zaheer irani, Condition Monitoring Technician

zaheer irani

Condition Monitoring Technician

Al Hosn Gas (Contract Hire)

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Bachelor's degree, mechanical
Experience
16 years, 9 Months

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Total years of experience :16 years, 9 Months

Condition Monitoring Technician at Al Hosn Gas (Contract Hire)
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since September 2014

1. Conduct periodical condition monitoring and verification checks on various mechanical equipment using on-line (Bently Nevada Machinery Monitoring System)
The interpretation of the Online - System 1 analysis part includes Time waveform, FFT Spectrum, Orbital plots, Shaft Centerline plots, Shaft positioning etc.
2. Off-line (Scout 100/140) vibration analyzer is used to collect vibration data and detailed report is created for any abnormalities.
3. Ensure adequate frequency of the scheduled condition monitoring and reliability improvement programs in view of historical data pertaining to reliability and performance of mechanical equipment malfunctions.
4. Coordinate closely with other sections for major shutdowns and carry out reliability and performance analysis including base line data collection and analysis following new installations, modifications, major maintenance or overhaul of mechanical machinery and equipment.
5. Raise maintenance work orders/notifications based on diagnosis.
6. Resolve complaints related to performance or condition of mechanical equipment and machineries, evaluate innovative technologies, and identify opportunities for improvement, recommending changes/upgrades to maximize reliability of plant facilities.

Achievement -
• Successfully implemented CMMS setup from scratch in the plant

Self at -
  • India - Chennai
  • May 2014 to September 2014

Took break for preparing for CAT 2 Vibration analysis certification exam.

Deputy Manager at SR Spectral Dynamics Pvt Ltd
  • India - Chennai
  • January 2011 to April 2014

Provided technical advice to operation and maintenance regarding machinery health based on its dynamic behavior using predictive inspection and host software (online/offline). Recommend the corrective action for the problematic equipment.
2. Detailed diagnosis using phase analysis, motor current signature analysis, Infrared thermography, and modal analysis for detailed diagnosis of rotating equipment.
4. Installation & training of software, Post-sales support to clients and any other additional support to help trouble shoot repeated failures through RCM, FMEA.


Achievement -
• Successfully carried out more than 50 in-situ balancing jobs in various industries.
• Saved company’s considerable amount of money & time by installing clients CMMS software online / through phone rather than visiting their site.
• Achieved highest of equipment availability in Apollo Tyres, Chennai (Clients) compared to its sister companies abroad.
• Assigned special assignment in KSA for a year in Ibn Rushd, SABIC.

Senior Engineer Mechanical Maintenance at Vedanta Sesa Industries Ltd
  • India
  • August 2007 to December 2010

Perform routine maintenance inspections of equipment to identify and respond to problems in a timely manner, thus preventing breakdowns.
2. Provide solutions and fixing equipment malfunctions and system faults - Used root-cause-failure techniques, corrective actions, modifications and performing replacements and/or new installation.
3. Worked with company’s vendors and supervising subcontractors during various maintenance projects to ensure proper completion of work performed.
4. Conduct material inspection in stores for quality assurance.
5. Prepared Annual budget, Monthly planner for manpower & material, HSE Audits, 5S Inspection.

Achievement -
• With innovative manpower & material planning, achieved zero breakdown hours for the assigned site in 2009 fiscal year
• Successfully implemented ERP in maintenance department.

Education

Bachelor's degree, mechanical
  • at PCCE, Goa University
  • May 2007

first class with honors

Specialties & Skills

MS Office tools
Condition Monitoring
Spectrum Analyzer
Balance
MS Office
Primavera
vibration analysis
Autocad
in situ balancing single

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Bearing Condition Monitoring Using Ultrasound Technology (UP10000+Softwares) (Training)
Training Institute:
UE Systems Inc
Date Attended:
December 2013
Duration:
24 hours
Vibration Analyst - Category 2 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2014
Valid Until:
June 2019
Bearing Maintenance Technology (Training)
Training Institute:
Reliability Maintenance Institute, SKF
Date Attended:
April 2010
Duration:
8 hours

Hobbies

  • Reading books
  • Playing outdoor sports especially Football