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Abhishek Saxena

Summary

Mechanical Engineer with hands-on experience in maintenance operations, predictive maintenance, and equipment reliability improvement. Skilled in implementing lean tools such as 5S, Kanban, and Kaizen to optimize plant performance. Proficient in SAP PM and Unigraphics NX for maintenance planning and design support. Successfully contributed to large-scale projects in the cement and manufacturing sectors, including WIP reduction and system commissioning.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Engineer

UltraTech
09.2022 - Current
  • Led maintenance and operational optimization of Loesche 69.6 Vertical Raw Mill and Reverse Air Bag House (RABH), ensuring high equipment availability and consistent raw meal quality to support stable kiln performance.
  • Oversaw the operation and upkeep of a 200 TPH D-Pump system (Macawber Beekay Pvt. Ltd.) used for raw meal conveying, contributing to uninterrupted material flow and process efficiency.
  • Managed maintenance and performance of FLS 27.5 Coal Mill, ensuring reliable fuel preparation for kiln and calciner systems through optimized grinding efficiency and minimal downtime.
  • Improved safety standards by implementing updated safety protocols for all mechanical maintenance activities.
  • Conducted thorough inspections of equipment to identify potential issues before they escalated into costly repairs or failures.
  • Performed root cause analysis to identify issues and develop effective solutions for recurring problems with equipment.
  • Organized and directed maintenance shutdowns and startups.

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

JK Cement Works, Mangrol
01.2021 - 08.2022
  • Successfully commissioned and integrated a 7.5 km Overland Belt Conveyor (OLBC) system with complex horizontal and vertical curves, designed by M/s BEUMER, enhancing plant material handling capacity.
  • Led the operation and preventive maintenance of the OLBC circuit , ensuring high system availability, minimizing downtime, and coordinating timely repairs.
  • Supervised daily operations and maintenance activities in the cement grinding unit , delivering rapid on-site troubleshooting and root-cause analysis to resolve mechanical and process challenges.
  • Managed maintenance programs for critical grinding unit equipment designed by ThyssenKrupp and FLSmidth, including:
    Belt conveyors and elevators (Mahindra, Beumer)
    Air slides, blowers, and dust control systems (bag filters, bag house)
    Roller press, ball mill, separators, cyclones, and R.A.L

Mechanical Engineer

Wonder Cement
08.2017 - 01.2021
  • Oversaw implementation of predictive maintenance technologies for critical grinding unit equipment, including process fans and machinery designed by ThyssenKrupp.
  • Managed maintenance of belt conveyors, AUMUND elevators, air slides, blowers, roller press, ball mill, separators, cyclones, rotary air locks (R.A.L), bag filters, and bag house systems.
  • Utilized advanced condition monitoring tools such as vibration analysis and thermal imaging to identify early signs of equipment wear and prevent failures.
  • Enabled timely maintenance interventions through data-driven insights, significantly enhancing equipment reliability and reducing unplanned downtime.
  • Optimized maintenance schedules, resulting in improved operational uptime and cost savings across the grinding unit.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

DIT UNIVERSITY
Dehradun, India
06-2017

Skills

    Technical Skills
  • Unigraphics NX (Basic Proficiency)
  • SAP PM Module (Plant Maintenance)
  • Mechanical Maintenance
  • Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
    Lean & Process Improvement
  • Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
  • 5S Workplace Organization
  • Kanban System Implementation
  • Kaizen (Continuous Improvement Initiatives)

Certification

  • Certification from NPTEL in Introduction to Finite Element Analysis
  • NX CAD Certified (CADD Centre) – Proficient in basic 3D modeling and drafting.

Languages

Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Senior Engineer

UltraTech
09.2022 - Current

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

JK Cement Works, Mangrol
01.2021 - 08.2022

Mechanical Engineer

Wonder Cement
08.2017 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

DIT UNIVERSITY
Abhishek Saxena