Dinesh Thatipalli
Hyderabad
Summary
Wide spread knowledge and demonstrating ability ensuring continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and work cooperatively to provide seamless quality service. Holding a rich experience of 8 years in Engineering Maintenance, Documentation & Projects Arena handling operations which involve Planning, Scheduling, Monitoring, Controlling, Operating & Providing Preventive, Predictive Maintenance for efficiency in the operational process. Skilled in managing projects within the constraints of scope, quality, time & cost to deliver specified requirements. Excellent liaison and team management capabilities for accomplishing assigned tasks within time frame as per organizational guidelines. Domain knowledge regarding functioning process of Reactors, Centrifuges, Dryers, Clean room Equipment's, ATFD's, Gears, Bearings, Alignments. Sound Knowledge in the cGMP documentation system and implementing good work safety practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr.Executive Mechanical Maintenance
Hetero Labs limited
Hyderabad
01.2025 - Current
- Supervising and mentoring a team of maintenance engineers and technicians to ensure adherence to safety protocols and maintenance best practices.
- Leading the development and execution of comprehensive preventive maintenance programs for critical mechanical equipment to maximize operational efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Coordinating with cross-functional teams and external vendors for effective troubleshooting, procurement, and implementation of mechanical systems upgrades and repairs.
- Implementing and monitoring compliance with cGMP and safety standards during maintenance activities to support regulatory audits and quality assurance.
- Managing capital projects involving design, installation, commissioning, and validation of mechanical equipment, ensuring alignment with project timelines and budget.
- Conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to enhance the reliability and lifespan of mechanical systems.
- Led the qualification and re-qualification processes for critical pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment including reactors, centrifuges, vacuum tray dryers, sifters, and multi-mills.
- Established and optimized preventive maintenance schedules and shutdown activities resulting in increased machine uptime and improved equipment reliability in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Sr. Executive engineer (Mech. Maintenance)
M/s Zenfold Sustainable Technologies
Hyderabad
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Preparation of HVAC validations protocol and report and execution of HVAC validations tests as per schedule.
- Preventive & Corrective Maintenance HVAC System Operation & Troubleshooting.
- AHU (Air Handling Unit) Maintenance, HEPA Filter Integrity Testing, Duct Cleaning & Balancing.
- Cleanroom Validation (Temperature, Humidity, Differential Pressure,ACPH, Airflow, Particle Count)
- Calibration of HVAC Instruments Documentation & Validation Protocols (DQ,IQ, OQ, PQ) Knowledge of GMP, ISO, or other regulatory guidelines.
- Troubleshoot HVAC system issues to ensure uninterrupted operation and compliance with environmental requirements.
- Coordinate with third-party validation agencies and participate in internal/external audits.
- Maintain detailed records of maintenance, calibration, and validation activities as per SOPs.
- Documentation: Developed & implemented equipment qualification procedure for plant equipment as well as utilities equipment (URS, Design, Installation, Operational & Performance Qualifications)
- Qualification/re-qualification of process equipment’s & HVAC Equipment’s, HVAC Validation/re-validation for clean rooms, preparation of SOPs, preparation of PM Planners & other schedules, Operations & Maintenance, Erection & Commissioning in Chemical & Pharma Industry
- Preparation of qualification/re-qualifications from FAT, SAT, URS, DQ, IQ, OQ & PQ to the process equipment’s like reactors centrifuges, Vacuum tray driers, rcvd, sifters, multi mills, micronizers and other process related equipment’s and as well as HVAC equipment’s like AHUs, DPBs, LAFs and other ventilated equipment’s
- Preparation of Auto CAD drawing s like P &ID’s, PFD’s, Differential pressure zoning, AHU zoning, Men and Material movement, non -viable particle count, Classification, AHU schematic drawings
- Implementing day-to-day preventive / shutdown maintenance schedules for various equipment & machinery in order to increase machine uptime / equipment reliability.
Team member
M/s Dr Reddy's Ltd.
Hyderabad
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Handling SAP PM Module and executing PM through PM TAB
- Handled the internal/ external/ customer & regulatory audits efficiently without any compliance (ISO, US FDA, GSK, TGA, Merck, IPCA, DISPHAR, MHRA, Internal QA, Corporate QA).
- BMS and CMS Control Engineer – HVAC & Cleanroom Compliance.
- HVAC System Operation & Preventive Maintenance & BMS (Honeywell / Siemens / Schneider / Johnson Controls) Operation & Troubleshooting.
- CMS Data Monitoring & Alarm Management & Cleanroom Environmental Monitoring (Temp, RH, DP).
- HEPA Filter Integrity Testing & AHU Validation
- Deviation Handling & Root Cause Analysis Report Preparation for Internal & Regulatory Audits.
- Cross-functional Coordination with QA/Validation Teams.
- Preparation of qualification/re-qualifications from FAT, SAT, URS, DQ, IQ, OQ & PQ to the process equipment’s like reactors centrifuges, Vacuum tray driers, rcvd, sifters, multi mills, micronizers and other process related equipment’s and as well as HVAC equipment’s like AHUs, DPBs, LAFs and other ventilated equipment’s
- Preparation of Auto CAD drawing s like P &ID’s, PFD’s, Differential pressure zoning, AHU zoning, Men and Material movement, non -viable particle count, Classification, AHU schematic drawings
- Initiation and closing of change controls related to Engineering and Maintenance
- Conducting and coordinating training programs to E&M personnel and other cross functional departments
- Implementing day-to-day preventive / shutdown maintenance schedules for various equipment & machinery in order to increase machine uptime / equipment reliability
- Hands on experience on various types of Centrifugal, Reciprocating/positive displacement pumps, Water/oil ring vacuum pumps, High pressure pumps, AOD pumps etc
- Maintenance of various types of centrifuges (Bag lifting, SS/Haler lined)
- Erection & commissioning & maintenance of Centrifuge of capacity’s 24,36 & 48-inches
- Erection, commissioning & maintenance of Various types of driers (Tray Driers, RCVD & ATFD)
- Hands on experience of clean room equipment’s (Sifters, Millers, Double cone Blenders, Micronizer)
Executive Engineer
M/s Biocon Ltd.
Hyderabad
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Managed and executed HVAC qualification and re-qualification activities including DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ protocols in cleanroom facilities, enhancing validation integrity.
- Preventive & Corrective Maintenance HVAC System Operation & Troubleshooting.
- AHU (Air Handling Unit) Maintenance, HEPA Filter Integrity Testing, Duct Cleaning & Balancing.
- Cleanroom Validation (Temperature, Humidity, Differential Pressure,ACPH, Airflow, Particle Count)Calibration of HVAC Instruments Documentation & Validation Protocols (DQ,IQ, OQ, PQ) Knowledge of GMP, ISO, or other regulatory guidelines.
- Troubleshoot HVAC system issues to ensure uninterrupted operation and compliance with environmental requirements.
- Coordinate with third-party validation agencies and participate in internal/external audits.
- Supervising and mentoring a team of maintenance engineers and technicians to ensure adherence to safety protocols and maintenance best practices.
- Planning, execution & completion of internal Projects within the timelines as per the URSExperience of writing detailed URS & related specificationsEnsuring that equipment qualification activities are completed in line with site procedures, cGMP and best practicesCoordinating vendors to complete FAT/SAT/Installation & Commissioning/Validation to agreed timelines
- Vendor Development: Negotiating with vendors and subcontractors on specification, quality, delivery and priceFloating of enquires and preparing the vendor evaluation and finalizing the contracts
- Spares Management: Assessing requirement of spares, indenting material, interacting with Supply chain management & vendors for on time procurement of technically approved indented materialGoverning the inventory function of spares involving planning for storage & availability and use of material so as to improve inventory conditions and reduce expenses/wastage
- MinimumDocumentation: Developed & implemented equipment qualification procedure for plant equipment as well as utilities equipment (URS, Design, Installation, Operational & Performance Qualifications)
- Qualification/re-qualification of process equipment’s & HVAC Equipment’s, HVAC Validation/re-validation for clean rooms.
- Preparation of SOPs, preparation of PM Planners & other schedules.
- Operations & Maintenance, Erection & Commissioning in Chemical & Pharma Industry
- Preparation of qualification/re-qualifications from FAT, SAT, URS, DQ, IQ, OQ & PQ to the process equipment’s like reactors centrifuges, Vacuum tray driers, rcvd, sifters, multi mills, micronizers and other process related equipment’s and as well as HVAC equipment’s like AHUs, DPBs, LAFs and other ventilated equipment’sPreparation of Auto CAD drawing s like P &ID’s, PFD’s,
- Differential pressure zoning, AHU zoning, Men and Material movement, non -viable particle count, Classification, AHU schematic drawingsImplementing day-to-day preventive / shutdown maintenance schedules for various equipment & machinery in order to increase machine uptime / equipment reliability.
Trainee – Executive
M/s Biocon Ltd.
Hyderabad
01.2016 - 01.2017
Education
MBA - undefined
Princeton / OU
Hyderabad01.2017
B. Tech - Mech
SVIT/ JNTU
Hyderabad01.2015
Skills
- Auto CAD
- MS Office Tools
- SAP ERP
- Planning & Execution
- BMS & CMS
- Controlling
- Process Enhancement & Quality
- Productivity & Resource Management
- Maintenance / Reliability Management
- Installation & Commissioning
- Interpersonal / Leadership Skills
- Project Management & Cost Control
- Risk Management / Mitigation
Languages
English
Hindi
Telugu
Hobbies and Interests
Playing Cricket
Timeline
Sr.Executive Mechanical Maintenance
Hetero Labs limited
01.2025 - Current
Sr. Executive engineer (Mech. Maintenance)
M/s Zenfold Sustainable Technologies
01.2023 - 01.2025
Team member
M/s Dr Reddy's Ltd.
01.2021 - 01.2023
Executive Engineer
M/s Biocon Ltd.
01.2017 - 01.2021
Trainee – Executive
M/s Biocon Ltd.
01.2016 - 01.2017
MBA - undefined
Princeton / OU
B. Tech - Mech
SVIT/ JNTU