Rohan Kurane
Senior Expert - CBTC
Mumbai
Summary
Logical Signaling Engineer with extraordinary troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Offering over 12 years of experience performing equipment installation, commissioning, inspection and assembly. Well-versed in monitoring installed equipment and maintaining equipment in proper condition.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Expert - CBTC
Amiand Consulting Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
08.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Establish procedures and guide O&M staff to carry out preventive maintenance in appropriate manner for the most optimized output.
- Establish best practices for corrective maintenance so as to reduce down time to minimum.
- Establish condition-based monitoring of important sub-systems and assisting O&M in executing the same to achieve optimized maintenance consuming least resources, minimum downtime and enhanced availability.
- Assist O&M staff in carrying out root-cause analysis of failures and suggest preventive measures.
- Assist O&M staff for fault diagnosis at software level of ATS, ATC, IXL, etc.
- Hand holding of O&M staff so as to provide practical training in maintenance of the various systems.
- Assist O&M team for AMS integration with the Signaling System .
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems
Computer Based Interlocking T&C Leader
Alstom Transport India Ltd
Mumbai
08.2018 - 08.2022
- Implementing Technical solutions (HW, SW and Systems)
- Carry out internal lab tests and lab tests with client
- Carry out commissioning and testing on site
- Write and develop hand books and to support Client with training sessions
- Participate in maintenance activities: Event Resolutions & prepare reports over critical events, when necessary
- Planning and Management: Participate in creation of work plans
- Safety Department: Collaborate with this department to implement and apply Rail Signaling Safety procedures
- Quality Warranty: Collaborate with this Department to implement Quality and Environment Procedures
- IXL and ATC Testing & Commissioning for KMRL, LMRC, EDFC, MML2_7 Projects
- Testing & Commissioning of IXL and ATC and Testing of ATS Functionalities
- Writing of Test cases Inline with Test procedure, specification and control table
- Integrated Testing with Other Subsystems(CIXL,ATC,PIDS/PAS, Master Clock)
- IXL and ATC subsystem testing
- Analysis of Logs and Troubleshooting
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Overview of issues arising due to wrong operations and providing correct methodology
- Software anomalies reporting and proper documentation
- Providing after commissioning service to client
- Developed customer to handle failures and problem analysis
- Manuals and test case preparation with timely submission and getting approval of GC
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Senior Engineer - Signaling
Metro One Operation
Mumbai
04.2017 - 08.2018
- Plan, supervise, co-ordinate and implement maintenance of signaling systems and equipment which includes Automatic Train Protection (ATP), Automatic Train Supervision (ATS), Automatic Train Operation (ATO), Audio Frequency Track Circuits (AFTC), Computer Based Interlocking (CBI), On Board Signaling, and Point machines S700K and BSG.Antr 9bl supplied by Siemens.
- Assist Sr. Manager and Manager in designing and developing of engineering and maintenance plans, procedures, work instructions and fault control.
- Safety, quality plans and procedures related to signaling system
- Team building, providing training, support, guidance to newly recruited staff
- System assurance on engineering and maintenance of automatic train control system
- Responsible for ensuring that safety standards within section of signaling system are established and in compliance with company safety policy and procedures; Ensure that
- Safety procedures are fully observed and implemented during all system related engineering and maintenance activities implemented internally or subcontractors
- Preparing managing and allocating resources to all aspects of maintenance activities within Signaling system
- Meeting Key Performance Indicators according to targets; Prepare RAMS report
- Manage Signaling system maintenance to ensure outputs are delivered to appropriate standard on time and within agreed maintenance budget
- To be aware of, and play active role in development and implementation of Integrated Management System and content of Health, Safety, Quality & Environment and Information Security Policy Statements, to ensure that these are implemented within their area of responsibility.
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
- Monitored employee performance to keep projects on task.
- Trained and managed drafters, junior engineers and surveyors
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment
Engineer - Signaling
Metro One Operation
Mumbai
04.2012 - 04.2014
- Conduct task according to work schedules and periodic (daily, weekly, monthly & yearly) inspection plans
- Preparation of resources required for maintenance activities
- Preparation of trouble reports and other related reports and reporting them to superiors through SAP
- Maintain signaling system and facilities in working conditions
- Review design of maintenance equipment, tools and spare parts
- Taking part in test running and writing reports on recurring defects & disruptions
- Implement periodic inspections and preventive maintenance schedules
- Monitor signaling interface and integration with other disciplines
- Implement database and monitor achievement through MMIS (Maintenance Management
- Information System)
- Inventory management of signaling equipment and spare parts
- Keep and update procedure guides, plans and documents according to latest developments
- Conduct periodic drills for emergency repairs
- Periodic Inspections of signaling system and ensure smooth operations
- Research, assess and provide related information to Metro One Operation Management and staff.
- Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components, and systems.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
Technician - Signaling
Metro One Operation
Mumbai
12.2012 - 04.2014
- Provide rapid response to Signaling -related incidents and failures at stations, depots & OCC, limiting their impacts and restoring services promptly, safely and minimizing inconvenience to the users of Mumbai Metro Line 1
- Reporting to Signaling – Engineer/ Manager, responsibilities include execution of preventive and corrective maintenance on automatic train control system covering central control (vital and non-vital), vehicle on-board equipment, Operation Control Center and line side equipment to ensure unlikelihood of system failures thereby ensuring smooth operation of Metro and availability of service agreed standards demand, within reasonable resource constraints
- Failure Investigations of automatic train control system and signaling system
- Perform dynamic testing of Trains, download data, and analyze it for fault finding and investigation for Route cause analysis, prepare fault reports for same
- Replace faulty signaling equipment, handover/taken back to OEM for repair
- Fault analysis and rectification using SMC simulator and Playback files, Preparing On-board Vehicle fault reports according to different faults reported on monthly basis.
- Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
- Performed complex mechanical alignments and equipment calibration to meet quality standards.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Completed job reports and logs immediately following service calls.
Service Engineer
Foi Randsatnd, Alstom Transpot India Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
06.2011
- Plan, supervise, co-ordinate and implement installation of AFTC track circuit for MRVC project in Mumbai (Western Line and Central Line)
- Conduct task according to work schedules following all safety norms
- Carry out commissioning activity for AFTC
- Maintain track records of Assets of AFTC elements used in various sections of project
- Preparation of resources required for commissioning activities
- Give after commissioning support to client (MRVC) for rectification of failures
- Educate Clients representative about AFTC system.
- Worked cross-functionally within organization and external partners, integrators and vendors
- Performed periodic testing of all systems
- Tested and checked performance of hardware and software programs
Education
Program in Electronics And Communication Engineering - Communication engineering
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Management & Technology
Nagpur 03.2011 - 03.2014
Diploma in Electronics And Communication Engg - Electronics and Communication
Thakur Polytechnic
Mumbai 08.2003 - 06.2007
Skills
Microsoft Office
Schematic drawing
Equipment installation
Testing & Commissioning
Equipment monitoring
Operational Support
Equipment operation
Equipment adjustment
Staff Training
Technical troubleshooting
Root Cause Analysis
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved On Time Delivery by completing Testing ad commissioning with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved signaling and PSD interfaced which led to smooth functioning of system.
Affiliations
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Timeline
Senior Expert - CBTC
Amiand Consulting Pvt Ltd
08.2022 - Current
Computer Based Interlocking T&C Leader
Alstom Transport India Ltd
08.2018 - 08.2022
Senior Engineer - Signaling
Metro One Operation
04.2017 - 08.2018
Technician - Signaling
Metro One Operation
12.2012 - 04.2014
Engineer - Signaling
Metro One Operation
04.2012 - 04.2014
Service Engineer
Foi Randsatnd, Alstom Transpot India Pvt Ltd
06.2011
Program in Electronics And Communication Engineering - Communication engineering
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Management & Technology
03.2011 - 03.2014
Diploma in Electronics And Communication Engg - Electronics and Communication
Thakur Polytechnic
08.2003 - 06.2007
Nationality
Indian
Nationality
Indian
Projects
- Kochi Metro Rail Project ( Associated with Alstom Transport India Ltd).
- Lucknow Metro Rail Project ( Associated with Alstom Transport India Ltd).
- Mumbai Metro Line 2 & 7 Project ( Associated with Alstom Transport India Ltd) and ( Amiand Consulting Pvt Ltd).
- Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor ( EDFC) ( Associated with Alstom Transport India Ltd).
- Mumbai Metro Line 1 ( Associated with Metro One Operation Pvt Ltd).
- Indian Railways ( Central and Western Railways) ( Associated with Ma Foi Randstand deputed to Alstom Transport India Ltd).