R SATHIRAJU
Kakinada
Summary
Plant Manager with 30 years of expertise in LPG bottling operations, chain conveyor system, BPCL bottling, shore terminal operations, and mechanical maintenance. Most recently held position as Plant Manager at Tirumalesa Logistics (June 2021 – Oct 2025), directing BPCL LPG bottling operations, chain conveyor systems, maintenance, fire-fighting systems, and Factory & PCB licensing. Key contributions include involvement in plant construction, successful commissioning of BPCL bottling operations, ensuring PESO compliance, implementing OISD standards, managing offshore LPG handling, overseeing plant commissioning, prioritizing safety management, and liaising with government entities.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Manager – LPG Operations (BPCL Bottling)
Tirumalesa Logistics
Kakinada
06.2021 - 10.2025
- Oversaw all BPCL LPG bottling operations, including production, maintenance, safety, and administration.
- Led successful commissioning of facility during construction phase for BPCL bottling operations.
- Managed compliance with SOPs, quality standards, and safety regulations in bottling processes.
- Executed preventive and breakdown maintenance on chain conveyors, compressors, and filling machines.
- Maintained fire-fighting systems, ensuring operational readiness of hydrants and emergency equipment.
- Coordinated licensing and inspections with Factory Department and PCB for statutory compliance.
- Ensured strict adherence to PESO, OISD, Explosives Act, Factory Act, and Gas Cylinder Rules.
Plant Manager – Operations, Safety & Maintenance
Eastern Gases Limited(Total Gaz,Super Gas LPG Bottling)
Bibinagar
01.2014 - 04.2019
- Led LPG bottling plant operations, safety, maintenance, and statutory compliance.
- Executed erection and commissioning of LPG blending units (Propane, Butane & LPG bullets) in 2016.
- Managed LPG liquid & vapor pipelines, bullet storage systems, Horton spheres, alignment, testing, and commissioning.
- Conducted HAZOP studies, emergency drills, safety audits, and risk assessments.
- Achieved audit compliance with no major non-conformities.
Assistant Manager – Operations (LPG)
Shri Shakti LPG Ltd.
Hyderabad,Kakinada
01.1994 - 01.2013
- Oversaw complete LPG bottling operations, including filling, leak testing, sealing, storage, and dispatch.
- Supervised manpower and contractors, ensuring adherence to SOPs and safety procedures.
- Contributed to long-term operational stability and productivity improvement.
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Sudharshan Chemicals Ltd.
Mahad
- Responsible for mechanical maintenance of rotating and static equipment.
Junior Engineer
Privi Organics Chemical Industries
Mahad
- Assisted in mechanical maintenance and plant operations.
Education
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
AP Polytechnic
KakinadaITI - Fitter
SLK Institute
KakinadaIntermediate -
Ideal Junior College
KakinadaS.S.C - MSNC
Board of Secondary Education
KakinadaSkills
- LPG bottling plant management
- Chain conveyor systems
- LPG pumps and compressors
- Plant operations oversight
- Safety and compliance management
- Maintenance supervision
- PESO and Explosives Act adherence
- OISD 169 and 144 compliance
- Factory Act adherence
- Statutory licensing management
- Firefighting systems oversight
- Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Cylinder filling operations management
- Storage and dispatch coordination
- LPG shore terminal operations
- Offshore operations management
- QRA,HAZOP and ERDMP compliance
- Onsite emergency planning
- Disaster management strategies
- Manpower coordination and planning
- Commissioning processes oversight
- Capacity expansion initiatives management
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Certification
- ISO 9002 Technical Training – SCI, Pune
- Safety in LPG Handling of Tankers
- Fire Fighting, First Aid & Emergency Response
- Sea Survival Training – Academy of Maritime Education & Training, Chennai
Accomplishments
• Independently managed entire LPG bottling plant operations.
• Successfully erection of pipelines, bullets and commissioning of LPG blending units.
• Extensive experience in shore/offshore terminal operations.
• Maintained smooth, uninterrupted plant functioning throughout career.
• Successfully erection of pipelines, bullets and commissioning of LPG blending units.
• Extensive experience in shore/offshore terminal operations.
• Maintained smooth, uninterrupted plant functioning throughout career.
Languages
- Hindi
- English
- Telugu
Technical And Statutory Expertise
- Explosives Act & Gas Cylinder Rules
- PESO Licensing & Compliance
- Factory Act & Labour Laws
- OISD Guidelines
- HAZOP / Emergency Response & Disaster Management Plan (ERDMP)
Timeline
Plant Manager – LPG Operations (BPCL Bottling)
Tirumalesa Logistics
06.2021 - 10.2025
Plant Manager – Operations, Safety & Maintenance
Eastern Gases Limited(Total Gaz,Super Gas LPG Bottling)
01.2014 - 04.2019
Assistant Manager – Operations (LPG)
Shri Shakti LPG Ltd.
01.1994 - 01.2013
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Sudharshan Chemicals Ltd.
Junior Engineer
Privi Organics Chemical Industries
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
AP Polytechnic
ITI - Fitter
SLK Institute
Intermediate -
Ideal Junior College
S.S.C - MSNC
Board of Secondary Education