Rakesh Kumar

About Rakesh Kumar

I am a Graduate Apprentice Trainee (GAT) at Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), working in the Supply, Operation & Distribution (SOD) division at North India\'s largest terminal. My role focuses on terminal operations, logistics coordination, quality assurance, and safety compliance, ensuring efficient fuel distribution across the region. With a BTech in Mechanical & Automation Engineering, complemented by a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, I bring a solid technical foundation to terminal operations. My expertise lies in fuel handling, inventory management, SAP operations, railway logistics, and control room monitoring—all critical to maintaining smooth and safe terminal functions. Key Responsibilities & Expertise: Terminal Operations & Fuel Management – Handling fuel receipts, decantation, and dispatch while maintaining product quality and compliance. SAP-Based Inventory & Logistics – Managing stock records, tracking transactions, and ensuring data accuracy for seamless inventory management. Railway Rake & Truck Operations – Coordinating fuel transportation, documentation, and physical checks for petroleum product movement. Control Room Operations – Monitoring real-time activities, troubleshooting inefficiencies, and ensuring safety adherence. Quality Assurance & Testing – Conducting density tests, water content analysis, and product level checks to maintain fuel standards. Safety & Regulatory Compliance – Implementing industry regulations, participating in emergency drills, and ensuring risk-free operations. Achievements & Project Highlights: Successfully managed multiple ethanol truck operations, ensuring seamless product receipt and stock updates. Strengthened SAP efficiency, enhancing accuracy in inventory tracking and stock reconciliation. Contributed to process optimization, improving fuel storage monitoring and unloading procedures. Played a key role in railway rake placement & dispatch, ensuring timely logistics coordination. Developed expertise in safety compliance, maintaining zero incidents in fuel handling operations. I am passionate about oil & gas logistics, terminal efficiency, supply chain optimization, and safety management. As I continue to grow in my career, I am keen to explore opportunities in operations management, petroleum distribution, and energy sector advancements.

Experience

1. Graduate Apprentice Trainee

   Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited

   Apr 2024 — Present · IN

   As a Graduate Apprentice Trainee (GAT) at Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), I am actively involved in Supply, Operation & Distribution (SOD) at one of the largest terminals in North India. My role encompasses fuel handling, logistics management, quality assurance, and compliance with industry regulations, ensuring seamless operations within the terminal.Key Responsibilities:Terminal Operations: Managing product receipt, storage, and dispatch while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.Logistics & Inventory Management: Handling ethanol truck in-gate passes, decantation, and stock reconciliation in SAP (Systematic, Applications, and Products in Data Processing).Quality Assurance: Conducting density tests, water content analysis, and product level checks to maintain fuel integrity.Railway Rake Handling: Placing indents for rakes, overseeing documentation, and ensuring safe unloading.Control Room Operations: Monitoring real-time terminal activities, troubleshooting operational challenges, and ensuring emergency preparedness.Safety & Compliance: Adhering to industry standards, participating in safety drills, and mitigating risks in hazardous environments.Key Achievements & Successes: Improved product handling efficiency by streamlining decantation processes and reducing delays. Successfully managed multiple ethanol truck operations, ensuring smooth receipt and inventory updates. Strengthened SAP operational efficiency for inventory tracking and reporting accuracy. Contributed to safety and compliance measures, ensuring zero incidents in fuel handling operations.Project Highlight: Enhancing Operational Efficiency in Terminal LogisticsLed initiatives to improve fuel storage monitoring and optimize product receipt processes.Assisted in refining railway rake operations, ensuring timely placement and dispatch of petroleum products.

Education

• Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech

  2021 — 2023

• Aryabhatt institute of technology

  Diploma

  2017