VELUMANI RAJAGOPAL, AGM/ HOD (Responsible for Technical Office & Projects-Mine)

VELUMANI RAJAGOPAL

AGM/ HOD (Responsible for Technical Office & Projects-Mine)

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البلد
الهند
التعليم
بكالوريوس, BE Mechanical
الخبرات
32 years, 0 أشهر

مشاركة سيرتي الذاتية

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مجموع سنوات الخبرة :32 years, 0 أشهر

AGM/ HOD (Responsible for Technical Office & Projects-Mine) في ICS
  • السنغال
  • أبريل 2009 إلى أغسطس 2016

As Project Control Manager
o Estimation of Project Budget with priorities and performing within the project costing.
o Possess Strong skills to guide the Planning Engineers & QS on effective Planning, Scheduling, Execution/monitoring project progress, ensuring cost control by maintaining adequate cash flow, recovery plans of Projects & Machines Refurbishing.
o Identify & insisting the project management to achieve major milestones, decision points and other project events.
o Assist in defining and implementing management processes and procedures in schedule software’s (MS Project/ Primavera) regarding scheduling conflicts, monitor and maintaining exact records/paper works.
o Develop and maintain summary level schedule reports, milestone charts, and other program management tools used to support critical path analysis, near -term tasks work authorizations, priority based resource allocations, performance variances, and to support cost / schedule integration.
o Handling of multiple projects with internal resources & local contractors to minimize the cost, up to commissioning stage.
o Conducting coordination & review weekly meetings on evaluating project progress.
o Preparation & Submission of Weekly Project reports, PP to Management, Preparation of ATR for Board meetings.
o Identification, Estimation, Planning & Scheduling of TAM Project (Turn Around Maintenance) on Mine, HEMM & Mineral Beneficiation Plant for 45 M.USD to enhance mineral rock production 2 to 1 MTPY.

As Maintenance Planning In-charge
o Preventive Maintenance Planning and implementation for heavy mining machineries, mineral beneficiation plants in SAP PM including arrangement of Spares, Resources & Man Power to increase equipment’s reliability.
o Review of Notifications, creation of work Orders, Planning & Scheduling with materials arrangements.
o Spare parts planning, alternate Vendor & Contractor evaluations with Purchase Departments in SAP PM.
o Conducting weekly meetings about Work orders closing, review on pending orders, PM stoppage (PM02/PM03) arrangements with respective departments.
o Reviewing of Inspection reports & preparation of action plan of heavy mining machineries and plant equipment’s.
o Implementing RCFA, conditional monitoring like Vibration & Oil analysis, Thermography, Thickness testing.
o Maintaining & controlling of yearly Maintenance/ Project Budgets.
o Complete study, estimation, total budget on Refurbishment of equipment and machines to enhance the production needs.
o Knowledge in materials & service codes, aware of other related SAP modules.
o Five year programs & Annual Maintenance Capex Budget Estimate preparation with team and submitting to management.
o Preparation of Engineering Service report to Management and conducting weekly meetings in different departments.
o Preparations of Cost Saving programs, Addressing Training needs to enhance morale and skills of staff and work force.
Projects Handled:
o Fabrication & Installation of Piping Projects for Tailing, Water lines, Construction mineral beneficiation plants,
o Restoring of Excavating Drag Line machines (BE 1250, 1260, 650, Marion 7820), Refurbishing of Belt Filters, Renovating of 120 dia Thickener, Fabrication of Heavy Vibrating Screens, Annual Shut down & Production enhancement of Plant.
Achievements:
o 2.5 M.USD cost saving in Draglines refurbishing
o 12 M.USD cost saving against 45 M.USD in TAM

Equipments Handled:
Heavy Mining Machineries: Drag Lines: Bucyrus Erie - 650B, 1250B, 1260W & Marion 7820, 280B Electric Shovels. Krupp - Bucket Wheel Excavators, Spreader, MTC & belt conveyors.
Pretreatment Plant: Dry & Wet Screenings, Beneficiation
Pumps - Slurry applications, up to 2200m3/hr. PD & Vacuum Pumps. Blowers, Vibrating Screens, Agitators, Conveyors - Belt & Heavy Metallic. Scrubber, Rod Mills, Belt Filters, 120 mts. dia Clarifiers.
Static: Centrifuges, Flotation Shells, Tanks, Heat Exchangers

Deputy Manager في Descon Engineering Qatar LLC
  • قطر - الدوحة
  • يوليو 2008 إلى مارس 2009

Planning Engineer/ Planning Manager with Al-Suwaidi (KSA) & Descon Engineering (Qatar)
o Responsible in Planning, Scheduling, Monitoring of projects including Procurement as per construction scope.
o Preparation of manpower histograms and resources requirements.
o Work closely with Construction team & Sub-contractor of their WBS Levels to ensure compliance with all Project Milestones, critical interfaces and adherence to the Project Control Procedure.
o Develop weekly and monthly reporting formats/ reports and “S” curves in conjunction with the Site control manager.
o Update program of works and issue look ahead schedule to each discipline & explaining the targets in upcoming weeks.
o Conduct Weekly / Monthly Site Progress review meetings with Project team, Sub-contractors & Client.
o Monitor progress and performance throughout the Project on weekly basis including the Sub-contractors scope and alarming to Construction & Project Managers, Construction Crews on the slippages.
o Support the Site control manager in the preparation of presentation materials (ERP), Delay analysis as and when required.
o Preparation of recovery plans in co-ordination with P.M, if there is any delay in the project.
o Collaborating with site managers, surveyors, engineers, site worker and other professionals.

Projects Handled:
Planning Manager: Nitrogen Plant Extension in RAS Gas, QATAR Gas Shut Down, Dolphin Energy Annual Shutdown.

Senior Engineer/ Planning & Project Engineer في Al-Suwaidi Industrial Services Co.
  • المملكة العربية السعودية - الجبيل
  • نوفمبر 2003 إلى مارس 2008

Project Engineer in Equipments & Piping with Al-Suwaidi (KSA) & SIV Industries (India)
o Reviewing all project drawings, documentation, calculations, technical evaluations and manpower estimates to ensure accuracy and completeness as per standards, codes & specifications.
o Responsibilities include assisting on planning, conducting and evaluating approaches to meet project objectives in a timely, cost-effective fashion in coordination with all discipline/ departments.
o Arranging Work Permits, heavy Crane lift Permits and ensuring on the execution of project works with all safety parameters.
o Organize, installation, erection and alignment of equipment (Static/ Rotary) with project team & QC.
o Organizing pipeline activities of collecting the materials, welding, foundation & supports with piping crews.
o Prepare and conduct piping hydro testing works as per QC requirements.
o Responsible for all tie-in and shutdown activities of hot tapping and cold cutting.
o Respond to emergencies and take remedial action as required to ensure health, safety and the environment are protected.
o Directs and supervises the activities of discipline engineers to various project reviews & guidance on technical issues.
o Participate in regular meetings to identify problems, target dates, job delays to ensure timely project completion.
o Ensures weekly / monthly / quarterly progress reports & presentations are reviewed prior to issue to PBU management.
o Represent the organization and enhance relationships in dealings with client, consultants and regulatory authorities to ensure all agreements are implemented.
o Monitoring project expenditure and implement corrective actions when cost or schedule over-runs materialize.
o Submitting additional scope of jobs estimation to QS for preparing bill and cost recovering from the client.
o Leads the effort to provide engineering support during Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning, Start Up of Project Facilities up to Project Handover and warranty period related to punch list items.
o Works in line with HSE policy, and ensure awareness and compliance of HSE rules and regulations by subordinates.

Maintenance Engineer with Al-Suwaidi (KSA) & SIV Industries (India)
o Lead a team of engineers, inspectors and senior technicians to fulfil the day to day mechanical maintenance activities on availability, reliability, efficiency and within strict environmental limits.
o Implement mechanical engineering best practices in accordance with OEM and international standards.
o Support completion of planned shutdowns, break downs of Plant Maintenance within time and budget.
o Preparation of Capex budget & annual Turn Around Maintenances.
o Undertake engineering FIR, FAR, RCF analysis of faults and propose long-term solutions.
o Undertake advanced condition monitoring techniques in fields such as: thermography, vibration analysis, oil analysis, etc.
o Attending regular weekly/ monthly meetings with maintenance department and management.
o Ensure all procedures, documentation, drawings and manuals are kept up to date.
o Maintaining the Performance Indicators of Safe and reliable maintenance, Meeting maintenance programs and availability targets, plant reliability, Mechanical Section budget control, Machine History records & Standardization of Spare parts.

Projects Handled:
Planning Engg: Upgrading of Waste Water Treatment Facilities Value 103 M.SR in Saudi Aramco at Udhailiya.
Project & Planning Engg: Upgrading of Waste Water Treatment Facilities Value 125 M.SR.
Project Engg: Retubing of Mitsubishi High Pressure Boiler, under guidance of Japan Engineers. Complete dismantling of 35 years old MHI Boiler and Revamping with new parts. Capacity: 55 t/hr, 750 psi pressure. 1995 tubes in Saudi Aramco at Rastanura.
New Olefin 3, Butene Plant Construction, Client: Samsung in Petrokemya, SABIC at Jubail.
Maint. Engg: Petrokemya Annual Shutdown

Senior Engineer-Maintenance & Projects في S.I.V INDUSTRIES LTD, Sirumugai, Coimbatore
  • الهند - تشيناي
  • يناير 1987 إلى أكتوبر 2003

Maintenance Engineer with Al-Suwaidi (KSA) & SIV Industries (India)
o Lead a team of engineers, inspectors and senior technicians to fulfil the day to day mechanical maintenance activities on availability, reliability, efficiency and within strict environmental limits.
o Implement mechanical engineering best practices in accordance with OEM and international standards.
o Support completion of planned shutdowns, break downs of Plant Maintenance within time and budget.
o Preparation of Capex budget & annual Turn Around Maintenances.
o Undertake engineering FIR, FAR, RCF analysis of faults and propose long-term solutions.
o Undertake advanced condition monitoring techniques in fields such as: thermography, vibration analysis, oil analysis, etc.
o Attending regular weekly/ monthly meetings with maintenance department and management.
o Ensure all procedures, documentation, drawings and manuals are kept up to date.
o Participate in training programs of individual development, engineering competence, knowledge with subordinates.
o Work within budgets for maintenance and provide feedback on expenditure/ variances and recommending solutions.
o Maintaining the Performance Indicators of Safe and reliable maintenance, Meeting maintenance programs and availability targets, plant reliability, Mechanical Section budget control, Machine History records & Standardization of Spare parts.
o Deliver outcomes, in all areas of work, consistent with the Quality, Health, Safety and Good housekeeping.
Project Engineer in Equipments & Piping with Al-Suwaidi (KSA) & SIV Industries (India)
o Reviewing all project drawings, documentation, calculations, technical evaluations and manpower estimates to ensure accuracy and completeness as per standards, codes & specifications.
o Responsibilities include assisting on planning, conducting and evaluating approaches to meet project objectives in a timely, cost-effective fashion in coordination with all discipline/ departments.
o Arranging Work Permits, heavy Crane lift Permits and ensuring on the execution of project works with all safety parameters.
o Organize, installation, erection and alignment of equipment (Static/ Rotary) with project team & QC.
o Organizing pipeline activities of collecting the materials, welding, foundation & supports with piping crews.
o Prepare and conduct piping hydro testing works as per QC requirements.
o Responsible for all tie-in and shutdown activities of hot tapping and cold cutting.
o Respond to emergencies and take remedial action as required to ensure good HSE environment.
o Directs and supervises the activities of discipline engineers to various project reviews & guidance on technical issues.
o Ensures weekly / monthly / quarterly progress reports

Plant Exposures:
H2SO4, Utilities, Desalination, Evaporation, Water Treatment, Viscose Staple Fiber
Projects:
Erection & Commissioning of Rotating, Static & Utility Equipments for VSF 2 & 3Plants and Evaporation plants (Desalination)

Equipment’s Handled:
Rotating: Centrifugal & Positive Displacement Pumps, Vacuum Pumps, Fan & Blowers. Different type of Conveyors, Centrifuges, Heavy Rotary Machineries, Silos, Twin Roll Press, Rotary Drum Drier, Maturing Drums. Chemical Reactor
Static: Desalination - Multi Stage Flash Evaoperator-11 Stage, Converter, Furnace, Oil Heater, Degassifier, Crystallizer, Absorption & Extraction Towers. Different type of Valves, Pipe lines Pressure Vessels & Tanks. Cyclone Separators & Scrubbers. Heat Exchanger-Shell & Tube, Floating, Plate, Air Pre Heater, Carbon block Exchanger. MOC-MS, SS, Graphite. Condensers - Shell & Tube, Contact, Dehumidifying. Filters-Hot Gas, Rotary Vacuum & Top Feed Filters, Filter Press.
Achievements:
o Utilizing Drier Steam condensates to Boiler feed. Scrubber Systems Introduced to Collect Fine Salts.
o Steam Ejectors replaced with Vacuum Pumps for Cost & Energy Saving in Evaporation Plant.
o Reduced 10% of Break Downs with Condition Monitoring & Vibration Tests.

Supervisor في Shanmuga Steel Castings & Foundry, Coimbatore,
  • الهند - تشيناي
  • يونيو 1984 إلى يناير 1987

Worked as Foundry, Casting & Machine Shop Supervisor

الخلفية التعليمية

بكالوريوس, BE Mechanical
  • في Coimbatore Institute of Technology
  • نوفمبر 1995

Secured with First Class. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Nachimuthu Polytechnic, Pollachi. India. 1984 Diploma in Industrial Safety from Nilem Institute, Chennai, India. 2008

Specialties & Skills

Inspection
Maintenance Planning
Project Planning
Plant Maintenance
Project Management
MS Project Planning
Primavera Project Planning
MS Office-Excel, Word, PP
MS OFFICE TOOLS - EXCEL, WORD, PP

اللغات

الانجليزية
متمرّس
التاميلية
متمرّس
الملايام
متوسط
الفرنسية
مبتدئ
الهندية
متوسط

التدريب و الشهادات

Safety Training (تدريب)
معهد التدريب:
Al Suwaidi/ Aramco
تاريخ الدورة:
January 2004
المدة:
16 ساعة

الهوايات

  • Books, Walking, Travel