Kiran Krishna Rao Desai, Maintenance & Reliability Expert

A seasoned engineering professional with over 35+ years of experience in oil & gas, maintenance engineering, and reliability improvement. Former Chief Engineer at ONGC, with deep expertise in rotating equipment, failure analysis, and predictive maintenance.

Core Expertise

  • Predictive & Preventive Maintenance
  • Vibration Monitoring & Failure Analysis
  • Rotating Equipment Reliability
  • Energy Audits & Equipment Optimization
  • Technical Audits & Asset Management

Industry Experience

  • Oil & Gas (Onshore & Offshore Operations)
  • Petrochemical & Process Industries
  • Power & Heavy Engineering

Worked extensively on drilling rigs, compressors, turbines, pumps, and heavy machinery across large-scale industrial environments.


Key Highlights

  • Led maintenance and engineering functions at ONGC across multiple assets
  • Handled 1500+ critical equipment systems including offshore platforms
  • Delivered significant cost savings through failure prevention and reliability improvements
  • International exposure in Oman and Iran in oil & gas sector

Training & Consulting

  • Delivered training programs for engineers and executives in:
    • Maintenance & Reliability Engineering
    • Condition Monitoring Techniques
    • Energy Conservation & Audits
    • Equipment Troubleshooting
  • Former Assistant Professor with strong academic and practical training delivery experience

Awards & Recognition

  • “Young Executive of the Year” – ONGC
  • “Bharat Vikas Award”
  • Multiple recognitions for technical excellence and innovation