Prashant Chinchkhede

Mechanical Maintenance professional with 20+ years of experience in hydraulic systems, mechanical maintenance, and heavy engineering industries. Proven expertise in Seamless Pipe & DI Pipe plants, Hot rolling mills, Cold rolling mills, coated steel lines, and large industrial utilities. Strong in hydraulic troubleshooting, servo systems, preventive & shutdown maintenance, SAP-PM, and cross functional coordination, ERP.

Adept at leading teams, improving equipment reliability, and reducing downtime through systematic RCA.

Manager Mechanical (Hydraulics) at Maharashtra Seamless Ltd. (DP Jindal group) (2025-10 – Present)

Spearheaded hydraulics maintenance operations as an Manager at Maharashtra Seamless Ltd. in the Seamless Pipes division starting from October 2025.

• Supervised breakdown maintenance to guarantee the optimal performance of essential equipment within the assigned area.
• Introduced preventive maintenance strategies, resulting in a 15% improvement in the operational efficiency of critical machinery.
• Executed predictive maintenance for identified machines, leading to a noteworthy 20% reduction in downtime and a notable enhancement in overall equipment effectiveness.
• Showcased expertise in hydraulic equipment, with hands-on experience in modifying circuit drawings and various hydraulic components including pumps, directional control valves, pressure and flow control valves, pressure relief and reducing valves, and hydraulic cylinders.
• Devised and implemented maintenance campaign checklists, ensuring thorough and systematic equipment maintenance, ultimately resulting in a significant 25% enhancement in maintenance process efficiency.
• Strategically planned and managed critical spare parts inventory, reducing downtime by 30% and ensuring the availability of essential spares.
• Cultivated regular communication with maintenance technicians, promoting a collaborative approach to effectively address maintenance issues.

Assistant Manager – Mechanical & Hydraulic Maintenance at Electrosteel Castings Ltd. (2014-09 – 2025-10)

• End‑to‑end maintenance of Hydraulic & Mechanical systems in DI Pipe Manufacturing Plant.
• Maintenance of high‑pressure hydraulic power packs, servo systems, proportional valves, accumulators, pumps, and cylinders.
• Planned and executed PM, shutdown, and breakdown maintenance, achieving improved equipment availability.
• Implemented hydraulic oil cleanliness control (NAS level), filtration management, and contamination reduction practices.
• Led RCA for chronic failures and implemented corrective & preventive actions.
• Coordinated with Electrical, Production, and OEM vendors for technical resolutions.
• Managed manpower including engineers, fitters, and helpers; focused on skill development.
• Utilized SAPPM for maintenance records, PM scheduling, and breakdown history.
• Ensured compliance with safety standards, SOPs, and best maintenance practices.

Mechanical Engineer at Uttam Value steels Ltd. (formerly name as Lloyds steel industries ltd.) (2010-01 – 2014-01)

• Managing mechanical maintenance for hot rolling mill equipment's at Uttam Value Steels Ltd.
• Conducting preventive, shutdown, and scheduled maintenance activities to ensure optimal functioning of equipment.
• Implementing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and 5-S strategies to improve equipment efficiency.
• Utilizing SAP for general maintenance activities and record-keeping.
• Planning manpower effectively to ensure seamless execution of maintenance tasks.
• Identifying and executing opportunity to enhance equipment performance.

Jr. Engineer at Ispat industries Limited (2007-01 – 2010-01)

• Managed the mechanical maintenance of equipment including Continues pickling line, Acid regeneration Plant, Color Coating line, and EOT cranes at Ispat industries Limited.
• Implemented and supervised preventative maintenance procedures to optimize equipment performance and longevity.
• Executed troubleshooting and repair activities, reducing downtime by X% and improving operational efficiency.

Diploma Engineer Trainee at International Combustion (I) Ltd (2006-01 – 2007-01)

Executed a Diploma trainee Engineer role in Mechanical Maintenance at International Combustion (Ind) Ltd.

Trainee at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (2005-01 – 2006-01)

Under the EPP scheme in IC Engine Assembling & Testing.

B.E. in Mechanical Engineering – SRK University (2025)

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Board of technical Education Bombay

Xth – Maharashta State Board