issue 9th | april - june 2012
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Issue 9 | April - June 2012
E m p o w e r i n g P e o p l e
2nd
Issue Anniversary
2 Facebook | Issue 9 | April - June 2012
M y U B E L
journey ..
I joined UBEL on
29th May 2007. It
was not difficult
for me to adjust to
the culture of
UBEL as within
seven days of my
induction into the
Organisation, I
plunged myself
i n t o a c t i v i t y ,
visiting the sites I
was responsible
for. The company
then was going
through a difficult
phase, particularly
in the face of the economic slowdown.
It was quite a challenge for me to renew and instill
confidence amongst the Site Management who had
struggled for the past few years in the face of the financial
adversity. I thought the best way to raise the morale of the
site personnel was by providing them with as much support
as they required. The difference was noticeable with the
seasoned Site teams' improved performance. The change
was also noticeable with Customers’ attitude towards the
Company as a consequence of the renewed confidence of
the Site Managers in themselves and motivation by
Mr. J.K..Sardana, who had taken charge very recently.
With the improved economic climate, new orders poured
in, and the Organisation was ready for further expansion.
The performance in the subsequent years was vastly
improved with the turnover leaping multifold and along
with it grew the enthusiasm of the employees.
I find a vastly improved situation today with our Customers
exhibiting faith in our performance and an equally
exuberant employee force ready to meet any challenge
ahead.
Projects : A strategic business
Projects are indeed the backbone of UBEL. To quote our
Chairman - Turnover is our “Vanity” and the profitability is
our “Sanity”. A major part of “Sanity" is the contribution of
our Projects team.
Since a major part of the Company's profitability is the
responsibility of the Projects team, it is very important that
the Projects operate within the budgeted parameters. After
the financial factor, the second most important factor is the
satisfaction and confidence of the Customer. The best way
of achieving both the factors is ensuring that the Project is
completed in the least time possible. Customer satisfaction
ensures repeat orders which translate into generation of
better profitability. Optimisation of costs is a must in
projects which are perceived to be slow-paced.
Handling diversity in Projects
The life in Projects is “stormy” and “thorny”. Our site
people have to undergo severe hardships on a day to day
basis coupled with extended hours of rigorous hard work
under hostile conditions. They are in constant touch with
the Customer and thus become answerable to them for any
setbacks. They are handling construction workers who are
basically unorganized and this makes the sites prone to
Industrial unrest at the slightest reason. It is therefore
necessary that we keep a line of constant communication
with the site, understanding their difficulties and
requirements.
I make it a point to converse with all my sites teams
regularly, get myself apprised of their difficulties and try to
resolve them to the extent possible. This apart, visiting the
sites periodically helps me build a personal rapport with the
site team which in turn eases the line of communication.
Motivation : the key to project success
Motivation cannot be generated by one individual. It is a
collective effort of all the members of the Organisation.
Most importantly, the sites must not feel that they are
isolated but very much a part of the Organisation. We must
respond to all the requirements of the sites and also must
realize that it is from the sites where we are generating our
profits and turnovers. We tend to share the successes of the
sites but shy away from their failures. This attitude has an
adverse effect on the people at site and affects their morale.
I always tell my site teams to take decisions whenever
required. If the decisions are right, the credit goes to them;
if they are wrong the responsibility is mine. I always believe
that “A good Manager is one who has taken the worse
decisions in his life and has learnt from them”
Our achievements : our pride
The achievements of the Projects division are multiple. The
first achievement is that we have been able to collectively
achieve a record turnover during the past three years. We
have commissioned the first 600 MW Boiler of BHEL at
North Chennai Thermal Power Station which has now
catapulted UBEL to qualify for Super critical boilers for NTPC
and BHEL. The prestigious EPC Project of Acoustic
SuppressionSystem at ISRO Sriharikota is also near
completion and is likely to be commissioned in August '12.
We are possibly handling the most number of sites now
than this Organisation has ever handled at one time.
Finally the learnings I would like to share....
We all should be good learners. We should always strive to
learn from others' experiences and use them as and when
required. Be a good listener and share your feelings and
thoughts with others. Try and keep a proactive approach in
work as this would largely help us in easing out the
difficulties faced.
Lastly and most importantly, be empathetic to all your
colleagues and subordinates. This would help coagulate
the Organisation and perform better.
AK Ghosh, VP - Projects
ForewordForeword
Facebook | Issue 8 | January-March 2012 3
It is rather hard to believe that it has been two long years since the inaugural edition of our in-house magazine,
Facebook was published. The first issue of Facebook was launched in June, 2010, with the mission to provide a
platform to the UBEL Family to share their moments of joy, achievements and views on various issues.
Over these two years, Facebook has successfully managed to bridge the gap between the employees and served as the
communication vehicle for the UBEL Family. The response to this initiative has been overwhelming. Members from
across the sites of UBEL have participated and contributed to the 9 quarterly issues of Facebook.
Facebook is also now the mode of showcasing the company's various achievements. It keeps the employees, clients
and other stakeholders updated about the prestigious orders bagged by the company. It also highlights the awards,
and other achievements, thus helping one and all keep updated about the company. The editorial team has also come
a long way in learning a great deal about our colleagues and their joys, their expectations, their concerns and their
moments of pride. Knowledge about our colleagues has helped us develop Facebook into a better magazine with every
issue.
Our Annual Sports activities have become a major employee engagement initiative by the HR. These activities have
paved a way for communication and socialization between our members. It has also helped in the development of
team and competitive spirit in employees while enhancing their self- confidence and concentration. The three months
of sports activities have been a much needed stress buster and provided mental relaxation. It has also brought to the
forefront several hidden talents within the organization.
Cricket was introduced in the sports activities this year. It was the first time we hosted a group game. The response and
the revelation of amazing talents and team bonding were overwhelming. The participants practiced arduously, and the
matches were a treat to the onlookers, for the players were nothing short of professional. It brought together several
employees across departments as teams and created an atmosphere of fun amidst the nail-biting tension.
The current times are difficult for the business community. We are hit by a recession, that makes it critical for us to use
our resources optimally. In our special back page article, we have given tips to optimise our human resources.
As we publish the Ninth Quarterly Issue of Facebook, we look forward to increased participation from the UBEL family
members from across sites as we endeavor to make Facebook a better and stronger magazine.
N Supriya
Editorial New Entrants People Focus|Project Focus|New Orders| |
Contents
Editorial
Foreword by AK Ghosh | 2
Project Focus | 4-5
Prestigious Orders | 6
Borai Plant Goes on Stream | 6
New Entrants | 7
UBEL Sports 2012 | 8-10
People Focus | 10-11
Special Feature | 12
2 Facebook | Issue 9 | April - June 2012
M y U B E L
journey ..
I joined UBEL on
29th May 2007. It
was not difficult
for me to adjust to
the culture of
UBEL as within
seven days of my
induction into the
Organisation, I
plunged myself
i n t o a c t i v i t y ,
visiting the sites I
was responsible
for. The company
then was going
through a difficult
phase, particularly
in the face of the economic slowdown.
It was quite a challenge for me to renew and instill
confidence amongst the Site Management who had
struggled for the past few years in the face of the financial
adversity. I thought the best way to raise the morale of the
site personnel was by providing them with as much support
as they required. The difference was noticeable with the
seasoned Site teams' improved performance. The change
was also noticeable with Customers’ attitude towards the
Company as a consequence of the renewed confidence of
the Site Managers in themselves and motivation by
Mr. J.K..Sardana, who had taken charge very recently.
With the improved economic climate, new orders poured
in, and the Organisation was ready for further expansion.
The performance in the subsequent years was vastly
improved with the turnover leaping multifold and along
with it grew the enthusiasm of the employees.
I find a vastly improved situation today with our Customers
exhibiting faith in our performance and an equally
exuberant employee force ready to meet any challenge
ahead.
Projects : A strategic business
Projects are indeed the backbone of UBEL. To quote our
Chairman - Turnover is our “Vanity” and the profitability is
our “Sanity”. A major part of “Sanity" is the contribution of
our Projects team.
Since a major part of the Company's profitability is the
responsibility of the Projects team, it is very important that
the Projects operate within the budgeted parameters. After
the financial factor, the second most important factor is the
satisfaction and confidence of the Customer. The best way
of achieving both the factors is ensuring that the Project is
completed in the least time possible. Customer satisfaction
ensures repeat orders which translate into generation of
better profitability. Optimisation of costs is a must in
projects which are perceived to be slow-paced.
Handling diversity in Projects
The life in Projects is “stormy” and “thorny”. Our site
people have to undergo severe hardships on a day to day
basis coupled with extended hours of rigorous hard work
under hostile conditions. They are in constant touch with
the Customer and thus become answerable to them for any
setbacks. They are handling construction workers who are
basically unorganized and this makes the sites prone to
Industrial unrest at the slightest reason. It is therefore
necessary that we keep a line of constant communication
with the site, understanding their difficulties and
requirements.
I make it a point to converse with all my sites teams
regularly, get myself apprised of their difficulties and try to
resolve them to the extent possible. This apart, visiting the
sites periodically helps me build a personal rapport with the
site team which in turn eases the line of communication.
Motivation : the key to project success
Motivation cannot be generated by one individual. It is a
collective effort of all the members of the Organisation.
Most importantly, the sites must not feel that they are
isolated but very much a part of the Organisation. We must
respond to all the requirements of the sites and also must
realize that it is from the sites where we are generating our
profits and turnovers. We tend to share the successes of the
sites but shy away from their failures. This attitude has an
adverse effect on the people at site and affects their morale.
I always tell my site teams to take decisions whenever
required. If the decisions are right, the credit goes to them;
if they are wrong the responsibility is mine. I always believe
that “A good Manager is one who has taken the worse
decisions in his life and has learnt from them”
Our achievements : our pride
The achievements of the Projects division are multiple. The
first achievement is that we have been able to collectively
achieve a record turnover during the past three years. We
have commissioned the first 600 MW Boiler of BHEL at
North Chennai Thermal Power Station which has now
catapulted UBEL to qualify for Super critical boilers for NTPC
and BHEL. The prestigious EPC Project of Acoustic
SuppressionSystem at ISRO Sriharikota is also near
completion and is likely to be commissioned in August '12.
We are possibly handling the most number of sites now
than this Organisation has ever handled at one time.
Finally the learnings I would like to share....
We all should be good learners. We should always strive to
learn from others' experiences and use them as and when
required. Be a good listener and share your feelings and
thoughts with others. Try and keep a proactive approach in
work as this would largely help us in easing out the
difficulties faced.
Lastly and most importantly, be empathetic to all your
colleagues and subordinates. This would help coagulate
the Organisation and perform better.
AK Ghosh, VP - Projects
ForewordForeword
Facebook | Issue 8 | January-March 2012 3
It is rather hard to believe that it has been two long years since the inaugural edition of our in-house magazine,
Facebook was published. The first issue of Facebook was launched in June, 2010, with the mission to provide a
platform to the UBEL Family to share their moments of joy, achievements and views on various issues.
Over these two years, Facebook has successfully managed to bridge the gap between the employees and served as the
communication vehicle for the UBEL Family. The response to this initiative has been overwhelming. Members from
across the sites of UBEL have participated and contributed to the 9 quarterly issues of Facebook.
Facebook is also now the mode of showcasing the company's various achievements. It keeps the employees, clients
and other stakeholders updated about the prestigious orders bagged by the company. It also highlights the awards,
and other achievements, thus helping one and all keep updated about the company. The editorial team has also come
a long way in learning a great deal about our colleagues and their joys, their expectations, their concerns and their
moments of pride. Knowledge about our colleagues has helped us develop Facebook into a better magazine with every
issue.
Our Annual Sports activities have become a major employee engagement initiative by the HR. These activities have
paved a way for communication and socialization between our members. It has also helped in the development of
team and competitive spirit in employees while enhancing their self- confidence and concentration. The three months
of sports activities have been a much needed stress buster and provided mental relaxation. It has also brought to the
forefront several hidden talents within the organization.
Cricket was introduced in the sports activities this year. It was the first time we hosted a group game. The response and
the revelation of amazing talents and team bonding were overwhelming. The participants practiced arduously, and the
matches were a treat to the onlookers, for the players were nothing short of professional. It brought together several
employees across departments as teams and created an atmosphere of fun amidst the nail-biting tension.
The current times are difficult for the business community. We are hit by a recession, that makes it critical for us to use
our resources optimally. In our special back page article, we have given tips to optimise our human resources.
As we publish the Ninth Quarterly Issue of Facebook, we look forward to increased participation from the UBEL family
members from across sites as we endeavor to make Facebook a better and stronger magazine.
N Supriya
Editorial New Entrants People Focus|Project Focus|New Orders| |
Contents
Editorial
Foreword by AK Ghosh | 2
Project Focus | 4-5
Prestigious Orders | 6
Borai Plant Goes on Stream | 6
New Entrants | 7
UBEL Sports 2012 | 8-10
People Focus | 10-11
Special Feature | 12
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Editorial New Entrants People FocusProject Focus|New Orders| |
The Light – Up of the 600 MW Boiler (Unit 2) at North Chennai
TPP was successfully completed on April 11, 2012. This is a proud
achievement for UBEL as this is the first 600 MW Boiler
manufactured by BHEL which has been commissioned. With this
activity the EDTA process has commenced and the Boiler would
be ready for commercial production within the next three
months.
This achievement would now qualify UBEL for bidding of Boiler
erection of capacities above 600 MW. We have been able to
achieve this goal of commissioning far ahead of Unit 1 in the
same Project, though the erection work of Unit 1 started 5
months ahead of Unit 2.
UBEL has also been awarded the Power Cycle Piping of Unit 2 in
this Project which is also in an advanced stage of completion. With this status in view, BHEL and TNEB have now decided to
bring Unit 2 into Commercial production ahead of Unit 1.
The experience our team has gained at this Project has been very rewarding and the company should gain immensely from
this valuable experience.
The hydrotest of the Boiler 1 at the Angul site, for Bhushan
Energy Limited, has been successfully completed on June
20, 2012. This is a 2
X 425 TPH CFBC
boiler. Our client
I S G E C H e a v y
Engineering Limited
have appreciated the
progress.
Facebook | Issue 9 | April - June 2012
600 MW BOILER LIGHTS UP AT NORTH CHENNAI TPP
Boiler drum has been successfully lifted at the Raigarh site at the hands of Mr. SK Jha, Chief Inspector of Boilers.
Project Focus
ANGUL - A SUCCESS STORY
UB Engg was awarded a certificate as the `Best Safety Conscious Company’ at GAIL Pata site on the occasion of 41st National Safety Day Celebrations. The certificate was awarded by Mr. P Murguesan, GM (Projects), GAIL. This was received by Mr. SK Day RPM, UBEL.
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Facebook | Issue 9 | April - June 2012
DELHI ELECTRICAL DIVISION
T h e p r o j e c t w a s s u c c e s s f u l l y
commissioned in Oct '11 and after the
completion of 6 months O&M contract
and post commissioning of the project,
UBEL is in final stages of handing over the
project to “Power Transmiss ion
Corporation Of Uttrakhand Ltd
UBEL has been awarded a prestigious
order of World Bank aided project
having feeder separation and HVDS
work by DHBVN. 3 heavily loaded
industrial feeders have already been
separated and charged in third week of
June'12. Work on balance feeders is in
progress.
The Hydrotest for 2nd Unit-HRSG all systems (HP-246kg/cm2,IP-78kg/cm2,LP-16kg/cm2 & WPH-75 kg/cm2) at Pipavav is successfu l l y completed in presence of the Assistant Director of Boilers-Gujarat, on May 10, 2012.
Project Focus
HVPNL Project (132/33 KV
Substation)-Rambha, Haryana
Rambha Substation has been
commissioned successfully recently.
This substation was part of
prestigious order awarded to UBEL
by HVPNL to commission 7
substations at different locations in
Haryana. Three substations have
been successfully commissioned
and handed over to the client. For
r e s t o f t h e s u b s t a t i o n s
commissioning and handing over
process is in final stages.
Projects At A Glance
PTCUL Project
(220 /132-33 KV Substation) –KASHIPUR
DHBVN Project
(HVDS & Feeder separation)-Gurgaon
The first erection work started in GAIL Pata site after pooja in the presence of Director Projects, GAIL as per our commitment.
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TART
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GAI
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TA
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Editorial New Entrants People FocusProject Focus|New Orders| |
The Light – Up of the 600 MW Boiler (Unit 2) at North Chennai
TPP was successfully completed on April 11, 2012. This is a proud
achievement for UBEL as this is the first 600 MW Boiler
manufactured by BHEL which has been commissioned. With this
activity the EDTA process has commenced and the Boiler would
be ready for commercial production within the next three
months.
This achievement would now qualify UBEL for bidding of Boiler
erection of capacities above 600 MW. We have been able to
achieve this goal of commissioning far ahead of Unit 1 in the
same Project, though the erection work of Unit 1 started 5
months ahead of Unit 2.
UBEL has also been awarded the Power Cycle Piping of Unit 2 in
this Project which is also in an advanced stage of completion. With this status in view, BHEL and TNEB have now decided to
bring Unit 2 into Commercial production ahead of Unit 1.
The experience our team has gained at this Project has been very rewarding and the company should gain immensely from
this valuable experience.
The hydrotest of the Boiler 1 at the Angul site, for Bhushan
Energy Limited, has been successfully completed on June
20, 2012. This is a 2
X 425 TPH CFBC
boiler. Our client
I S G E C H e a v y
Engineering Limited
have appreciated the
progress.
Facebook | Issue 9 | April - June 2012
600 MW BOILER LIGHTS UP AT NORTH CHENNAI TPP
Boiler drum has been successfully lifted at the Raigarh site at the hands of Mr. SK Jha, Chief Inspector of Boilers.
Project Focus
ANGUL - A SUCCESS STORY
UB Engg was awarded a certificate as the `Best Safety Conscious Company’ at GAIL Pata site on the occasion of 41st National Safety Day Celebrations. The certificate was awarded by Mr. P Murguesan, GM (Projects), GAIL. This was received by Mr. SK Day RPM, UBEL.
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Editorial New Entrants People Focus|Project Focus|New Orders| |
Facebook | Issue 9 | April - June 2012
DELHI ELECTRICAL DIVISION
T h e p r o j e c t w a s s u c c e s s f u l l y
commissioned in Oct '11 and after the
completion of 6 months O&M contract
and post commissioning of the project,
UBEL is in final stages of handing over the
project to “Power Transmiss ion
Corporation Of Uttrakhand Ltd
UBEL has been awarded a prestigious
order of World Bank aided project
having feeder separation and HVDS
work by DHBVN. 3 heavily loaded
industrial feeders have already been
separated and charged in third week of
June'12. Work on balance feeders is in
progress.
The Hydrotest for 2nd Unit-HRSG all systems (HP-246kg/cm2,IP-78kg/cm2,LP-16kg/cm2 & WPH-75 kg/cm2) at Pipavav is successfu l l y completed in presence of the Assistant Director of Boilers-Gujarat, on May 10, 2012.
Project Focus
HVPNL Project (132/33 KV
Substation)-Rambha, Haryana
Rambha Substation has been
commissioned successfully recently.
This substation was part of
prestigious order awarded to UBEL
by HVPNL to commission 7
substations at different locations in
Haryana. Three substations have
been successfully commissioned
and handed over to the client. For
r e s t o f t h e s u b s t a t i o n s
commissioning and handing over
process is in final stages.
Projects At A Glance
PTCUL Project
(220 /132-33 KV Substation) –KASHIPUR
DHBVN Project
(HVDS & Feeder separation)-Gurgaon
The first erection work started in GAIL Pata site after pooja in the presence of Director Projects, GAIL as per our commitment.
EREC
TIO
N S
TART
S AT
GAI
L PA
TA
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Editorial New Entrants People Focus|Project Focus|New Orders| |
Facebook | Issue 9 | Apri - June 2012
Prestigious Orders
JSW STEEL LIMITED, BELLARY
BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LIMITED, CHENNAI
HIMACHAL PRADESH STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD LIMITED, HP
Scope of Work :Erection, testing and commissioning of Cold Rolling Mill No 2 at JSW Steel Ltd. Bellary. This is basically a
repeat order of CRM 1 but with increased scope of work. The Customer has considered our performance in CRM 1 and
other jobs before finalization. We have bagged this order in competition with L&T.
Order Value :Rs. 20.50 crores
Scope of Work :Erection, Testing & Commissioning of power Cycle piping and Application of Refractory & insulation
works for Boiler, ESP, Power cycle piping etc. & Supply and application of final painting for power cycle piping and
insulation of unit 2 of 2 x 600 MW units of SSTPP, Malwa, M.P.
Order Value :Rs. 17.53 crores
Scope of Work :Design, Engineering, manufacture, testing of equipment, erecton, testing & commissioning alongwith
other allied works & civil worksfor 233/33 KV , 25/31.5 MVA substation at Jahoo, disttHamirpur (HP) on Turnkey basis
against tender specification no. SSD-296/11.
Order Value :Rs. 12.76 crores
Project Focus
The Borai team has achieved a major mile stone by declaring the commencement of production on June 10, 2012.
Mr. JK Sardana along with Mr. A Rudrachary visited our Fabrication Unit at Durg on June 14, 2012. They interacted with the team members and appreciated the efforts in the progress of the Unit.
Prestigious Orders
Borai Plant
Goes on Stream
Editorial New Entrants People Focus|Project Focus|New Orders| |
7Facebook | Issue 9 | April - June 2012
Mr. A. Rudrachary joined the UBEL Family in
the month of May, 2012, as “Chief Financial
Officer” at our Head Office, Pune. He holds a
Degree of Bachelors of Commerce from the
University of Mysore. He is also an Associate
member of the Institute of Cost Works
A c c o u n t a n t s o f I n d i a , C a l c u t t a .
Mr. Rudrachary brings with him a rich experience of 43
years in the managerial cadre. He has worked for various
reputed institutions like Kirloskar, Grasim Industries, NGEF
and MEI. He has previously been working with Mangalore
Chemicals and Fertilizers, which is a part of the UB Group.
In his sixteen long years of heading the Finance and the
Material Functions in MCF, he played a vital role in its
revival. He was thereafter retained for two years as Senior
Vice President – Strategic Initiatives.
People Focus
Welcome Aboard
The days spent with my bio-mates,solving the problems of logigates,we had so much of fun,now we are just standing stun.
When we all played football,the days at the metro station's stall,when we message each other,seriously, pining for the days we spent together.
Thinking of the days spent with my best friends,feeling as though our life has reached it's dead end,want these silly moments to come back,I know in future these moments will be lack.
Teen Murti and Bal Bhawan's trip,I wish I could get a tight grip,will definitely miss Mughal Garden's flowers,missing and loving is just friendship's power.
A very few moments spent in art's section,
meeting them with so many restricitions,will miss the moments when we were given the blame,as we used to play silly silly games.
I know we'll never miss each other,as we would always stay in touch forever,but seriously pain of separation never ends,as will miss my sweet friends.
Will miss the CHALK DO BOYS,will miss the BUNKERS and THE FAMOUS FIVES,will even miss the DJ RAAP,wish the pain gets over ASAP.
When we will enter our teenagerwill definitely miss our school's passage,now putting a full stop and coming to the end,I am proud to say that you guys are my friends.
Bhuvana Nagrajan,D/o Mrs. & Mr. P Nagrajan, DE
The Days I spent with my friends
Mr. Rajendra Gaur joined the UBEL
Family in the month of December,
2011 as “Head –Execution” at our
Delhi Office (Electrical Division). He
holds a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical
Engineering from Thapar Institute of
Engineering and Technology, Patiala.
He brings with him, 38 years of rich experience in
Power Transmission & Distribution Projects. Mr.
Rajendra Gaur was previously working as the
Managing Director of Indraprastha Power
Generation Co. Ltd and Pragati Power Corporation
Ltd, which are the two Generating companies
under the Government of NCT, Delhi.
Mr. Ravindra Babu Yelamanchili joined the UBEL family in the month of May, as “General Manager
(Execution)”, at our Delhi Office. He holds a Bachelors degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
from the Andhra University. He comes along with over two decades of rich experience in managing
power projects entailing Construction of Transmission Lines and Substation, Site Administration and
operation and Maintenance , Resource Management and manpower planning. Prior to joining UBEL, he
was working as Assistant General Manager – Projects In Growel Path, and was monitoring 13 projects.
(Cont. from the previous issue)
We welcome them to the UBEL family
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Facebook | Issue 9 | Apri - June 2012
Prestigious Orders
JSW STEEL LIMITED, BELLARY
BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LIMITED, CHENNAI
HIMACHAL PRADESH STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD LIMITED, HP
Scope of Work :Erection, testing and commissioning of Cold Rolling Mill No 2 at JSW Steel Ltd. Bellary. This is basically a
repeat order of CRM 1 but with increased scope of work. The Customer has considered our performance in CRM 1 and
other jobs before finalization. We have bagged this order in competition with L&T.
Order Value :Rs. 20.50 crores
Scope of Work :Erection, Testing & Commissioning of power Cycle piping and Application of Refractory & insulation
works for Boiler, ESP, Power cycle piping etc. & Supply and application of final painting for power cycle piping and
insulation of unit 2 of 2 x 600 MW units of SSTPP, Malwa, M.P.
Order Value :Rs. 17.53 crores
Scope of Work :Design, Engineering, manufacture, testing of equipment, erecton, testing & commissioning alongwith
other allied works & civil worksfor 233/33 KV , 25/31.5 MVA substation at Jahoo, disttHamirpur (HP) on Turnkey basis
against tender specification no. SSD-296/11.
Order Value :Rs. 12.76 crores
Project Focus
The Borai team has achieved a major mile stone by declaring the commencement of production on June 10, 2012.
Mr. JK Sardana along with Mr. A Rudrachary visited our Fabrication Unit at Durg on June 14, 2012. They interacted with the team members and appreciated the efforts in the progress of the Unit.
Prestigious Orders
Borai Plant
Goes on Stream
Editorial New Entrants People Focus|Project Focus|New Orders| |
7Facebook | Issue 9 | April - June 2012
Mr. A. Rudrachary joined the UBEL Family in
the month of May, 2012, as “Chief Financial
Officer” at our Head Office, Pune. He holds a
Degree of Bachelors of Commerce from the
University of Mysore. He is also an Associate
member of the Institute of Cost Works
A c c o u n t a n t s o f I n d i a , C a l c u t t a .
Mr. Rudrachary brings with him a rich experience of 43
years in the managerial cadre. He has worked for various
reputed institutions like Kirloskar, Grasim Industries, NGEF
and MEI. He has previously been working with Mangalore
Chemicals and Fertilizers, which is a part of the UB Group.
In his sixteen long years of heading the Finance and the
Material Functions in MCF, he played a vital role in its
revival. He was thereafter retained for two years as Senior
Vice President – Strategic Initiatives.
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The days spent with my bio-mates,solving the problems of logigates,we had so much of fun,now we are just standing stun.
When we all played football,the days at the metro station's stall,when we message each other,seriously, pining for the days we spent together.
Thinking of the days spent with my best friends,feeling as though our life has reached it's dead end,want these silly moments to come back,I know in future these moments will be lack.
Teen Murti and Bal Bhawan's trip,I wish I could get a tight grip,will definitely miss Mughal Garden's flowers,missing and loving is just friendship's power.
A very few moments spent in art's section,
meeting them with so many restricitions,will miss the moments when we were given the blame,as we used to play silly silly games.
I know we'll never miss each other,as we would always stay in touch forever,but seriously pain of separation never ends,as will miss my sweet friends.
Will miss the CHALK DO BOYS,will miss the BUNKERS and THE FAMOUS FIVES,will even miss the DJ RAAP,wish the pain gets over ASAP.
When we will enter our teenagerwill definitely miss our school's passage,now putting a full stop and coming to the end,I am proud to say that you guys are my friends.
Bhuvana Nagrajan,D/o Mrs. & Mr. P Nagrajan, DE
The Days I spent with my friends
Mr. Rajendra Gaur joined the UBEL
Family in the month of December,
2011 as “Head –Execution” at our
Delhi Office (Electrical Division). He
holds a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical
Engineering from Thapar Institute of
Engineering and Technology, Patiala.
He brings with him, 38 years of rich experience in
Power Transmission & Distribution Projects. Mr.
Rajendra Gaur was previously working as the
Managing Director of Indraprastha Power
Generation Co. Ltd and Pragati Power Corporation
Ltd, which are the two Generating companies
under the Government of NCT, Delhi.
Mr. Ravindra Babu Yelamanchili joined the UBEL family in the month of May, as “General Manager
(Execution)”, at our Delhi Office. He holds a Bachelors degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
from the Andhra University. He comes along with over two decades of rich experience in managing
power projects entailing Construction of Transmission Lines and Substation, Site Administration and
operation and Maintenance , Resource Management and manpower planning. Prior to joining UBEL, he
was working as Assistant General Manager – Projects In Growel Path, and was monitoring 13 projects.
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We welcome them to the UBEL family
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UBEL SPORTS 2012The UBEL Annual sports for
the year 2012 commenced
on the 16th of March. The
busy corporate schedule
limits our life in many ways,
m a k i n g i t r a t h e r
m e c h a n i c a l a n d
monotonous. We work like
robots, report to office
sharp at 9 O'clock, work
through 8 – 9 hours, often
more if required. By the
time we get home, the bed
seems to be the most
inviting element! Can one
help but compare a human
b e i n g t o a r o b o t
programmed to perform a task?
The Annual Sports is an initiative to break this cycle and bring back the human element in the lives of the
Family members. Sports activities are beneficial for us in many ways. One of the most obvious reasons is that
it gives us the much needed exercise that our body requires but we are unable to fit into our busy schedules.
It improves our cardiovascular functions, while also increasing our concentration and problem solving skills.
The UBEL Annual Sports saw a congregation of employees across various departments. The participation
and enthusiasm was encouraging. Several activities were held which included, Badminton, Table Tennis,
Carom, Chess, Athletics and Cricket.
The Cricket Tournament, being the only group game, was filled with fun and frolic and a lot of anticipation.
Our teams came up with the most creative names: “UB Warriors”, “UB Blue Sharks” and the “UB i Team”.
The team spirit and the bonding was one to behold. All our three teams made an exuberant show of talent
and sportsmanship! While UB Blue Sharks made their way into the finals with two convincing victories, our
Warriors struggled their way into
the finals and bagged the
Championship Trophy, keeping up
to their names! The final game was
indeed a treat for the spectators.
The rest of the activities too,
revealed some extraordinary
talents.
UB WARRIORS - The team that lifted the cricket trophyGaurav Diwate (Captain), Sujeet Police, Kiran Belvate, Amod Japtiwale, Raghubir Mishra, Somit Kumar Rai, Rushikesh, Sreeraj Menon, Ganesh, Arvind Singh, Pavan Kumar, Kalpesh Barot, Piyush Kaushish, Shree Harsha and Ognibo Bannerjee
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Blue Shark, the Runner up cricket team Nitin Sonawane (Captain), Chinmaya Krishna, Indranill, Vivek Iyer, Abhishek Rao,Mahendra Gade, Vishal Marathe, Shravan Rankhambe, Gino Gopinath, Vikash Kumar, Parashuram, Manish Mohan, Vishal Jadhav, Ashvin V, Nitin G Bhagat
Gaurav Diwate, Man of the series Sujit Police, Man of the Match and Batsman of the Series
Raghubir Mishra, Bowler of the Series
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People Focus
UBEL SPORTS 2012The UBEL Annual sports for
the year 2012 commenced
on the 16th of March. The
busy corporate schedule
limits our life in many ways,
m a k i n g i t r a t h e r
m e c h a n i c a l a n d
monotonous. We work like
robots, report to office
sharp at 9 O'clock, work
through 8 – 9 hours, often
more if required. By the
time we get home, the bed
seems to be the most
inviting element! Can one
help but compare a human
b e i n g t o a r o b o t
programmed to perform a task?
The Annual Sports is an initiative to break this cycle and bring back the human element in the lives of the
Family members. Sports activities are beneficial for us in many ways. One of the most obvious reasons is that
it gives us the much needed exercise that our body requires but we are unable to fit into our busy schedules.
It improves our cardiovascular functions, while also increasing our concentration and problem solving skills.
The UBEL Annual Sports saw a congregation of employees across various departments. The participation
and enthusiasm was encouraging. Several activities were held which included, Badminton, Table Tennis,
Carom, Chess, Athletics and Cricket.
The Cricket Tournament, being the only group game, was filled with fun and frolic and a lot of anticipation.
Our teams came up with the most creative names: “UB Warriors”, “UB Blue Sharks” and the “UB i Team”.
The team spirit and the bonding was one to behold. All our three teams made an exuberant show of talent
and sportsmanship! While UB Blue Sharks made their way into the finals with two convincing victories, our
Warriors struggled their way into
the finals and bagged the
Championship Trophy, keeping up
to their names! The final game was
indeed a treat for the spectators.
The rest of the activities too,
revealed some extraordinary
talents.
UB WARRIORS - The team that lifted the cricket trophyGaurav Diwate (Captain), Sujeet Police, Kiran Belvate, Amod Japtiwale, Raghubir Mishra, Somit Kumar Rai, Rushikesh, Sreeraj Menon, Ganesh, Arvind Singh, Pavan Kumar, Kalpesh Barot, Piyush Kaushish, Shree Harsha and Ognibo Bannerjee
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Blue Shark, the Runner up cricket team Nitin Sonawane (Captain), Chinmaya Krishna, Indranill, Vivek Iyer, Abhishek Rao,Mahendra Gade, Vishal Marathe, Shravan Rankhambe, Gino Gopinath, Vikash Kumar, Parashuram, Manish Mohan, Vishal Jadhav, Ashvin V, Nitin G Bhagat
Gaurav Diwate, Man of the series Sujit Police, Man of the Match and Batsman of the Series
Raghubir Mishra, Bowler of the Series
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Mr. SB Behera, Jt GM Projects is an avid photographer. Here is one of his amazing captures during his various travels.
Tournament Results :
�Badminton Singles (Men): Winner: Ashwin V; Runner
Up: Raghubir Mishra
�Badminton Singles (Women): Winner: Vanishree Atla;
Runner Up: Tabassum Attar
�Badminton Doubles (Men): Winner: Amod Japtiwale &
Abhishek Rao; Runner Up: Shree Harsha & Vishwas K.M
�BADMINTON (Mix – Doubles): Winner: Aswin V & Neha
Singh; Runner Up: Nitin Sonawane and Vanishree Atla
�Carom (Singles): Winner: Ashwin V; Runner up: Sujeet
Police
�Chess: Winner: Raghubir Mishra; Runner Up: Nitin
Sonawane
�Athletics: (Men) Winner: Vishwas K.M; 1st Runner Up:
Munir Sherikar; 2nd Runner Up: Vikash Kumar
�Athletics : (Women) : Winner: Vanishree Atla, 1st
Runner Up : Shefali Shelar, 2nd Runner Up : Pushpalata
Shingare
�Table Tennis (Singles): Winner: Manoj Mahajan; Runner
Up: Ashwin V
�Table Tennis Doubles: Winner: Ashwin V & Nitin
Sonawane; Runner Up: Manoj Mahajan& Vijay Mande
�Carom (Doubles): Winner: Ashwin V& Ganesh; Runner
up:Raghubir Mishra & Sujeet Police
Varun Behara, Son of Sankar Behara, Studying 3rd Year in Andhra University Engineering college, Visakhapatnam, A.P, on Industrial Tour to Shimla, Kulu and Manali.
UBEL SPORTS 2012
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Jimit, the one year bundle of joy, is the son of Kalpesh Barot, Jr. Office Asst, Purchase Dept. HO
Miss Juilee Satish Kulkarni, D/O Mr. Satish Kulkarni, EDP HO, passed HSC with 76 % Examination Fab-Mar -2012.
This is Sanjeev Saxena's, (Residential Engineer (QA/QC), new born bonny son.
Shrikant Varma, Accountant HO, wed Shubhi on April 24, 2012
Vinod Kumar Yadav, Accountant, Jamnagar Site, wed Seema on June28, 2012.
People Focus
Bonny Babies
Weddings
Mr. Vishal Jaiswal – DGM (Finance & Accounts) is honored with “Associate” of “Institute of the chartered Accountants of the India” .
Debjeet Bhowmik Sr.Engg. ,Delhi Office wed Rishika on May 4 , 2012.
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Mr. SB Behera, Jt GM Projects is an avid photographer. Here is one of his amazing captures during his various travels.
Tournament Results :
�Badminton Singles (Men): Winner: Ashwin V; Runner
Up: Raghubir Mishra
�Badminton Singles (Women): Winner: Vanishree Atla;
Runner Up: Tabassum Attar
�Badminton Doubles (Men): Winner: Amod Japtiwale &
Abhishek Rao; Runner Up: Shree Harsha & Vishwas K.M
�BADMINTON (Mix – Doubles): Winner: Aswin V & Neha
Singh; Runner Up: Nitin Sonawane and Vanishree Atla
�Carom (Singles): Winner: Ashwin V; Runner up: Sujeet
Police
�Chess: Winner: Raghubir Mishra; Runner Up: Nitin
Sonawane
�Athletics: (Men) Winner: Vishwas K.M; 1st Runner Up:
Munir Sherikar; 2nd Runner Up: Vikash Kumar
�Athletics : (Women) : Winner: Vanishree Atla, 1st
Runner Up : Shefali Shelar, 2nd Runner Up : Pushpalata
Shingare
�Table Tennis (Singles): Winner: Manoj Mahajan; Runner
Up: Ashwin V
�Table Tennis Doubles: Winner: Ashwin V & Nitin
Sonawane; Runner Up: Manoj Mahajan& Vijay Mande
�Carom (Doubles): Winner: Ashwin V& Ganesh; Runner
up:Raghubir Mishra & Sujeet Police
Varun Behara, Son of Sankar Behara, Studying 3rd Year in Andhra University Engineering college, Visakhapatnam, A.P, on Industrial Tour to Shimla, Kulu and Manali.
UBEL SPORTS 2012
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Jimit, the one year bundle of joy, is the son of Kalpesh Barot, Jr. Office Asst, Purchase Dept. HO
Miss Juilee Satish Kulkarni, D/O Mr. Satish Kulkarni, EDP HO, passed HSC with 76 % Examination Fab-Mar -2012.
This is Sanjeev Saxena's, (Residential Engineer (QA/QC), new born bonny son.
Shrikant Varma, Accountant HO, wed Shubhi on April 24, 2012
Vinod Kumar Yadav, Accountant, Jamnagar Site, wed Seema on June28, 2012.
People Focus
Bonny Babies
Weddings
Mr. Vishal Jaiswal – DGM (Finance & Accounts) is honored with “Associate” of “Institute of the chartered Accountants of the India” .
Debjeet Bhowmik Sr.Engg. ,Delhi Office wed Rishika on May 4 , 2012.
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Maximize the potential talent in the organization
Motivating people to do their best work, consistently, has been an enduring challenge for executives a n d m a n a g e r s . E v e n u n d e r s t a n d i n g w h a t constitutes human motivation has been a centuries old puzzle, addressed as far back as Aristotle. Now brain science is giving us some new insights into motivation which are going to help in maximizing the potential and talent of any organization.
'Harnessing talent' is another expression you hear a lot, usually about young talent. But harnesses are thick pieces of leather used to strap down, control and direct cattle and horses. So the last thing we want to do is harness talent. We want it de-harnessed, set free, challenged to try new things, to take ideas further than we were brave enough to.
Success of a business is determined by three main drivers, Ideas, Investment, Individuals. However, for the majority of businesses investment is made in bringing ideas and innovations to market whereas consideration around the people is often left to the wayside....
Some of the most common reasons for losing talent and knowledge are:
�Losing accumulated knowledge through experienced people leaving, retiring or being made redundant.
�Computerisation, systematisation and simplification of work processes.
�Restricting people to roles which under-use their knowledge and skill – and defining people by their current role.
�A preoccupation with tasks and targets and a command and control management style.
�Poor talent management practices.
We can take positive steps to harness the wealth of talent within the organisation by practicing some simple rules.
Develop every employee
Employees can only achieve what they are capab le o f ach iev ing , so the
organisation's can help its employees to be more capable by providing t r a i n i n g , m e n t o r i n g , a n d opportunities according to what the employees need and deserve. More time should be dedicated to developing the skills of employees
and achieving goals will be a natural outcome.
Deal with problems immediately
Nothing kills team morale more quickly than problems that don't get addressed. Small
problems never go away, they fester and grow into bigger problems. Problems that do not get resolved lead to lower morale and involvement, disenchantment and loss in productivity.
Serve others, not yourself
An employer can get away with being selfish or self-serving once or twice... but that's it.Never say or do anything that in any way puts you in the spotlight, however briefly. Employer's glory should always be reflected, never direct.
When employees excel, employer and its business excel. When the team succeeds, both employer and the business succeed too.
Always remember where you came from
To some of your employees, especially new employees, you are at least slightly famous. You're in charge. You're the boss. That's why an employee who wants to talk about something that seems inconsequential may just want to spend a few moments with you. You can blow the employee off, or you can see the moment for its true importance: A chance to inspire, reassure, motivate, and even give someone hopes for greater things in their life. The higher you rise the greater the impact an employer can make, and the greater is their responsibility to make that impact.