RAMESH MACHHI
Vadodara
Summary
Senior Electrical & Instrumentation professional with 15+ years of experience in Food & Beverage, Chemical, Automation, and Manufacturing industries. Strong expertise in plant maintenance strategy, utilities management, reliability improvement, energy optimization, CAPA implementation, and data-driven decision making. Proven capability in team leadership, breakdown reduction, cost control, and continuous improvement aligned with production and safety objectives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer
Amar Foods & Beverages
Vadodara
02.2023 - Current
- Lead overall electrical & instrumentation maintenance operations including manpower planning and daily work allocation.
- Define and track maintenance objectives, KPIs, and targets aligned with production and cost goals.
- Implement Preventive & Condition Monitoring programs for motors, machines, and utilities to improve reliability.
- Handle critical breakdowns and drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) with CAPA (Corrective & Preventive Action) closure.
- Monitor and analyze maintenance data, breakdown trends, MTTR & MTBF for continuous improvement.
- Perform power consumption and breakdown analysis per metric ton of production to identify loss areas and cost reduction opportunities.
- Lead energy-saving initiatives, utility optimization, and electrical loss reduction projects.
- Plan and execute new electrical works, system modifications, and plant improvement projects.
- Coordinate annual calibration of instruments as per audit, statutory, and quality requirements.
- Manage vendors and contractors for maintenance, calibration, and project execution ensuring quality, safety, and timelines.
- Support PLC logic modifications, commissioning, and verification with OEMs and system integrators.
- Monitor electricity billing, solar power generation, and utility consumption.
- Ensure strict compliance with electrical safety standards, LOTO procedures, and statutory regulations.
Senior Technician – Contract (HOFINCONS)
Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GSFC)
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Motor overhauling, transformer oil testing, battery & earthing maintenance.
- DG, HVAC, chiller operation and maintenance.
- HT yard preventive maintenance and emergency breakdown handling.
Maintenance Technician (Electrical)
Panasonic Energy Co. India Ltd.
10.2018 - 11.2022
- Electrical PM, breakdown handling, and motor overhauling.
- PLC & SCADA exposure, sensors, drives, DG systems.
- HT yard maintenance and fault diagnosis.
Electrician
Honeywell Automation India Ltd.
12.2013 - 08.2017
- Electrical & mechanical troubleshooting of automated production lines.
- Utilities maintenance including chillers, compressors, and solar systems.
- LOTO authorized, ISO documentation, contractor supervision.
Electrician
L&T Switchgear
06.2012 - 12.2013
- Worked in a technological up gradation cell (TUC) Department.
- Worked on machine modification and maintenance fault finding activities.
- Commissioning, Testing and take a trail till smooth process.
Training
ABB INDIA LTD.
05.2010 - 05.2012
- Worked on CNC Machine of coil machine taping.
- Coordination with Maintenance and QC department. Solved the machine and Quality related problems.
Apprenticeship training
Gujarat state fertilizers and chemicals India ltd.
04.2009 - 04.2010
- Worked in maintenance department.
- Motor overhauling and understands motor maintenance, D.O.L Starter and Star-delta Starter, circuit breakers, Transformer parts, relay, Battery maintenance and Troubleshooting activities.
Electrician
Shivanjali electricals
10.2008 - 04.2009
- Control panel wiring for Areva and ABB.
Education
Diploma in Electrical Engineering -
Shree K.J. Polytechnic
ITI Electrician -
NCVT
Skills
- Plant Maintenance Management & Planning
- Preventive Monitoring
- Predictive Monitoring
- Condition Monitoring
- Breakdown Analysis
- Permanent CAPA Implementation
- Objective Tracking
- KPI Monitoring
- Data Analysis
- Reporting
- Power Analysis
- Breakdown Analysis per Metric Ton
- Utilities Management
- Energy Saving Projects
- Cost Reduction Projects
- PLC Coordination
- SCADA Coordination
- System Validation
- Vendor Management
- Contractor Management
- MTTR Improvement
- MTBF Improvement
- Reliability Improvement
- Electrical Safety
- LOTO Compliance
- Statutory Compliance
- Automation
- Control
- Instrumentation
- Electrical Systems
- Utilities
- Tools
Languages
- Gujarati
- English
- Gujarati
Personal Information
Title: Senior Engineer Electrical & Instrumentation
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that all the details given by me written in the resume are true to the best of my knowledge.
Technical Capabilities
Siemens S7-300 / S5, Allen Bradley Micrologix 1000 (Basic), SCADA Monitoring, Proximity, PNP/NPN, Fiber Optic, Area Sensors, Temperature & Level Controllers, HT/LT Panels, Transformers, VFDs, DG Sets, Star-Delta & DOL Starters, 5 TPH Boiler, 1000 TR Chiller, 36 TR Ammonia Plant, HVAC, RO, Softener, MS Office (Data Analysis & Reporting)
Core Management And Technical Skills
- Plant Maintenance Management & Planning
- Preventive, Predictive & Condition Monitoring (PM / CM)
- Breakdown Analysis & Permanent CAPA Implementation
- Objective Tracking & KPI Monitoring
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Power & Breakdown Analysis per Metric Ton
- Utilities Management (Boiler, Chiller, HVAC, DG, Solar)
- Energy Saving & Cost Reduction Projects
- PLC / SCADA Coordination & System Validation
- Vendor & Contractor Management
- MTTR / MTBF & Reliability Improvement
- Electrical Safety, LOTO & Statutory Compliance
Languages
Gujarati
First Language
English
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer
Amar Foods & Beverages
02.2023 - Current
Senior Technician – Contract (HOFINCONS)
Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GSFC)
11.2022 - 02.2023
Maintenance Technician (Electrical)
Panasonic Energy Co. India Ltd.
10.2018 - 11.2022
Electrician
Honeywell Automation India Ltd.
12.2013 - 08.2017
Electrician
L&T Switchgear
06.2012 - 12.2013
Training
ABB INDIA LTD.
05.2010 - 05.2012
Apprenticeship training
Gujarat state fertilizers and chemicals India ltd.
04.2009 - 04.2010
Electrician
Shivanjali electricals
10.2008 - 04.2009
Diploma in Electrical Engineering -
Shree K.J. Polytechnic
ITI Electrician -
NCVT