Highly skilled Asset Integrity Manager with over 15 years of experience in ensuring the operational integrity of industrial assets. Expertise in asset management, risk assessment, and safety and regulatory standards compliance. I have a proven track record in implementing maintenance strategies, leading cross-functional teams, and optimizing asset performance to reduce downtime and increase operational efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Deputy Manager Asset Integrity
Hindustan Zinc Limited (Vedanta Ltd.)
Chittorgarh
05.2017 - Current
Leading Maintenance management of Smelters including Sinter Plant, Sulfuric acid Plant and Blast Furnace, etc.
Directed the development and implementation of asset integrity management strategies to ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards
Streamlined and managed audits to identify potential threats to asset integrity and develop mitigation plans
Leading a large team of engineers and technicians in executing maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs
Accelerated the design out maintenance for improving the lifecycle of critical assets, including RCM and FMEA
Upgraded maintenance practices through data analysis tools, IOT Sensor based maintenance.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement asset integrity programs that align with corporate objectives
Standardized Spare Part availability including reduction of NMI and SMI, keeping the ageing inventory under check.
Spearheaded Major Annual Shutdowns (TA) including Planning, and scheduling.
Optimized MTTR, MTBF, OEE, through Implementation of TPM Methodology
Transformed Mechanical Integrity and Quality assurance programs and other elements of PSM.
Achieved Ever Highest Campaign life for Blast furnace i.e.22 days.
Strengthened maintenance practices and achieved reduction in man-days by 20%.
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
Jaypee Cement Ltd.
Chittorgarh
12.2008 - 04.2017
Spearheaded Erection, Commissioning and Maintenance of OK 42-4 FL-Smidth Vertical Roller Mill.
Collaborated for interdepartmental coordination
Managed Sub-Contractors
Addressed exigencies, while meeting deadlines
Streamlined Erection, commissioning and maintenance of VRM Cement Mill.
Implementation of the maintenance management plan for the plant
Conducted root cause analyses for recurring issues, leading to long-term solutions that prevented future occurrences.
Innovated in Wear analysis of asset internals and long-term sustainability plan
Spearheaded cost-saving initiatives by identifying opportunities for material substitution or process improvements without compromising quality.
Experienced in Hydraulic Tensioning System, electro-hydraulic components
Standardized CBM techniques.
Improved spare part and Maintenance planning for maintenance cost optimization
Supervised maintenance and condition monitoring of heavy industrial gearboxes
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mech.
RGTU
Bhopal
09.2004 - 04.2008
Skills
Preventive and Predictive Maintenance
Maintenance Management
Inventory Management
Root Cause Analysis
Reliability Engineering
Shutdown (TA) Planning scheduling and execution
Safety Management Systems
Team Leadership & Development
Problem Solving
Industrial Hydraulics
Regulatory Compliance
Managing Sub-contractors
Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
IOT Sensor Based Maintenance
Continuous Improvement
Accomplishments
Awarded Title of Technical Star of the company
Nominated for Economic Times Young Leaders Award 2014
Won HZL-level Kaizen competition
Nominated for 31st Qualtech prize 2019 for Continuous improvement kaizen category
Leading location in Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance
Leading Shutdown Management Module in Asset Optimization
Passions
Writing Poems
Aspiring Flutist
Training
Certified in Managerial effectiveness by Dale Carnegie
Trained in Hydraulics from M/s Eaton India
Maintenance of Industrial ROBOTS from ABB
VRM Hydraulics by FLSmidth India
Certified Subject Matter Expert in Hydraulics
Area Of Expertise
Exposure to a wide array of industrial settings
Planning, scheduling, and execution of the Reliability Plan
Industrial Hydraulics
Managing large teams, projects, and their execution
Managing sub-contractors
Planning and execution of projects and major shutdowns
Developing systems as per best industry practices (RAGAGEPS)
Scheduled Performance monitoring of equipment and its optimization
Timeline
Deputy Manager Asset Integrity
Hindustan Zinc Limited (Vedanta Ltd.)
05.2017 - Current
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
Jaypee Cement Ltd.
12.2008 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Engineering - Mech.
RGTU
09.2004 - 04.2008
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