Arun Basak

Educational Background

B.E in Mechanical Engineering from Bengal Engineering College, Shibpore (now BESU). Stood 2nd in order of merit amongst all branches of engineering and obtained Forbes Silver Medal from Calcutta University

Current Responsibilities

Technical Consultancy in Iron & Steel, Metal Processing Industry.

Experience

During tenure of 40 years’ in Steel Industry, worked in various fields like Industrial Engineering, Maintenance, Marketing, Sales, Projects, Project Purchase, Commercial, Industrial Relations, HR etc. Have worked closely with major Financial Institutions for detailed project report preparation and obtaining project financial approval. As Project commercial head of Usha martin Industries, an approx. Rs 3200 crs. company engaged in special steel &, wire production having 7 factories throughout the world and is the second largest wire ropes producer in the world, was responsible for ordering of capital items worth over Rs.9000 crores. In addition, worked as Factory Manager and was management representative for TQM activities in Steel Plant. Have visited large number of steel plants in Europe, Japan and China to gain experience on new technologies. Was Sr. Vice president (projects) while leaving the company in 2011.

Professional Exposure

  • Technical Training at Daido, Japan and NIKKO, Japan
  • In-company Management training
  • Training on ‘TQM’ by JIPM experts

Professional Affiliations

Fellow and Life Member of Institution of Engineers

Chartered Engineer (India) from Institution of Engineers

Full Member of International Tube Association

Professional Achievements/ Highlights

Was a core team member for implementation of steel making process (from project to implementation stage) using hot metal as a major charge constituent in Electric Arc Furnace. This process was developed for the first time in the world.