AJISH PRATHEEP KUMAR
Hyderabad
Summary
Maintenance Engineer with 7 years of experience and an MBA in Operations Management, currently specializing in Reliability Centered Maintenance using the SAP Plant Maintenance module. Expert in operations, maintenance, reliability, and asset management, with a proven track record of enhancing system performance and streamlining maintenance processes. Skilled in implementing advanced maintenance strategies to drive operational efficiency and extend asset longevity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Maintenance Engineer - Data & Digital Delivery
Cyient Pvt Ltd
10.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded projects to ensure assets were prepared for operational use, including system validation and process optimization.
- Possess extensive knowledge in SAP PM master data management, including functional locations, equipment, maintenance plans, task lists, and related reporting, ensuring accurate and efficient maintenance processes.
- Designed and executed asset management strategies to enhance equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
- Created and refined maintenance strategies based on RCM principles, focusing on optimizing maintenance activities and minimizing downtime.
- Managed asset updates in SAP PM by integrating information from P&IDs and manuals, ensuring accurate and up-to-date asset records.
- Created and maintained comprehensive BOMs to support effective inventory management and maintenance planning.
- Developed detailed maintenance plans and task lists to streamline maintenance activities and improve operational efficiency.
- Analyzed and optimized master data to ensure data accuracy and integrity, supporting effective maintenance management.
- Developed and maintained dashboards to visualize key performance metrics, enabling data-driven decision-making and performance tracking.
Team Lead – Engineering
Synthite Industries Pvt Ltd
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Managed centralized planning for plant maintenance across all four company units in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, ensuring consistent maintenance practices and efficiency.
- Supported implementation of the SAP PM module at all four units, streamlining maintenance processes and integrating with existing systems.
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions for engineering, production, stores, and procurement teams on effective SAP PM usage and best practices.
- Developed preventive maintenance checklists and planned maintenance activities based on equipment criticality, implementing and tracking PM through SAP.
- Identified and addressed system errors, making necessary modifications to improve system functionality and reliability.
- Prepared Repairs and Maintenance (R&M) budgets for all units, coordinating with finance, stores, procurement, and safety departments to align budgets with organizational needs.
- Collaborated with finance, stores, procurement, and safety teams on R&M-related matters, ensuring smooth operations and compliance.
- Assisted the core engineering team with day-to-day engineering activities, contributing to operational efficiency and problem resolution.
Associate Engineer – Maintenance
Mane Kancor Ingredients Ltd
02.2019 - 12.2021
- Responsible for Preventive Maintenance of 1000+ equipment in the facility (Mechanical and Electrical)
- Preparation of PM checklists and maintenance schedule of newly commissioned equipment
- Preparation of Monthly Break down reports, Root cause analysis of all break down using why-why analysis
- Maintenance and Operation of Utilities like Boiler, Cooling towers, Chillers, Air compressors
- Maintenance and operation of 100 Cu.m capacity Effluent Treatment plant handling of statutory documents
- Handling shifts and man power allocation
- Work order creation using SAP PM module and tracking of R&M costs for General, Breakdown and Preventive maintenance, Cost control with set targets
- Critical spares identification and spare management
- Implemented 5S in engineering workshop
- Conducted Tool Box Talk on daily basis and Training for maintenance technicians
- Achieved Cost Optimization targets for the department by formulating and implementing projects
- Handling Customer audits and certification audits
- Vendor management, and handling service bills
Trainee Engineer – Production
Apollo Tyres Ltd (Pre-Cured Tread Rubber plant)
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Daily production manpower management and job allocation
- Preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of various manufacturing machines like tread curing presses and buffing machines
- Involved in generation of Daily production performance reports, Delay Analysis reports, Daily plant performance reports and documentation using SAP PP module
- Inventory management and control, Optimized production planning
- Handling processes related problems and quality control
Graduate Apprentice Trainee – Mechanical Maintenance
Apollo Tyres Ltd
11.2017 - 10.2018
- Created, Scheduled and performed preventive maintenance checklists for tyre building machinery
- Recorded daily maintenance activities in worksheet format and SAP PM module
- Procurement and organized storage of engineering materials on criticality basis
- Assisted in scheduling workforce for maintenance activities
- Inventory management of material handling equipment
Education
Master of Business Administration - Operations Management
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
01.2024
Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech.) - Mechanical Engineering
Royal College of Engineering and Technology, Calicut University
01.2017
Higher Secondary Education - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science
Bethany St. John’s English Higher Secondary School
01.2013
Secondary School Leaving Certificate Exam - undefined
Bethany St. John’s English Higher Secondary School
01.2011
Skills
- SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) Module
- Asset Management Practices
- Reliability Centered Maintenance
- Data Analysis
- MS Power BI
Timeline
Plant Maintenance Engineer - Data & Digital Delivery
Cyient Pvt Ltd
10.2022 - Current
Team Lead – Engineering
Synthite Industries Pvt Ltd
01.2022 - 10.2022
Associate Engineer – Maintenance
Mane Kancor Ingredients Ltd
02.2019 - 12.2021
Trainee Engineer – Production
Apollo Tyres Ltd (Pre-Cured Tread Rubber plant)
11.2018 - 02.2019
Graduate Apprentice Trainee – Mechanical Maintenance
Apollo Tyres Ltd
11.2017 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech.) - Mechanical Engineering
Royal College of Engineering and Technology, Calicut University
Higher Secondary Education - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science
Bethany St. John’s English Higher Secondary School
Secondary School Leaving Certificate Exam - undefined
Bethany St. John’s English Higher Secondary School
Master of Business Administration - Operations Management
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies