Dinesh Sojitra
Osborne Park,WA
Summary
I am qualified Maintenance Planner from Osborne Park with 7 years experience in Maintenance Planning. Proven Maintenance Planner with a track record of enhancing equipment reliability and reducing downtime by over 30% at Shanti Corporation. Expert in condition monitoring and maintenance management, demonstrating exceptional project management and collaboration skills. Skilled in leveraging Computer-Aided Design and Six Sigma methodologies to deliver cost-effective engineering solutions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Planner
Centrals Earthmoving
12.2023 - Current
- Develop, implement, and oversee maintenance and shutdown plans to ensure the smooth operation of our lithium mining facility.
- Utilise SAP S/4HANA to manage maintenance schedules, resources, and work orders efficiently.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and procurement, to coordinate maintenance activities.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards in all maintenance activities.
- Provide leadership and guidance to junior maintenance planners and technicians.
- Assist in planning major shutdown events on site.
- Develop principal plant rates for tendering purposes.
- Produce weekly downtime report based on machine performance data, monthly component schedule forecast and KPI to monitor the reliability of equipment.
- Produce long-term plan and budget for component change out.
- Review and approve data documentation to ensure compliance with equipment specifications.
- Proactively managing activities supporting the procurement of assigned equipment and materials in order to maintain the project schedule and budget.
- Develop engineering standards, specifications, engineering practices and procedures for maintenance and repair of plant equipments.
- Implement Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for scheduling and execution of preventative and predictive maintenance to improve equipments reliability.
- Monitor and maintain machine health through accurate ongoing analysis of SOS lab results and filtergrams analysis.
- Review data and information from magnetic plug inspection results, VIMS and Visionlink.
- Conduct failure analysis of mechanical failures as well as unexpected maintenance problems and operational problems related to equipment.
- Liaise with OEM on specifications and quotations for procurement of new equipment, equipment spare parts, troubleshooting and repair as well as for the installation and improvement.
- Ensure proper execution and closure of work orders for maintenance repairs.
- Assist with warranty claims for component related issues by compiling reports, evidence and supporting documentation.
- Record and interpret essential workshop data such as equipment utilisation, stock (spare parts) record, repair frequencies and information necessary for budgetary and cost control purposes.
- Schedule, supervise and inspect maintenance activities on site.
- Assist in cost estimation, man-hours and deliverables planning of maintenance work.
Mechanical Engineer
Goodline
11.2021 - 11.2023
- Generated system concepts to satisfy product requirements.
- Evaluated final product's overall performance, reliability and safety.
- Coordinated with other departments such as procurement, logistics, and quality control to streamline interdepartmental communication and collaboration efforts effectively.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for cost reduction, achieving significant savings without compromising on quality.
- Developed engineering solutions for complex technical problems, enhancing overall system performance and reliability.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials at competitive prices.
- Conducted root cause analysis to troubleshoot equipment issues and implemented preventive maintenance programs, reducing equipment downtime significantly.
Workshop Supervisor
Shanti Corporation
03.2016 - 02.2020
- Reduced downtime for critical assets by developing and implementing comprehensive maintenance plans.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of spare parts, minimizing delays in repairs.
- Negotiated contracts with external service providers for specialized services when necessary, ensuring quality work at competitive rates.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards throughout all aspects of the maintenance planning process.
- Created detailed work orders specifying required tasks, materials, tools, and resources for efficient execution by technicians.
- Performed root cause analyses on recurring equipment failures, identifying potential solutions to prevent future occurrences.
- Streamlined workflow processes for maintenance teams by monitoring performance metrics and adjusting task priorities accordingly.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, ensuring optimal stock availability for essential maintenance items.
- Reviewed maintenance program for efficiency accuracy and timeliness, and provided feedback for improvement to company leadership.
Education
Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Central Queensland University
Perth, WA11.2021
Bachelor of Engineering - Mehcanical
Gujarat Technological University
Gujarat, India03.2016
Skills
- Computer-Aided Design
- Condition monitoring
- Reliability
- Lubrication
- Hydraulic system
- Precision alignment and fitment
- Maintenance management system
- Condition monitoring system and techniques
- Manufacturing Processes
- Engineering Mathematics
- Safety engineering
- Project Management
- Planner
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Lean
- Six sigma
- Material Selection
- Documentation
- Reporting
- Viper
- Cheops
- Account
Certification
- Driving Licence - MC-B, R.
- Bachelor's degree assessed by Engineer's Australia.
- Master's degree assessed by Engineer's Australia.
- Forklift
- Front End Loader
- Excavator
- White card
- Australian National Police Check
- Section 44
Timeline
Maintenance Planner
Centrals Earthmoving
12.2023 - Current
Mechanical Engineer
Goodline
11.2021 - 11.2023
Workshop Supervisor
Shanti Corporation
03.2016 - 02.2020
- Driving Licence - MC-B, R.
- Bachelor's degree assessed by Engineer's Australia.
- Master's degree assessed by Engineer's Australia.
- Forklift
- Front End Loader
- Excavator
- White card
- Australian National Police Check
- Section 44
Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Central Queensland University
Bachelor of Engineering - Mehcanical
Gujarat Technological University
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