Sivaji Manigandan, Automation and Instrumentation Senior Engineer

Sivaji Manigandan

Automation and Instrumentation Senior Engineer

GPS CHEMOIL LLC FZC

Location
United Arab Emirates - Fujairah
Education
Bachelor's degree, Engineering Technology
Experience
17 years, 9 Months

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Total years of experience :17 years, 9 Months

Automation and Instrumentation Senior Engineer at GPS CHEMOIL LLC FZC
  • United Arab Emirates - Fujairah
  • My current job since July 2015

Specializing in the automation of control systems, I offer tailored Siemens PCS 7 programming support aligned with process requirements.

Executing the configuration and testing of process-specific interlocks, along with testing control panel logic and PLC logic.

Providing commissioning and service support for Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) or AC drives in pump applications.

Conducting maintenance and service support for the Siemens Perfect Harmony MV Inverter.

Addressing maintenance and troubleshooting tasks related to UPS systems (Gutor Schneider/Fuji Electric), establishing maintenance
standards for rotating equipment and instrumentation devices.

Aiding with commissioning and maintenance support for actuators (Rotork/AUMA) and providing programming support and modifications
for GE Cimplicity and PLC (Rx3i).

Demonstrating expertise in Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) control with reference to instrumentation symbols and control logic.

Commissioning and troubleshooting for flow meters (coriolis) and temperature transmitters, as well as providing commissioning and
maintenance support for Tank Gauging systems (Rosemount).

Administering planned and periodic maintenance executed through Microsoft Dynamics Ax R12 is another key responsibility.

Ensuring adherence to API/ATEX & Ingress Protection (IP) standards for instrumentation, applying knowledge of Hazardous Area
Installations standards related to Electrical and Instrumentation (E & I) Systems, including Zone Classification, Group, and Temp Class.

Managing technicians and providing training to lead the team.

Supervising maintenance contracts for Medium Voltage switchgear and Gas-insulated Switchgear (GIS) (6.6KV/33KV)

Overseeing annual calibration for instrumentation.

Assistant Manager – Service Sales at India Private Limited
  • India - Chennai
  • September 2012 to June 2015

Key Result Areas:

Orchestrated the management of Medium Voltage Drives and Low Voltage Drives.

Provided nuanced Installation-Commissioning / Application support for Fuji’s Frenic Series.

Demonstrated proficiency in commissioning and troubleshooting Fuji’s Frenic Series spanning 0.1KW to 630KW Variable Frequency Drives.

Delivered on-site technical expertise and service support to discerning customers in South India.

Conducted thorough analyses of defective products, producing detailed technical/investigation reports.

Offered tailored solutions for defective products, ranging from spare parts to the replacement of entire units.

Spearheaded recommendations for enhancing product solutions in critical applications.

Executed on-site modifications in electrical systems and implemented upgrades to product features.


Managed service calls, AC Drive Commissioning, and provided Application & Service Support through AMC.

Provided adept technical support for Servo and Variable Speed Drive applications.

Offered strategic solutions for addressing Obsolete Products.

Efficiently oversaw Annual Maintenance Contracts, ensuring seamless support.

Facilitated the installation and commissioning of new products, extending valuable assistance to customers.

Streamlined processes for warranty claims and meticulously maintained comprehensive warranty service records.

Managed spare parts inventory, promptly delivering quotations to customers and distributors.

Conducted impactful Technical Presentations and Service Training sessions for Distributor Engineers and direct customers.

Spearheaded commissioning support for pivotal products within Fuji Electric - India, notably the "Frenic-Lift series and Multi."

Automation Specialist at Saint Gobain Gyproc
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • September 2009 to August 2012
Industrial Automation Engineer at Brakes India
  • India - Vellore
  • July 2006 to July 2009

Education

Bachelor's degree, Engineering Technology
  • at Birla Institute Of Technology And Science
  • December 2022

Mechatronics Engineering

Diploma, Mechatronics Engineering
  • at Nettur Technical Training Foundation
  • June 2006

Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering

Specialties & Skills

Plant Maintenance
Plant Commissioning
Fault Finding
Electrical Maintenance
Line Production
COMMISSIONING
INSTALLATION
TROUBLESHOOTING (PROBLEM SOLVING)
VOLTAGE
CALIBRATION
DILUTION OF PRECISION (GPS)
APPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERFACE (API)
AUTOMATION
INSTRUMENTATION
PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE (PCS) SYSTEMS

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Languages

Tamil
Expert
English
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Hindi
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Training and Certifications

PSM (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2022

Hobbies

  • Chess