Kiran Kumar Battula
Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic Rollingstock Engineer with proven expertise at Alstom Transport Ltd in RAMS analysis and life cycle cost optimization. Adept at enhancing maintenance processes and ensuring safety compliance, I excel in problem-solving and team building, driving significant improvements in rolling stock reliability and operational efficiency. Proficient in CATIA V5 and technical documentation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rollingstock Engineer
Alstom Transport Ltd
Bangalore
01.2022 - Current
- Currently working on Engineering Services activities for CTDOT Project (Connecticut Department of Transportation - USA)
- Performing maintenance Life Cycle cost (LCC Providor) analysis and optimization by discussing with suppliers on Maintenance plan.
- Developing and implementing RAMS plans, processes, and procedures to ensure the reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety of rolling stock systems.
- Analyzing vehicle systems, diagnostic data, and maintenance records to identify potential areas for improvement and optimization.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Performing 3D maintainability and accessibility reviews for both subsystem level and train level using CATIA, Pixyz software, and also using a VR (virtual reality) lab for critical equipment during the project design phase.
- Reviewing maintenance manuals as a subject matter expert for all the sub-systems, and challenging suppliers on task procedures and task timings.
- Reviewing TPS (Technical Purchase Specification) maintainability requirements, discussing with suppliers for compliance and noncompliance, and validating MOPs.
- Providing the technical guidance and training to new team members.
Rollingstock Senior Technician
Keolis-MHI
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: Dubai Metro
- Undertaking the maintenance and repair of the allocated Metro Trains to meet the requirements of the Train Operations plan.
- Fault analysis and rectification of Rolling Stock subsystems (Doors, Brakes & Pneumatics, Couplers, VAC (Ventilation & Air Conditioning System), Propulsion system, APS (Auxiliary Power Supply System) by reading Rolling Stock Circuit Diagrams and Train Control Monitoring System (TCMS) data.
- Performing Major Preventive Maintenance Tasks (Safety Valves Check, Air Dryer Function Test, Compressor Pressure Governor Inspection and Adjustment, Smoke Detector Test, Door Manual Force Check, Current Collector Shoe Contact Force Measurement, Auto Coupler Backlash measurement, Electrical Head Projection measurement).
- Having experience in performing fleetwide inspection activities.
- Having experience in removal and installation of bogies, doors, Tread brake units, Auto and semi-permanent couplers, Ventilation and air conditioning units.
- Having experience in Major overhaul of Door system, Propulsion system, ventilation and air conditioning system.
- Conducting Toolbox Talk as a Person In charge (PIC) with the team to do work safely and maintaining workplace safe.
- Complying with all relevant safety rules, Work instructions, Safe Systems of Works and Shift Team Leaders and Engineers instructions.
- Implementing and following PTW (Permit to Work) process.
- Providing the technical guidance and On-job training to new Technicians.
- Having knowledge on updating the maintenance work orders using Maximo (Software).
- Having experience in Troubleshooting of Relays, Contactors, Limit switches doing Continuity Test and Contact Resistance Test.
- Having experience in analyzing Brake System faults using KNOR BREMSE BCU EP2002 Portable Test Equipment (PTE).
- Having Experience in Door Geometry Inspection and Adjustment.
- Having experience in Air Suspension Unit shimming activity.
- Trained for Work at Height and Manual Handling and NPIC (Non-Line Side Person In charge) activities.
Rollingstock Senior Technician
Serco
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Company Overview: Dubai Metro
- Job responsibilities are same as above
Rollingstock Technician
Serco
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Company Overview: Dubai Metro
- Job responsibilities are same as above.
Documentation Engineer
CYIENT Ltd
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Developing the contents to prepare Operational, Technical, Maintenance Work Instructions, Parts Catalogs, Troubleshooting and Training Presentation Manuals for renowned metro train manufacturers.
- Creating technical manuals as per the guidelines and client approved checklist.
- Analyzing the inputs from vendor for required information in maintenance manual creation.
- Utilized extensive on-field experience in creation of maintenance procedures.
- Estimating the project working hours and preparing project delivery plan.
- In-house SME (Subject Matter Expert) for all the Rolling Stock projects (Maintenance).
- Updating of Maintenance manuals in line with customer's requirement and resolving customer's queries on developed manuals.
- Guiding Technical Writers and Design Engineers in resolving technical issues.
Train Operator
KEOLIS Hyderabad Mass Rapid Transit System
04.2014 - 01.2017
- Driving the train in Main line and in Depot accordance with the Train Operator Display and Train Control Monitoring system during Testing and Commissioning phase.
- Troubleshooting of Rolling Stock faults and Signaling faults as per the safety operation procedures and rectifying the faults while driving the train.
- Driving the train in manual mode (degraded mode) in case of any failure.
- Rescuing faulty trains from the main line by doing coupling operation with the healthy trains.
- Provide Technical guidance and on-job training to new Train Operators.
- Having knowledge on all mechanical and electrical subsystems of the train: Brakes and pneumatics, Doors, Couplers and Gangways, Bogie, HVAC, Propulsion system and Auxiliary Power Supply system.
- Having knowledge of electrical and pneumatic circuits of the train.
- Having good knowledge of Signaling principles, architecture and functionality.
- Involved positively in Rolling stock tests (BRAKE tests, Propulsion tests, VAC test, Load test) with HRC (Hyundai Rotem Company) during Testing and Commissioning phase.
- Having competent certification on First Aid from World Ambulance Health Services.
- Having competent certification to face fire emergencies by using firefighting equipment.
Manufacturing Supervisor
RANE DIECAST LTD
06.2011 - 04.2014
- Monitoring of Shift production output on Hourly basis.
- Organizing workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing production schedules.
- Managing the operators & workers in shift.
- Ensuring the safe use of equipment and schedule regular maintenance.
- Analyzing Bottleneck Machines by studying Operational cycle timings.
- Identifying issues in production efficiency and eliminating or reducing the issues by doing continues improvements (KAIZENs, POKAYOKEs) and QCC (Quality Control Circle) Projects.
- Studying product drawings and specifications.
- Writing CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining programs as per the drawing.
- Involving in NPD (New Project Development).
- Preparing Standard operating procedures and maintaining & controlling of documents.
- Leading the QCC (Quality Control Circle) Projects performed by the operators.
- Training new operators on how to safely use machinery and follow procedures.
- Following all the rules & regulations of the organization.
Education
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
BITS Pilani_WILP
05-2026
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
SMVM Polytechnic College
Tanuku, Andhra Pradesh01.2011
10th -
VISWA SANTHI High School
Polaki, Andhra Pradesh01.2008
Skills
- RAMS analysis
- Life cycle cost analysis
- Maintenance planning
- Maintenance troubleshooting
- Safety compliance
- Preventive maintenance
- Technical documentation
- Project management
- Team building
- Problem-solving
- Process development
- EN50126
- EN45545
- NFPA 130
- IEC 62278
- MS Office
- CATIA V5
- PIXYZ
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Telugu
Personal Information
- Passport Number: R5961732
- Date of Birth: 05/18/93
Accomplishments
- Won Bronze award 3 times in Quarterly Team meetings in ALSTOM for the quality work.
- Won GOLD award for leading the QCC (Quality control circle) project presented QCFI (Quality circle forum of India)
Languages
Telugu
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Certification
- Trained on CBTC (Communication based train control) Signaling system by THALES, for the Hyderabad metro train operations in 2014.
- Trained on VCC (Vehicle control circuits, Brake system, Propulsion System, TCMS by HYUNDAI Rotem Company.
Timeline
Rollingstock Engineer
Alstom Transport Ltd
01.2022 - Current
Rollingstock Senior Technician
Keolis-MHI
09.2021 - 12.2022
Rollingstock Senior Technician
Serco
08.2020 - 09.2021
Rollingstock Technician
Serco
09.2018 - 08.2020
Documentation Engineer
CYIENT Ltd
01.2017 - 08.2018
Train Operator
KEOLIS Hyderabad Mass Rapid Transit System
04.2014 - 01.2017
Manufacturing Supervisor
RANE DIECAST LTD
06.2011 - 04.2014
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
BITS Pilani_WILP
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
SMVM Polytechnic College
10th -
VISWA SANTHI High School
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