Selva Kumar M
Chennai
Summary
Determined Associate Engineer with over 9 years of experience in SAP Plant Maintenance and Material Management, demonstrated success in CMMS implementation, and conducting equipment criticality analysis. Skilled in stakeholder coordination.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Engineer
Shell Pvt Ltd
Chennai
09.2021 - Current
- Spearheaded end-to-end CMMS implementation for Greenfield and Brownfield projects, ensuring master data validation across asset registers, preventive maintenance, materials, and BOM development.
- Developed and maintained the Asset Register and PMDB, creating technical objects, task lists, maintenance plans, and scheduling strategies in SAP.
- Built asset hierarchies compliant with ISO 14224, including classification assignments, task list localization, and QA/QC validation.
- Served as an SAP Super User, implementing creation and bulk master data changes.
- Prepared and standardized master data using SAP S/4HANA MDG templates for final system upload, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and seamless migration.
- Created and approved master equipment lists, managing SAP data uploads across test and production environments.
- Executed Master Tag Register (MTR) gap analysis for greenfield assets.
- Verified project scope through detailed analysis of P&IDs, PEFS, SLDs, and layout diagrams to ensure data integrity and compliance.
- Maintained the Master Deliverables Register and ensured alignment with document control standards.
- Performed Risk-Based Inspections (RBI) and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) analysis, leveraging Risk Strategy Library (RSL) insights for task list development.
- Processed all incoming and outgoing project correspondence efficiently, maintaining technical query trackers, and facilitating resolution with business authorities.
- Led stakeholder engagement sessions to gather requirements, align project goals, and ensure timely delivery.
- Delivered weekly project reviews, presenting KPIs and dashboards via Power BI and Excel to stakeholders.
- Generated and submitted status reports at required intervals, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Managed notifications and preventive work orders, supporting PM activation and scheduling in SAP.
- Supported teams with data-driven insights to improve operational efficiency.
- Trained and mentored new joiners, supporting onboarding and knowledge transfer initiatives.
- Key Projects: Penguins FPSO (UK), Basrah Gas Company (Iraq), Nigeria LNG Limited.
CMMS Engineer
Vedanta Cairn
Barmer
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Spearheaded SAP PM master data creation including Functional Locations, Equipment, BOMs, Task Lists, and Maintenance Plans to support preventive and breakdown maintenance strategies.
- Streamlined maintenance workflows by managing Notification and Work Order creation, improving asset reliability and reducing equipment downtime.
- Generated actionable maintenance reports, including Deferral Reports, to track and close open notifications and work orders.
- Conducted thorough BOM validations to ensure component accuracy and optimize spare parts management.
- Led SAP MM procurement activities including creation of Materials, PRs, POs, Contracts, and Vendor Master records, enhancing material traceability.
- Coordinated vendor quotation processes for both materials and services, enabling informed and competitive procurement decisions.
- Managed contract lifecycle, including creation, utilization tracking, validity extension, reappropriation, and top-ups aligned with changing scope and budget utilization.
- Facilitated timely PO creation and delivery, collaborating closely with vendors and internal stakeholders to meet project timelines.
- Created Service Entry Sheets based on verified user timesheets, ensuring accurate service tracking and timely approvals.
- Strengthened cross-functional collaboration by liaising with PSCM, buyers, and user departments to enable smooth material and service consumption.
- Monitored and secured WBS budgets, proactively engaging stakeholders to avoid procurement delays.
- Demonstrated expertise in Material Planning, Inventory Management, and Contract Management, contributing to continuous improvement of maintenance and procurement processes.
Consultant – SAP PM
L&T Technology Services
Chennai
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Reviewed engineering deliverables (P&ID, PFD, and SLD) to extract and validate technical objects for SAP PM implementation.
- Performed QA/QC checks on Functional Locations and Equipment using LSMW templates, ensuring data integrity prior to SAP system upload.
- Prepared and structured BOMs from technical data sheets and accurately linked them to equipment records.
- Led material cataloguing activities, applying standardized Noun–Modifier conventions and templates to improve searchability and consistency.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Master Data Management, including material creation and governance in alignment with SAP best practices.
- Identified and resolved duplicate material entries, leveraging MFR/MPN and critical material attributes to ensure a clean and reliable database.
- Project: AkzoNobel-Nouryon (USA)
Senior Officer – Supply Chain Operations
WIPRO Ltd
Chennai
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed end-to-end sales order processes, including creation, delivery scheduling, invoice reconciliation, and return handling using SAP.
- Created and validated CDRs and sales orders in ERP systems, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with customer and organizational requirements.
- Resolved MDM tickets by securing Plant Manager approvals for material loading as per sales organization specifications.
- Prioritized material placement and delivery coordination, maintaining seamless logistics and minimizing lead time disruptions.
- Processed complex invoicing for sales and shipping, adhering to VAT, country-specific tax norms, and customer contractual terms.
- Generated outbound deliveries based on stock availability and plant configuration, ensuring timely dispatch.
- Handled return orders and deliveries, identifying and resolving supply chain and quality-related issues.
- Maintained key performance indicators (KPIs), preparing weekly performance reports to track efficiency and SLA compliance.
- Validated TAX procedures, payment terms, and incoterms, ensuring delivery within Customer Requested Dates (CRDs).
- Created detailed reconciliation reports and supported invoice audits via EDMS reporting.
- Managed escalations and SAP errors, providing rapid resolutions to maintain order accuracy and business continuity.
- Project: Nokia, Alcatel-Lucent (Supply Chain Management)
Analyst – Material Management
HCL Technologies
Chennai
05.2016 - 03.2017
- Separated generic vs. spare material data, enabling accurate material categorization and streamlined maintenance planning.
- Executed data harmonization and cleansing aligned with global client specifications to ensure SAP readiness.
- Managed multi-language source data (French, Dutch, Polish), translating and harmonizing technical descriptions into English for standardized processing.
- Verified critical item-level details, including models, part numbers, serial numbers, and drawing references to ensure technical accuracy.
- Updated client-specific feedback files and maintained productivity trackers to ensure transparency in data transformation tasks.
- Classified materials per MESC and UNSPSC coding standards, contributing to efficient supply chain and inventory integration.
- Project: ArcelorMittal Steel Company
Material Engineer – Plant Maintenance (PM)
Prumatech Info System Pvt. Ltd.
Chennai
02.2015 - 05.2016
- Maintained plant assets in PAM systems, using the 'Build Me' tool to build master data aligned with client specifications.
- Developed First Master Tag Registers (FMTR) by analyzing engineering drawings to create an accurate equipment register.
- Interpreted and extracted technical data from P&IDs, SLDs, D&IDs, and layout drawings for equipment classification and hierarchy mapping.
- Structured asset hierarchies and assigned functions/classes to objects for SAP PM integration and criticality analysis.
- Analyzed equipment locations, specifications, and classifications, updating technical information to meet QA standards.
- Conducted quality checks to ensure data consistency and compliance with project deliverables.
- Projects: PETROFAC-QUAD (UK), BPTT Offshore (British Petroleum Trinidad & Tobago)
Education
B.E - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
SAKTHI ENGINEERING COLLEGE
Chennai, India05.2014
Skills
- SAP ECC 6 (PM, MM, SD) and S/4 HANA (PM, MM)
- Fiori
- Microsoft Azure
- Power BI
- Microsoft Office and Excel
Personal Information
Languages
- Tamil
- English
Timeline
Associate Engineer
Shell Pvt Ltd
09.2021 - Current
CMMS Engineer
Vedanta Cairn
10.2020 - 06.2021
Consultant – SAP PM
L&T Technology Services
11.2019 - 02.2020
Senior Officer – Supply Chain Operations
WIPRO Ltd
05.2017 - 01.2019
Analyst – Material Management
HCL Technologies
05.2016 - 03.2017
Material Engineer – Plant Maintenance (PM)
Prumatech Info System Pvt. Ltd.
02.2015 - 05.2016
B.E - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
SAKTHI ENGINEERING COLLEGE