Senthil S

Results-driven Electrical Engineering & Maintenance professional with 13+ years of industrial experience in Projects, Maintenance, Plant Operations, Utilities, Asset Reliability, Energy Management, Statutory Compliance and Team Leadership. Experienced in 33 kV/11 kV HT systems, electrical inspection, SAP PM/MM, preventive & predictive maintenance, shutdown execution, PLC/VFD systems, RO/STP/ETP utilities, budgeting, spare management, RCA, TPM, OEE, Kaizen and IMS. Hands-on exposure in ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 22000 systems, including documentation, internal/external audit coordination and certification readiness.

Strong capability in regulatory coordination, electrical safety, PWD/PCB-related compliance, legal requirements, CSR initiatives and cross-functional plant management.

Senior Engineer – Projects & Maintenance - CP Aquaculture (India) Pvt. Ltd. - Chennai / Industrial Manufacturing & Utilities

(2013-05)

• Lead electrical maintenance, plant engineering, utilities and project execution activities across production and support facilities.
• Plan and control preventive, predictive, breakdown and shutdown maintenance to maximize equipment availability, reliability and production continuity.
• Manage 33 kV / 11 kV HT electrical distribution systems, transformers, HT/LT panels, VCBs, isolators, CTs, PTs, busbars, cables, protection systems and earthing.
• Conduct electrical inspections, condition assessments, testing and PM activities; maintain inspection reports, test records, checklists and statutory documentation.
• Coordinate HT shutdowns, electrical isolation, LOTO, PTW, JSA and safe restoration of electrical systems with production and authorized personnel.
• Drive SAP PM activities including maintenance planning, preventive maintenance schedules, work orders, breakdown history, equipment records and maintenance documentation.
• Support SAP MM processes for spare planning, purchase requisitions, critical spares, inventory control, vendor coordination and service procurement.
• Lead maintenance of motors, MCC panels, PLC systems, VFDs, compressors, DG sets, blowers, dust collectors, conveyors, elevators, gearboxes, pulverizers, hammer mills, extruders and packaging systems.
• Manage RO, STP and ETP utilities, ensuring preventive maintenance, operational reliability, documentation and applicable legal/environmental requirements.
• Coordinate statutory and legal compliance requirements relevant to electrical safety, plant engineering, utilities and environmental operations; liaise with concerned agencies/authorities as required.
• Handle IMS requirements for ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) and ISO 22000 (Food Safety), including procedure/document control, records, compliance tracking and audit readiness.
• Coordinate and support internal audits and external/certification audits; prepare evidence, close audit observations, implement corrective/preventive actions and maintain certification compliance.
• Support electrical inspection and statutory inspection requirements, ensuring timely documentation, rectification of observations and compliance closure.
• Plan annual maintenance budgets, CAPEX/OPEX requirements, cost-saving initiatives and resource allocation while controlling maintenance expenditure.
• Implement energy conservation initiatives through blower optimization, VFD-based control, equipment upgrades, motor efficiency improvement and operating-condition optimization.
• Conduct RCA, TPM, OEE, Kaizen and continuous-improvement activities to reduce downtime, improve equipment reliability and optimize maintenance cost.
• Manage contractors, service providers and maintenance manpower; conduct toolbox talks, safety briefings and performance monitoring.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Stores, Procurement, HR and Management to ensure uninterrupted operations and timely project completion.
• Participate in CSR activities and coordinate required plant/community support initiatives in line with organizational programs.
• Coordinate PWD/PCB-related compliance and other applicable legal requirements, including documentation, inspection support and corrective-action follow-up.

Maintenance Engineer - Clear Pack Containers - PET Bottle Manufacturing

(2012 - 2013)

• Installation, commissioning and maintenance of PET bottle injection molding machinery and associated electrical/control systems.
• Maintained hydraulic systems, motors, compressors, electrical panels, MCCs and machine control systems.
• Executed preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and reliability-improvement activities to reduce machine downtime.

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering - Vel Tech Multi Tech Engineering College (2009 - 2012)

AMIE (Electrical) - Electrical Engineering - The Institution of Engineers (India)