Jai PRAKASH Chauhan

Mechanical Engineering professional with 20+ years of experience in cement plant maintenance, project execution, shutdown management, and reliability improvement. Currently working as Head of Department – Mechanical at Lake Cement Ltd., Tanzania. Strong expertise in kiln systems, VRM, roller press, coal mills, clinker coolers, cement mills, and material handling systems.

Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, improve equipment reliability, optimize maintenance costs, and execute plant upgrades. Experienced in CAPEX/OPEX planning, SAP-based maintenance systems, root cause analysis (RCFA), and safety management.

Head of Department – Mechanical at Lake Cement Ltd. (2026-02 – Present)

• Leading complete mechanical maintenance of the cement plant
• Planning and execution of preventive, predictive, and shutdown maintenance
• Monitoring equipment availability, MTBF, MTTR, and maintenance KPIs
• Conducting Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) of major breakdowns
• Managing spare parts planning and inventory optimization
• Ensuring safety compliance and maintenance best practices
• Coordination with production, E&I, and management teams

Deputy General Manager – Maintenance Head at Adani Penna Cement (2025-06 – 2026-02)

• Led Mechanical and internal project teams
• Planned and executed preventive and predictive maintenance
• Managed CAPEX / OPEX budgets
• Planned critical spare parts inventory
• Monitored maintenance KPIs and downtime
• Implemented safety systems and plant improvement projects

Deputy General Manager – Mechanical at Orient Cement Ltd. (2011-04 – 2025-05)

Maintenance and project management of major cement plant equipment and systems

• Maintenance of 7200 TPD kiln, preheater, and SF cooler
• Maintenance of KHD Roller Press and MPS 2800 BK Coal Mill
• Shutdown planning through SAP PM module
• Spare parts planning and maintenance strategy implementation

Senior Engineer – Mechanical (Maintenance & Projects) at Shree Cement Ltd. (2007-10 – 2011-04)

Equipment erection, commissioning supervision, and maintenance planning

• Equipment erection and commissioning supervision
• Preparation of BOM and contractor coordination
• Preventive and breakdown maintenance planning

Mechanical Engineer at Aquatech Steelcon (India) Ltd. (2005-05 – 2007-10)

Fabrication inspection and quality assurance

• Fabrication inspection for cement, power, and chemical industries
• NDT Level-II – Dye Penetrant Testing
• Welding inspection and manpower planning

B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering – UPTU, Lucknow (2005)

Intermediate (12th) – UP Board (1997)

High School (10th) – UP Board (1995)