Ashis Mahato
Mechanical Engineer CCM AND Billet Casting Operations Specialist
Dhanbad,Jharkhand
Summary
Engineer – CCM leading billet casting operations, preventive maintenance, daily production planning, and shift coordination on a multi-strand continuous casting line. Manages ConCast HMI, ladle and tundish preparation, and a 26-member shift team to support stable output and lower downtime. Strengthens reliability through root-cause analysis, Kaizen actions, and ERP-based spares control in Lighthouse.
Overview
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Languages
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Certifications
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years of professional experience
Work History
Engineer CCM
Maithan Steel & Power Limited, Unit-2
ASANSOL, WEST BENGAL
01.2023 - Current
- Lead operation and maintenance of a multi-strand CCM producing 100×100 mm, 130×130 mm, and 125×125 mm billet sections, while managing a 26-member shift team across day and night rotations.
- Reduce unplanned equipment downtime on the 6×11 Concast India Caster through routine inspections, structured troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
- Oversee daily production planning, casting target implementation, ladle repair, and tundish preparation to keep casting operations continuous and safe.
- Conduct root-cause analysis for alligatoring and surface defects in rolled billets, trace issues to CCM central porosity, and adjust pass-reduction schedules.
- Prepare and analyze daily production reports, breakdown reports, and billet bypass analysis to support management decisions.
- Develop and maintain engineering drawings and technical documentation for CCM guide roller bracket assemblies and flame-cut plate specifications.
- Manage refractory lifecycle, execute preventive maintenance for hydraulic and pneumatic systems, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, and utility machinery, and administer ERP-based Lighthouse spares issuing and indents.
Education
MBA - Prodduction and Operation Mangement
Amity University
07-2027
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Mallabhum Institute of Technology
Bishnupur07-2018
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
NS Polytechnic College
Abhirampur07-2015
Secondary Education (10th) - undefined
Mithani High School
05-2009
Skills
Production planning & scheduling
Reliability-centered maintenance
Spare parts planning
Refractory management
Shift team leadership
Process improvement
Preventive & breakdown maintenance
Root-cause analysis (RCA)
Hydraulic & pneumatic systems
Technical drawing & documentation
Lubrication management
Condition monitoring
Vibration analysis
Predictive maintenance
Computerized maintenance management system
Failure mode and effects analysis
Maintenance shutdown planning
Equipment criticality analysis
Accomplishments
- Cold Billet Problem Solved: Diagnosed and eliminated recurring cold-billet reject events by coordinating with the CCM team on thermal hold protocols and casting temperature management.
- Refractory Reuse Initiative: Implemented a systematic program to identify and reuse serviceable expired refractories, generating measurable cost savings for the plant.
- Safety Compliance: Applied and enforced safety procedures and policies as outlined in Department Safety Manual; zero LTI incidents during tenure.
Certification
Calibration Training — August 2014
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
- FAME Award 2025–26 — Best Engineer, Fast-track Award for Maithan Engineers (FAME) Scheme | Maithan Steel & Power Ltd, Unit-2, Selected by an independent Assessment Panel from among all Graduate Engineer Trainees (GETs) and Diploma Engineer Trainees (DETs) across the organisation., One of only five engineers company-wide to receive this award under the FAME Scheme 2025–26, instituted to recognise exceptional performance, commitment, and contribution., Award conferred at a formal ceremony held at Diamond Conference Hall, attended by all HODs, in the presence of senior leadership., Recognised for outstanding contribution to CCM operations, equipment troubleshooting, process improvement, and consistent high-performance during the assessment period.
- FAME Award 2025–26 — Best Engineer | Fast-track Award for Maithan Engineers | Maithan Steel & Power Ltd
Declaration
I hereby declare that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
Engineer CCM
Maithan Steel & Power Limited, Unit-2
01.2023 - Current
Secondary Education (10th) - undefined
Mithani High School
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
NS Polytechnic College
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Mallabhum Institute of Technology
MBA - Prodduction and Operation Mangement
Amity University