Amit Kumar Prasad

Mechanical Engineer and Design Manager with 18+ years of experience in metallurgical plant engineering, specializing in Material Handling Systems (MHS), Coke Oven Batteries, Scarfing Lines, and Bulk Material Handling for integrated steel plants in India and abroad. Proven expertise in design optimization, turnkey project engineering, sales support, vendor evaluation, safety & ergonomics analysis, and ISO 9001 coordination. Recognized for innovation, cost optimization, and leadership in complex, multi-location projects.

Assistant General Manager at SMS India Pvt. Ltd. (SMS Group – Metallurgical Plant Engineering) (2007-11 – Present)

• Lead design and engineering activities for Coke Oven Batteries, By-Product Plants, Scarfing Lines, and Material Handling Systems.
• Support sales and proposal engineering for domestic and international steel projects, including layout development and equipment selection.
• Manage basic and detailed engineering, drawing reviews, vendor drawings, P&IDs, motor/equipment lists, and interface coordination.
• Design and calculate equipment such as Oven closures, Oven heating system, Reversing winch system, Buckstay, Oven roof equipment, Raw gas system, CDQ, belt, screw & elevator conveyors, bunkers, hoppers, silos, gates, feeders, screens, hoists, jib cranes, de-dusting systems, vessels, tanks, and piping.
• Prepare technical specifications, conduct technical bid evaluations, and support procurement and spare strategy.
• Perform safety analysis, ergonomics studies, and design optimization.
• Act as ISO 9001 Coordinator for engineering activities.
• Achieved 34.5 tons steel weight saving through design optimization (TATA Scarfing Line Project).
• Key Projects: Coke Oven Batteries - IISCO COB#12, IISCO COB#13&14 CDQ, AMNS Hazira COB & BPP, JFE Fukuyama (Japan), Chongqing Steel (China)
• Key Projects: Scarfing Lines - TATA Steel – Jamshedpur & Kalinganagar
• Key Projects: MHS & Alloy Systems - JSW BPSL, Vizag Steel, Jindal Group, TATA Steel, AMNS, Essar Steel
• Key Projects: International Projects - Brazil, Russia, Egypt, Thailand, China (via SMS Germany / SMS Concast)

Design Engineer at Modtech Projects (India) Pvt. Ltd. (2006-08 – 2007-11)

• Designed and calculated bulk material handling equipment as per IS & CEMA standards.
• Prepared and reviewed GA drawings for conveyors, trippers, diverters, and allied equipment.
• Participated in projects for Bhushan Steel, Jindal Steel & Power, Asian Power & Steel, NINL.

Engineer – Design & Coordination at Hira Ferro Alloys Ltd. (Power Plant Projects) (2005-05 – 2006-07)

• Engineering support for coal and rice husk–fired thermal power plants (8–20 MW).
• Involved in equipment specifications, bid evaluations, fabrication & erection reviews, and BOP systems.
• Project planning and reporting using MS Project.

Trainee CAD Engineer at Jyoti Structures Ltd. (2003-07 – 2005-04)

• Prepared and checked structural and tower drawings, BOMs, and prototype corrections.
• Worked on projects for TATA Transmission, Indian Railways, MSEB, Kalpataru.

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical – Govt. Engineering College, Jagdalpur (2003)