| | OCTOBER 202219from KSA due to excellent network and reputation as doer of D. K. M. Rao in KSA, and breakthrough in India and Japan came through relationship developed over the years in professional life with people he has worked with in the organization Jain has worked and with technology partners and leading engineering and manufacturing companies in India and abroad. Jain is graduate in Mechanical Engineering from BHU and did his post-graduation in Thermal Engineering from MACT Bhopal in 1971. Before joining industry, Jain was lecturer in National Institute of Technology in Jaipur for two years. He has worked both in Public and private sector and has spent close to 40 years in PDIL, NFCL, MCF and Tata Chemicals before taking over as Director Operations in ICONS. While teaching assignment gave him inquisitive nature of asking why so to make sure that students get their answers and deep knowledge of the subject, 12 years in PDIL built the foundation for plant engineering and procurement knowledge base. He honed his skills of project management in NFCL being part of project team for first Ammonia and Urea project and head for expansion for second Ammonia and Urea Plant in Kakinada.Five years stint in MCF as plant head was a different experience working with the senior management and plant team to turnaround company plagued with workers unrest for decades and old ageing equipment and plants. Padam left MCF in 2006 to join TCL Ammonia and Urea plants as unit head with satisfaction of leaving revamped plants and all-pervading harmony between workers and management in MCF.Working in TCL , part of most respected Tata Group, was a goal post in Jain's career. While has had less than two years before retiring from TCL, his services were extended as Project Director for another five years. TCL plant revamp done under his watch became the lowest cost revamp and completed in record time of less than 18 months in the Ammonia and Urea industry. Subsequently he was retained as advisor to Tata Projects for two years. Finally, Jain became an entrepreneur running and bringing up ICONS with 10 engineers in 2014 with more than 60 people working now and having enviable client list.During our brief chat with Padam answered a few of our questions with candid and reminiscing fond memories.Define ICON Engineering Servicesas an organization and where is it positioned in the industry? ICONS Engineering is a design, engineering, and project management services provider company, run by professionals committed to sharing their experience and knowledge with young engineers, contributing to society by generating employment, and providing quality services to the customers in the space where big engineering companies are not affordable. ICONS services are sought by discerning
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