Balachandar Sethu
Assistant Mechanical Manager
Chennai
Summary
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering by 2012, with more than 8+ years’ experience in the underground Mechanized tunnel construction. Initially in hands on rolls as NDT Engineer, Quality Engineer, Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer Field service, Assistant Mechanical Manager on tunnel projects in India. Since then I have been involved in several major, metro rail, irrigation and hydro-power projects at project management level. Specialties; Business development, Planning, Scheduling, Contract, Sub contract management, Budget management and procurement, TBM site setup, TBM assembly and disassembly, Commissioning, TBM Maintenance and excavations, Managing and interfacing tunnel completion works, TBM operations, Meeting the quality and safety requirements in all projects.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Assistant Mechanical Manager
China Railway Construction Company
Chennai
09.2022 - Current
- Responsible for TBM erection, commissioning and various testing during site acceptance
- Prepare all related support documents for TBM manpower plan, proposed spares list, Scheduling
- Technical Support and methodologies preparation for smooth TBM operations
- Assist clients in the area of assembly to prepare jobsite starting set up launching and retrieval of TBM
- Coordinate with Clients and CRCC HQ to arrange necessary spare parts in right time also maintain nominal stock at site.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Senior Project Engineer
Herrenknecht India Pvt Ltd
Chennai
08.2015 - 09.2022
- Responsible for Project Planning as well Field service-related activities for TBM tunneling
- Preparing Project Scheduling and arranging various resources to fulfill the project completion on time
- Prepare technical method statements for TBM site operations, technical reports and upgrade calculations for clients
- Work closely with the design, build and regulatory teams to ensure projects start and finish on time, runs smoothly and on budget/schedule
- Responsible in charge person for Inspection of used TBM’s all types and its components for assessment to reuse further
- In charge for Fluid technique department, responsible for refurbishment and rebuild of hydraulic components (Blocks, Pumps, Motors)
- Early read-through of design drawings (Mechanical, Hydraulic, Water, Air) and prepare a complete list of spares required
- Also responsible for refurbishment, remanufacturing all type of TBM’s and Micro TBM’s
- Technical clarifications with headquarter field service and project management team
- Technical service and spare parts coordination with various jobsites
- Perform rate negotiations with clients for contractual terms and agreements with coordination of Management
- Verify the work order from client, the contractual terms, agreements and scope of the project.
NDT Inspector
Scaanray Metallurgical Services
Chennai
06.2012 - 10.2014
- Handling all kinds of Non-Destructive testing on raw materials, welding, pressure vessels, weld visual, casting & forging items dimensional inspection
- Positive Material Identification in Petroleum pipelines, aluminum Components
- Preparation of inspection report, corresponding defectograms
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
S.A Engineering College
CHennai 06.2008 - 06.2012
Skills
Leadershipundefined
Certification
CSWIP 3.1 TWI Certified Welding Inspector Level 2 Certificate No: 876511/2
Projects
Project 1 Istanbul Metro Project (S-999) – TBM steel structural fabrication, Cutting Tools and Assembly Inspection
Project 2 Kolkata Metro Project (S-615/S-616) – Gantry Steel structure fabrication
Project 3 Ahmedabad Metro Project (S-1134) – TBM steel structure, Cutter head, Tail Shield, Erector Assembly, Heat Exchangers, Assembly Inspections
Project 4 Bangalore Metro Phase II (S-1264, S-839, S-840) – TBM steel structure, Cutter head, Tail shield, Erector assembly, Refurbishment and rebuilding of Heat Exchanger, Hydraulic Blocks, Pumps, Motors functional test and Assembly Inspections.
Project 5 Bangalore Metro Phase II (S-1259/1260) – TBM Assembly, Tail shield welding, Erector assembly, Pumps, Motors functional test at site commissioning
Project 6 Mumbai Coastal Road Project Package - 4 (DZ-636) Diameter 12.19 - Main drive seal inspection
Project 7 Delhi Metro Project (DZ-1122) - TBM assembly and disassembly, testing, troubleshooting of TBM components, Refurbishment of TBM and its parts, Predictive Maintenance and trouble shootings of hydraulic components, Commissioning SAT, TBM Launching/retrieval
Project 8 Chennai Metro Project (DZ-1040 & 1041) - TBM assembly and disassembly, testing, troubleshooting of TBM components, Refurbishment of TBM and its parts, Predictive Maintenance and trouble shootings of hydraulic components, Commissioning SAT, TBM Launching/retrieval
Timeline
Assistant Mechanical Manager
China Railway Construction Company
09.2022 - Current
Senior Project Engineer
Herrenknecht India Pvt Ltd
08.2015 - 09.2022
NDT Inspector
Scaanray Metallurgical Services
06.2012 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
S.A Engineering College
06.2008 - 06.2012
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