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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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DIPESH SONAVIYA

DIPESH SONAVIYA

Summary

Mechanical Engineer with proven expertise in planning and executing predictive, preventive, and breakdown maintenance for a wide range of critical plant equipment.
Skilled in analyzing failures, capturing lessons learned, and applying insights to strengthen maintenance strategies and future project execution.
Adept at ensuring availability of spare equipment and critical parts through proactive inventory management, timely procurement, and regular updates to the Bill of Materials (BOM).
Experienced in driving operational reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across plant operations.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Manager

Reliance Industries Ltd
03.2023 - Current
  • Plan and execute mechanical maintenance tasks & shutdown jobs with a strong focus on quality and safety, ensuring timely completion in adherence to established standards, procedures, and industry best practices.
  • Coordinate with production and operations teams to align maintenance activities with operational requirements.
  • Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation plans to address potential maintenance risks.
  • Prioritize maintenance tasks based on criticality and impact on operations.
  • Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, including work order management in SAP, repair logs, and equipment performance data.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project objectives, deliverables, and quality benchmarks.
  • Ensure critical spare assembly readiness to minimize downtime and reduce production losses.
  • Plan and schedule daily maintenance tasks and shutdown jobs, including detailed resource planning to support smooth execution.
  • Oversee inventory control of mechanical spares; prepare and get approval for stock plans to ensure material availability for timely job execution.
  • Carry out maintenance on various equipment, including centrifugal pumps, compressors, centrifuges, cooling towers, vacuum pumps, columns, exchangers, agitators, mechanical seals, gearboxes, ROVAC, dryers, and pressure vessels etc.
  • Strengthened predictive maintenance programs by integrating look listen and feel(LLF) checks into routine monitoring, leading to early detection of equipment abnormalities and reduced breakdowns.
  • Utilize SAP PM and MM modules for documentation, job tracking, and work order management and spare procurement operations.
  • Maintain records of backlog jobs due to material unavailability or pending engineering/vendor support; coordinate follow-ups with concerned departments.
  • Assess manpower, skill sets, estimated man-hours, materials, tools, and safety requirements in consultation with supervisors and process teams.
  • Ensured timely and effective completion of shutdown job packages with the highest safety standards, as per the planned schedule. Provided accurate reporting and served as a key team member in resolving repetitive equipment breakdowns through root cause analysis (RCA) ,Reliability centered Maintenance (RCM)and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support the reliability and integrity of all mechanical systems and equipment across the plant as per SMP & SOPs.
  • Supported the MOC framework by reviewing technical documents, drawings - P & IDs, and procedures, contributing site-level experience to improve change implementation.
  • Perform all predictive and preventive mechanical maintenance (PM) activities in alignment with RIL policies and reliability goals.
  • Actively contribute as a member of the RCA team, providing analytical support and hands-on troubleshooting.
  • Identify and address bottlenecks and repetitive failures, with a strong focus on achieving zero safety incidents and zero customer complaints.
  • Implemented and ensured strict adherence to safety standards during routine and shutdown maintenance by applying Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP), Hazard Identification and Task Risk Assessments (HITRA), Task-Based Risk Assessments (TBRA), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), and contractor safety management practices.

Sr. Maintenance Engineer

Orgo Synth
12.2018 - 02.2023
  • Planned and implemented preventive maintenance schedules, including periodic inspections of equipment such as Glass-lined Reactors, SS and MS Reactors, ensuring optimal performance and reliability; maintained all related technical documentation.
  • Successfully managed mechanical and electrical projects, adhering to budgetary constraints and timelines, while ensuring alignment with project goals and plant requirements.
  • Handled material procurement through SAP, ensuring material quality and timely availability for maintenance and project execution.
  • Reviewed engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications to ensure compliance and accuracy in maintenance operations.
  • Spearheaded process improvements by leading preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance for a wide range of plant and utility equipment including: Pumps, Valves, RVD, ANFD, Boilers, Chillers, Hydraulic Power Presses, Cooling Towers, Condensers, Spray Dryers, VTDs, Centrifuges, Sparkler Filters, Air Compressors, Filter Presses, Pulverizers, Mixers, Multi-mills, Ball Mills, and more.

Ass. Maintenance Engineer

Garden Silk Mills
03.2013 - 09.2015
  • Maintained, upgraded, and repaired production plant equipment, with a focus on the maintenance of Draw Warping textile machines to ensure continuous and efficient operations.
  • Monitored the performance of process instruments to support smooth and stable plant operations.
  • Planned and executed preventive maintenance schedules to enhance equipment reliability and minimize unplanned downtime.
  • Operated and maintained a wide range of equipment, including centrifugal pumps, reciprocating air compressors, dryers, heat exchangers, valves, cooling towers, hydraulic cylinders, and hydraulic brakes.
  • Ensured strict adherence to quality standards, implementing and monitoring workflow stages using quality tools and best practices.
  • Performed fabrication work on various components such as water and air lines, contributing to plant utility and customization needs.
  • Analyzed operational practices, identified process bottlenecks and equipment failures, and recommended improvements to drive qualitative enhancements in performance.

Education

B.E - Mechanical Engineering

Gujarat Technological University
04.2018

Skills

  • PRIMAVERA P6
  • SAP PM / MM
  • MS EXCEL
  • MAINTENANCE & PLANNING
  • ROOT-CAUSE ANALYSIS(RCA)

Accomplishments

  • Recognized with R-SAMMAN awards for two successive years for outstanding performance in completing critical maintenance jobs on time, with strict adherence to quality and safety requirements.

Certification

  • Primavera P6
  • Engineering Trainee at NTPC, Surat.

Timeline

Maintenance Manager

Reliance Industries Ltd
03.2023 - Current

Sr. Maintenance Engineer

Orgo Synth
12.2018 - 02.2023

Ass. Maintenance Engineer

Garden Silk Mills
03.2013 - 09.2015

B.E - Mechanical Engineering

Gujarat Technological University

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