Palanimurugan Balakrishnan
Chennai
Summary
Results-driven Engineering Manager with 22+ years of experience in various Industrial domains, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in project management, process optimization, and team leadership. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and strategic planning to deliver exceptional results in complex engineering and manufacturing environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Manager
Honeywell Automation India Ltd / Global Engg Services
Chennai
04.2014 - Current
- Engineering Manager for ICSS – Hardware & Software design and execution in Honeywell Global Migration Projects.
- Leads a team of 40+ engineers, overseeing performance metrics, project execution, and identifying growth opportunities.
- Manages AMER Onsite resource pool and Remote Project Managers, contributing to over $10M in business growth.
- Facilitates engagement between GES and US LOB, driving campaigns to showcase GES capabilities to the sales team.
- Collaborated with the management team to create the Annual Operations plan.
Manager - Projects
Emerson Process Management
Mumbai
03.2013 - 03.2014
- Lead Engineering, Design, and Execution of EPC projects with a focus on Control System Engineering and overseeing site activities, including installation, commissioning of DCS, PLC, and field instruments.
- Managed project resources and coordinated with stakeholders to ensure successful completion of projects on time and within budget.
- Developed detailed project plans, tracked progress against goals, and payment milestones.
Associate Manager
Konkola Copper mines, Zambia, VEDANTA Group
Chingola
03.2011 - 03.2013
- Managed daily workflow of team members to meet organizational goals during the erection and commissioning of Alstom Koepe Rock Winders, Blair Multi Rope Winders, Koepe Service Winders, and NPK Rock Breakers.
- Served as project coordinator for signaling, automation, and communication systems.
- Developed and implemented strategies to ensure cost-efficient operations. Facilitated the development of staff by providing training, coaching, and feedback.
Associate Manager - Instrumentation
Sterlite Industries (India) Ltd, VEDANTA Group
Thoothukudi
12.2006 - 03.2011
- Worked as an Associate Manager - Instrumentation for a 4 lakh tonnes per annum Green Field Copper Smelter Project in Tuticorin, handling Field Instrumentation, Control Systems, and Installation design.
- Managed DCS control system offers from Yokogawa, Emerson, and Honeywell, making technical recommendations for the Instrumentation and Automation division in the 4LTPA project.
- Expertise in EPC project environments, with additional knowledge of Foundation Fieldbus technology.
- Previous role as Associate Manager in Instrumentation Maintenance for Copper Refinery and Copper Rod Plant, with experience in configuring and troubleshooting CS 3000 DCS and Siemens S7 Flex Logics PLC systems.
- Lead a team of 20+ engineers in the Instrumentation and Automation Maintenance Department for the Copper Refinery and Rod Plant.
- Skilled in procuring spares, inventory management, handling material equipment, and managing improvement projects.
Associate Manager
Bharat Aluminum Company Ltd, VEDANTA Group
Korba
09.2004 - 12.2006
- Played a key role in the erection and commissioning of process instruments, instrumentation panels, and various utility equipment like Softener Plants (Watco Technics), CENTAC air compressors (Ingersoll Rand), and centrifugal pumps (Kirloskar Brothers) in India's first 320 kA Pre-baked Aluminum smelter with 2.45 Lakh tonnes/annum production Capacity.
- Worked on the commissioning of critical utility systems, including Paharpur cooling towers, automatic valve-less gravity filters, and a Hydrant Type Fire Protection System (Steelage Industries).
- Developed Standard Operating Procedures, preventive maintenance schedules, spare parts listings, and a comprehensive utilities equipment database.
Service Engineer
Span Diagnostics Limited, Surat
Chennai
05.2003 - 07.2004
- Worked as a service engineer for the service of diagnostic instruments such as BIOCHEMISTRY ANALYSER, ELIZA READER, and CELL COUNTER.
- Travel extensively in all over South India to cater Annual maintenance service contracts
Service Engineer
Appasamy Medical Electronics Pvt ltd. Pondicherry
05.2002 - 03.2003
- Worked as a service engineer for ophthalmic instruments, including phaco emulsifiers, auto refractometers, and perimeters.
- Involved in sales pitches and demonstrations for biomedical instruments in West and South India.
Education
Master of Business Administration - General Management
Indian Institute of Management – IIM - Trichy
Chennai10-2024
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Instrumentation
National Engineering College, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, India – Reg No. 9951221
Tirunelveli04-2002
Higher Secondary Examination -
Schaffter Hr. Sec. School, Tirunelveli
04-1998
Senior Secondary Examination -
Schaffter Hr. Sec. School, Tirunelveli
04-1996
Skills
- Operations Management Science approach for Decision making
- Supply chain Finance and Advanced Forecasting Techniques
- Finance Accounting and Portfolio management
- Growth strategy frameworks & Business Analytics
- Configuration of Honeywell Experion System, Safety Manager and Fail-Safe Controller
- Programming in Siemens S7 PLC, Wincc Scada, Allen Bradley RS Logix system and ABB Frequency drives
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/04/1981
- Nationality: Indian
Languages
- English
- Tamil
Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certification - American Society for Quality.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Engineering Manager
Honeywell Automation India Ltd / Global Engg Services
04.2014 - Current
Manager - Projects
Emerson Process Management
03.2013 - 03.2014
Associate Manager
Konkola Copper mines, Zambia, VEDANTA Group
03.2011 - 03.2013
Associate Manager - Instrumentation
Sterlite Industries (India) Ltd, VEDANTA Group
12.2006 - 03.2011
Associate Manager
Bharat Aluminum Company Ltd, VEDANTA Group
09.2004 - 12.2006
Service Engineer
Span Diagnostics Limited, Surat
05.2003 - 07.2004
Service Engineer
Appasamy Medical Electronics Pvt ltd. Pondicherry
05.2002 - 03.2003
Master of Business Administration - General Management
Indian Institute of Management – IIM - Trichy
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Instrumentation
National Engineering College, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, India – Reg No. 9951221
Higher Secondary Examination -
Schaffter Hr. Sec. School, Tirunelveli
Senior Secondary Examination -
Schaffter Hr. Sec. School, Tirunelveli
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