Mechanical Engineer with 20 years Experience

To be an achievement oriented Engineer able to deliver 100% output by establishing and following, best industrial practices thro'effective communication, mutual understanding and with strong technical and managerial skills acquired in my Career.

* Jan 2005 to Till date working in Kuwait National Petroleum Company, Mina Al Ahmadi Refinery, Kuwait. Thro: Integral Services Company, Kuwait.
as Area Coordinator / Mech Maintenance.
* April 2000 to December 2004 worked in M/s TAC Ltd, SPIC Group Facility, Tuticorin Petro Chemical Complex, Tuticorin,India.
as Jt. Manager / Maintenance.
* April 1995 to March 2000 worked in M/s TAC Ltd, SPIC Group Facility, Tuticorin Petro Chemical Complex, Tuticorin, India.
as Snr Maint Engr / Mech Maintenance.
* June 1989 to March 1995 worked in M/s TAC Ltd, SPIC Group Facility, Tuticorin Petro Chemical Complex, Tuticorin, India.
as Asst Maint Engr & Maint Engr / Mech Maintenance.

Key Skills : Maintenance, Workshop Management,, Planning, Scheduling,Computer Operating Systems, HSE, Problem Solving and English communication.

Key Responsibilities :
* Allocation, Supervision, and Control of work allotted to personnel in my team.
* Prepare and present Overhaul reports and shutdown reports.
* Conduct meetings on Technical issues and arrive at action plan.
•Direct and Control of Corrective, Preventive, Predictive, Shut down and Turn Around maintenance jobs in Refinery and Petrochemical plants.
•Overhaul of Static equipments, Rotating equipments, Tank forms, Material handling equipments and Oil Piers.
•Read and interpret Engineering drawings and execute jobs.
•Prepare procedures for maintenance activities and job schedule.
•Participate in Risk Assessment exercises and prepare recommendations and guidelines to address the findings.
•Analyze recurring / abnormal failures of equipment in units. Suggests appropriate modifications/improvements to optimize situation or recommend further specialist investigation.
•Attend pre-tender meetings to assist in preparing new bids, sketches, drawings, cost estimates, etc for outsourcing jobs.
•Carryout Hot tapping operations in Process liquid and Gas lines in a safe manner.
•Execute Full Re tubing / Partial Re tubing in all type of Heat Exchanger Equipments and Handle heat exchanger components Repairs for their Service Defects.
•Plan and supervise assigned contractor’s personnel maintenance activities.
•Verify, analyze and report on contractor’s variation and claims.
•Prepare division’s Capital, Operating and 5 Year Plan budgets.
•Schedule preparation using Primavera P3, MS Project 98.

Completed B.E ( Mechanical Engineering ) in First Class.In 1989 from Regional Engineering College , Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India.

Completed Diploma in Industrial Safety in First Class.In 1997 from All India Institute of Career Studies, Chennai, TamilNadu, , India.

Completed Diploma in Fire & Safety in First Class.In 2005 from All India Council for Management Studies, Chennai, TamilNadu , India.

* Member in Institution of Engineers
* Approved Charted Engineer
* Fellow in Institution of Valuers

Professional Achievements :
* Executed SIX Turnarounds in Petrochemical Industries and THREE Turnarounds in Refinery.
* Executed Hot tapping operations for the additional fuel station and pier expansion projects.
* By the implementation of Life extension program 5% maintenance budget reduction was achieved for Ammonia / Ammonium Chloride plant equipments.

Appreciations :
* Appreciation for the Commitment and contribution during CDU block shut down from KNPC.
* Appreciation for active Involvement and contribution during GRTA 2005 ,MRTA 2006 and GRTA 2009, shut downs from KNPC.
* Appreciation for the outstanding performance in Safety Promotions from KNPC.
* Award of merit certificate in the study of Preventive Maintenance Schedule of Critical Equipments

Attended Training courses and Seminars in Supervisory Development,Protective Maintenance Welding,Hot Tapping Operations,Overhaul of Automobile and Power Generator Engines,Condition Assessment & Remaining Life Analysis of Boiler conducted,ISO 9000 & ISO 14001 Internal Auditor Training and Safety Training in Confined Space working , Hazardous materials, PPE, MIPP, Scaffolding & Working at Heights,Emergency Management and Oil spill response plan.