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· Lead and manage the overall engineering department, including mechanical, electrical, and maintenance teams.

· Plan, organize, and supervise installation, maintenance, and improvement of plant equipment and machinery.

· Develop and implement engineering strategies, policies, and procedures to improve operational efficiency.

· Coordinate with production, quality, and procurement departments to ensure smooth plant operations.

· Monitor and control engineering budgets, capital expenditures, and project costs.

· Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize equipment downtime.

· Lead engineering projects, including new equipment installation, plant expansion, and process improvements.

· Ensure compliance with safety regulations, statutory requirements, and industry standards.

· Analyze operational issues and implement root cause analysis and corrective actionsto improve reliability and productivity.

· Engineering Management

· Plant Maintenance & Reliability

· Project Management

· Budget & Cost Control

· Team Leadership

· Safety & Compliance

· Process Improvement

· ERP Coordination (such as Odoo)

Job responsibilities as Sr. Manager Projects:

a) Handled Microbiological Project Rs 4 Cr. Engineering and Fermentation Process.

Utility like Boiler 500 kgs /hr, Cooling tower, Air Compressor, RO Water chiller & Process equipment like fermenter

Handling Mechanical Structural & Pipeline fabrication & erection work (SS & MS)

Co-ordinate electrical work like MCC Panel erection, Cable laying & UPS

Commissioning activities.

Handled Fermenter erection & commissioning work

b) Bio product Plant- 12 Cr for Plant enhancement project & Process.

Monitored and controlled process parameters, including extraction efficiency, material balance, mass balance, solvent recovery, furnace oil, and power.

Prepared daily and monthly reports while coordinating with finance team for accurate MIS activities in SAP.

Filtration system introduced in the Solid-Liquid Extraction, Automation for Liquid Liquid Extraction, and distillation for solvent recovery system.

SS Tank fabrication & erection work

Liquid Liquid extraction Decanter -GEA German make – 3 Nos

The following equipment’s are handling in the below process

Solid Liquid Extraction – Extractor 6 Nos Capacity each 70 KL

ALFA LAVAL Centrifuge -2 Nos

Liquid Liquid Extraction Column – 4 Nos Capacity each 12m3/hr

Falling Film Evaporator – 2mr/hr

Agitated Thin Film Evaporator – 300 lts/hr

Agitated Thin Film Dryer – 80 lts /hr

Distillation solvent-1 recovery 1.2kl/hr

Distillation solvent-2 recovery 800 lts/hr

Raw material like seed, kernel, Solvent Scheduling with Business Plan and coordinate with commercial department

Coordinate with QC Department to monitor the In-process samples & Final product results

Identified and implemented process improvements, enhancing project efficiency.

Decanter machine maintenance cost per annum Rs 40 Lac.

Replacement of one machine cost Rs 175 Lac per / machine

In-house we have Introduced Liquid- Liquid Column with erection &

Commissioning of total 4 Column cost Rs 20 Lac like civil, Pipeline fabrication

• Managed construction activities including civil, structural, and electrical works.
• Coordinated execution with design consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Supervised foundation work, flooring, trenches, and equipment pits for installations.
• Led structural steel erection and pipe rack installations to ensure stability.
• Managed installation of electrical systems including power distribution panels and cable routing.
• Ensured compliance with industrial safety standards and quality requirements throughout project.
• Monitored project schedule and costs while reporting progress to senior management.

Project Management Consultant – Hotel Renovation Projects

• Managed renovation and modification projects for hotel properties including guest rooms, lobbies, restaurants, and service areas.
• Coordinated civil, electrical, and plumbing works to facilitate seamless project execution.
• Prepared project schedules and monitored progress to meet deadlines.
• Reviewed drawings, specifications, and BOQs to ensure compliance and accuracy prior to execution.
• Supervised contractors and ensured adherence to quality standards.
• Conducted site inspections and resolved technical issues during construction.
• Managed project budgets and optimized costs through strategic planning.

Executed operation and maintenance of material handling equipment to ensure reliability of belt conveyors and bucket elevators.

Conducted operation and maintenance of utility equipment, such as boilers and cooling towers.

Performed operation and maintenance on oil refining filters, including sparkler and duplex filters.

Managed operation and maintenance of process equipment to optimize performance of solvent recovery systems and heat exchangers.

Analyzed energy conservation measures to identify potential areas for improvement.

Developed action plans to conserve energy and reduce variable production costs.

• Oversaw maintenance of pumps, nitrogen generators, and water treatment plants to maintain operational efficiency.
• Coordinated operation of fluidized bed dryers and evaporators under vacuum conditions.

Executed operation and maintenance of utility equipment, optimizing performance of cooling towers, chillers, and pumps.

Performed operation and maintenance on extraction equipment, such as solid-liquid and liquid-liquid systems.

Managed operation and maintenance of process equipment, ensuring reliable operation of solvent recovery systems and heat exchangers.

Conducted comprehensive mass and material balance analysis for inputs and outputs.

Coordinated procurement of raw materials and spare parts with materials department, maintaining optimal inventory levels.

Supervising fabrication of structures, ducts, tanks, and heavy steel components.

• Managing manpower and shop floor activities.
• Coordinating with production, quality, and dispatch teams.
• Ensuring quality control as per client specifications.
• Ensuring safety procedures and work discipline
• Oversaw fabrication processes for various projects.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.