Vikas Sharma

Results-driven Associate General Manager – Maintenance with 20+ years of experience in heavy engineering, manufacturing, & plant maintenance. Proven expertise in Preventive & Predictive Maintenance (PM & PdM), reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), energy optimization, and digital transformation. Skilled in implementing CMMS systems and QR code-based asset tracking to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime.

Adept at leading teams, optimizing costs, and ensuring compliance with industry safety standards.

AGM Maintenance - Jai Parvati Forge Ltd. - Derabassi, Punjab, India

(2024-08)

• Maintenance Strategy and Leadership. Leading a team of over 30 maintenance professionals to maximize machine uptime and reliability.
• Implementing preventive and predictive maintenance (PM and PdM) strategies to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Driving Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM) for asset optimization.
• Equipment Reliability and Condition Monitoring: Managing gear hobbing, grinding, turning machines, and air compressors, with a focus on vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis.
• Implementing QR code-based asset identification for quick tracking and historical data access.
• Energy Management and Cost Optimization. Identifying and implementing energy-saving initiatives (compressed air leak detection, VFD installations, and motor efficiency improvements).
• Conducting power consumption analysis and reducing energy waste in key assets.
• CMMS and digitalization. Developed excellent working knowledge of industry trends and improvements in processes.

Assistant Manager, Maintenance - Tafe Motors & Tractors Ltd. - Parwanoo, HP, India

(2006-04 - 2024-08)

• Managed projects and tasks, ensuring timely completion and aligning with departmental, and maintenance goals.
• Implemented maintenance control plans for preventive, and predictive maintenance.
• Proficiently operated gear cutting machines: gear hobbing, gear shaving, gear shaping, and gear rounding.
• Expertly handled CNC and conventional machines: grinding (ID and OD), thread grinding, crown wheel pinion machines (Gleason), VMC, and HMC (Siemens and Fanuc control).
• Ensured that performance quality met company training standards.
• Supervised maintenance staff training, covering procedures, equipment use, and OSHA safety regulations.
• Conducted staff performance evaluations, formal reviews, and executed corrective action plans.
• Managed preventive maintenance programs. Fostering strong relations with operations to enforce safety protocols.
• Strictly adhered to company safety standards, and promptly reported potential hazards.
• Crafted concise employee performance appraisals with actionable feedback.
• Guided and motivated maintenance employees to achieve timeframe goals.

Bachelors of Arts - H.P. University, Shimla (2002 - 2005)

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering - Indo Swiss Training Center - CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO), Chandigarh (2001 - 2004)