Vamsi Bhukya

Results-driven Mechanical Engineer with 4+ years of hands-on experience in cement manufacturing plants, specializing in preventive maintenance, mechanical inspections, shutdown execution, and rotating equipment reliability. Proven expertise in kilns, ball mills, VRM, conveying systems, and packing plants, supported by IBM Maximo maintenance strategy implementation and SKF-certified vibration analysis. Known for improving equipment availability, reducing breakdowns, and ensuring strict safety and compliance standards in high-capacity cement operations.

Mechanical Engineer | Mechanical Maintenance Planning Engineer at Akoga Cement (FLSmidth) (2025-01 – 2026-03)

• Conduct detailed mechanical inspections and preventive maintenance for critical plant equipment.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor maintenance activities using IBM Maximo.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor maintenance activities using SKF Aptitude Software with help of SKF Micro log Analyzer dBX & SKF Quick Collect sensor.
• Formulated and executed preventive and predictive maintenance plans for essential cement plant machinery, which includes Kilns (Rotax-2), Cement Ball Mills, Atox-45 (VRM), Belt Conveyors, Bucket Elevators, Screw Conveyors, Weigh Feeders, and Deep Bucket Conveyors.
• Performed Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to pinpoint persistent failures and execute sustainable corrective measures.
• Employed IBM Maximo software & SKF Aptitude Software to organize, oversee, and evaluate maintenance operations, resulting in a complete elimination of downtime.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams (engineering, production, and maintenance).
• Enhanced and refined the management of spare parts inventory, leading to a decrease in stockouts, and an improvement in cost control.
• Developed condition monitoring strategies to assess the health of essential equipment, achieving a 100% reduction in unplanned maintenance expenses.
• Performed a root cause analysis on equipment failures, and proposed corrective measures to enhance reliability and avert recurrence.
• Delivered training sessions to maintenance teams regarding Maximo software and techniques for condition monitoring.
• Diagnose mechanical failures in rotating equipment and execute corrective actions.
• Coordinate closely with production, electrical, and instrumentation teams to ensure smooth plant operation. Perform Rotax-2 kiln maintenance, including support roller inspection, tyre, inlet & outlet seal lamella Plates, Tangential Suspension springs, Compensators, Hydraulic trust device (HTD) maintenance. Execute maintenance of cement mills, VRM, conveyors, elevators, pumps, fans, and packing systems.
• Lead alignment activities for fans and drive systems to improve energy efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with plant safety policies, OEM standards, and international HSE requirements.

Assistant Mechanical Engineer at Priya Cements Ltd. (2022-06 – 2024-12)

• Assisted in preventive and breakdown maintenance of kilns, mills, and material handling systems.
• Participated in shutdown maintenance, equipment overhauling, and bearing replacements.
• Engineered, sustained and enhanced mechanical systems and components for equipment used in cement plants.
• Worked in conjunction with the planning department to guarantee the prompt availability of resources necessary for maintenance and repair operations.
• Performed inspections of equipment, engaged in troubleshooting, and executed repairs, which led to a decrease in failure rates, and an enhancement in operational uptime.
• Directed the condition-based monitoring of essential rotating machinery through the application of vibration analysis, thermography (NDT), and oil analysis.
• My participation in ongoing improvement efforts contributed to minimizing repeated breakdowns and enhancing overall equipment efficiency.
• I conducted an analysis of equipment performance by utilizing historical breakdown data and condition monitoring reports to pinpoint failure trends and suggest corrective actions.
• Contributed significantly to the enhancement and retrofitting of equipment, resulting in a complete doubling of production efficiency.
• Generated comprehensive reports regarding the performance of equipment, which included suggestions for enhancement.
• Supported maintenance documentation and safety compliance initiatives.

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering – Sri Indu College of Engineering & Technology