Arjun Sharma
Senior Maintenance Lead / Maintenance Supervisor
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About
Results-driven and highly skilled Maintenance Professional with 14+ years of robust international experience specializing in heavy industry operations and Aluminium Extrusion Plant Maintenance across India, Kuwait, and Kenya. Proven track record in minimizing production downtime through advanced predictive and preventative maintenance (PM) scheduling. Deeply skilled in troubleshooting high-capacity extrusion presses (900 MT to 2400 MT) handling up to 8-inch billets, complex industrial hydraulic circuits, pneumatics, handling systems, and ovens.
Possesses an all-in-one dual trade skill set encompassing heavy hydraulics, industrial electrical circuits, and expert command over PLC hardware I/O diagnostics and automation logic control. Highly proficient in conventional toolroom operations (Lathe & Milling machines), direct press operations, and servicing Chinese-manufactured machinery. Ready to leverage extensive trade experience to drive operational excellence in Canada.
Experience
Senior Maintenance Lead / Maintenance Supervisor - Hydro Aluminium - Kenya
(2020-02)
- Oversee daily mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic maintenance of high-volume aluminium extrusion facility running 900 MT to 2400 MT press lines.
- Successfully led the maintenance team to reduce unplanned press downtime by 18% through a structured weekly PM and logic control protocol.
- Managed complete mechanical and hydraulic overhauls of extrusion presses up to 2400 MT, ensuring alignment, cylinder resealing, and valve calibrations.
- Utilize expert command over PLC panels to diagnose I/O signal faults, track proxy sensor interlocks, and trace automation loops during critical breakdowns.
- Operate conventional Lathe and Milling machines to fabricate urgent custom components and carry out immediate die rework to avoid line stoppage.
- Supervise a shift team of technicians, manage spare parts inventory, and stringently enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols.
Maintenance Specialist (Aluminium Plant Installation) - Plant Commissioning Project - Kuwait
- Executed mechanical leveling, high-pressure hydraulic pipe erection, and electrical panel routing for a new aluminium extrusion line setup.
- Supervised the installation and calibration of Chinese-manufactured extrusion machinery and heavy handling equipment systems.
Industrial Maintenance Technician - Kunal Aluminium - India
(2019-01 - 2020-12)
- Conducted breakdown maintenance and routine preventive service on electrical circuits and high-pressure hydraulic systems.
Maintenance Technician (Mechanical & Electrical) - Halco Aluminium - Guwahati, India
(2017-01 - 2018-12)
- Maintained extrusion auxiliary systems including billet heaters, stretchers, cutting saws, and aging ovens.
Junior Maintenance Technician - Krishna Alex - Kolkata, India
(2012-01 - 2016-12)
- Performed fundamental mechanical alignments, pump overhauls, motor testing, and routine lubrication checks across press lines.
Education
Graduation Degree - Jai Prakash University
