Vadivel Ponnuswamy
Summary
Dynamic professional with over 24 years of experience in Maintenance, Instrumentation, and Project Management across Siemens automation, FMCG, and Marine industries. Proven track record in coordinating facility setups and optimizing resource deployment to meet organizational goals. Expertise in operations and maintenance of various conveying systems and packaging machinery, achieving zero accidents at Siemens and Mars GCC. Strong leadership skills with a focus on team motivation and technical proficiency in HVAC systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational efficiency.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer (Team Leader)
MARS
Pune
09.2020 - Current
- Lead electrical project Engineer responsible for Equipment sizing and Design calculation of Transformer, DG set, Motor, Switchgear, capacitor, UPS, battery, HVAC system, Chillers, earthing and lightening, lighting etc.
- Planning and executing all electrical equipment automation systems.
- Installed & commissioned of 33 KV / 2.5 MVA (2 Nos) Transformers and Switch gear.
- Coordinated with the external vendors and participated in various meetings, reviewed the design for the system.
- Design and detail engineering, Clients coordination’s, scope and battery limit, planning and schedule, man hours calculation, man power allocations etc.
- Designing as per planning and execution activities of Electrical, Utility like HVAC system, chiller Air compressor, Boiler, DG set, Cooling Tower, Transformer, Electrical Switchyard engineering and project coordination.
- Collecting requirements from stakeholders and updating the project status, bring all stakeholders on panel by weekly basis communication through online to aware them project status.
- Assuring the strategic utilization & deployment of available resources to achieve organizational objectives.
- Arranging the safety induction for consultants and contractors before installation work.
Project Engineer (Electrical)
MARS (Petcare)
Thailand
06.2019 - 08.2020
Operation and Maintenance Engineer
Siemens
Dubai
02.2012 - 04.2019
- Company Overview: Company Profile: Since Feb’12- Apr’19 with Siemens, Operation and Maintenance Engineer BHS (Baggage Handling System), Dubai Airport
- Commissioning and Troubleshooting of Soft starters, VFD, Servo drives.
- Commissioning and Troubleshooting of Profibus networks, RFID modules, Bar code Scanners, Weighing scales, SACS, BMS etc.
- Actively involved in project engineering and estimation of Integrated Electronic Systems/Solutions.
- Maintenance and troubleshooting of PLC based high speed automated conveyor system, Dynamic and Static Tilt conveyors, Roller, Hinge conveyors, vertical and horizontal sorters, High speed Lifts, Horizontal and slanting Carousels.
- Significantly contributing in channel profitability through efficient management of techniques based on understanding costing, appropriate benchmarking and investment procedures.
- Striving to develop the skills and flexibility of the channel operatives & supporting personnel through effectively coaching and training programs.
- Creating the work orders and getting approval and execution of works (Maximo).
- Experienced Siemens Industrial Standard Ethernet, DH485, RS232, Modbus and Profibus Communication.
- Effectively troubleshooted, tested, repaired, found fault and diagnosed failures on PLC’S, Field Devices & SCADA (Siemens S7 200/ S7300/ S7400 and Profibus Networks).
- Configuring and addressing all kind of PLC Hardware COMPONENTS (ET-200S, ASI Interface, ECOFAST, MICROMASTER 411, 440, OLM), and troubleshooting of all type of plc faults.
- Managing the team of 30 to 40 technicians of Project Execution activities in shifts, Time Scheduling and Cost management.
- Company Profile: Since Feb’12- Apr’19 with Siemens, Operation and Maintenance Engineer BHS (Baggage Handling System), Dubai Airport
Maintenance Engineer
Mars GCC
Dubai
02.2007 - 02.2012
- Company Overview: Company Profile: Mars GCC, as Maintenance Engineer.
- Administered activities like operation and maintenance PLC Control Panels like S7200, S7300 HMI, SCADA, Servo Drives, VFD, Electronic instruments, Flow meters & Load cells.
- Instrumental in controlling cost of maintenance by efficient management of Spares, Continuous improvements and resource optimization.
- Responsible for Supporting and executing KAIZEN PDCA’s in the line through LEAN Principles.
- Undertook activities related to 5S, Safety, SOP’s, FRCA, PTW & Documentation in the area operation and maintenance of HVAC system and Chillers, inspections, and repairs to ensure optimal system performance, energy efficiency, and longevity.
- Shouldered responsibility of undertaking activities like workload balancing & manpower optimization through Ideal Plant Program (IPP).
- Actively participated in PRP, Led Risk Assessments & Safety Audits, validated Associates in safe operations.
- Company Profile: Mars GCC, as Maintenance Engineer.
Electrical Engineer
Perfetti Vanmelle India Ltd.
Chennai
10.2003 - 02.2007
- Company Overview: Company Profile: Perfetti is an ISO 9001, 14000, HACCP certified Italian MNC which manufactures global brands like Mentos, Alpenliebe, Fruit-tella, Chocólieble etc with presence in more than 40 countries.
- Instrumental in troubleshooting faults in Electrical and Electronic Circuits, PID Controllers and AC/ DC Drives.
- Led Maintenance Team in attending preventive and breakdown maintenance of the production machineries and testing equipment’s.
- Working knowledge in variable frequency drives, servo drives & motors.
- Operation and Maintenance of Dehumidifier systems and HVAC System, Air Handling equipment’s.
- Maintenance of all type of forming machines, Cut & Wrap machines, packing machines, Depositors, Microfilm cookers etc.
- Installation & calibration of level & temp sensors, flow meters, Probes and controllers.
- Company Profile: Perfetti is an ISO 9001, 14000, HACCP certified Italian MNC which manufactures global brands like Mentos, Alpenliebe, Fruit-tella, Chocólieble etc with presence in more than 40 countries.
Electrical Supervisor
Ultramarine & Pigments Ltd.
Chennai
03.2000 - 10.2003
- Played a major role in undertaking activities like operation and maintenance of: 500 KVA and 200 KVA Gen Set Control Panels, 11KV Substation, 400Amps OCB and 900Kva Transformers & 4- and 3-Ton Boilers.
- Motor (1 HP up to 100 HP), Air Compressor, Driers, Hot Air Generator and Air Conditioner.
- Temperature Controller, Transducers and Pressure Controller.
- Installed and commissioned 500KVA Transformer.
Education
Diploma - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
PSB Polytechnic
Tamil Nādu01.1999
Skills
- Site maintenance
- Cost Optimization Projects
- Process & Wrapping Machines Improvements
- Quality Mgmt Systems (TQM / Lean Manufacturing / Kaizen / 5S)
- New line Commissioning
- SOP/ Policy / Procedure Development
- Stakeholder Mgmt (Project Lead/Maintenance Engineer/Production)
- Training and Development
- Team Building
- Soft Skills / Personality
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Action Oriented
- Personal Learning
- Directing others
- Drive for Results
- Sizing up people
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 05/31/80
Languages
- Tamil
- English
- Hindi
Notable Accomplishments
- Successful Erection & Commissioning of Galaxy Chocolate molding line with zero Safety and Quality non-conformance
- Successful Installation & Commissioning of High-speed Conveying system
- Successful Erection & Commissioning of Centre Filled Candy line (Chocoliebe), Hot boiled candy (Alpenliebe), Toffee line (Mentos)
- Performed the rigorous promotions (enhancement of role) from Supervisor to leader (Project Engineer)
Workshops And Trainings
- Six Sigma
- Kaizen PDCA
- Certified Lean Workshop training
- QMP, HACCP implementation, Allergen control & Food Safety
- Advance training on problem solving Techniques
- Decision Making & Priority setting
Timeline
Project Engineer (Team Leader)
MARS
09.2020 - Current
Project Engineer (Electrical)
MARS (Petcare)
06.2019 - 08.2020
Operation and Maintenance Engineer
Siemens
02.2012 - 04.2019
Maintenance Engineer
Mars GCC
02.2007 - 02.2012
Electrical Engineer
Perfetti Vanmelle India Ltd.
10.2003 - 02.2007
Electrical Supervisor
Ultramarine & Pigments Ltd.
03.2000 - 10.2003
Diploma - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
PSB Polytechnic
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