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Nikhil Telagavi

Nikhil Telagavi

Goa

Summary

Mechanical Engineer with 8+ years of proven expertise in Maintenance & Reliability Management, driving asset performance excellence across food, chemical, paints, edible oil, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Currently Deputy Manager – Lead Reliability Analysis & Planning at Cipla, leading reliability transformation across four plants. Specialized in Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), and predictive & preventive maintenance strategies. Skilled in asset life cycle management, risk-based maintenance planning, and reliability strategy deployment to improve Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and reduce Mean Time To Repair (MTTR). Adept at leveraging Power BI, SAP, and condition monitoring techniques for data-driven decision-making, KPI tracking, and cost optimization. Recognized for implementing structured reliability frameworks that enhance plant uptime, extend equipment life, and deliver sustainable operational efficiency.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Lead - Reliability Analytics and Planning

Cipla Ltd
04.2025 - Current

Deputy Manager – Lead Reliability Analysis & Planning

Cipla Ltd., Goa | Mar 2025 – Present

1. Lead reliability strategy, maintenance optimization, and asset performance enhancement across four Cipla pharmaceutical manufacturing plants.

2. Designed and implemented Power BI dashboards for KPI tracking, utilities consumption vs. budget analysis, and SAP job card performance monitoring.

3. Analyzed historical downtime and failure data to identify trends, recurring failure modes, and systemic reliability issues.

4. Conducted in-depth Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA) for critical assets to prevent recurrence of failures.

5. Benchmarked asset performance against industry best practices, identifying and closing key reliability gaps.

6. Optimized preventive and predictive maintenance programs, integrating Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM) to increase equipment uptime.

7. Enhanced CMMS (SAP) workflows for improved planning, scheduling, and work order execution efficiency.

8. Developed and implemented a structured critical spare parts management strategy to ensure zero unplanned stockouts.

9. Delivered SAP and Power BI capability-building programs for maintenance and reliability teams across all four plants.

10. Established and tracked plant reliability KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, OEE) while embedding Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles for sustainable performance improvement.

Maintenance and Reliability Manager

Cargill India Pvt Ltd
08.2024 - 03.2025
  • Managed daily Utilities operations and plant maintenance including scheduling and budgeting, exhibiting excellent multitasking capabilities.
  • Orientated and trained employees, encouraging confidence and helping individuals adapt faster to job roles.
  • Monitored team productivity and performance to support goals.
  • Assigned, prioritized, and delegated tasks and responsibility to Engineering team.
  • Successfully completed complex projects on time while maintaining high-quality standards, showcasing strong project management abilities.
  • Recruited qualified personnel by conducting interviews and evaluating resumes effectively, attesting to strong recruitment expertise.
  • Demonstrated leadership in managing teams of up to 30 employees, utilizing effective problem-solving techniques.
  • Implemented cost reduction measures without compromising quality or client satisfaction.
  • Utilized data analysis tools such as Excel spreadsheets and power BI to identify areas requiring improvement.
  • Monitored inventory and ordered new supplies to meet demand for repairs.
  • Communicated with management to improve building needs and upkeep with equipment upgrades and performance.
  • Ensured that all repairs were completed in a timely manner while adhering to budget constraints.
  • Identified equipment failure root causes and initiated corrective actions.
  • Managed a team of maintenance personnel to coordinate the daily operation of building maintenance services.
  • Spearheaded environmental initiatives within the organization, promoting sustainable practices across all aspects of operations.
  • Oversaw budget planning and management for the department, ensuring responsible fiscal stewardship of resources.
  • Improved utility efficiency by implementing cost-saving measures within the department.

Reliability Engineer

Cargill India Pvt Ltd
04.2023 - 07.2024
  • Responsible for implementation of Reliability Excellence program(Asset care and Asset Integrity) at davanagere site
  • Implemented Work Management, Lubrication excellence and MRO stores program
  • Implemented Bad actors elimination program
  • Implemented Structural integrity, Mechanical integrity and Electrical integrity at site
  • Implemented a downtime tracking software for easy and accurate tracking of plant downtime
  • Performed lifecycle cost analyses for various equipment alternatives, enabling informed decisions regarding long-term investment strategies
  • Conducted failure analysis investigations to determine root causes, preventing repeat occurrences of critical equipment breakdowns
  • Improved asset availability through effective use of predictive maintenance tools and methodologies
  • Participated in capital projects from concept to completion, providing reliability expertise during design reviews and equipment selection processes
  • Trained junior engineers on reliability engineering practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team
  • Reduced downtime by optimizing spare parts inventory management and streamlining procurement processes
  • Developed comprehensive maintenance plans, ensuring timely execution of tasks and adherence to safety standards
  • Enhanced plant performance with thorough risk assessments, identifying potential failures and mitigating their impacts
  • Conducted regular reviews of maintenance procedures and practices, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed

Senior Executive– Plant Engineering

Asian Paints Ltd
08.2021 - 04.2023
  • Engineering In-charge of Water based paint block and Raw Material tank farms
  • Responsible for Availability of Prime equipment such as Twin shaft Dispersers, Ystral Dispersers, Mixers, Pigging lines, Mill base pumps, paint transfer pumps and RM pumps
  • Managing Team of four shift Engineers, Technicians and 2 fabrication contract teams
  • Critical spares management for all equipment
  • Indigenous Vendor development for less lead time of spares and optimum cost without compromising the quality
  • Planning and scheduling of day to day activities and shutdown jobs for efficient utilization of resources
  • Identifying production bottle necks and de-bottlenecking by initiating Kaizens and CAPEX
  • Responsible for execution of brown field CAPEX
  • Troubleshooting of process and maintenance problems
  • Proactive Maintenance of equipment I.e 100% compliance for preventive and predictive maintenance
  • Job safety analysis, Hazard identification and Risk assessment of all activities made for safe execution of maintenance activities

Maintenance and Reliability Engineer

Cargill India Pvt Ltd
09.2017 - 08.2021
  • Working towards increasing the uptime of equipment such as Pumps (centrifugal, axial flow, multi-stage, split casing and Positive Displacement), Centrifuges (Pusher and decanters), Air compressor, Cooling tower fan, Centrifugal Fan, Coal Crusher and conveyor, Vibrating screens, Blowers (PD and centrifugal), fresh water treatment plant, Wastewater treatment (organic and inorganic) plant, 52TPH Boiler (AFBC), Cooling tower and three stage evaporator in ZLD
  • Also process equipment such as Grinders, dryers, agitators, screw conveyors, belt conveyors, packing machines, dewatering presses etc
  • Also worked in maintenance of special equipment such as Atomizer, food safety sifters, rotary valves, Acropac packing machines, Meypack bag sealing machines in Maltodextrin(Infant grade) high care food safe zones
  • Developed and maintained the checklist, schedule and execution of Lubrication, Preventive and predictive maintenance by referring to O&M manuals, discussing with SME and OEM to increase the availability of equipment
  • Created master data (Functional locations, Equipment, work center, task list) in SAP for complete plant according Cargill Asset frame work
  • Job orders management and reducing backlogs to less than 10%
  • Vibration and oil analysis of critical equipment and hence predicting the health of equipment
  • Maintaining critical spares in stores by considering shelf life and to make sure the availability of spares
  • Analysis of Repair and maintenance spend and hence optimizing the Spend and forecasting of the budget for next year
  • Troubleshooting of process and maintenance problems
  • Identifying repetitive problems in process and maintenance
  • Coming up with engineering solutions for resolving the issue
  • Reduction of bad actors
  • Planning and scheduling of shutdown jobs for efficient utilization of resources
  • Procurement of required spares parts by coordinating with vendors and procurement team to get the parts on time
  • Indigenous Vendor development for less lead time of spares and optimum cost without compromising the quality
  • Safe execution of breakdown maintenance by aligning the resources required for the job
  • Conducted Root cause analysis for breakdowns and repetitive problems and implementing the action plan
  • Execution of maintenance and fabrication works safely with proper work permits, ensuring the safety of technician, contractors and equipment by providing required resources for safe execution
  • Supervising jobs that require high safety attention such as elevated work, hot work, lifting and hazardous chemicals

Education

PGCMMA - Manufacturing Management

IIM Trichy
Trichy
04.2024

Bachelor of Technology - undefined

National Institute of Technology Karnataka
05.2017

PreUniversity - Science

Sharadha Pre-University College
Mangalore
05.2011 - 05.2013

Secondary School -

Vidyadayinee English Medium School
Mangalore
03.2011

Skills

  • Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Bluesky statistics
  • CMMS: MaintWiz and SAP: Material management and Plant maintenance module
  • Power Bi dashboard development
  • Reliability Analytics & Predictive Maintenance

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Tools

Engineering KPI Dashboards (Power BI)

Maintenance & Operations Planning

Asset Management & Failure Analysis

Inventory Management

Condition Monitoring & FMEA Standardization

OEE Optimization

Budget Control & Cost Reduction

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

SAP PM, CMMS, and Data-driven Decision Making

Heavy Static and Rotary Machinery Maintenance

  • Power BI dashboards

Certification

  • RCM (Reliability centered maintenance) level 1, International RCM certification committee
  • Post Graduate Certification in Manufacturing Management and Analytics, IIM Trichy
  • Fostac food safety supervisor certified, Food safety and standards authority of India

LANGUAGES

English Fluent
Hindi Fluent
Kannada Fluent

Timeline

Lead - Reliability Analytics and Planning

Cipla Ltd
04.2025 - Current

Maintenance and Reliability Manager

Cargill India Pvt Ltd
08.2024 - 03.2025

Reliability Engineer

Cargill India Pvt Ltd
04.2023 - 07.2024

Senior Executive– Plant Engineering

Asian Paints Ltd
08.2021 - 04.2023

Maintenance and Reliability Engineer

Cargill India Pvt Ltd
09.2017 - 08.2021

PreUniversity - Science

Sharadha Pre-University College
05.2011 - 05.2013

PGCMMA - Manufacturing Management

IIM Trichy

Bachelor of Technology - undefined

National Institute of Technology Karnataka

Secondary School -

Vidyadayinee English Medium School
Nikhil Telagavi