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NIMAIN SUNDAR PANDA
INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER
Bhanjanagar
Summary
Accomplished Instrumentation & Automation Professional with over 15 years of experience in maintenance, reliability, and project execution in steel, process, and utility plants. Expertise in PLC/SCADA systems, field instrumentation, and industrial automation, delivering projects from concept to commissioning. Skilled in managing CAPEX projects, implementing reliability frameworks, and driving Industry 4.0 initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and safety.
Overview
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Languages
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Certifications
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Head - E&I Central Maintenance
Aditya FRP, Hindalco Industries Limited
07.2025 - Current
- Responsible for E&I maintenance for Utility Systems, Nitrogen Plant, Chiller Plant, Fire Water Systems, ETP/STP, CEQMS/CEMS, weighbridges, field instrumentation, FDA systems, and 29 EOT cranes (22 DG and 7 SG).
- Managed and developed a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians, fostering a strong culture of safety, reliability, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Implemented and standardized reliability and maintenance excellence practices, including HIRA, LOTOTO, SOP, SMP, SWI, FMEA, RCM, CBM, MTBF, MTTR, and Calibration Management.
- Improved equipment availability and maintenance responsiveness through effective spare parts planning, inventory optimization, and lifecycle management of critical assets.
- Planned and managed CAPEX/OPEX budgets, driving asset reliability, sustainability, safety enhancements, and long-term maintenance strategies.
- Spearheaded key reliability and digitalization projects, including Calibration Laboratory setup, Automatic LT Rail Lubrication System, Biometric Access Control System, EOT Crane ACS Evaporator System, and CEQMS modernization.
- Led cross-functional coordination for preventive maintenance, shutdowns, major overhauls, commissioning, and project execution to ensure operational continuity.
- Ensured compliance with statutory, environmental, safety, and quality standards across all electrical, instrumentation, and utility systems.
- Managed vendor development, technical specifications, scope preparation, contract execution, technical evaluations, procurement support, and AMC/service contracts.
- Implemented digitalization projects, including the Crane Management System (CMS), Yard Management System (YMS), Scrap Management System, and IoT-based dashboards for real-time monitoring of water, compressed air, fuel consumption, and utility performance.
- Delivered continuous improvement and reliability initiatives that enhanced plant availability, reduced maintenance costs, improved safety performance, and increased operational efficiency.
Area Head- Instrumentation, Aditya FRP PH-2A Expansion Project
HINDALCO INDUSTRIES LIMITED
07.2023 - 06.2025
- Led instrumentation and automation execution for the ADITYA FRP-2A Expansion Project, managing the project lifecycle from design, engineering, procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover of balance of plant (BOP) facilities.
- Conceptualized design, reviewed P&IDs, and executed basic and detailed engineering for field instrumentation and automation systems across utilities, ETP, STP, nitrogen plant, central oil storage, premium LSHS facilities, and pump houses.
- Designed and implemented the Integrated BOP Automation Architecture, encompassing the Crane Management System (CMS), Yard Management System (YMS), Scrap Management System, MES, and seamless integration of utility and process facilities into a centralized monitoring platform.
- Oversaw procurement and execution of instrumentation, automation, CCTV, telecommunication systems, weighbridges, and associated infrastructure, including technical specifications, vendor evaluations, bid analysis, and finalization of orders for all BOP packages.
- Coordinated with consultants, EPC contractors, OEMs, and cross-functional teams to achieve timely project execution, ensure quality compliance, uphold safety standards, and facilitate successful commissioning and handover.
Deputy Engineer Automation, Hot Rolling Mill
Hirakud FRP, HINDALCO INDUSTRIES LIMITED
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Managed field instrumentation and DCS-based automation systems, overseeing maintenance activities across the Hot Rolling Mill, including the Roughing Mill, Finishing Mill, and Coiler sections, to ensure optimal operation.
- Executed instrumentation modernization initiatives for lubrication systems and rolling mill stands, upgrading 100+ field instruments, and engineering 50+ critical installations to improve machine reliability and process control.
- Led electrical and automation operations as Shift In-Charge, driving safe plant operation, troubleshooting complex automation issues, and maintaining uninterrupted rolling mill performance.
Central Instrumentation and Calibration
HIrakud FRP, HINDALCO INDUSTRIES LIMITED
09.2018 - 03.2022
- Executed installation, commissioning, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of field instrumentation in Utilities, Nitrogen Plant, ETP, STP, Annealing Furnace, and production areas, ensuring accurate operation of pressure, flow, level, temperature, gas analyzers, control valves, sensors, encoders, and other critical process instruments.
- Managed calibration laboratory operations and instrumentation reliability programs, ensuring NABL-traceable calibration and ISO/IEC 17025 compliance through standardized documentation, data analysis, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of critical measuring instruments and field devices.
- Maintained and supported PLC-SCADA systems, CEMS/CEQMS, fire detection and alarm systems, public address systems, process cameras, UPS, weighing scales, EPABX/intercom networks, and IMS X-ray gauge validation, enhancing reliability and safety through instrumentation upgrades and new project installations.
Assistant Engineer E & A, PFS & BAF
JINDAL STAINLESS LIMITED
06.2011 - 09.2018
- Contributed to the successful execution of a greenfield steel plant project, including planning, installation, testing, and commissioning of the Hot Strip Mill, Plate Finishing Shop (PFS), Bell-Type Annealing Furnaces, and Hot Pickling Line automation systems.
- Served as Shift In-Charge for Electrical and Automation in the Plate Finishing Shop, managing operations and maintenance of Walking Beam Furnaces, Bell Annealing Furnaces, Plate Levelers, Shot Blasting Machines, Pickling Lines, Plasma Cutting Machines, Hydraulic Systems, Continuous HPL, Online Welder, and EMG systems to ensure safe and reliable production.
- Resolved critical electrical and automation breakdowns while leading PLC/SCADA enhancements, process optimization, and reliability improvement initiatives that improved equipment availability, operational efficiency, and plant performance. Breakdown time is within 15 minutes per day, and E&I costs 20 rupees per ton of production.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Rourkela
Odisha 04.2001 -
Diploma - Electronic and Telecommunication
U.G.I.E - ROURKELA
Rourkela06-2011
10th - ALL
Kanhu Rout High School
Lalsing, Bhanjanagar06-2008
Skills
Instrumentation & Control Systems
- Field Instrumentation Design, Specification, Engineering, Installation & Commissioning
- Flow, Level, Pressure, Temperature, Load Measurement & Analytical Instruments
- Control Valves, On-Off Valves, Sensors, Switches, Analyzers
- Calibration systems
Industrial Automation & Digitalization
- PLC, SCADA, HMI, MES, Igor & Industrial Automation Systems
- PLC Platforms: Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, GE Fanuc, Emerson, ABB
- SCADA/HMI Development, Logic Programming, Alarm Management & System Integration
- CMS, YMS, Scrap Management System, Utility Monitoring & IoT Dashboards
Drives & Motion Control
- ABB ACS880, Siemens G120/S120/MM440
- Rockwell PowerFlex 753/755, Schneider Altivar
- Drive Commissioning, Troubleshooting & Performance Optimization
Engineering & Project Management
- Conceptual Design, P&ID Review, Basic & Detailed Engineering
- Technical Specification, BOQ Preparation & Vendor Evaluation
- Procurement Support, FAT/SAT, Installation & Commissioning
- CAPEX/OPEX Budgeting, Shutdown Management & Project Execution
Reliability & Asset Management
- RCM, CBM, FMEA, RCA, RCFA, MTBF & MTTR
- Maintenance strategies
- Critical Spare Management & Asset Lifecycle Management
- Maintenance Strategy Development & Reliability Improvement
Industrial Networking & OT Systems
- Profinet, Profibus, Modbus RTU/TCP, OPC, Kepware
- Industrial Ethernet, Fiber Optic & Wireless Communication
- OT Cyber Security, DMZ Architecture & System Integration
Electrical & Utility Systems
- LT Systems, MCC/PCC Panels, UPS & DG Systems
- Utility Pump Houses, Nitrogen Plants, Chiller Plants
- Fire Water Systems, ETP/STP, Oil Storage Facilities
- EOT Crane Automation & Utility Infrastructure
Safety compliance
- HIRA, LOTOTO, SOP, SMP, SWI & Permit to Work
- ISO/IEC 17025, Calibration Systems & Quality Compliance
- Environmental compliance
- Process Safety, Risk Assessment & Statutory Compliance
Leadership & Management
- Team Leadership & Skill Development
- Cross-functional Coordination & Stakeholder Management
- Vendor Development, Contract & AMC Management
- Technical Evaluation, Resource Planning & Continuous Improvement
Software & Engineering Tools
- TIA Portal, STEP 7, WinCC, Simatic Manager
- Studio 5000, CCW, Unity Pro XL, Vijeo Citect
- iFIX, GE Workbench, ABB Automation Builder
- SCOUT, Starter, Drive Composer, PowerSuite
- AutoCAD & Engineering Documentation
Certification
Scaffolding Inspector
Interests
Timeline
Area Head - E&I Central Maintenance
Aditya FRP, Hindalco Industries Limited
07.2025 - Current
Area Head- Instrumentation, Aditya FRP PH-2A Expansion Project
HINDALCO INDUSTRIES LIMITED
07.2023 - 06.2025
Deputy Engineer Automation, Hot Rolling Mill
Hirakud FRP, HINDALCO INDUSTRIES LIMITED
04.2022 - 07.2023
Central Instrumentation and Calibration
HIrakud FRP, HINDALCO INDUSTRIES LIMITED
09.2018 - 03.2022
Assistant Engineer E & A, PFS & BAF
JINDAL STAINLESS LIMITED
06.2011 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Rourkela
04.2001 -
Diploma - Electronic and Telecommunication
U.G.I.E - ROURKELA
10th - ALL
Kanhu Rout High School