ARUN PRASAD A S
Maintenance Engineer (Electrical & Automation) || Project Management
Kerala
Summary
Maintenance Engineer (Electrical & Automation, More than 17 years of experience) leading plant reliability through Lean methodology, predictive maintenance, and complex electrical troubleshooting. Managed a team of over 40 maintenance professionals, reduced downtime, and supported upgrades across 11 KV transformers, MDBs, VFDs, sensors, and chillers. Trains staff on safety compliance, advanced troubleshooting, and automation improvements that keep production stable.
Overview
4
4
Languages
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Engineer (Electrical & Automation)
UNION IRON & STEEL COMPANY LLC
09.2014 - 01.2024
- Led a team of 18 maintenance professionals, streamlining processes and implementing Lean methodology, which resulted in reduction in machine downtime.
- Responsible for modifications and implementing new ideas in automation and electrical systems as per requirement for the smooth operation of plant.
- Managed a plant-wide equipment upgrade project for enhancing overall system efficiency.
- Developed a predictive maintenance program that reduced unplanned machine breakdowns and significantly increasing production uptime.
- Trained new hires and existing staff on best practices, safety compliance, and advanced troubleshooting techniques.
- Active part of a cross-functional team collaboration that accelerated the resolution of complex production issues.
- Preventive Maintenance and Trouble Shooting of 11 KV Transformers, MDB, Diesel Generator, Capacitor Bank, VFD, Sensors, Chillers, LT Motors.
Automation Engineer
Siemens LLC
09.2012 - 06.2014
- Successfully completed Dubai International airport Terminal 2 Baggage handling system Project (S7 400 PLC).
- Erection & Commissioning of Siemens belt conveyor, tray system, FRAD, lift, vertical sorter, hinge, X-ray system.
- Responsible for implementing engineering solutions to increase system availability, increase net operating rate, reduce down time, and achieve standard and acceptable customer satisfaction.
- Work experience in EDX (Explosive Detection X-Ray) and CTX (Computer Tomography X-Ray) units for baggage scanning.
- Work experience in End Sortation Line implemented by CRIS PLANT.
- Installation and maintenance of ATR machines.
- Calibration of load cells.
- Manpower allocation and documentation of project status.
Maintenance Engineer
Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd
09.2009 - 04.2012
- I participated in commissioning activities of CSP Phase-I project, (5 Nos of FM Stands and Down Coiler-1) and all activities of CSP phase-II project, (6th FM Stand and Down Coiler-2). The mill manufacturer was SMS Demag Germany and automation by SIEMENS with TDCs and Level-2. The mill main drives are of SIEMENS 7 MW synchronous motor with Simadyn D based cycloconverter.
- Installation and commissioning of control cabinets, instruments, and electrical machines during phase 2 projects.
- Basic knowledge of Level-2 automation and had got hands on Experience to work with TDC and PCS7 for trouble shooting and small modifications (CFC and SFC).
- Spare parts management and scheduling preventive maintenance to maintain equipment trouble free and minimize the down time.
- Managing the situation of breakdown to solve the problem in minimum time to avoid production breaks.
Service Engineer
SONY India Pvt. Ltd
09.2007 - 12.2008
- Allocation of areas among field officers
- Responded to incoming calls regarding technical questions and problem resolution.
- Researched and identified trends in equipment problems and documented processes used to correct issues.
- Repaired different SONY products such as cyber shot, handy cam, Bravia, Hi-Fi, etc in warranty period.
- Consistently met and exceeded established goals and performance metrics and attained overall performance goals of the organization.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communication Engineering
University of Kerala
India01-2007
Skills
Industrial automation
PLC programming (Step7, TIA Portal)
Data acquisition (iba System, DAS)
AC & DC drives
Root cause analysis
Condition monitoring
Failure mode analysis
Reliability engineering
SAP PM
Technical leadership
Project management
Maintenance planning & execution
Equipment troubleshooting
Spare parts management
Shutdown planning
Work order management
Asset lifecycle management
Lean methodology
Predictive maintenance
Preventive maintenance
Team training
Cross-functional collaboration
Electrical safety compliance
Timeline
Maintenance Engineer (Electrical & Automation)
UNION IRON & STEEL COMPANY LLC
09.2014 - 01.2024
Automation Engineer
Siemens LLC
09.2012 - 06.2014
Maintenance Engineer
Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd
09.2009 - 04.2012
Service Engineer
SONY India Pvt. Ltd
09.2007 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communication Engineering
University of Kerala