Rajesh Ranjan

About Rajesh Ranjan

With over 22 years at Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), I currently serve as Sr Dy General Manager, leading project engineering in the power equipment segment. My core areas of focus include mechanical auxiliaries such as Water System packages like WTP, PTP, CPU, ETP etc, emission control systems (FGD), material handling systems, and other critical packages - driving sustainable energy solutions aligned with BHEL’s long-term vision. My expertise spans project planning and execution, engineering management, cost optimization, policy advocacy, budgeting, supply chain coordination, risk management, and business development. I have successfully led cross-functional teams (CFTs), and developed in-house engineering competencies that continue to add strategic value to the organization. Key contributions: • Leading project engineering for Water System, FGD, material handling, HVAC systems. • Built in-house capability for layout engineering. • Driving Design-to-Cost & Business Excellence initiatives. • Contributed to the setup of India’s first 0.25 TPD Coal-to-Methanol demonstration plant. • Member of the SBU-level Risk Management Committee. • Policy Advocacy initiatives. • Collaborated with Big4 consultants for FGD projects, • Leading inter-unit execution strategies, • Led the development of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for pollution control systems. Earlier Experience (BHEL-HPEP, Hyderabad | 2003–2019): Worked across functions including tendering, engineering coordination, field services, and business development. Few highlights: • Led BHEL’s diversification into Steel sector; secured a major Pulverized Coal Injection System order. • Developed and commercialized Wet Ball Mills for limestone grinding in FGD applications. • Promoted Pulverizer applications across cement and steel industries. • Indigenized planetary gearboxes and expanded the vendor ecosystem. • Collaborated with GE to localize coal milling technology, completing absorption four years ahead of schedule. • Edited an online magazine ‘AARAMBH’ on Bihar for friendly circulation. • Edited an in-house technical magazine on Pulverizers for professional circulation. I am recognized as an \'Expert\' on the \"SanRachna\" Technology Innovation Platform, a creation of BHEL under aegis of Department of Heavy Industries (Govt. of India). I hold 5 engineering copyrights and member of 4 BIS committees, I am passionate about strategic execution, technology innovation, and driving sustainable growth and operational excellence in the power and infrastructure sector.

Experience

1. Sr Dy General Manager

   Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited

   Jun 2025 — Present · Delhi, IN

Education

• Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi

  Certificate Program

  2019 — 2020

• Madurai Kamraj University, Madurai

  Master of Arts - MA

  2005 — 2007

• Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi

  Bachelor's degree

  1999 — 2003

• Tata Institute of Social Sciences

  Diploma in Media & Cultural Studies

  2007 — 2008