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M. Sathiaraj

M. Sathiaraj

Dalmiapuram

Summary

Dynamic Sr. Manager with extensive experience at Dalmia Cements, excelling in mechanical maintenance and project execution. Proven track record in reducing downtime and enhancing equipment reliability. A motivational leader skilled in MS Project and effective communication, driving teams towards successful outcomes and cost-saving initiatives.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr.Manager (Section Head – Line 2 Preclinkerisation)

Dalmia Cements (Bharat) Ltd
Dalmiapuram
10.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: 5 MTPA Cement plant
  • Responsible for entire preclinkerisation mechanical maintenance team from Raw Material Transportation to Kiln for plant equipment’s reliability and Availability concerns.
  • Responsible for Effective utilization of resources and controlling where as necessary based on priority concern.
  • Training and developing the subordinates towards Safety and timely completion the tasks by following necessary preparatory jobs.
  • Mainly focused on improvement related jobs to avoid unnecessary downtime of the equipment’s.
  • Responsible for preparing JSA / HIRA for the major maintenance activities held.
  • Responsible for major / preventive maintenance jobs scheduling and completing with in the stipulated time frame.
  • Steering the section engineers towards maintain good housekeeping, eliminating fugitive dust emission and Power saving projects.
  • 5 MTPA Cement plant

Manager (Depty.HOD-Mechanical)

India Cements Ltd
Dalavoi
06.2022 - 10.2024
  • Company Overview: 2 MTPA Cement plant
  • Responsible for entire mechanical maintenance team from Crusher to Packing plant for plant equipment’s reliability and Availability concerns.
  • Prepared plans for shutdown and breakdowns utilization's of manpower as per schedule and recognized the root causes of the breakdowns.
  • Focused on controlling the downtime with the help of subordinates ensuring the quality checks frequently with the standardization of SOPs.
  • Directed the staff of Mechanical engineering to ensure that processes, plant & equipment are maintained to agreed standards.
  • Steered and controlled Mechanical engineering of Capex projects and jobs to ensure their timely completion according to the prescribed standards within agreed time scale and budget level.
  • Responsible for Execution and Inspection for the project according to the design drawings, Specifications, Inspection and Test Plan.
  • Reviewing the Drawings related to 'Layout Drawings' of Mechanical and later sending the comments to the vendor for modification as per the site requirement.
  • 2 MTPA Cement plant
  • Leading the Mechanical project Team, successfully erectioned and commissioned the carbon Block powder feeding system (10TPH) with better consistence rate.
  • Engaged in mechanical maintenance jobs related to 1.8 MTPA Cement Plant comprises of Kiln (of 3600 TPD) with Grate Cooler, Lime Stone Crusher (of 750 TPH), Raw Mill (of 260 TPH), Coal Mill (of 36 TPH), 2 Nos of Cement Mill (of 150 TPH/100 TPH) and 3 Nos of Packing Machines (of 120 TPH).
  • Taking an initiation and installed Water spray system (Lechler) for Cement mills for better mill operating performance.
  • Reduced the MTBF, MTTR to the target set by the management by implementing new strategies of the maintenance.
  • Involved and take a lead role to successfully replaced the Polycom Rollers (Both) in 3 days of time frame.
  • Taking effort to reduce the Inventory (Long time) and saved the cost of 2.5 Crores in Last year budget.
  • Taking initiation to find out alternate indigenous suppliers for Imported items.

Sr.Manager (HOD-Mechanical)

Penna Cement Industries Ltd
Krishnapatnam Port
05.2019 - 06.2022
  • Company Overview: 2 MTPA Grinding plant
  • Directed the staff of Mechanical engineering to ensure that processes, plant & equipment are maintained to agreed standards.
  • Engaged in materials planning & developing vendors for obtaining timely procurement of materials & equipment at cost effective prices to ensure smooth execution of projects.
  • Recognizing & executing cost effective maintenance practices; concentrating on areas of chronic problems/bottlenecks/ breakdowns and taking steps to solve problems through root cause analysis by preparing contingency plans to cater emergencies.
  • 2 MTPA Grinding plant
  • Commissioned activities to 2.0MT Cement grinding Plant comprises of Polycom with Cement Mill (of 300 TPH) and 2Nos of Packing Machines with 4Nos of Truck Loading Machines, Steep Angle Conveyor (Profiled Conveyor), Wagon trippling Machine (20 Boxes / Hour), Ship Loader (1000 TPH).
  • Erectioned and Commissioned Pipe Conveyor system for the length of 3 KM (1000 TPH) and completed the task with in 2 Months of span(After completion of Civil Works).
  • Reviewed the mechanical Tender as per the Project Requirement and floated to the vendors in a specific time frame.
  • Supervised the technical offers in full-fledged manner and submitted for the techno-commercial discussions.

Section Head Mechanical (Post Clinkerisation)

National Cement Company
Yemen
03.2018 - 03.2019
  • Company Overview: 4.25 MTPA Cement plant
  • Inspecting field sites to observe and evaluate condition and operability of facilities/ structures, collect field survey data and measurements.
  • Designing and implementing stringent systems and quality plans / manuals to ensure high quality standards during all the stages of project.
  • Engaged in materials planning & developing vendors for obtaining timely procurement of materials & equipment at cost effective prices to ensure smooth execution of projects.
  • Supervising activities right from the conceptualization stage to the execution including finalization of technical specifications, tendering, procurement, scheduling, erection, testing & commissioning, site management, manpower planning with suppliers and contractors.
  • Recognizing & executing cost effective maintenance practices; concentrating on areas of chronic problems/bottlenecks/ breakdowns and taking steps to solve problems through root cause analysis by preparing contingency plans to cater emergencies.
  • Safeguarding compliance with quality assurance measures that observes the consistency and quality of services provided to specialized equipment’s.
  • 4.25 MTPA Cement plant
  • Lead Mechanical Team in the Roller Press circuits erection, commissioning and hook up with existing Cement mill Project of the commissioning activities with OEM KHD.
  • Lead Mechanical Team in the Packing plant setup erection and commissioning activities with OEM Haver Boecker.

Jr. Manager - Mechanical

The Ramco Cements Ltd
Jayanthipuram
08.2006 - 02.2018
  • Company Overview: 3.65 MTPA / 2 MTPA Cement plant
  • Project Management – Planning, Execution and Commissioning of the plant equipment’s as targeted days with required quality.
  • Planning, Implementation and follow-up for production maintenance.
  • Reporting immediate actions in case of unexpected failures and emergency repairs, efficiently coordinating resources and assuring timely results.
  • Analyze, evaluate and authorize the modifications in equipment in order to reach optimal operating conditions and to reduce the cost and energy consumption.
  • Plan and prepared the annual budget for smooth operation of the equipment with controlled inventory.
  • At regular defined intervals, monitoring & updating the Erection activities of the Contractor.
  • Paying attention to company policies, educating, driving and motivating peoples to wards in it.
  • Implementation of safety standards during the Project Execution as 'Safety is core value & importance of Ramco'.
  • 3.65 MTPA / 2 MTPA Cement plant
  • Joined the Company as 'Supervisor Trainee & attained the position of Junior Manager'.
  • Involved in the successful installation and commissioning of RABH, Stacker, Reclaimer, Conveyors, Lime Stone Crusher, VRM and Kiln circuits of Jayanthipuram Line-2.
  • Installed and Commissioned of Loesche VRM (Slag Mill LM46.2+2S) Separator Upgradation and Bag house Modification in Jayanthipuram Plant.
  • Commissioning of VRPM and hook up with Cement mill (Ball Mill) In Jayanthipuram Plant.
  • Commissioning of Polycom and hook up with Cement mill (Ball mill) in RR Nagar Plant.
  • Worked in the field of maintenance for the past 10 years and handled various sections like Lime stone crusher, VRM’s (Loesche & FLS (ATOX)), Kiln (FLS), Ballmill (L&T) with VRPM(AMCL, Nagpur).
  • Individually handled Major jobs like VRM Roller assembly, Planetary Gear box Major Overhauling, Kiln Girth gear reversal & Realignment, Hot Kiln alignments, Kiln HTD & support rollers replacements, Kiln Tyre Replacements, Ball mill Trunnion and bearings replacements, slide shoe bearings replacements, Roller press roller assembly / gear box, Elevator Chain / Belt replacement works with an efficient manner.

Engineer – Mechanical

InPC Engineering Pvt Ltd
Chennai
05.2005 - 08.2006
  • Working as Site Engineer for Rubber batching plants equipment’s erection and commissioning activities.

Education

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY - Engineering & Technology

Birla Institute of Technology & Science
Pilani, Rajasthan
01.2024

DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - Mechanical Engineering

PAC Ramasamy Raja Polytechnic College
Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
01.2005

Skills

  • MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
  • Outlook Express
  • MS Project
  • Auto CAD 2000
  • Pro-E 2001
  • RVW/SAP/Indices

Certification

Certified as IMS & 5S Auditor

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading Books
  • Playing indoor Games

Training

  • Fundamentals & Advancement in Crushing and Screening Technology by L&T
  • Operation and Maintenance methodology of SF Cross bar Cooler by FLS
  • Introduction about Roller press technology by KHD

Languages

  • Tamil
  • English
  • Telugu
  • Hindi

Personal Information

  • Father's Name: K. Mariappan (Late)
  • Number of Children: 2 Sons
  • Date of Birth: 12/14/86
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

Sr.Manager (Section Head – Line 2 Preclinkerisation)

Dalmia Cements (Bharat) Ltd
10.2024 - Current

Manager (Depty.HOD-Mechanical)

India Cements Ltd
06.2022 - 10.2024

Sr.Manager (HOD-Mechanical)

Penna Cement Industries Ltd
05.2019 - 06.2022

Section Head Mechanical (Post Clinkerisation)

National Cement Company
03.2018 - 03.2019

Jr. Manager - Mechanical

The Ramco Cements Ltd
08.2006 - 02.2018

Engineer – Mechanical

InPC Engineering Pvt Ltd
05.2005 - 08.2006

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY - Engineering & Technology

Birla Institute of Technology & Science

DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - Mechanical Engineering

PAC Ramasamy Raja Polytechnic College
M. Sathiaraj