V.Ramesh Vaithyalingam
Salem
Summary
Results-driven Mechanical Engineer with over 15 years of extensive experience in Hydraulic and Lubrication Maintenance within integrated steel plants. Proven expertise in maintenance management, hydraulic system troubleshooting, reliability improvement, equipment commissioning, CAPEX project execution, preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and shutdown management across BOF, EAF, LHF, RH Degassing, VD, HMDS, Billet Casters, Slab Casters, and auxiliary systems.
Demonstrated success in executing and commissioning large-scale steel plant projects in collaboration with leading OEMs including SMS Group, Primetals Technologies, Danieli, Concast India, and Eastern Metec..
Overview
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16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
HYDRAULIC MAINTENANCE MANAGER
JSW STEEL LTD
Tornagallu, karnataka
10.2022 - Current
- Lead Hydraulic Repair Cell activities for SMS-1.
- Manage preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance.
- Ensure hydraulic system reliability and equipment availability.
- Plan shutdown maintenance and reliability improvement projects.
- Coordinate with OEMs for refurbishment and commissioning activities.
- Manage spare inventory and maintenance budgets.
- Led maintenance operations to ensure optimal equipment functionality across production lines.
TECHNICAL EXPERT
MOON IRON & STEEL CO. S.A.O.C
10.2021 - 09.2022
- hydraulic maintenance lead
- Managed 140-ton 5-strand billet caster operation alongside hydraulic auxiliary system support
- duration from oct 2021 to sep 2022
- area of focus -140t eaf lf 5-strand billet casting and hydraulic auxiliary system.
DEPUTY MANAGER
JINDAL STEEL & POWER LIMITED
10.2018 - 10.2021
- hydraulic maintenance lead
- 250t EAF LF-1 and LF-2 gased-shot furnace, granshot handling systems, and HDM storage systems; 250t ladle converter; ESP gas cooling plant; gas holder; ladle preheaters; auxiliary hydraulic systems.
- Managed hydraulic maintenance in-charge functions to maintain operational readiness.
- deputy manager role
- employment duration—Oct 2018 to Oct 2021
- OEM – SMS Group and Primetals
- area of focus - 250t EAF LF-1 LF-2 vacuum degassing HMDs LD converter ESP gas cooling plant gas holder and auxiliary hydraulic systems
EXECUTIVE
SLR METALLICS LIMITED
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Managed billet caster maintenance tasks, ensuring timely troubleshooting and equipment readiness.
- 40t billet caster.
- worked as executive
- Mechanical maintenance in charge
- Duration: Mar 2018–Sep 2018
- area focus: -40t billet caster
ASSISTANT MANAGER
BMM ISPAT LIMITED
07.2015 - 02.2018
- Managed billet caster maintenance activities to ensure equipment readiness.
- 110T (5 Strand Billet caster, and hydraulic Maintenance at EAF,LF & VD)
- Worked as Assistant Manager
- duration: Jul 2015 – Feb 2018
- area of focus: 110t five-strand billet caster (SMS Group) EAF LF and VD hydraulic systems
ASSISTANT MANAGER
USHA ALLOY AND STEEL LIMITED
02.2011 - 07.2015
- billet and bloom caster maintenance in-charge
- 60t 2-strand bloom caster 4-strand billet caster
- worked assistant manager
- duration: Feb 2011 – Jul 2015
- Specialized in four-strand billet casters and two-strand bloom casters. Executed maintenance procedures to enhance operational efficiency of casting equipment. Monitored performance metrics to ensure optimal production levels. Conducted troubleshooting for mechanical issues in casting processes.
Education
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
01.2010
GPA: 70%
Higher Secondary - undefined
01.2006
GPA: 71%
S.S.L.C - undefined
01.2004
GPA: 73%
Skills
SAP PM Module
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 1988-06-10
- Marital Status: Married
JOB PROFILE
- Lead hydraulic and lubrication maintenance activities for Steel Melting Shop equipment, ensuring high equipment availability and operational reliability.
- Plan and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to minimize downtime and improve system performance.
- Troubleshoot complex hydraulic systems and conduct root cause analysis (RCA) to eliminate recurring failures.
- Maintain and optimize hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders, accumulators, lubrication systems, and hydraulic piping networks.
- Manage hydraulic systems from leading OEMs including Rexroth, Hydac, Parker, Yuken, and Vickers.
- Monitor hydraulic oil cleanliness and contamination control to enhance equipment life and reliability.
- Lead shutdown maintenance, commissioning, refurbishment, and CAPEX projects for critical plant equipment.
- Utilize SAP PM/MM for maintenance planning, spare parts management, and work order control.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, PTW, HIRA, confined space entry, work-at-height requirements, and SOP implementation.
- Coordinate with OEMs, vendors, and cross-functional teams for technical support, project execution, and reliability improvements.
- Develop and mentor maintenance teams through effective leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
DECLARATION
I here by declare that the details furnished above are correct to my knowledge and belief.
DATE :
PLACE : Salem
Yours truly, [RAMESH.V]
Timeline
HYDRAULIC MAINTENANCE MANAGER - JSW STEEL LTD
10.2022 - Current
TECHNICAL EXPERT - MOON IRON & STEEL CO. S.A.O.C
10.2021 - 09.2022
DEPUTY MANAGER - JINDAL STEEL & POWER LIMITED
10.2018 - 10.2021
EXECUTIVE - SLR METALLICS LIMITED
03.2018 - 09.2018
ASSISTANT MANAGER - BMM ISPAT LIMITED
07.2015 - 02.2018
ASSISTANT MANAGER - USHA ALLOY AND STEEL LIMITED
02.2011 - 07.2015
Vaidheeswara Higher Secondary school - S.S.L.C,
Vidhya Vikass Higher Secondary School - Higher Secondary,
Tamilnadu College of Engineering - B.E, Mechanical Engineering