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Umesh Shakhapure
Asset Integrity Management, Utility O&M, Drive CEP
Taloja MIDC,MH
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Engineering Lead with 14+ years of experience in Chemical Manufacturing industries, leading utility operations, asset integrity management & asset reliability.
Proven expertise in driving operational excellence through maintenance optimization.
led cross-functional teams, managing budgets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering Greenfield and Brownfield projects that enhance plant performance, utility cost reduction , efficiency improvement & safety performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager- Engineering Process (Mech)
Galaxy Surfactants Limited
MIDC TALOJA, Maharashtra
08.2019 - Current
- Lead end-to-end thermal utility O&M and maintenance of plant asset, ensuring safe, compliant, and uninterrupted plant operations.
- Drive energy, water, and utility cost optimization initiatives aligned with Galaxy sustainability objectives, contributing to reduced operational costs and improved resource efficiency.
- Actively manage ISO 50001 – Energy Management System, including SEU performance monitoring, energy deviation analysis, CAPA implementation, and operational control to sustain targeted energy performance indicators.
- Ensure 100% statutory compliance for boilers, pressure vessels etc through proactive inspections, audits, and documentation.
- Designed and implemented maintenance strategies, SOPs, and start-up/shutdown checklists, improving equipment reliability, and reduced unplanned downtime.
- Lead planned and condition-based maintenance programs, supported by RCA for chronic failures, enhancing asset life and reliability.
- Coordinate with consultants, OEMs, and vendors for energy audits, utility upgrades, debottlenecking, and new system installations.
- Prepare and manage utility Opex and maintenance budgets, Capex/Repex proposals, BOMs, and technical specifications, ensuring cost control and justified capital deployment.
- Provide technical leadership to utility teams and contractors, fostering a strong Safety-First and SQPCDM culture across operations.
- Lead employee training delivery, including technical skills instruction, procedural guidance, and safe working practices, while upholding discipline across the department.
- Record all equipment DQ, IQ sheet, PSSR, and compliance documentation.
- Developed and operationalized systems, processes, and procedures to enable smooth overall department operations.
- Preparation of MIS reports for KPIs, for departmental SHE objectives, utility performance, asset integrity, and cost efficiency project progress.
- Maintain adherence to the emergency preparedness plan for the execution of mock drills.
Executive Engineering Mech
Deepak Nitrite Limited
MIDC Taloja, Maharashtra
05.2012 - 08.2019
- Handled utility operation and maintenance, including boilers, compressors, cooling systems, and steam distribution.
- Led the maintenance of critical equipment, viz. Hydrogenation reactor, distillation column, and allied equipment maintenance, breakdown troubleshooting, deviations, and RCA.
- Executed site-level project activities, including the reactor distillation column, vacuum pump, etc., and shutdown jobs.
- Prepared the PM plan and adhered to the TBM/TBI activity requirements.
- Standard operating procedure training for maintenance and utility operators.
- Ensured compliance for boiler pressure vessels, etc.
- Tracked maintenance compliance to strengthen safety, quality, and regulatory alignment.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to address workflow bottlenecks and streamline execution.
- Contributed to root-cause analysis, addressing process deviations, and quality concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
04.2001 -
- Graduation with Distinction,
Skills
Creative and agile learner with the ability to adapt quickly and generate innovative, practical solutions
Customer focused professional with a strong sense of ownership; builds trust, maintain effective relationships, and consistently deliver value
Strong problem solving and timely decision-making abilities, enabling effective resolution of operational and business challenges
Results driven with a Total Work Systems mindset, committed to delivering high quality products and services that meet internal and external customer requirements
Strong believer of Safety-First Culture, applying SQPCDM principles to drive excellence in Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, Delivery, and Morale
Additional Information
KEY PROJECTS & ACHIEVEMENTS:
- Received Sustainability Stewardship Award 2025-26 from Galaxy Surfactants Limited.
- Project Paryavaran (Brownfield – Sustainability Initiative): Led end-to-end execution and successful RTFT commissioning of a briquette-based boiler, supporting Galaxy's sustainability roadmap by reducing carbon footprint and lowering steam generation cost.
- Project Eco Enviro (Greenfield – Sustainability Improvement): Played a key role in design, execution, and commissioning of PNG piping and NG-based boiler systems, enhancing energy efficiency, cleaner fuel adoption, and regulatory compliance.
- Air-Cooled Chiller for Critical EO Storage (Safety & Reliability Project): Execution of an air-cooled chiller system to provide safety backup cooling for critical EO storage tanks, significantly improving process safety and operational reliability.
- Steam Condensate Recovery System (Energy & Water Efficiency Project): Led and successfully achieved RTFT commissioning of a condensate recovery system, increasing condensate recovery from ~35% to ~50%, resulting in energy savings, reduced fresh water consumption, and lower boiler operating costs.
- Project Vriddhi (Brownfield – Capacity Enhancement): Led RTFT commissioning of a 10 Lakh kcal/hr Thermic Fluid Heater (TFH) along with associated piping and auxiliaries, strengthening process heating capability, and reliability.
Software
SAP
Timeline
Assistant Manager- Engineering Process (Mech) - Galaxy Surfactants Limited
08.2019 - Current
Executive Engineering Mech - Deepak Nitrite Limited
05.2012 - 08.2019
TKIET - Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
04.2001 -
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