Kannan Raman

To obtain a responsible position that offers professional challenges, where I can effectively apply my skills and contribute to the achievement of the organization’s objectives, while continuing to grow both personally and professionally.

Senior Manager Electrical at M/s ARJAS STEEL Pvt Ltd (formerly Gerdau Steel India Limited) (2018-02 – Present)

Arjas Steel is one of the leading integrated producers of special bar quality (SBQ) or alloy steel in India. Plants situated at Tadipatri, Andhra Pradesh, with a capacity of 325,000 MT/annum of special steel. This is a fully integrated unit with sinter plant, coke oven, blast furnace, steel melt shop with full refining facilities, a modern rolling mill and a state-of-the-art finishing and inspection facilities.

We have further established two captive power plants producing 21 MW (about 70% of the energy requirements) to supplement the power requirements of this plant.

• Oversaw maintenance and project implementation in the Steel Melt Shop and Electrical Utility.
• Led multiple initiatives focused on improving equipment availability, process efficiency, and overall productivity.
• Managed installation, commissioning, and modernization projects involving major steelmaking equipment and heavy-duty cranes.
• Two BOF Converters (32-ton heat size) – one operating, one standby.
• Two LRFs (Ladle Refining Furnaces) – 32-ton capacity with alloy addition and wire feeding capabilities.
• One Vacuum Degassing (VD) station – vessel-type.
• One Continuous Casting Machine (CCM) – 3 stands producing billets in sizes 130x130, 150x150, and 160x160 mm, 12 m lengths.
• Multiple cranes deployed across the melt shop for various operations.
• BOF Area: Operated Hot Metal (80/40T), Scrap (20/5T) & Mixer Cranes (100/50T)
• LRF Area: Managed Steel Ladle Cranes (80/40T & 75/40/5T)
• CCM Area: Handled Tundish (20/5T) and Billet Cranes (2×10T)
• Successfully erected and commissioned a new Hot Metal Crane (80/40T), enhancing equipment uptime and increasing productivity.
• Modified Steel Car and Slag Car RDOL systems with upgraded drive systems, resulting in improved operational efficiency.
• Implemented Converter Slag Monitoring System during tapping to enhance process visibility and quality control.
• Completed erection and commissioning of the second LRF, doubling processing capacity and improving equipment availability.
• Deployed Online Ladle Temperature Monitoring System, boosting accuracy in process control.
• Installed Process Monitoring Cameras on the VD vessel, enhancing operational oversight and safety.
• Upgraded Tundish Crane RDOL System with a new drive system, leading to higher reliability and performance.
• Commissioned a new Tundish Crane (20/5T), contributing to better handling and reduced downtime.
• Integrated an Online Billet Temperature Monitoring System, enabling real-time product quality assessment.

Manager – Electrical Maintenance & Projects at Kirloskar Ferrous Industries (2010-02 – 2018-02)

Blast Furnace & Captive Power Plant Operations. Kirloskar ferrous industries limited (KFIL) is a 1000 Croce turnover company located in Bevinahalli, Koppel – District of Karnataka. In KFIL manufacturer’s foundry grad pig iron and iron castings for automobiles.

• Lead the maintenance and project execution of all electrical systems related to:
• 2 x 250 m³ Blast Furnaces
• 7 MW (2 x 3.5 MW) and 5 MW Generator Power Plants
• Maintained and managed critical electrical equipment including:
• Transformers up to 4 MVA
• Breakers up to 11 KV
• PCCs, MCCs, Control Panels
• Motors up to 580 KW (3.3 KV)
• PLCs and MLDB Panels
• EOT Cranes (50/15T), Hoists, and other auxiliary systems
• Achieved and sustained 99.6% equipment uptime, ensuring uninterrupted production operations.
• Implemented energy efficiency improvements resulting in power cost savings of ₹20 Lakhs per month.
• Directed the erection, testing, and commissioning of various HT & LT electrical systems including:
• HT & LT MCCs
• Motors with VFDs
• PDB and LDB panels
• Conducted test runs and system trials for complete electrical systems with successful PLC integration and interface testing.
• Supervised the installation and commissioning of industrial lighting systems, ensuring full plant illumination compliance.

Sr. Engineer at M/s Shriram Electro cast PVT Limited (2009-02 – 2010-02)

We are manufacturing different grade pig iron, Like Basic, Foundry and S G grade. This plant out put product maximum will utilize. In this plant we are maintaining 195 M3 Mini Blast Furnace auxiliaries and 2.5 MW Power Plant auxiliaries.

• I am worked as an ACT HOD in Electrical Department.
• Responsible for the maintenance & upkeep of all electrical equipment of the all areas.
• To ensure availability of electrical equipment at MBF to achieve production target.
• To enforce safety regulations in my dept. to ensure safety for the dept, employees.
• Planning of spares and consumables required for MBF & power plant. And also major capital relining repair shut down.
• Planning & preparing maintenance schedule, work instructions & check list
• Implementing cost saving & energy saving measures.
• Organizing manpower & materials during breakdowns.

Engineer at M/s Kalyani Steels Pvt Limited (2005-09 – 2009-02)

M/s Kalyani Steel Limited. Siruguppa is a part of the Kalyani group; we are manufacturing different grade pig iron, Like Basic, Foundry and SG grade. In this plant we are maintaining 195 M3 Mini Blast Furnace auxiliaries and 2.5 MW Power Plant auxiliaries.

• Responsible for the maintenance & upkeep of all electrical equipment of the all areas.
• To ensure availability of electrical equipment at MBF to achieve production target.
• To enforce safety regulations in my dept. to ensure safety for the dept, employees.
• Planning of spares and consumables required for MBF & power plant. And also major capital relining repair shut down.
• Planning & preparing maintenance schedule, work instructions & check list
• Organizing procurement of spares.
• Implementing cost saving & energy saving measures.
• Keeping maintenance & other related records.
• Better utilization of man power & controlling absenteeism.
• Striving for continuous improvement and modification to save cost.
• Co-ordination with power plant people to ensure uninterrupted power to MBF & other areas.
• Organizing manpower & materials during breakdowns.
• Draw development plans for subordinates.

Diploma in Electrical Engineering – The Salem Polytechnic, Salem, Tamil Nadu