Murali Nagendra

Dynamic and result-oriented Engineering Maintenance & Project Manager with 11+ years of experience in engineering maintenance practices, change control, and validation within cGMP regulated environments (USFDA/MHRA). Proven track record in preventive maintenance scheduling, utility installation & commissioning, SAP MM/ERP systems, cost optimization, and zero-downtime initiatives. Adept at managing cross-functional teams, supervising vendor engineering teams, negotiating subcontracts, and ensuring strict regulatory compliance across oil & gas, hydrocarbon, and pharmaceutical facilities.

Deputy Manager – Projects - BOMS Pvt Ltd - Visakhapatnam

(2023-02 - 2025-03)

• Led techno-commercial bid preparation, tender specification reviews, cost estimations, and subcontracting for Oil & Gas projects, Hydrocarbon storage tanks, cross-country pipelines, and gas distribution networks.
• Managed end-to-end execution from project conception, front-end engineering design (FEED), and detailed engineering through construction, pre-commissioning, and final handover.
• Directed project engineers, monitored critical path progress, managed risk contingency plans, and tracked project L-3 & L-4 schedules and fund flows.
• Supervised installation and hydro testing of piping, columns, heat exchangers, furnaces, reactors, pressure vessels, and tie-ins to existing operational facilities and tank farms.
• Reviewed vendor quotations, performed technical evaluations, issued RFQs, and ensured strict contractor compliance with EHS, safety permits, and quality standards.

Senior Executive Maintenance Engineer - Aurobindo Pharma Pvt Ltd - Visakhapatnam

(2016-10 - 2022-12)

Head of maintenance engineering operations for a major pharmaceutical unit production block in strict adherence to cGMP, USFDA, and MHRA standards.

• Spearheaded installation, commissioning, and validation of new production lines, HVAC cleanrooms, and utility water systems.
• Coordinated change-control closures with QA/Validation teams, managed preventive maintenance schedules, and conducted root-cause analysis (RCA) for zero-downtime initiatives.
• Optimized spare parts inventory and component standardization using SAP MM modules; negotiated vendor contracts and controlled annual Capex/Opex spending.
• Supervised plant shutdown activities, managed shift schedules, calibrated control instruments, and trained engineering technicians on GMP safety practices.

Executive – Maintenance Engineer - Apotex Pharma Chem India Pvt. Ltd - Bangalore

(2013-12 - 2016-10)

• Managed day-to-day preventive and corrective maintenance across core production equipment, utilities, and plant infrastructure.
• Led a team of 6 technicians to ensure continuous operation of mechanical and utility equipment, minimizing operational downtime.
• Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams (Production, Quality Assurance, and Safety) to ensure strict alignment with production targets and regulatory protocols.

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Mechanical Engineering - Sai Spurthi Institute of Technology (JNTU Hyderabad) (2012)