Anand Zala
Kota
Summary
Dynamic Deputy Manager with extensive experience at DCM Shriram LTD., excelling in maintenance & project coordination, execution, planning and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency through effective planning, analysis and effective team leadership. Skilled in SAP, MS Office application & Power BI. Committed to continuous improvement, driving significant cost savings and optimizing maintenance processes. Previous experiences includes working with MNC giants like; Aditya Birla Grasim & Atul Limited.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Manager
DCM Shriram LTD.
Kota
12.2024 - Current
- Currently, leading the Cell house, Secondary Brine, Caustic concentration Units, Caustic Flakes Unit & Tankfarm as maintenance in-charge in 550 TPD, AKCC designed Chlor-Alkali plant at Kota, complex.
- Managed daily maintenance operations to enhance workflow and productivity.
- Coordinated cross-departmental projects, improving service delivery.
- Monitored operations to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Provided technical assistance and advice to subordinates as needed.
- Implemented new procedures to boost organizational efficiency.
- Collaborated with employees, vendors, and stakeholders for effective coordination and risk remediation.
- Delegated tasks to staff while establishing priorities and goals.
- Collaborated with other departments on improvement projects related to quality assurance initiatives.
- Individually handled brownfield projects of my sections.
Assistant Manager
Atul Limited
Valsad
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Currently working as a mechanical engineer responsible for the overall maintenances of Caustic Concentration Unit, Caustic Flakes Unit, DM Plant & Hydrogen Compression Unit of 300 TPD Chlor-Alkali Plant (AKCC).
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
- Delegated tasks to team members based upon skill level and to achieve organizational goals.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations.
- Initiated inventory control measures to manage and replenish stock, maintain cost levels and meet customer demand.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Assistant Manager
Grasim Industries Limited
veraval
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Maintenance in-charge of Chlorine, Utility, HCL Synthesis, Sodium Hypochlorite, CCU, CSF, ETP & Hydrogen Bottling Sections;
- Planning of preventive maintenance, breakdown maintenance and shutdown maintenance activities, allocation of manpower based upon the job planning, technical assistance to technicians, resolving workplace conflicts and issues, reviewing and follow up of each and every tasks.
- Maximizing the equipment and plant availability for operation by identifying root cause for the failure of critical equipment; hazardous and corrosive pipeline leakages and internal plant structure by performing root cause analysis along CAPA.
- Identification of high power consuming equipments in the section, finding out the cause of high power consumption than its recommended kW, analysis of the cause , implementation of action plan and monitoring of the results.
- From behavioral and process based safety perspective; conduct safety audits, conduct safety trainings, implementation of safety standards and guidelines within the plant, prepare permit to work, prepare job safety analysis, perform hazard identification and risk assessment, perform PSSR, perform MOC, assist in MIQA, perform Safety Observation to address unsafe conditions and unsafe acts.
- Planning & Budgeting preparation of the department for yearly plant maintenances, procurement of equipments, spares and services spares based on time based and life based maintenances suggested by OEM. SAP ERP PM Module .
- Focus on cost saving initiatives; reduce maintenance cost by identification and development of OEM substitute vendors for non-critical equipments and spares, identify inefficiencies in the department, reduce labor costs by multiskilling.
- Monitoring and review of Management Information System so as to stay focused on the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets.
- ISO Documentation, review, ISO auditee, CAPA implementation
- Capex; CP note preparation, activity chart preparation, technical bid evaluation.
Front Line Engineer
Grasim Industries Limited
veraval
05.2018 - 07.2022
- Maintenance engineer of Chlorine, Utility, HCL Synthesis, Sodium Hypochlorite, sections and hence responsible for preventive maintenance, breakdown maintenance, shutdown maintenance of these sections.
- Reduction of equipment downtime (MTTR) and increasing the MTBF of all the equipments by performing analysis of all the critical breakdowns and working upon its real root cause and action plan implementation for elimination of repetitive occurrence.
- Assist for timely procurement of spares (JIT) for all the equipments present in my sections.
- Assist for the improvement of behavioral based safety culture of the workforce and work towards the elimination of unsafe acts and conditions.
- Adherence of the ABG Sustainability Safety Standards and inculcate it in the workforce during work execution.
- Responsible for daily critical and non critical work planning, performing the risk
assessment of all the jobs, its timely and systematic execution, work quality and
standard inspection. - Responsible for erection and commissioning of new rotary and static equipments in my sections.
- Assist in preparation of departmental planning and budgeting for normal and major maintenance expenses every fiscal year.
- Assist in preparation of departmental shutdown planning of my sections for smooth and timely execution of shutdown jobs.
- Responsible for preparation and updation of the Management Information System of the department.
- Responsible to work within the periphery of process safety management (PSM) and adherence of its elements wherever applicable.
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Grasim Industries Limited
veraval
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Daily jobs planning & manpower allocation.
- Responsible for preparation of monthly reports (MTBF, MTTR, OEE, Kaizen, 5S, Lubrication trend, Overtime analysis, leave planner).
- Responsible for preparation of job safety analysis (JSA) & tool box talk (TBT).
Basic knowledge about safety standards implemented by DU PONT; Permit to work, Lock out tag out, Personal protective equipment, Work at height, Excavation, Hot work, Scaffolding, Material handling, , Confined space entry, Contractor safety management, Job safety analysis. - Responsible for preparation of why-why analysis reports for critical & non-critical
breakdowns. - Responsible for shutdown pre-planning & have taken role as area/section incharge
during shutdowns & major (critical) breakdowns.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Operations
ICFAI University
Tirupur, TN2021
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Parul Institute of Engineering & Technology
Vadodara, GJ2016
Higher Secondary - 12th Science
Infocity Junior Science College
Gandhinagar, GJ2012
Secondary - 10th Science
Saint Joseph's School
Una, GJ2010
Skills
- Project planning and execution
- Time management
- Team leadership and building
- Presentation skills
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Basics
- Task delegation
- Verbal and written communication
- Cost estimation
- Technical documentation
- Continuous improvement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Root cause analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk assessment strategies
- Preventive maintenance practices
- Inventory management
- Problem-solving techniques
- SAP expertise
- ISO standards knowledge
- Power BI proficiency
Accomplishments
Recent Accomplishments From FY 2023 to FY2026
1. CCU Expansion Project (250 TPD → 300 TPD Capacity Enhancement)
As part of the capacity revamp of the existing 250 TPD CCU to 300 TPD, I successfully executed the following key activities:
a) Surface Condenser Replacement (SC-340)
Led the replacement of the existing SC-340 surface condenser with a higher capacity condenser, ensuring safe execution within a 32-hour shutdown window through meticulous planning. Prepared a detailed Gantt chart for execution planning, ensured strict adherence to timelines, and completed all Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) documentation for Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR). The PSSR was successfully conducted and approved prior to commissioning. Additionally, successfully executed the installation of a series ejector system to maintain the required vacuum for 300 TPD operations.
b) Replacement of Process Pumps (P-323 A/B & P-349 A/B)
Handled the CAPEX for upgrading P-323 A/B and P-349 A/B pumps with higher capacity units. The project experienced a minor delay due to technical evaluation between conventional centrifugal pumps and mag-drive pumps. The Technical Recommendation (TR) documentation has been completed, and final technical alignment with vendors is in progress.
Current status: 85% completion; project to be carried forward to FY 2026–27.
2. Anthracite Filter Vessel Procurement
Managed the CAPEX process starting from sanction note preparation for approval through final procurement stages. Collected techno-commercial offers from reputed rubber lining vendors including M/s Lebracs, M/s Ishan Equipments, and M/s Mill Rubber. Prepared a detailed Technical Comparison Statement (TCS) and Technical Recommendation (TR) for internal review.
Conducted extensive technical discussions with vendors to finalize specifications and subsequently raised the purchase requisition based on the finalized TR. Also prepared the complete Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) for the vessel and completed internal review with the reporting manager.
Current Status:
Procurement completed; final inspection at vendor end pending. Equipment delivery expected before March 2026.
3. Laser Alignment System (Shaft & Belt Alignment Tools)
Initiated the CAPEX for procurement of advanced laser alignment systems to enhance maintenance accuracy and reliability. Floated techno-commercial inquiries to leading vendors including Fluke, Easy-Laser, and SKF.
Performed a detailed technical evaluation, prepared the TCS and TR, and finalized vendor selection. Subsequently raised purchase requisition and purchase order.
Both laser shaft alignment and laser belt alignment tools have been received, and Capital Work-in-Progress (CWIP) documentation has been completed, resulting in successful closure of the CAPEX.
Additionally, played a key role in arranging practical training sessions for staff and contract fitters, including refresher training programs to ensure effective utilization of the laser alignment tools.
Status: CAPEX Completed and Closed.
4. HE-330 Heat Exchanger Retubing
Executed the HE-330 retubing CAPEX project, including preparation of the CAPEX proposal, vendor finalization, and technical coordination. Procured 126 tubes, 2 tube sheets, and 1 riser pipe required for the retubing activity.
Successfully executed the complete retubing activity within 7 days through detailed planning and resource allocation. Prepared Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and a Gantt chart to ensure safe and timely execution. Closely monitored the activity to ensure adherence to safety, quality, and schedule commitments.
5. RVDF Unit Installation
Assigned responsibility for the CAPEX related to the installation of an additional RVDF unit (mirror to the existing unit). Initially, the project scope was limited to replacement of the existing RVDF drum, but later expanded to include installation of a complete new RVDF unit.
Led the project from the initial technical discussions with vendors, preparation of Technical Recommendation (TR), and vendor alignment. One of the major challenges involved adjustment and optimization of CAPEX funds to accommodate the expanded scope, which was successfully managed in coordination with the reporting manager.
Completed Purchase Requisition (PR) and Purchase Order (PO) processes, and ensured successful completion of all stage inspections. The RVDF unit has been delivered and installed at site, and CWIP documentation has been submitted, resulting in successful closure of the CAPEX.
6. Successfully modifying, repairing, installing, and lining up the weak acid tank within 3 days (the tank's top roof was completely broken).
7. Assistance in the successful commissioning of the 95 TPD caustic flakes unit (Bertrams make).
8. Successful assistance in the commissioning of 8 units of C5T223GP, 440 Nm3/hr hydrogen compressors.
1. CCU Expansion Project (250 TPD → 300 TPD Capacity Enhancement)
As part of the capacity revamp of the existing 250 TPD CCU to 300 TPD, I successfully executed the following key activities:
a) Surface Condenser Replacement (SC-340)
Led the replacement of the existing SC-340 surface condenser with a higher capacity condenser, ensuring safe execution within a 32-hour shutdown window through meticulous planning. Prepared a detailed Gantt chart for execution planning, ensured strict adherence to timelines, and completed all Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) documentation for Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR). The PSSR was successfully conducted and approved prior to commissioning. Additionally, successfully executed the installation of a series ejector system to maintain the required vacuum for 300 TPD operations.
b) Replacement of Process Pumps (P-323 A/B & P-349 A/B)
Handled the CAPEX for upgrading P-323 A/B and P-349 A/B pumps with higher capacity units. The project experienced a minor delay due to technical evaluation between conventional centrifugal pumps and mag-drive pumps. The Technical Recommendation (TR) documentation has been completed, and final technical alignment with vendors is in progress.
Current status: 85% completion; project to be carried forward to FY 2026–27.
2. Anthracite Filter Vessel Procurement
Managed the CAPEX process starting from sanction note preparation for approval through final procurement stages. Collected techno-commercial offers from reputed rubber lining vendors including M/s Lebracs, M/s Ishan Equipments, and M/s Mill Rubber. Prepared a detailed Technical Comparison Statement (TCS) and Technical Recommendation (TR) for internal review.
Conducted extensive technical discussions with vendors to finalize specifications and subsequently raised the purchase requisition based on the finalized TR. Also prepared the complete Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) for the vessel and completed internal review with the reporting manager.
Current Status:
Procurement completed; final inspection at vendor end pending. Equipment delivery expected before March 2026.
3. Laser Alignment System (Shaft & Belt Alignment Tools)
Initiated the CAPEX for procurement of advanced laser alignment systems to enhance maintenance accuracy and reliability. Floated techno-commercial inquiries to leading vendors including Fluke, Easy-Laser, and SKF.
Performed a detailed technical evaluation, prepared the TCS and TR, and finalized vendor selection. Subsequently raised purchase requisition and purchase order.
Both laser shaft alignment and laser belt alignment tools have been received, and Capital Work-in-Progress (CWIP) documentation has been completed, resulting in successful closure of the CAPEX.
Additionally, played a key role in arranging practical training sessions for staff and contract fitters, including refresher training programs to ensure effective utilization of the laser alignment tools.
Status: CAPEX Completed and Closed.
4. HE-330 Heat Exchanger Retubing
Executed the HE-330 retubing CAPEX project, including preparation of the CAPEX proposal, vendor finalization, and technical coordination. Procured 126 tubes, 2 tube sheets, and 1 riser pipe required for the retubing activity.
Successfully executed the complete retubing activity within 7 days through detailed planning and resource allocation. Prepared Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and a Gantt chart to ensure safe and timely execution. Closely monitored the activity to ensure adherence to safety, quality, and schedule commitments.
5. RVDF Unit Installation
Assigned responsibility for the CAPEX related to the installation of an additional RVDF unit (mirror to the existing unit). Initially, the project scope was limited to replacement of the existing RVDF drum, but later expanded to include installation of a complete new RVDF unit.
Led the project from the initial technical discussions with vendors, preparation of Technical Recommendation (TR), and vendor alignment. One of the major challenges involved adjustment and optimization of CAPEX funds to accommodate the expanded scope, which was successfully managed in coordination with the reporting manager.
Completed Purchase Requisition (PR) and Purchase Order (PO) processes, and ensured successful completion of all stage inspections. The RVDF unit has been delivered and installed at site, and CWIP documentation has been submitted, resulting in successful closure of the CAPEX.
6. Successfully modifying, repairing, installing, and lining up the weak acid tank within 3 days (the tank's top roof was completely broken).
7. Assistance in the successful commissioning of the 95 TPD caustic flakes unit (Bertrams make).
8. Successful assistance in the commissioning of 8 units of C5T223GP, 440 Nm3/hr hydrogen compressors.
Additional Information
- Date of Birth: 29 / 12 / 1993
- Marital Status: Married
- Nationality: Indian
- Address: 12C, Samriddhi Nagar, Opp. Radhe Dairy, Borkheda, Kota, 324001
- Notice Period: 3 Months
- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anand-zala-6a9019168
Certification
Basic to Advanced Power BI (Dec 2024, ID: 593719)
AI & Automation in Microsoft Excel (Dec 2024)
AI Dashboards using Microsift Power BI (Sept 24)
Conflict Management (Sept 24)
Lean Management (Sept 24)
Introduction to Kanban (Sep 24)
Lean Six Sigma AI Yellow Belt (Sep 24)
Project Management (Sept 24)
Time Management (Sept 24)
Organizational Behaviour (Sept 24)
Languages
Gujarati
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Deputy Manager
DCM Shriram LTD.
12.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager
Atul Limited
11.2023 - 12.2024
Assistant Manager
Grasim Industries Limited
07.2022 - 11.2023
Front Line Engineer
Grasim Industries Limited
05.2018 - 07.2022
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Grasim Industries Limited
05.2017 - 04.2018
Master of Business Administration - Operations
ICFAI University
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Parul Institute of Engineering & Technology
Higher Secondary - 12th Science
Infocity Junior Science College
Secondary - 10th Science
Saint Joseph's School