Sedhumanikandan S
Electrical Technician-02 / E&I Shift In-Charge
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About
Experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Technician with over 15 years in industrial maintenance, focusing on large-scale iron ore processing and pelletizing. Leads E&I activities, ensuring reliability of electrical systems and process equipment. Skilled in HV/LV systems, substations, PLCs, and industrial automation. Expertise in troubleshooting automation equipment and implementing safety practices, including LOTO and risk assessments.
Experience
Electrical Technician-02 / E&I Shift In-Charge - VALE OMAN LLC - Oman
(2014-07)
- Lead and execute E&I shift maintenance independently across iron ore processing environment.
- Provide electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting support during shift operations.
- Maintain and troubleshoot HV/LV electrical systems from 415 V to 132 kV.
- Maintain and troubleshoot ABB ACS800-series VFD systems, including ACS800-17.
- Perform maintenance on ACB, VCB, and GIS/SF6 circuit breakers.
- Maintained and troubleshot ABB MCC, ACC, and RPC panels and equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Troubleshoot industrial automation using ABB, Siemens, and Omron PLCs.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to minimise equipment downtime.
- Supported reliability and availability of critical power infrastructure systems, contributing to uninterrupted operations.
- Create and manage SAP maintenance work orders and notifications.
- Coordinate electrical spare parts, tools, and PPE through SAP planning.
- Support planned maintenance shutdowns, inspections, and corrective maintenance work.
- Apply LOTO, electrical isolation work permits, and risk assessments before maintenance.
- Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and technical teams after electrical faults.
- Delivered technical training and on-the-job guidance to junior technicians, enhancing team skill levels and knowledge transfer.
- Support contractor activities and ensure work follows site safety requirements.
Electrical Technician – Service & Maintenance - ABB LLC - Oman
(2010-11 - 2014-07)
- Executed preventive and corrective maintenance, enhancing equipment reliability and minimizing downtime.
- Performed inspections, maintenance, and complete overhauls of medium- and low-voltage circuit breakers.
- Troubleshot electrical distribution equipment and control systems in industrial environments.
- Provided installation commissioning support, maintenance, and troubleshooting of ABB MCC, ACC, and RPC panels.
- Managed work permit requirements and conducted thorough workplace risk assessments to ensure safety prior to maintenance.
- Supported contractor work and followed site electrical and safety requirements.
- Conducted weekly safety meetings, reinforcing safe working practices and fostering a culture of safety among maintenance teams.
- Applied electrical isolation and safe work practices per site procedures and safety requirements.
Electrical & Instrumentation Technician - AL MAHA CERAMICS CO. SAOC - Oman
(2007-09 - 2010-11)
- Troubleshot and maintained electrical control systems for SITI B&T and SACMI machinery, enhancing system performance.
- Identified and analysed electrical faults in machinery and supported corrective maintenance to restore production.
- Maintained Manfredini & Schianchi dry grinding equipment and electrical systems, contributing to sustained production efficiency.
- Executed maintenance on automated ceramic manufacturing equipment to ensure operational reliability.
Electrical Technician - R.A.K. CERAMICS - UAE
(2005-07 - 2007-09)
- Performed preventive and corrective electrical maintenance in continuous production environments.
- Troubleshot automated production equipment and electrical control systems on the line.
- Maintained and troubleshot SACMI kiln and hydraulic press electrical systems to ensure operational efficiency.
- Conducted daily checks and supported maintenance of Techno Ferrari automated guided vehicles to uphold performance standards.
Education
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Engineering Technology - BITS Pilani (2026)
Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering - Valivalam Desikar Polytechnic College (2003)
