Meditation
Saravana Kumar
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Chennai
Summary
A result-oriented Assistant Maintenance Manager with nearly 13 years of experience skilled with Plant Operations, Electrical Maintenance & Commissioning, Manufacturing operations, Plant Management , solid understanding of maintenance, repairs, installation and leading team members. Oversees maintenance team in performing diagnostic troubleshooting on industrial equipment and monitoring quality of repairs. Effectively interprets production reports to improve operations.and so on Targeting Senior-leadership roles in Maintenance & Commissioning with an organization of repute.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Assistant Maintenance Manager
PPG ASIAN PAINTS PVT LTD
Chennai
03.2019 - 09.2022
- Key Result Areas:
- Directed complete project management through installation, testing and commissioning of the plant
- Coordinated with plant & external agencies for predictive, routine maintenance, preventive maintenance and shutdown maintenance in a planned manner & prioritization
- Executed a detailed assessment of the work with respect to commissioning and assessed available resources & possible constraints in the execution of the same
- Ensured development of integrated commissioning plans including the scope of commissioning activities, duration, interlinked activities, resources required, constraints as well as the availability of tools and machinery
- Developed & executed continuous improvement projects in all operating aspects, vendor negotiations and product performance
- Supervised preparation of commissioning schedules based on the quantum of job & duration for each activity as well as prioritized system completion requirements to steer construction completion
- Provided guidance to Commissioning Engineers and analyzed the scope as per contract as well as ensured preparation of procedures for systematic & sequential pre-commissioning / commissioning
- Executed manpower to fulfill the commissioning schedule; coordinated with other departments/ agencies to resolve interface problems
- Investigated all safety and precautionary requirements & procedures are followed during the commissioning process
- Identified requirements & scope of work, reviewed specifications, drawings & other documents of the project and established applicability to the scope of work
- Planned & ensured adherence to proactive/ predictive/ preventive/ shutdown maintenance schedules for enhancement of instruments and systems reliability
- Prepared maintenance schedules; conducted regular calibrations to ensure the performance capacity of various process control instruments and systems
- Determined the long & short-term goals for the instruments and systems reliability to ensure positive results in the area of engineering & manufacturing
- Conducted detailed analysis of plant commissioning, assessed requirements of special tools /temporary facilities/ equipment required for pre-commissioning & commissioning, prepared Equipment/Tools list and initiated procurement
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Forecasted and reviewed maintenance budgets to establish cost-effective measures.
- Documented inventory of spare parts to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Collaborated with other departments to verify completion of maintenance tasks.
- Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
- Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Created and submitted detailed reports to highlight maintenance activities and equipment performance.
- Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer
PPG Asian Paints Pvt. Ltd
Chennai
06.2012 - 03.2019
- Designed automation concepts and protocols for diagnostic testing and simulation purposes, applying Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP) protocols.
- Monitored pre- and post-production operations for compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines.
- Drafted full piping and instrumentation diagram (P&ID) documents for use in Type industry.
- Participated in design specification review meetings, coordinating with inter-departmental teams to align ongoing efforts and overall business goals.
- Monitored installation and operations to consistently meet rigorous customer requirements.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance and operational procedures for electrical systems.
- Evaluated and identified opportunities to improve performance of electrical systems.
- Established and maintained effective communication with clients and contractors.
- Coordinated with vendors to identify and procure appropriate equipment necessary for project completion.
- Evaluated project scope to estimate costs and set timelines for project delivery.
- Conducted projects and performance presentations to clients and company executives.
- Prepared detailed reports on electrical systems and components for project review.
- Retested electrical products and systems to determine effect of modifications.
- Initiated project management knowledge study and subsequently standardized project management practices.
- Assisted in installation of electrical systems and components for commercial and industrial applications.
Electrical Engineer
Futura Polyester Ltd
Chennai
01.2010 - 06.2012
- Performed maintenance procedures and repairs on existing electrical products and systems.
- Provided on-site engineering and technical services during installation and fielding processes.
- Identified specific cables, fuses and circuit breakers required for assigned installations.
- Evaluated electrical installations and systems to isolate faults and implement corrective actions.
- Performed in-depth electrical acceptance testing of completed hardware.
- Inspected completed installations to observe operations and verify conformance to design and equipment specifications.
- Monitored manufacturing operations of electrical devices for compliance with safety protocols.
- Calibrated and repaired existing systems to maintain functionality.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Anna
University, PITAM
Chennai 03.2006 - 04.2009
Diploma - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
DOTE, AMS Polytechnic College
Chennai 04.2003 - 04.2006
Masters In Public Administration - Public Administration
IGNOU
Chennai 01.2018 - 01.2020
Skills
Preventive Maintenance
Facilities maintenance
Project Management
Employee scheduling
Staff Management
Employee performance assessment
Inventory replenishment
Materials requisition
Strategic planning
Negotiation
Budgeting
Time management
Electrical engineering
[Equipment] installation
Root Cause Analysis
Inventory maintenance
Technical troubleshooting
5S organization
Scheduling
Safety Procedures
HVAC systems
Instrumentation measurements
Circuit design understanding
Data Collection
Equipment maintenance and repair
Written and verbal communication
Extensive AutoCAD knowledge
Problem-Solving
Interpersonal Communication
MS Office
Active Listening
Decision-Making
Flexible and Adaptable
Planning and Coordination
Teamwork and Collaboration
Dependable and Responsible
Workplace safety
Risk mitigation
Compliance Monitoring
Instrument testing
CAD expertise
Hazardous situation management
Incident Management
Operational Oversight
On-Site Inspection Performance
Safety Protocol Design
Vendor / Supplier Performance Management
Analytical thinking
Internal Audits
ISO14001:2014 Compliance
Risk mitigation strategies
SAP expertise
Budget Analysis
Cost savings options
Emergency response coordination
Service oversight
Employee training
Multitasking Abilities
PPE Compliance
Installation oversight
Specification compliance
Drawing analysis
Equipment testing
Inspection procedures
Estimation support
Deadline coordination
Technical Support
Electrical grounding inspection
Self-Motivated
Maintenance and Repair
Excellent Communication
Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- Reduced energy costs by more than 10% by implementing energy audit actions.
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
- Documented and resolved recurring breakdowns which led to elimination of recurring breakdown.
- Achieved upgradation in breakdown monitoring by introducing CMMS Software in the entire organization.
- Collaborated with team of 50 in the development of Manufacturing block 2 having connected load of 1500 kva.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved 5% power cost reduction by procuring third party private power.
- Achieved 5% energy savings through energy efficient pulley replacement for Air Handling Units.
Certification
Competency supervisory License - Issued by TNELB
Interests
Listensing Music
Swimming
Reading books
Timeline
Competency supervisory License - Issued by TNELB
05-2024
Assistant Maintenance Manager
PPG ASIAN PAINTS PVT LTD
03.2019 - 09.2022
Masters In Public Administration - Public Administration
IGNOU
01.2018 - 01.2020
Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer
PPG Asian Paints Pvt. Ltd
06.2012 - 03.2019
Electrical Engineer
Futura Polyester Ltd
01.2010 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Anna
University, PITAM
03.2006 - 04.2009
Diploma - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
DOTE, AMS Polytechnic College
04.2003 - 04.2006