GAURAV SATI
Assistant Manager - Projects & Maintenance
Panipat
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Mechanical Engineer with 8+ years of expertise in fabrication, erection, project execution, and plant maintenance across specialty chemicals, paints, and automotive sectors. Proven track record of optimizing operational efficiency, reducing downtime, and implementing energy-saving strategies. Skilled in leading large-scale Greenfield projects, enhancing OEE, MTTR, and MTBF, and streamlining preventive maintenance programs. Adept at budget planning, vendor negotiations, compliance management, and lean manufacturing practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager - Projects & Maintenance
Grasim Industries Limited
01.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Aditya Birla Group
- Led SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) module implementation, streamlining maintenance processes
- Managed commissioning of an INR 1600 CR Greenfield decorative paints project (Birla Opus Paints)
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs for critical equipment
- Supervised multidisciplinary teams, managing contractors, and daily maintenance staff
- Optimized OEE and energy savings through data-driven equipment performance improvements
- Spearheaded vendor management, procurement, and inventory control for critical spare parts
- Led P&ID modifications to align with R&D requirements and process enhancements
- Oversaw Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and ensured equipment compliance before site deployment
- Prepared and secured budget approvals from senior management for capital investments
- Aditya Birla Group
Senior Executive (Team Leader) - Plant Maintenance & Utilities
Siegwerk India Pvt. Ltd.
12.2018 - 02.2023
- Managed a 30-member technical team across plant maintenance and utilities
- Led preventive & predictive maintenance programs, minimizing downtime and increasing equipment reliability
- Implemented CMMS-driven maintenance tracking to improve MTTR & MTBF KPIs
- Designed and modified P&ID diagrams for process optimization and expansion projects
- Negotiated vendor contracts, optimizing spare parts procurement and cost savings
- Led 5S audits and Kaizen initiatives, enhancing workplace efficiency and safety compliance
- Led and drived various energy saving initiatives in the plant
Graduate Engineer Trainee
High-Tech Machine Tools Pvt. Ltd.
07.2017 - 11.2018
- Assisted in CNC & VMC machine operations, ensuring compliance with engineering drawings
- Conducted quality control inspections and rectified machining errors
- Optimized production workflow by modifying machine programming and setups
Education
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Uttarakhand Technical University
01.2013 - 04.2017
Skills
Mechanical Design & Analysis
AutoCAD
Navisworks
Ansys (CFD Analysis)
PDMS
Proteus
Industrial Automation & Maintenance
CMMS
HVAC Systems
Utility Operations & Management
Lean Manufacturing & Process Optimization
5S
Kaizen
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Project & Vendor Management
Budgeting
Procurement
FAT
CAPEX & OPEX Planning
Languages And Interests
English, Hindi, Tree Plantation, Sustainability Initiatives, Industrial Automation
Awards
- Aditya Birla Group Achievement Award, 2023-24, Recognized for outstanding project execution.
- Siegwerk Organization Champion Award, 2021, Excellence in plant maintenance & utilities.
- Delhi Nagar Nigam Scholarship, Merit-based recognition for academic excellence (3 consecutive years).
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that all the information provided above is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Internship
National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), Badarpur, New Delhi, One-month industrial internship in power plant maintenance & operations.
Certification
BEE certified energy manager
Timeline
BEE certified energy manager
03-2023
Assistant Manager - Projects & Maintenance
Grasim Industries Limited
01.2023 - Current
Senior Executive (Team Leader) - Plant Maintenance & Utilities
Siegwerk India Pvt. Ltd.
12.2018 - 02.2023
Graduate Engineer Trainee
High-Tech Machine Tools Pvt. Ltd.
07.2017 - 11.2018
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Uttarakhand Technical University
01.2013 - 04.2017