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
