D. PRAVEEN KUMAR
Rajapalayam
Summary
Result-oriented professional with an experience of 13 years in Operations & Maintenance. Track record of modifying processes & establishing SOPs, streamlining workflow and creating work environment to optimize resource & capacity utilization and enhance productivity & operational efficiencies. Excellence in planning and effectuating maintenance schedules of equipment and components of plant utilities to ensure zero/ minimum breakdown as well as increase machinery uptime and equipment reliability; designed & implemented Preventive Maintenance Program. Knowledge of occupation hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties. Proficient in ramping up projects with competent cross-functional skills and ensuring on-time deliverables within preset cost parameters; reviewing drawings, and resolving day-to-day problems. Proven track record in implementing cost saving measures to achieve substantial reduction in terms of production, raw materials and manpower cost. Expertise in undertaking root cause analysis (tap root) of problems, developing effective countermeasures and initiating process improvement ideas generation & implementation. A forward-thinking person with strong communication, analytical & organizational skills; well organized with a track record that demonstrates self-motivation & creativity to achieve corporate goals.
A goal-oriented professional with expertise in Maintenance and Erection & Commissioning, targeting a senior- level position in an organization of repute
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Instrumentation Engineer
Qatar National Cement Company
09.2016 - 09.2023
- Attending weekly, monthly and quarterly customer review meetings to understand the queries and requirements and taking actions to mitigate and address the same
- Executing cost saving techniques/ measures & modifications to achieve substantial reduction in expenditures and work within the budget
- Ensuring adherence to compliance, quality and project governance policies to achieve the defined quality standards
- Spearheading complete functions of project execution as per the business targets with focus on optimal utilization of resources and adherence to service delivery metrics
- Performing erection and commissioning I/O panels (Siemens, ABB), S7-200, S7-300, S7- 400, S7-1500 (Siemens PLC)
- Steering the installation, commissioning, testing and maintenance of various field instruments including PCS, BSS, ZSS, RTD, Thermocouple, Level Transmitter, Level Switch, SMART pressure and temperature transmitter, pressure switch, weigh feeder, solid flow meter, pneumatic and motorized damper, Fire alarm system, Automatic door access system
- Involved in commissioning of STP, WTP field instruments
- Involved in calibration of weigh feeders, solid flow meters, belt weigher, analyzer, PT, TT, LT, dampers
- Daily maintenance of all equipment’s like weigh feeders, solid flow meter, Bin weighing, belt weigher, PLC panel, filed instruments and packing plant
- Anchoring installation, erection & commissioning of equipment and ensuring completion of project in minimum turnaround time with effective resource utilization to maximize the output
- Collaborating with technical partner/consultant – FCB Consulting and finalize suppliers' GA drawings, P&I drawings, and other technical documents
- Converted the Coal Mill Main Drive to VFD (ABB ACS 2000) from LRS that increased and decreased grinding speed based on the material
- Involved in upgradation of S5 to S7 siemens PLC.
Instrumentation and control Assistant Manager
Jones Lang LaSalle
12.2024 - Current
- Maintenance of BMS (Honeywell), STP, ETP, WTP, MEE, AHU, Chiller, Cooling towers
- Maintenance of automatic doors (Turnstile, Flap barrier, Boom barrier Bollards, Revolving)
- Maintenance of Fire alarm panel XLS 1000,3000 Honeywell
- Maintenance of all CCTV, PA system
- Maintenance and calibration of all field instrument as per PLANON tool schedule.
Instrumentation Engineer
Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited
06.2013 - 08.2016
- Developing and optimizing support and service processes, tools, and systems
- Undertaking regular inspections to prevent accidents and adhering to safety norms; planning and formulating maintenance plans for machines & equipment
- Focusing on cost/ time cycle reduction, improvement of process variables and process conditions
- Modifying damaged analyzer probes within the plant to save cost instead of purchasing new ones
- Working out various requirements, monitoring overall project operations and ensuring timely completion; setting up standards, ensuring optimum utilization of available resources to achieve organizational objectives
- Conducting root cause analysis for any abnormal conditions/failures, taking required corrective actions and initiating preventative measures
- Ensuring smooth erection & commissioning of field equipment, electrical& process control equipment and completion of project in minimum turnaround time with effective resource utilization to maximize the output.
Instrumentation Engineer
Sree Jayajothi Cements Limited
05.2011 - 05.2013
Education
PG Diploma - Maintenance Engineering
Annamalai University
B.Tech. - Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
Kalasalingam University
01.2007 - 04.2011
Skills
Maintenance Strategy & Planningundefined
Timeline
Instrumentation and control Assistant Manager
Jones Lang LaSalle
12.2024 - Current
Instrumentation Engineer
Qatar National Cement Company
09.2016 - 09.2023
Instrumentation Engineer
Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited
06.2013 - 08.2016
Instrumentation Engineer
Sree Jayajothi Cements Limited
05.2011 - 05.2013
B.Tech. - Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
Kalasalingam University
01.2007 - 04.2011
PG Diploma - Maintenance Engineering
Annamalai University
Knowledge Purview
Managed erection, commissioning and maintaining various field instruments and Automation systems of SIEMENS PCS7 V6.0, V7.0, V8.0, ABB 800XA V5.0 VFDS of ABB L&T, SIEMENS, Stacker and Reclaimer of Siemens S7-300, S7-1500 PLC. Hooked up MCCS, VFD, sub control systems on Profibus with Siemens, ABB DCS. Engaged in DCS Software Development and Commissioning activities for entire plant. Effectuated preventive maintenance schedules for multiple equipment and instruments in order to maximize up-time and reliability. Gathered extensive experience in SIEMENS DCS (PCS7 with S7 400 PLC) CFC programming and Wincc Graphics development and ABB DCS (AC800xA with AC800M controller), programming and Visual Basic Graphics development.
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 10/13/89
Projects
Alternate Fuel System, Reduce Usage of Coal for Burning, Installed an alternate fuel system (Multiplex AFR SCHENK) to minimize energy consumption and avoid coal usage. Worked as in-charge of instrumentation commissioning. Utilized rubber waste instead of coal and commissioned weigh feeders for reducing raw material costs. DOL Motors to VFD, Energy Saving, Served as instrumentation commissioning in charge. Converted the Coal Mill Main Drive to VFD (ABB ACS 2000) from LRS that increased and decreased grinding speed based on the material. Involved in upgradation of S5 to S7 siemens PLC.
Training
Alangulam Cement (TANCEM)
Previous Experience
- Instrumentation Engineer, Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited, Tamil Nadu, 06/13, 08/16
- Instrumentation Engineer, Sree Jayajothi Cements Limited, Andhra Pradesh, 05/11, 05/13
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