, I got commissioned as a Naval Officer and inducted as a Submariner post training. As a Technical Manager onboard Submarine I lead team of 25 personnel responsible for Engineering Machinery, its maintenance & repairs, Spares management and identifying minimum stock level requirement. I planned and executed maintenance/repairs for Engineering Machinery. I assisted Senior Manager in smooth functioning of Technical Department in both technical aspects as well as man management.