K. PREM KUMAR
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Trichirappalli
Summary
Having Ph.D with more than 18 yrs experience in the field of Manufacturing High Pressure Boiler components, Design & Detail Engineering and Research in the area of boiler tubes related to hot corrosion and Erosion behavior, seeking a challenging career in professionally managed company with learning and growth of opportunities having adequate authorities and responsibilities to implement the skills being acquired, thereby contributing to the progress of the firm and thus grow personality.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Deputy General Manager – Customer Success – (Engineering / Projects / Purchase)
RIBO INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.
11.2022 - Current
- Dealing with project activities, right from conceptualization to execution, involving finalization of technical specifications, scheduling, manpower planning, procurement, vendor development, progress monitoring, site management, etc
- Leads and develops the team with operational responsibilities to achieves the organization business objectives
- Identifying project goals and scope
- Planning and documenting project tasks
- Ensuring deliverables are delivered on-time
- Managing all project resources
- Effectively communicating with stakeholders
- Eliminating blockers and potential risks
- Design & Detail Engineering and reviewing production drawings of static equipment’s (Pressure Vessels & Heat Exchangers) as per ASME codes and standards
- High pressure boiler components such as water wall panels, coils, Bed super headers, piping are designed as per ASME codes and standards
- Managed the receipt and distribution of Fabrication Drawings (Drgs) from the Project team
- Issued fabrication drawings and schedules to the fabrication shop, ensuring timely execution
- Coordinated the procurement of raw materials and expedited fabrication, blasting, painting, and dispatch processes
- Prepared and submitted periodic progress reports to clients and internal teams
- Managed invoicing and provided effective client communication and reporting
- Coordinated with internal departments (engineering, procurement, production, and QC) to meet project schedules
- Handled site communication, mail correspondence, and interfaced with production and QC departments
- Led the preparation and submission of extra scope of work claims to clients
- Conducted regular production review meetings with the production team to resolve issues related to raw materials, drawings, and tools/tackles
- Participated in project review meetings with CEO to ensure alignment on project progress
- Monitored daily fabrication activities, ensuring the project stayed on track and met deadlines
- Coordinated with engineering, procurement, and QC departments to keep fabrication aligned with the project timeline
- Developed method statements and fabrication sequences for complex jobs
- Allocated resources effectively (manpower, machines, and materials) to meet project schedules and contractual commitments
- Focused on job expediting based on erection priorities for timely site delivery
- Expertise in welding processes (SMAW, SAW, GTAW, FCAW) on materials including carbon steel, alloy steel, and stainless steel
- Planned raw materials and developed cutting plans for efficient material usage
- Reviewed engineering inputs and created job plans based on available resources
- Prepared detailed fabrication schedules aligned with contractual project inputs
- Managed and tracked the periodic progress of the project, ensuring accurate reporting to clients
- Coordinated with sub-vendors, handled sub-contractor selection, and conducted vendor evaluations
- Monitored key production activities, including fabrication, blasting, and painting, ensuring project alignment with timelines
- Prepared Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) and procedures in compliance with relevant codes and standards
- Led welder and procedure qualifications to meet project requirements
- Conducted raw material inspection and control, ensuring compliance with required specifications
- Performed stage and final inspections, ensuring all project components met specification standards
- Oversaw surface preparation and painting inspections to maintain quality standards
- Deep knowledge of codes and standards ASME
Senior Design Engineer
Kamsun Engineering System
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Design & Detail Engineering and reviewing production drawings of static equipment’s (Pressure Vessels & Heat Exchangers) as per ASME codes and standards
Assistant Manager
ISGEC Heavy Engineering LTD
07.2019 - 04.2020
- Preparation & co-ordination of all Pressure components similarly all type of hopper, casing, Buckstay, Windbox, Ducting, seismic, soot blower and silencer support drawings of Boiler as per Contract Data Sheet received from proposal dept, after confirming the requirements as per customer/consultant technical specification with purchase orders
Research Experience-Ph.D
National Institute Of Technology
09.2013 - 04.2019
- Research work is in progress in the area of hot corrosion and erosion on boiler tube
- The aim of this research is to improve the life time of the material from aggressive environment an optimized coating were deposit using HVOF thermal spray method
- RESEARCH TITLE: EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION ON SA 210 GRADE C STEEL FOR EROSION, HOT CORROSION AND OXIDATION BEHAVIOUR USING HVOF COATING
- Research Publication: International Journals – 04, International Conference Papers - 02
Senior Engineer
L&T – MHPS Boilers India Private Ltd.
05.2011 - 09.2013
- Company Overview: L&T - MHPS Boilers Pvt
- Ltd
- Is a joint venture company formed in 2007 by Larsen & Toubro Ltd
- Of India and Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems of Japan
- The company’s mission is to design, manufacture, supply, build and commission supercritical pressure boilers used in coal-fired power generation plants
- L&T - MHPS Boilers Pvt
- Ltd
- Is a joint venture company formed in 2007 by Larsen & Toubro Ltd
- Of India and Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems of Japan
- The company’s mission is to design, manufacture, supply, build and commission supercritical pressure boilers used in coal-fired power generation plants
Senior Executive
Cethar Vessels Private Ltd
04.2007 - 04.2011
- Company Overview: Cethar vessels is a fast growing Indian company with ISO 9001:2000 certification in the field of Design, Manufacturing, Erection, Commissioning and Service of Power boilers like CFBC, FBC, Traveling grate, Waste heat recovery, Oil fired and PC fired boiler
- Cethar vessels is a fast growing Indian company with ISO 9001:2000 certification in the field of Design, Manufacturing, Erection, Commissioning and Service of Power boilers like CFBC, FBC, Traveling grate, Waste heat recovery, Oil fired and PC fired boiler
Production Engineer
S.P. Industries
06.2006 - 03.2007
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) -
National Institute of Technology(NIT)
09.2013 - 01.2020
Master of Engineering - CAD/CAM
Anna University
Bachelor of Engineering - undefined
Madurai Kamaraj University
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - undefined
The Karur Polytechnic
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Engineering Principles
- Design Principles
Area Of Expertise
- Well versed in National & International codes such as IBR & ASME Sec-I and Sec-VIII
- Pressure Part and Pressure Vessels Design and Detailing
- Power Piping Design and Detailing
- Corrosion and Erosion
Organizational Experience - Current Employer
RIBO INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD., Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India, Deputy General Manager – Customer Success – (Engineering / Projects / Purchase), 11/01/22, Present, Dealing with project activities, right from conceptualization to execution, involving finalization of technical specifications, scheduling, manpower planning, procurement, vendor development, progress monitoring, site management, etc., Leads and develops the team with operational responsibilities to achieve the organization business objectives., Identifying project goals and scope., Planning and documenting project tasks., Ensuring deliverables are delivered on-time., Managing all project resources., Effectively communicating with stakeholders., Eliminating blockers and potential risks., Design & Detail Engineering and reviewing production drawings of static equipment’s (Pressure Vessels & Heat Exchangers) as per ASME codes and standards., Project Coordination: Managed the receipt and distribution of Fabrication Drawings (Drgs) from the Project team., Issued fabrication drawings and schedules to the fabrication shop, ensuring timely execution., Coordinated the procurement of raw materials and expedited fabrication, blasting, painting, and dispatch processes., Prepared and submitted periodic progress reports to clients and internal teams., Managed invoicing and provided effective client communication and reporting., Coordinated with internal departments (engineering, procurement, production, and QC) to meet project schedules., Handled site communication, mail correspondence, and interfaced with production and QC departments., Led the preparation and submission of extra scope of work claims to clients.
Personal Information
- Passport Number: R4262412
- Date of Birth: 03/18/82
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Hindu
Timeline
Deputy General Manager – Customer Success – (Engineering / Projects / Purchase)
RIBO INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.
11.2022 - Current
Senior Design Engineer
Kamsun Engineering System
01.2021 - 10.2022
Assistant Manager
ISGEC Heavy Engineering LTD
07.2019 - 04.2020
Research Experience-Ph.D
National Institute Of Technology
09.2013 - 04.2019
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) -
National Institute of Technology(NIT)
09.2013 - 01.2020
Senior Engineer
L&T – MHPS Boilers India Private Ltd.
05.2011 - 09.2013
Senior Executive
Cethar Vessels Private Ltd
04.2007 - 04.2011
Production Engineer
S.P. Industries
06.2006 - 03.2007
Master of Engineering - CAD/CAM
Anna University
Bachelor of Engineering - undefined
Madurai Kamaraj University
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - undefined
The Karur Polytechnic
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