Arun AV RAJAVARMAN

• Conducted screening of incoming maintenance requisitions in SAP and prepared the work order plan (Maintenance W/O, Shutdown W/O, PM Orders) based on the identified scope of work.
• Conducted annual shutdown planning for utilities and specific processes including ISOCYNADES, AROMATICS, MFC, PLASTICS, overseeing all equipment within the facility such as columns, exchangers, and tanks.
• Generated, issued, and followed up on preventive maintenance plans, consisting of work orders for plant maintenance, and issuance of their respective PM reports.
• Collaborate with all stakeholders, including maintenance engineers, maintenance managers, and safety teams, to review all planned and critical maintenance jobs before execution.
• Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to strict safety protocols and regulations, conducting regular safety inspections and promoting a culture of safety among maintenance staff and other stake holders.
• Coordinate with operation, warehouse, logistic teams to communicate tasks before job commencement, and liaise with external parties such as vendors, local suppliers, and procurement teams to ensure material availability prior to maintenance activities.
• • Evaluated work orders for required materials, resources with necessary skill sets, and involved expenses.
• Planned and scheduled manpower, materials, and equipment (SAP) based on approved Primavera project plan for shutdown and daily maintenance activities.
• Executed urgent and high-priority jobs on time by securing resources and materials at earliest, while ensuring corresponding changes in planned activities.
• Coordinated with client engineering and safety department for the verification and review of the method of statement, JSA, lifting plan, hydro test, and similar maintenance procedures.
• • Reviewed the method of statement for the critical jobs with job steps and relevant documents to ensure the execution of jobs safer and on time.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment histories, and maintenance schedules, and provide regular reports to management on maintenance performance and equipment reliability.
• Conducted technical evaluation of spare requirements and lead critical task execution planning
• Reduced downtime for critical assets by developing and implementing comprehensive maintenance plans.
• Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.

• Executing daily and shut down maintenance and operation planning for the department to carry out the activities

• Maintaining the Department's Inventory and budget within the approved business plan by executing accurate planning

• Conduct root cause analysis for equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issues, improving overall reliability and performance of plant equipment.

• Develop comprehensive maintenance plans for the carbon plant equipment and machinery, including crushers, conveyors, mixers, and Elevators, to ensure optimal performance and uptime.

• Generate and prioritize work orders for routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections, utilizing maintenance management software systems to track progress and ensure timely completion of tasks.

• Contributed Preventive maintenance and corrective Maintenance planning for department timely, well-coordinated with the execution team to ensure all planned jobs as completed.

• Ensured resources were timely arranged before job start up and all resources were planned between 90%-110%workload for optimum utilization

• Presented as active member for successful completion Paste plant Major maintenance jobs (Mould replacement, Preheating screw replacement) timely and safely.

• Achieved 95% BOM accuracy in Paste plant in short notice and made easy accessible to maintenance crew.

• Executed operational methods for cycle time reduction & identification of opportunities; implementing cost saving techniques to achieve reduction in OEM expenditures

• Trained new Joiners / Juniors in SAP PM, MM Modules and PTW system Led a team of 40 in the development of a knowledge management system with 800K users.

• Assisted in development of comprehensive welder training programs to improve skill levels across team consistently.

• Expedited issue resolution with prompt reporting of non-conforming items to relevant parties for corrective action implementation.

• Supported engineering teams by providing input on material selection, joint design, and welding procedures.

• Contributed to cost-saving initiatives by recommending appropriate repair methods for non-conforming welds, taking into account defect severity and project requirements.

• Proficient in material inspection, dimensional checking, and documentation procedures

• in accordance with construction standards.

• Skilled in various Inspection welding processes including SMAW, FCAW, GTAW, and SAW, with experience in preparing and reviewing WPS and PQR documents.

• Conduct pre-inspections of static equipment during erection and commissioning, ensuring weld integrity and identifying any defects such as pitting, corrosion, or erosion.

• Verify pressure gauge calibration, witness pressure testing, and oversee reinstatement of lines.

• Experience in witnessing hydrostatic and pneumatic testing, including preparation of test packages.

• Monitor all QC and NDT activities according to inspection test plans, coordinate with technicians, and liaise with inspectors for quality control.

• Proficient in interpreting weld radiography (RT films) and witnessing UT, PT, and MPT inspections.

• Resolved mechanical issues using both technical and manual skills.
• Assembled and disassembled equipment to perform repairs and maintenance.

• Maintain the production machinery so that they operate safety and efficiently to produce a quality product

• Ensure that the products food safety is maintained by following HACCP procedures.

• Communicate to the supervisors all problems and areas of improvements

• Work flexibly in any work area as far as safety and capability allows

• Assist in trials, installation / commissioning of equipment

• Hands on experience in Machinery maintenance and Utility equipment

• Gained experience in Fabrication and Machining Departments (Body shop, TCF)