Balakrishnan Murugan, Manager - Operation & Maintenance

Balakrishnan Murugan

Manager - Operation & Maintenance

GRACE ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES W.L.L

Location
Qatar - Al Wakrah
Education
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Experience
25 years, 4 Months

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Total years of experience :25 years, 4 Months

Manager - Operation & Maintenance at GRACE ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES W.L.L
  • Qatar - Al Wakrah
  • My current job since January 2020

• Team Management and Equipment Maintenance: Managed a team of 15 Supervisors & 220+ technicians and helpers in the shutdown maintenance, erection & installation, commissioning sites.
• Maintenance Procedures: Developed and implemented maintenance procedures to ensure efficient upkeep of plant equipment.
• Plant Inspections: Conducted regular assessments and inspections on work progress of plant static & rotating equipment to identify and resolve issues promptly and timely.
• Work Scheduling and Oversight: Planned day-to-day work schedules and oversaw repair and installation activities.

• Budget Management: Monitored expenses, controlled the maintenance budget, and managed relationships with contractors and service providers.
• Project Management: Managed projects from inception to execution within the Operations and Maintenance domain.
• Staff Supervision: Managed the activities of motivating, recruiting, training, and developing staff.
• Safety Compliance and Reporting: Ensured safety compliance, maintained accurate maintenance logs, and report on daily activities.
• Refurbishment and Retrofit Projects: Successfully completed numerous refurbishment and retrofit projects, improving efficiency by 21%.
• AMC Contracts and Resource Allocation: Prepared and executed AMC contracts, effectively allocating resources, and adhering to safety standards.
• Tendering and Quotations: Participated in tendering processes, prepared quotations, and made techno-commercial offers.
• Client Relations and Business Development: Attended negotiation meetings with clients, generated new business leads, and ensured timely payment follow-ups.
• Quality Assurance: Prepared ITP and SAT, FAT procedures, conducted root cause analysis, and ensured quality assurance.
• Maintenance Scheduling and Project Evaluation: Scheduled and executed maintenance tasks, evaluated project progress, and reported to management.
• Critical Site Conditions Handling: Handled critical site conditions, commissioned projects, prepared contract completion documents, and managed billing and invoicing.

Manager - Retrofit & Refurbishment at WEIR OIL AND GAS. Bashrah
  • Qatar - Al Wakrah
  • August 2018 to December 2019

• Project Planning and Execution: Responsible for planning, scheduling, and executing retrofit and refurbishment projects in the oil and gas sector. This includes defining project scope, setting deadlines, and allocating resources.
• Technical Oversight: Oversee the technical aspects of retrofit and refurbishment projects which includes reviewing designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and troubleshooting technical issues.
• Budget Management: Developed and managed project budgets. This includes estimating costs, tracking expenses, and making necessary adjustments to stay within budget.
• Vendor and Contractor Management: Managed relationships with vendors and contractors. This includes negotiating contracts, coordinating work schedules, and resolving disputes.
• Quality Assurance and Control: Ensured the quality of retrofit and refurbishment projects. This includes implementing quality control processes, conducting inspections, and taking corrective actions when necessary.
• Safety Compliance: Ensured all projects comply with safety regulations and standards. This includes conducting safety audits, providing safety training to staff, and implementing safety measures on site.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepared and presented project road maps, project reports to stakeholders. This includes progress reports, financial reports, and final project documentation.
• Team Leadership: Led and managed a team of engineers and technicians. This includes providing guidance, facilitating training, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Client Relations**: Maintained strong relationships with clients. This includes communicating project updates, addressing client concerns, and seeking client feedback.
• Training and Development: Facilitated training programs for the team to enhance skills, stay updated on industry advancements, and improve overall team capabilities.
• Emergency Response: Developed and implemented emergency response plans to address urgent equipment issues and minimize downtime.

Operations Manager at FLOWSERVE ABHASHAIN COMPANY CO.
  • Saudi Arabia - Yanbu
  • June 2016 to July 2018

• Managed all aspects of the Mechanical seal service Centre (Quick Response Centre -QRC) providing technical and administrative support to the team of application, purchase, sales, services for continuous improvement-
• Addressed customer inquiries promptly, providing accurate information and solutions.
• By Maintaining high standards of quality in service delivery, built strong relationships with clients.
• Managed procurement processes for necessary equipment, spare parts, and supplies and inventory.
• Streamlined day-to-day operations, technicians deputation optimizing eƯiciency and resource utilization.
• Identified opportunities for process improvement and successfully implemented cost-saving measures, resulting in reduced service centre expenses.
• Prepared regular reports on key performance indicators and forecasts.
• Ensured compliance with health and safety and legal regulations.
• Coordinated swift responses to emergency situations, minimizing disruptions and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Attended critical field service on self-deputation for quicker resolution and decision making.

Joint Manager – National Service at Flowserve Sanmar Limited.
  • India - Chennai
  • April 2011 to May 2016

• Developed and executed nationwide service strategies for Flowserve mechanical seals.
• Led and mentored a team of branch service engineers and technicians.
• Organized site visits and ensured eƯicient and high-quality service to customers installation, maintenance, and repairs.
• Attended Critical trouble shooting / Emergency sites and new product installation, commissioning.
• Provided technical support for sales and design for new projects and new product development.
• Handled warranty claims and managed within budget with RCA solutions.
• Collaborated with QC for product improvement and to reduce defective PPM through complaints analysis.
• Conducted customer training and certification programs across the nation.
• Monitored service metrics and maintained accurate records.
• Prioritized sales conversion and spares enquiry sales by benchmark field service supports to drive business growth and Profitability.

sales and service manager at Flow
  • India - Chennai
  • April 2011 to April 2016
Executive – Service (Pumps & Compressors) at SULZER Pumps India Ltd
  • India - Navi Mumbai
  • June 2010 to March 2011

• Carried out onsite erection, installation, commissioning of compressors, pumps.

• Conducted on-site troubleshooting and overhauling of pumps & Compressors based on customer complaints and chargeable installation, AMC, Troubleshooting visits.
• Led retrofit, refurbishment, assembly, and testing of pumps at the factory workshop.
• Participating in tendering process & OƯer submission for spares RFQ and providing technical support to sales Team.

Senior Service Engineer at Kirloskar Ebara Pumps Ltd.
  • India - Pune
  • July 2007 to May 2010

• Overhaul, troubleshoot, and repair pumps and turbines on-site.
• Preparing inspection and identifying and listing materials to be re-worked / to be replaced.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards during maintenance.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and prepare assessment reports,
• Assembly of the equipment and conducting performance test as per standards.
• Assess equipment condition through field surveys and conduct energy audits.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and train technicians in industry best practices.

Maintenance Engineer at BEACH
  • India - Tirunelveli
  • June 2003 to May 2007

• Managed day-to-day operations of the workshop, including work schedule planning and execution.
• Led a team of service technicians and machine operators.
• Conducted overhauls and tests on various types of pumps, valves, and mechanical seals to meet industrial standards.
• Successfully implemented preventive maintenance programs, resulting in a 20% reduction in breakdowns.
• Provided training to technicians and operators on best practices in rotating equipment maintenance.
• Maintained an organized spares inventory and prepared material requisition forecasts for procurement.

 Al-Shakeen and Dunken shut down projects of Qatar Energy  North Field East (NFE) - Shut Down Maintenance project of Qatar Energy  New Water InjecƟon on South- R Project- Ofshore ErecƟon and commissioning of rotaƟng equipment -ONGC  Rabab Harweel Integrated Project - PDO, Oman  Gasoline Package -3, YASREF, Yanbu, KSA  Taq Taq Oil Field Pipeline To Fish Khabur - Kurdistan, Iraq  Khor Mor Gas Field Expansion - Pearl Petroleum, Iraq  IOCL Auto fuel Euro VI UpgradaƟon Project in Its Plants in India

Sites handled In :
KSA, UAE, OMAN, QATAR, IRAQ, EGYPT, TURKMENISTAN, THAILAND, INDIA, GABON, NIGERIA, MOZAMBIQUE, BANGLADESH, ANGOLA.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
  • at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
  • May 2024
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor Of Mechanical Engineering
  • at Manonmanium Sundaranar University
  • April 2003

Specialties & Skills

Testing and Commissioning
Costing
Site Planning
Warranty Administration
Client Communication
Project Execution, Technical expertise,Onsite Troubleshooting, Statergic planning,
COMMISSIONING
OPERATIONS
SEAL (MECHANICAL)
INSTALLATION
REFURBISHMENT
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
PROCUREMENT
QUALITY ASSURANCE
MANAGEMENT

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Intermediate
Tamil
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

PDO approved HSE& H2S certification (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2022
Vibration Analysis (Training)
Training Institute:
Triveni Institute
BOSIET (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2023