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Kamlesh Singh Chinwan

Kamlesh Singh Chinwan

TBM Manager/ TBM Consultant
Dehradun

Summary

An Experienced Project Engineer/Manager with a hands on experience at various Tunnel Boring Machines (Hard Rock/Slurry/EPB) around the Globe. Possess a 1st Class Bachelor Degree in “Mechanical Engineering”. also an experienced Plant Manager adept at improving output, maximizing quality and boosting employee satisfaction with hands-on management style. Recognized as effective business manager and motivational leader. Successful manufacturing management career spanning more then 11 years.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Plant Manager

The Robbins Company
Katni
10.2020 - Current

COMPANY NAME: The Robbins Company (from October 2020 – till date)
A Top Most Multinational Company involved in the manufacturing, assembly and dismantling of the Tunnel Boring Machines of Different types. A professional consultant in the field of bored tunnels around the globe.
Designation: Plant Manager/Mechanical Manager
Project Assignment: Operation and Maintenance of a 10meter Hybrid TBM (Madhya Pradesh, India) Job Responsibilities
• Reviews day to day TBM operations in order to achieve maximum productivity.
• Maintenance and Handling of Rolling stocks and Cutter Workshop and auxiliary surface/Pit Machineries.
• Conducts pre-job and continuing planning meetings to ensure all project team members understand contract terms and conditions, clauses, schedules or any unusual requirements of the project.
• Documents planning meeting results and ensures all action items are completed.
• To monitor personnel manning schedules to ensure they match project schedules.
• Establishes and executes subcontract and equipment buy-outs to support schedules and funding.
• Visits onsite offices daily. Performs work inspections, checks job progress, and resolves project and contract issues.
• Investigates potentially serious job issues and implements corrective measures.
• Stays on top of all scope changes to ensure they are processed and incorporated into the current scope of work in a timely manner.
• Provides material take off, estimate and pricing for changes to work scope
• Conducts and attends job meetings according to customer and company guidelines and schedules.
• Technical Support to team for a any kind of troubleshoot and work planning.
Designation: Field Service Engineer (Hydraulic/Mechanical)
Project Assignment 1: Hydraulic System modification and changeover of a Robbins Crossover TBM (6.65meter diameter) into EPB at Mexico City, Mexico.
Job Responsibilities
• Modification and re assembly of HPU, Shield and auxiliary Hydraulics.
• Checks and restructure Fluid Power Calculations as per requirement.
• Supervision and work planning for the team.
• Service system planning, modification and installation.
• Coordinate between procurement team and supplier in order to obtain a cost effective and smooth product procurement. • Testing and commissioning of the machine as per Canadian standards.
• Assure EHS at workplace and obtain SWP during work.
Project Assignment 2: Assembly and commissioning and redesigning of Robbins first square TBM (MDM 5000) at Fresnillo, Mexico.
Job Responsibilities:
• Hydraulic system assembly and commissioning. • To perform Fluid Power Calculations for the Hydraulic System.
• Work together with the design team for performance optimization.
• Prepare NCR and NPR for design errors and modification for prototype standardization.
• work with site and HQ management as Site Manager level as per requirement.
Project Assignment 3: Factory assembly and acceptance of a Robbins EPB (7.37meter diameter) at Solon Ohio, United States of America.
Job Responsibilities:
• Hydraulic system assembly and commissioning. • To perform Fluid Power Calculations for the Hydraulic System
• Support to electrical as well as fabrication work.
• Co-ordinate with PLC team to for program optimization.
Project Assignment 4: Factory assembly and acceptance of two Robbins Crossover (diameter ,6.35 meter) TBM for Mumbai Metro Project at Shenyang, China.
Job Responsibilities:
• Hydraulic system assembly and commissioning. • To perform Fluid Power Calculations for the Hydraulic System
• Co-ordinate with PLC team to for program optimization.
• Manpower handling and work planning.
• Daily progress report and target to task assessment.
• Modification and Redesigning of the system as per requirement.
• Coordinate with Design Team for Product Optimization.

Field Service Specialist

The Robbins Company
Mexico City
03.2020 - 08.2020

Designation: Field Service Specialist (Hydraulic/Mechanical)
Project Assignment 1: Hydraulic System modification and changeover of a Robbins Crossover TBM (6.65meter diameter) into EPB at Mexico City, Mexico.
Job Responsibilities
• Modification and re assembly of HPU, Shield and auxiliary Hydraulics.
• Checks and restructure Fluid Power Calculations as per requirement.
• Supervision and work planning for the team.
• Service system planning, modification and installation.
• Coordinate between procurement team and supplier in order to obtain a cost effective and smooth product procurement. • Testing and commissioning of the machine as per Canadian standards.
• Assure EHS at workplace and obtain SWP during work

Field Service Specialist

The Robbins Company
Fresnillo, Zecatecas
10.2019 - 02.2020

Project Assignment 2: Assembly and commissioning and redesigning of Robbins first square TBM (MDM 5000) at Fresnillo, Mexico.
Job Responsibilities:
• Hydraulic system assembly and commissioning. • To perform Fluid Power Calculations for the Hydraulic System.
• Work together with the design team for performance optimization.
• Prepare NCR and NPR for design errors and modification for prototype standardization.
• work with site and HQ management to reduce delay and to improve communication.

Field Service Specialist

The Robbins Company
Solon, Ohio
08.2019 - 09.2019

Project Assignment 3: Factory assembly and acceptance of a Robbins EPB (7.37meter diameter) at Solon Ohio, United States of America.
Job Responsibilities:
• Hydraulic system assembly and commissioning. • To perform Fluid Power Calculations for the Hydraulic System
• Support to electrical as well as fabrication work.
• Co-ordinate with PLC team to for program optimization.

Field Service Specialist/Shift Superintendent

The Robbins Company
Katni, Madhya Pradesh
03.2019 - 07.2019
  • Job Responsibilities:
  • Managed on-site and off-site installation, repair, maintenance and test tasks.
  • Followed safety procedures to avoid injuries in field.
  • Discussed and recommended service options with customers and explained costs involved.
  • Adjusted machine settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Provided technical support to troubleshoot, repair and maintain operational efficiencies in hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.
  • Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
  • Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
  • Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
  • Interpreted equipment diagrams and blueprints to fully understand mechanical and electrical systems in need of service.
  • Reviewed aspects of job upon completion to alleviate equipment failure and prevent callbacks.
  • Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
  • Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.

Field Service Specialist/Assembly Manager

The Robbins Company
Mumbai
08.2018 - 02.2019
  • Project Assignment 6: On site assembly and acceptance of two Robbins Crossover (diameter ,6.35 meter) TBM for L&T Construction under Mumbai Metro Project, Mumbai(India).
    Job Responsibilities:
  • Worked as Assembly Manager also performed testing and acceptance too.
  • Client training.
  • Daily, Weekly and monthly target planning and assessment.
  • Coordinate with the client management to perform the tasks under predetermined time constraint.
  • Daily progress report and target to task assessment.
  • Worked as a Site manager later to provide technical and manpower support as per client requirements.
  • Managed on-site and off-site installation, repair, maintenance and test tasks.
  • Discussed and recommended service options with customers and explained costs involved.
  • Followed safety procedures to avoid injuries in field.
  • Interpreted equipment diagrams and blueprints to fully understand mechanical and electrical systems in need of service.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Provided technical support to troubleshoot, repair and maintain operational efficiencies in hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
  • Supervised maintenance functions, working collaboratively with sanitation crews on shop floor upkeep and repairs.

Field Service Specialist

The Robbins Company
Shenyang
02.2018 - 07.2018
  • Project Assignment 5: Factory assembly and acceptance of two Robbins Crossover (diameter ,6.35 meter) TBM for Mumbai Metro Project.
    Job Responsibilities:
  • Hydraulic system assembly and commissioning.
  • Co-ordinate with PLC team to for program optimization.
  • Manpower handling and work planning.
  • Daily progress report and target to task assessment.

Consultant Engineer

Dongah Geological and Engineering PTE Ltd.
Old Police Academy
06.2017 - 01.2018

COMPANY NAME: Dongah Geological & Engineering PTE LTD (From June 2017 to Jan 2018) A renowned construction company in Singapore with so many of successfully completed project without delays. It basically deals with excavating Tunnels with Tunnel Boring Machines.
Designation: Consultant Engineer (Mechanical/Hydraulics)
Project Assignment: Construction of a Metro Rail Tunnel with 6.63meter diameter meter NFM slurry TBM (2 nos.) under the Main Contractor Daewoo Engineering & Construction LTD. Under Thomson Line T-216, Old Police Academy in Singapore.
Job Responsibilities
• To inspect the Design faults of the predesigned Fluid Circuits and Mechanical Designs also to propose the solution and modification to the client.
• To keep an eye on the operation as well as maintenance procedure to improve the quality of work and to minimize the efforts and cost involved.
• To Support M&E Team.
• Breakdown Reports and Documentation as per management requirement.
• Provide Support to manufacturer (NFM) for Troubleshooting.
• Attend and arrange Site and Client Meetings as per requirements.

Deputy Plant Manager

Dragages Hongkong Ltd.
Hongkong
06.2016 - 08.2016

COMPANY NAME: Dragages Honk Kong LTD (from June 2016 to August 2016)
A France based construction Company which is responsible for many underground Metro Projects in Hong Kong.
Designation: Deputy Plant Manager
Project Assignment: Construction of a 4.2 kms Underwater Tunnel (50 meter below Sea level) under LMCLK Highway Project with a Herrenknecht Mix Shield TBM(Slurry) (17.6meter diameter meter) in Hong Kong.
Job Responsibilities:
• Design Correction and Modifications.
• Assurance of Smooth and trouble-free operation of TBM to achieve maximum production.
• To achieve the best performance of the machine by performing required Scheduled Proactive, Preventive, and Corrective maintenance of the TBM as well as other associative Machineries.
• Provide Efficient Supervision in case of any critical issue or Trouble which is causing a big leap on Production.
• All Documentation or pre planning scheduling to avoid permissible delays.
• To achieve the highest degree of co-operation with other departments to get best efficiency at work.

Field Service Specialist

The Robbins Company
Jaipur
03.2015 - 04.2016

Project Assignment : Construction of two 1.5 kms long Metro Tunnels under Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation of India with 2nos. Refurbished Mitsubishi EPBs (6.550meter diameter).
Job Responsibilities:
• Refurbishment, Assembly, Test and Commissioning.
• Preparation of NCRs (Non-Confirmative Reports) and DCRs (Drawing Change Request).
• Co-ordinate with Client (Continental Engineering and Construction) and Site Superintendent on daily basis to perform the daily refurbishment work.
• Support Planning and Procurement team for Spares and inventory control.
• Supervise the Mechanical Team for Refurbishment and Assembly.
• During Initial Drive supervise the Team for smooth operation.
• Planning of Preventive and Corrective Maintenance Schedules.
• Troubleshooting.

  • Managed on-site and off-site installation, repair, maintenance and test tasks.
  • Followed safety procedures to avoid injuries in field.
  • Discussed and recommended service options with customers and explained costs involved.
  • Reviewed aspects of job upon completion to alleviate equipment failure and prevent callbacks.
  • Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
  • Attended team and client meetings to maximize technical knowledge.
  • Checked inventory to restock the supplies before leaving for job sites.
  • Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
  • Created and followed detailed maintenance schedules for equipment, resulting in increase in equipment lifetime.
  • Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.

Field Service Specialist

The Robbins Company
Singapore
09.2013 - 12.2014

Project Assignment : Construction of a 1.2 kms long Metro Tunnel under Downtown Line 3 for Land Transport Authorities, Singapore with 6.65 meter diameter meter Robbins EPB Machine.
Job Responsibilities:

  • Assembly, Test and Commissioning of a Robbins EPB machine (6.55 meter diameter meter).
  • Troubleshooting during operation.
  • Plan and execute the daily, weekly and monthly maintenance work for the client.
  • To represent The Robbins Company in Site Meetings.
  • To supervise Disassembly, reassembly and Testing of the same machine from a blind tunnel.
  • Documentation of daily work, work schedule and maintenance for the client.
  • Procurement and Planning of the spares and inventories.
  • Discussed and recommended service options with customers and explained costs involved.
  • Provided technical support to troubleshoot, repair and maintain operational efficiencies in hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
  • Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.
  • Supervised maintenance functions, working collaboratively with sanitation crews on shop floor upkeep and repairs.
  • Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.
  • Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
  • Created and followed detailed maintenance schedules for TBM and associated equipments.
  • Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
  • Attended Client and team meetings to maximize technical knowledge.
  • Reviewed aspects of job upon completion to alleviate equipment failure and prevent callbacks.
  • Adjusted machine settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
  • Managed on-site and off-site installation, repair, maintenance and test tasks.
  • Followed safety procedures to avoid injuries in field.

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Larson & Tubro Construction Pvt. Ltd.
Josimath, Uttarakhand
02.2013 - 08.2013

Project Assignment: Construction of a 5 kms long Tunnel for Tapovan Vishnugadd Hydro Electric Power Project under NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation of India) with HerrenKnecht Double Shield Hard Rock TBM (6.605meter diameter).
Designation: Senor Mechanical Engineer (Plant & Machinery)
Job Responsibilities
• Support Civil Department for Excavation and Ground Support work as the machine was stopped due to crown collapse.
• Planning of maintenance, repair and modification work on
• Check and regulate the work on Surface suck as workshop managing.
• Inventory Control.

Mechanical Engineer

Robbins Tunneling & Trenchless Technology(I) Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad
06.2010 - 12.2012

Project Assignment 1: Construction of a 2.5 kms long Water tunnel under Mumbai Municipal Corporation with Robbins Main Beam TBM (6.250meters diameter).
Designation: Mechanical Engineer
Job responsibilities:
• Assembly of the Hydraulic System of a Robbins Main Beam TBM (6.250 meters diameter meter).
• Assembly of the Air & Water System for the machine.
• Coordination with mechanical section for the assembly of rest of the machine.
Project Assignment 2: Construction of a 23 kms long Tunnel under AMR Hydro Power Project, Andhra Pradesh with Robbins Double Shield Hard Rock TBM (10.2meter diameter).
Job responsibilities:
• Operation and maintenance of TBM.
• Cutter assembly and installation.
• Daily checks and maintenance.
• Working on hydraulic system.
• Repair and maintenance of erector and Coordination in ring building.
• Planning for hydraulic oil, lubrication oil and inventory control.
• Provide technical support to purchase department for early procurement of spares.
• Coordination and involvement in heavy lifting activities.
Professional

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

Uttarakhand Technical University
India
04.2006 - 05.2010

Skills

Cost controls

Scheduling

Plant and warehouse operations

Pipes and fittings expert

In-depth OSHA knowledge

Equipment Maintenance

Material handling expert

Troubleshooting skills

Engineering/project management experience

Documentation abilities

Blueprint interpretation expertise

TBM Assembly and Commissioning

Fluid Power Design

Manpower Planning

Performance improvements

Employee training and development

Fabrication

Accomplishments

❖ Asist Assembly and lead the Commissioning and redesigning of Robbins First Square TBM(MDM5000) inside world’s Biggest Silver Mine at Fresnillo, Mexico. It is the first rectangular TBM in the world.
❖ Worked as a TBM Engineer (Consultant) under Thomson Line Project T216 with the subcontractor to rectify the design issues on a Slurry TBM (NFM, diameter meter 6.66 meter).
❖ Assist a Main Bearing Change of Robbins Hard Rock Double Shielded TBM (10.2meter diameter meter) 10 kilometers inside the Tunnel. ❖ Lead a Disassembly and reassembly and Onsite Acceptance Test of Robbins EPB Machine (6.55meter diameter meter) in a Blind Tunnel for Land Transport Authorities Singapore.
❖ Worked on World’s Biggest Mix shield (Slurry) Tunnel Boring Machine (HerrenKnecht, 17.5 m diameter meter) in
Hong Kong, below 50 meters of Sea Level.

Software

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Automation Studio

Auto CAD

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Interests

Travelling

Reading Novels & Technical Journals

Cricket and Snooker

Swimming

Hiking/Trekking

Travelling

I am basically a solo traveler. i love to travel especially to hills and beaches. in last couple of years i have been travelling to many places in India such as Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jabalpur, Nagpur etc. if it comes to overseas, i have been to Ohio, Fresnillo, Mexico City, Shenyang, Hongkong, Singapore, Thailand and many more. i love to meet new people, understand there culture, their life styles etc.

Timeline

Plant Manager

The Robbins Company
10.2020 - Current

Field Service Specialist

The Robbins Company
03.2020 - 08.2020

Field Service Specialist

The Robbins Company
10.2019 - 02.2020

Field Service Specialist

The Robbins Company
08.2019 - 09.2019

Field Service Specialist/Shift Superintendent

The Robbins Company
03.2019 - 07.2019

Field Service Specialist/Assembly Manager

The Robbins Company
08.2018 - 02.2019

Field Service Specialist

The Robbins Company
02.2018 - 07.2018

Consultant Engineer

Dongah Geological and Engineering PTE Ltd.
06.2017 - 01.2018

Deputy Plant Manager

Dragages Hongkong Ltd.
06.2016 - 08.2016

Field Service Specialist

The Robbins Company
03.2015 - 04.2016

Field Service Specialist

The Robbins Company
09.2013 - 12.2014

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Larson & Tubro Construction Pvt. Ltd.
02.2013 - 08.2013

Mechanical Engineer

Robbins Tunneling & Trenchless Technology(I) Pvt. Ltd.
06.2010 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

Uttarakhand Technical University
04.2006 - 05.2010
Kamlesh Singh ChinwanTBM Manager/ TBM Consultant