Engineering Head at PPG Asian Paints Ltd. (2022-10 – Present)
Spearheaded end-to-end Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation & Utility Engineering, ensuring maximum equipment reliability, plant availability, and operational excellence across manufacturing facilities.
- Led Greenfield/Brownfield projects set up for ₹175 Cr., including concept-to-commissioning, equipment selection, utility planning, installation, commissioning, and statutory approvals from EC, CTE, CTO, PESO, GIDC, CEIG, and Boiler Inspectorate.
- Managed maintenance and reliability of critical assets including Reactors (SS/MSGL), Boilers, Chillers, Heat Pumps, Nitrogen Plants, Compressors, Pumps, Cooling Towers, HT/LT Power Systems, DG Sets, VFDs, Solar Plants, Material Handling Systems, and Automation Equipment.
- Developed Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) strategies through FMEA, Preventive, Predictive, Condition-Based Maintenance, TPM, and Shutdown Planning, improving MTBF, MTTR, equipment uptime, and asset life.
- Directed Capex/Opex budgeting, inventory optimization, vendor development, technical procurement, cost reduction, equipment modifications, and engineering improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency.
- Drove TPM, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Why-Why Analysis, Autonomous Maintenance, and Continuous Improvement initiatives to reduce downtime, maintenance costs, and production losses.
- Oversaw fabrication, piping, utilities, electrical distribution, energy optimization, and infrastructure projects, including procurement, contractor management, quality assurance, and commissioning activities.
- Ensured compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, IATF 16949, EHS, PSSR, HAZOP, Risk Assessment, and Global Audit requirements while strengthening plant safety and regulatory compliance.
- Liaised with Government Authorities, Statutory Bodies, Utility Agencies, Consultants, EPC Contractors, OEMs, and Key Vendors for approvals, inspections, project execution, and regulatory compliance.
- Built and mentored high-performing engineering teams by leading workforce planning, technical capability development, performance management, SOP/JSA implementation, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve world-class maintenance and engineering performance.
Manager at Rallis India Ltd. (2021-07 – 2022-09)
Led Electrical, Instrumentation & Engineering operations for a 7,000 MTPA manufacturing facility, managing a 13-member team and ₹18 Cr (CAPEX/OPEX) engineering portfolio to ensure plant reliability and operational excellence.
- Successfully delivered a ₹200 Cr Brownfield expansion project, driving engineering design, utility integration, equipment installation, commissioning, contractor management, and project execution within planned milestones.
- Directed maintenance and reliability of HT/LT electrical systems, Motors, VFDs, MCCs, DG Sets, Automation, Compressors, Utilities, and Pneumatic Systems, maximizing equipment availability through preventive and predictive maintenance.
- Executed engineering improvement initiatives including automated powder charging, Energy Management System (EMS), VFD optimization, compressor heat recovery, and online chiller descaling, enhancing productivity, energy efficiency, and operating cost performance.
- Strengthened asset management through Lean Maintenance, TPM, spare inventory optimization, RCA, reliability improvement, and cross-functional engineering leadership, ensuring safe, compliant, and uninterrupted plant operations.
Manager at Sajjan India Ltd. (2020-11 – 2021-06)
Led Electrical & Engineering for a ₹250 Cr Greenfield project (1,320 MTPA), managing engineering, installation, commissioning, and project execution.
- Directed E&I systems, automation, Smart Grid EMS, Clean Agent Fire Protection, and solar utilities, ensuring reliable, safe, and energy-efficient plant operations.
- Strengthened equipment reliability through TPM, Preventive & Predictive Maintenance, Autonomous Maintenance, and 5S, improving plant performance.
- Established engineering standards by implementing SOPs, TPM documentation, maintenance procedures, audit systems, and process controls to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
Manager at Meghmani India Ltd. (2018-08 – 2020-10)
Deputy Manager at Grasim Industries Ltd. (2015-12 – 2018-08)
Assistant Manager at JK Paper Ltd. (2012-02 – 2015-11)
Assistant Manager at BILT Graphic Paper Ltd. (2008-06 – 2012-02)
Electrical Engineer at RSWM Ltd. (2004-07 – 2008-06)
