Pushpraj Pathak
Vadodara
Summary
Mechanical Engineering with NDT Level-II Certification with @21+ years of experience in Steel Rolling Mill Services, Maintenance & Operations, Spares Management, Project Executions. Presently associated with Schaeffler India Ltd. at M/s JSW Steel bellary as a Manager – HSM2 Rollshop operation & maintenance service.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager
Schaeffler India Limited, formerly known as FAG Bearings India Ltd
06.2013 - Current
- Managing responsibilities as Manager in Roll shop Services.
- Directing efforts to provide technical solution to Heavy industries like steel, cement on bearing application in terms of bearing mounting support technical seminars and workshops at customer's place for educating customer about bearings and Schaeffler products which includes basics of bearings, lubrication, mounting and dismounting, sector specific products etc.
- Providing Technical Supervision in the Mounting Services for mounting of large size bearings.
- Successfully executed Schaeffler Roll shop management services in CRM2 & HSM2 complex M/s JSW steel Ltd, Bellary.
- Successfully executed Schaeffler Roll shop management services in CSP mill M/s ArcelorMittal Nippon steel Ltd, Surat.
- Actively involved in erection & commission of roll shop machines & equipment like CNC grinding machine, roll texturing machine, roll chocking machine, chock tilters machine & Initial mill fill chock bearing assembly.
- Planning & execution of over hauling of all types roll neck bearing & chock.
- Planning & execution of roll maintenance, roll defect analysis, roll performance.
- To execute timely roll supply to all 4 mill i.e PLTCM 6HI Tandem , CAL-1 & 2 6HI single stand continuous annealing line & CGL 4HI single stand.
- Planning & execution of rolls on roll grinding machine , roll texturing machine.
- Prepared SOPs of different roll shop activities and maintaining ISO documents in roll shop.
- Look after operation of all CNC grinding machine like waldrich, pomini, & Toshiba and short out the machine problem during the roll grinding in minimum breakdown time.
- Providing all types of datas to our concern from rolling mill for condition monitoring purpose.
- Carrying out technical survey at customer level and execution of service contract in the region.
Engineer (Project)
Welspun Corp Limited
05.2010 - 11.2010
- Managing responsibilities as a Engineer in Project Department of Mill ROT & side bevel Unit and responsible for monitoring the defects, aiming at a cost reduction, machine, process capability improvements and supervising erection.
- Directing efforts towards the erection of ROT frames & side bevel m/c and Fabrication of different sections for achieving and retaining a high standard in production.
- Designed and developed some Jigs and Fixtures to increase the rate of production by minimizing the human errors.
Shift In-charge (HSM Site)
Essar Steel Surat
07.2007 - 04.2010
- Planning & implementing the preventive & predictive maintenance schedules for improving the overall system reliability, availability and safety of plant equipment & machinery Directing efforts towards the machine and manpower handling for the optimum use of man and machine for maximum production.
- Bearing maintenance of work roll & morg-oil bearing.
- Making servicing schedule of chock-bearings.
- Timely inspection of chock bearings.
- Bearing failure analysis.
- CNC machine operation , Roll grinding & defect analysis.
- Supply roll to mill in required time with desired profile.
- Conducting failure investigation analysis to identify gaps & take corrective measures so as to reduce equipment downtime & maximize plant availability.
- Preparing & maintaining maintenance related reports.
- Handling material and manpower planning, allocation & control.
- Monitoring the equipment and managing refurbishment of equipment at workshop.
- Ensuring adherence to safety norms and analysing safety hazards.
Trainee Engineer / Maintenance Engineer
Indian Steel Corporation Ltd
06.2003 - 06.2007
- Managing responsibilities as a Trainee Engineer in Indian Steel corporation Ltd ,Gandhidham.
- Directing efforts towards the Maintenance of Roll Grinding M/c, Bearing Maintenance, Mill maintenance.
- Handled erection and commissioning of new equipment along with routing of pipe fittings and connections as per various locations of equipment.
- Costing of material used for maintenance and for new developments was taken care by me.
- Daily logbook along with daily reports was maintained by me.
Education
Diploma - Mechanical Engg.
Rajiv Gandhi Professional University
Bhopal05-2003
Skills
- Managed the precision mounting and alignment of trunnion bearings on a 350 MT and 250MT converter using hot oil bath, resulting in a low mounting cost 15% increase in bearing lifespan
- Led a team in the overhaul of a converter bearing housing, including bearing removal, inspection, and new bearing installation, improving overall equipment reliability
- Maintained detailed records of bearing maintenance, lubrication schedules, and replacement histories to inform future maintenance strategies
- Preparing SOP’s & conduct training programmed
- Elimination of man, machine interface & developing various equipment through KAIZEN improvements projects
- PR processing (SAP) for material requirement
- Maintaining 5’S culture and Safety Environment on the shop floor
- Maintain the IATF or ISO documents, standard and procedure in plant
- Development and modification of machine & equipment’s as per requirement
- Project development
- Project management
Certification
- Appreciation from M/s SMS group for outstanding performance "SMP Converter trunnion bearing installation in a record-breaking timeframe with low cost mounting".
- Certificate of Recognition for Quarterly & annual Award.
- Best Kaizen award.
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that all information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge. Place: Vadodara Date
Additional Information
Certified Critical bearing assembly experts i.e. steel making converter.
Timeline
Manager
Schaeffler India Limited, formerly known as FAG Bearings India Ltd
06.2013 - Current
Engineer (Project)
Welspun Corp Limited
05.2010 - 11.2010
Shift In-charge (HSM Site)
Essar Steel Surat
07.2007 - 04.2010
Trainee Engineer / Maintenance Engineer
Indian Steel Corporation Ltd
06.2003 - 06.2007
Diploma - Mechanical Engg.
Rajiv Gandhi Professional University
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