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Kalaichezhian S

Kalaichezhian S

Senior Engineer, Energy Service Engineering
Munnekollal, Bengaluru,Karnataka

Summary

Career Aspiration: Services Leader& People Leader in Senior Leadership team in long term -2 to 5 Years Summary 31+ years of solid engineering experience in leading, execution and participation in global services &service engineering and field to design -continuous improvements Currently leads the Outage Planning for Middle East Region. Working with internal and external stakeholders for optimizing the outage and implementing productivity tool and processes. A hands-on global service, Service Engineering-CTH leader with ability to quickly convert business vision into results through iterative innovation and inclusive mindset Expert on Engineering Safety, Quality -Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement- Root Cause Analysis. Proactive approach that find ideal intersection from product to solution mindset. Senior Engineer professional with progressive career history across design, project leadership and financial/cost reduction initiatives in multicultural environments. Known for improving productivity and generating cost containment systems. Skilled in process improvements and streamlining initiatives using Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma processes.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Senior Engineer, Project Engineering

Engineeringat Baker Hughes
07.2014 - Current
  • Service Engineering Leader in technical path who has worked on global cultural environment in almost all areas of Global Field Services&Service Engineering such as EPC, new units’ installation, upgrades, maintenance, overhauling of static & rotating equipment of Heavy-Duty GE &Non-GE (SIEMENS, ALSTOM) GAS TURBINES, STEAM TURBINES
  • Expert on Turnaround of gas turbines, steam turbines, auxiliary’s system, and exposure in leading overall maintenance activities with view to optimize outage in India &abroad, (Recent on top)
  • Currently works in Service, /CBMO, Departure Records, and -, Digital -Service Engineering Expert Dashboard Development-ADGT, HDGT -Trouble Shooting Manuals, Fast Service Request Resolution, EasyDoc, Outage Trip Reduction Program, Outage Engineering-planning, and execution

HDGT Product Service Engineer

GE Oil & Gas
Bangalore, Karnataka
07.2012 - 06.2014
  • Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.

SITE MANAGER/LEAD FIELD ENGINEER

GE POWER
Gurgaon, INDIA, INDIA
01.2004 - 07.2012
  • Ensure work is performed in safe, effective manner and in accordance with EHS at Work Act, Rules and Regulations, GE Standards and GE Policies and Procedures
  • Identify Safety, Quality and productivity improvement strategy and opportunities implement accordingly via working with other related Field Services, Operational and Engineering departments
  • Supervised field services staff on work method and quality checkpoints
  • Proactively identified areas for improvement by personal check, engineering analysis, and initiating continuous improvement action in collaborations with quality leader & service engineering team
  • Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.
  • Managed organizational field services goals to execute and optimize the work through proactive & predictive approach and thus ensure a productivity, reliability of the machine in new power plant installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and maintenance of Gas Turbines- 9FA, 6FA, 9E/EA, 7EA, 6B, GE Steam Turbines- Medium &Large D11 in the Energy Industry

Lead Field Service Engineer

GE Power
Gurgaon, Haryana
01.2004 - 06.2012
  • Tested equipment performance and demonstrated operation and servicing of equipment to customer.
  • Managed maintenance data records and tracked operating information for onsite reference.
  • Installed and repaired gas turbines, Ge Fr5,6B,7E/EA,9E/9FA and Steam turbine equipment on clients' premises.
  • Inspected equipment and processes to reduce maintenance-related downtime incidents and mitigate equipment failures.

SENIOR EXECUTIVE

Baroda/Rajula, GUJARAT CEMENT WORKS, LARSEN TUBRO LIMITED
, INDIA
06.1999 - 01.2004
  • Plans organize & review all resources to ensure targeted power generation to meet uninterrupted power requirement of cement plant and review all maintenance activities to achieve targeted power generation
  • Plan & monitor plant operation and maintenance activities to ensure optimum utilization of fuel, auxiliary
  • Ensure compliance of all statutory requirements with respect to Captive Power Plant and implement quality systems
  • Identify and implement schemes for deottlenecking for improved plant performance and productivity Ensure timely completion of capex and major modification within budgeted cost to achieve targeted results
  • Ensure effective implementation of quality systems in all section of Captive Power Plant (Thermal Power Plant & Diesel Generator) and projects to attain excellence
  • Build & sustain good work culture by effective management of people to improve productivity
  • Managing, developing, and coaching direct reports to ensure their ongoing effective contribution and highly motivated and productive teams
  • Works on L&T Engineering Procurement Construction division, Hands on exposure to Installation of new unit, Commissioning, Operation, and Maintenance of EGT –Frame 6B -Gas Turbine (Dual Fuel -Naphtha & Diesel), ALSTOM 20MW Steam Turbine, HRSG, & BOP
  • Performs Commissioning, Operation & Maintenance of desalination Plant of 2200 m3/day capacity supplied by SIDEM France, which is skid-mounted unit having multi-effect distillation, four-pass evaporator, and thermo-compression system and WHRSG (15.65 TPH @ 8.8 Kg/cm2 & 170 deg C).

Senior Executive

GE-L&T
Baroda, Rajula City, Gujarat
01.1999 - 01.2004
  • Enabled revenue generation by pursuing partnerships, sourcing funding and capitalizing on market opportunities.
  • Aligned organizational objectives with company mission, increasing revenue, profit and business growth by collaboratively developing integrated strategies.
  • Identified and solved issues with production, workforce and material sourcing to drive business objectives.
  • Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across departments to achieve business goals for bottom-line profits.

Assistant Engineer

SPICJEL
Chennai, Tamilnadu
11.1997 - 05.1999


  • Assessed scope and requirements to make accurate project design determinations for Siemens 250 Steamturbine- installation projects, GTEC Bharuch, Gujarat.
  • Managed ongoing maintenance and storage of test equipment.
  • Gathered relevant data from various sources and developed comprehensive reports for leadership review.

ASSISTANT ENGINEER

Tamilnadu
Chennai, Bharuch, INDIA, INDIA
11.1997 - 05.1999
  • 650MW CCPP, GTEC, SPICJEL LTD
  • Performs Installation, Commissioning, troubleshooting of hot lists 254.5 MW STG during warranty period– task involved on installation of HP Turbine, LP Turbine, Generator,Condenser, Lube oil system, STG, and auxiliaries such as GSC, air evacuation, piping, condensate system, Generator sealing system. Commissioning, Troubleshooting of 135 MW each-3 x V 94.2 Siemens Design -Gas Turbines

Senior Engineer

GE -Engenius Erectors P. Ltd
08.1993 - 10.1997
  • Controlled engineering activities to maintain work standards, adhere to timelines and meet quality assurance targets.
  • Controlled project costs by administering contracts and approving expenditures.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on 210MW Steam Turbines, heating, cooling and mechanical equipment.
  • Maintained safe working environment by enforcing rules and regulations.

SENIOR ENGINEER

EEPL, M/S. ENGINEOUS ERECTORS (P) LTD
Chennai, INDIA, INDIA
04.1993 - 10.1997
  • Non-GE Ø Execution of Installation, Commissioning, Field Services of Steam Turbo Generator & its auxiliaries up to 210MW
  • Hands on experience inDisassembly of HP, IP & LP Turbine casing, checking of axial & radial clearances between rotor and casing, Alignment of couplings, run outchecks, Inspection of bearings, Overhauling of HP & IP stop, control valves & its actuators, lube oil pumps, jacking oil pumps, stator water coolers, seal oil pumps, and coolers, assembly and restoration of the Turbine set
  • Other significant projects handled: Ø Major overhauling of 210MW & 50 MW Lignite fired boiler, NLC LTD, Neyveli, TAMILNADU Ø Major overhauling of 60 TPH FBC Boiler
  • TNPL Ø Installation & Commissioning of 10.5 MW STG & Auxiliaries, TNPL, TAMILNADU Ø Major Overhauling of 70 TPH Soda recovery boiler
  • HARIHAR POLYFIBERS, KARNATAKA
  • Roject sites

Assistant Engineer

ACC BABCOCK Ltd, Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd, s. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd
Karur, Tamil Nadu
09.1990 - 03.1993
  • M/s
  • BHEL, Mettur Thermal Power Station, Mettur
  • Assessed steam turbine turnaround scope and requirements to make accurate project design determinations for 250MW steam turbine major overhauling projects.

Site Engineer

GE -TMN Engg. Industries Ltd
09.1990 - 03.1993
  • 2 years 6 months

s. Harihar Polyfibers Ltd
, Karnataka
  • Executed solid fuel boiler maintenance to customer locations within specific time frames.

SENIOR ENGINEER

Bangalore
  • Controlled engineering activities to maintain work standards, adhere to timelines and meet quality assurance targets.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical

Annamalai University
Chidambaram, TN
06.1986 - 06.1990

Skills

Build, maintain, develop, and spread positive company culture to achieve greater results both internal and external customers

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Software

ODigital -Service Engineering Expert Dashboard Development-ADGT, HDGT -Trouble Shooting Manuals, Fast Service Request Resolution, EasyDoc, Outage Trip Reduction Program, Outage Engineering-planning, and execution

Certification

GE Power- Large Steam Turbines, Multi-Vendor Services- GE Learning center Albany, USA,

Interests

Yoga, Meditation to help others

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Timeline

GE Oil & Gas -RCA Certified Leader in Service Engineering, Bangalore, INDIA

06-2017

Six Sigma-Green Belt certified for Quality, Bangalore, INDIA

06-2016

• GE Oil &Gas- Leadership Development Course, Hyderabad, INDIA

11-2015

Senior Engineer, Project Engineering

Engineeringat Baker Hughes
07.2014 - Current

GE Aero derivative GT Intermediate Maintenance Training- at Florence, ITALY

09-2013

HDGT Product Service Engineer

GE Oil & Gas
07.2012 - 06.2014

GE Energy - Site Manager Training in Bracknell, UK

03-2011

GE Power- Large Steam Turbines, Multi-Vendor Services- GE Learning center Albany, USA,

05-2005

SITE MANAGER/LEAD FIELD ENGINEER

GE POWER
01.2004 - 07.2012

Lead Field Service Engineer

GE Power
01.2004 - 06.2012

SENIOR EXECUTIVE

Baroda/Rajula, GUJARAT CEMENT WORKS, LARSEN TUBRO LIMITED
06.1999 - 01.2004

Senior Executive

GE-L&T
01.1999 - 01.2004

Assistant Engineer

SPICJEL
11.1997 - 05.1999

ASSISTANT ENGINEER

Tamilnadu
11.1997 - 05.1999

Senior Engineer

GE -Engenius Erectors P. Ltd
08.1993 - 10.1997

SENIOR ENGINEER

EEPL, M/S. ENGINEOUS ERECTORS (P) LTD
04.1993 - 10.1997

Assistant Engineer

ACC BABCOCK Ltd, Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd, s. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd
09.1990 - 03.1993

Site Engineer

GE -TMN Engg. Industries Ltd
09.1990 - 03.1993

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical

Annamalai University
06.1986 - 06.1990

s. Harihar Polyfibers Ltd

SENIOR ENGINEER

Bangalore
Kalaichezhian SSenior Engineer, Energy Service Engineering