SURESH GOPI
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Qualified Electrical and Instrumentation Control Technician with 20 plus years’ experience in medium to heavy industries with a proven track record of delivering on maintenance operations expectations. Proven trouble shooting analysis and efficiency in planning to execution of expected workloads. A team player able to accomplish complex project demands. Reliable, consistent and open to take challenging roles.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Facility Technical Manager
Australia Post
Sydney, NSW
09.2017 - 03.2024
- Drive Maintenance Operations of material handling and sortation systems and deliver exceptional customer service by reviewing performance efficiencies, asset reliability and reworks through data analysis and implementing process changes through tailored coaching plans. Achieved 100% conformance on safety related work and increased system uptime from 86% to 94%
- Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources. Resource utilization improved from 54% to 67%
- Managed implementation of new technological improvements resulting in increased efficiency. Deliver on maintenance operations under budget by 350k.
Subject Matter Expert / Asset Management / Project Integrator Roles
Australia Post
Sydney, NSW
09.2009 - 09.2017
- Successfully integrated Capacity & Capability improvement projects into BAU seamlessly with in budget and timelines mitigating business continuity risks
- As subject matter expert, supported business continuity by leading breakdown investigation and rectification, managing lifecycle elements and supplier support contract including service level agreements.
- Improved user productivity and efficiency through system training and support.
- Mentored junior team members, contributing to their professional growth and development.
Team Leader
Australia Post
Chullora, NSW
01.2004 - 09.2009
- Lead team of 8 technicians to maintain material handling & sortation systems as well as support operations across two major facilities of network operating in 24/6 rotating shift environment.
- Set performance expectations for team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
Electrical Control Technician (Postal Technical Officer 4 Level 8)
Australia Post
Chullora, NSW
08.2000 - 01.2004
- Installed, calibrated, and maintained dimension, weighing, bar code scanning systems, variable speed controls (Siemens and SEW), material handling controls, lifters/rotators/inverters, SCADA and control PLCs ( Siemens S200. 300 and 500, Allen Bradley, Omron). Routine tasks involved safety inspections, maintenance tasks to deliver conformance to internal standards and required reliability levels.
- Assisted in development of standard operating procedures to ensure consistent performance across all shifts.
- Participated in root-cause analysis investigations following unexpected events or incidents involving process controls infrastructure.
Instrumentation and Electrical Control Technician
Process Engineering Technologies Pty Ltd
Sydney, NSW
01.1998 - 08.2000
- Sydney Water (STPs and Fresh water facilities) scheduled maintenance, breakdown work related to processing plant and its associated equipment (Citect SCADA, Siemens, Allen Bradley PLC controls, S electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic) including various level, pressure, flow, pumping stations controls, water chemistry analyers, effluent treatment systems, hazardous gas monitors and associated telemetry systems.
- Reduced downtime by swiftly diagnosing and repairing control system malfunctions, ensuring minimal impact on operations.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives by recommending upgrades or replacements for outdated or inefficient control systems components.
- Increased workplace safety by identifying potential hazards within control systems and applying appropriate mitigation measures.
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Saline Water Conversion Corporation
Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia
03.1989 - 04.1997
- Breakdown support, routine maintenance, annual overhaul of instrumentation control systems (electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic) associated with steam power generation units (Mitsubishi, Gas and oil fired) totalling1350 MW (10x135MW GE generators) and two gas generators of 50 MW, desalination plants and associated utilities like water treatment plants, water/steam chemistry monitoring and control, flue gas analysis & monitoring,
- Streamlined communication between departments to facilitate efficient scheduling of calibration activities.
- Provided technical guidance to junior technicians, fostering culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives through detailed analysis of instrument data trends, identifying opportunities for optimization.
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Kuwait Oil Company
Al Ahmadi, Kuwait
04.1987 - 04.1989
- Maintained instrumentation and controls ( Electronic, hydraulics and pneumatic)associated with oil gathering, gas boosting pumps, oil desalting process, gas/water injection plants
- Improved system efficiency by installing, maintaining, and calibrating instrumentation and control equipment.
- Troubleshot complex electrical circuits used in industrial automation environments, restoring functionality promptly.
- Expert understanding of working in Hazardous environments.
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Department of Atomic Energy (Heavy water Plant)
Rawatbhatta, India
01.1984 - 01.1987
- Instrumentation and control systems associated with partial distillation process, Gas detection (H2S) and its generation, water treatment plants, water chemistry analysers and various pneumatic and electric instruments and control systems.
- Rotork pneumatic motor driven actuators
- Working with Breathing apparatus - hazardous area work and firefighting training
Education
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering - Instrumentation And Electrical Control
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD07.2026
Garduate Certificate - Asset And Mainteance Management
Central Queensland University
Rockhampton, QLD07.2019
Certificate IV in Frontline Management - Frontline Management
Australia Post
Swineburn Univeristy01.2006
Certificate III in Information Technology - Information Technology
TAFE, NSW
Granville TAFE01.2000
Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Control) - Electrical Engineering And Control
TAFE, NSW
Granville TAFE01.1999
Certificate III in Electrical Wiring - Electrical Engineering
TAFE, NSW
Granville TAFE01.1998
Diploma in Electronics engineering - Electronics Engineering
Technical Board of Education, India
Central Polytechnic, Trivandrum01.1984
Skills
- Experienced in safety, lock out procedures and environmental standards associated with instrumentation across various industries
- High level knowledge on maintenance planning, scheduling, reporting and inventory management in computer based maintenance management systems (SAP)
- Experienced corrective maintenance, plant control system trouble shooting and in providing 24/7 all levels of operational support for multiple sites
- Ability to communicate across culturally diverse stakeholders
- Advanced mechanical and electrical experience to better help determine or diagnose existing problem or failure or prevent one
- Recognized as subject matter expert in identifying and implementing maintenance strategies to suit dynamic nature of business
Licensesandtraining
- Forklift licence (LF) - 2024
- White Card (Construction) - 2013
- EWP / Working at Height training - 2004
- Senior First Aid Certificate - 2002 -
- SAP PM/MM training - 2000
- OH & S Workplace Committee by NSCA - 1999
- High voltage Safe working Practices for access permit issuer by Integral Energy - 1998
- Telemetry Training (RTU) by AWT Sydney water - 1998
- Confined Space training - 1998
- A Grade Electrician - 95237C - 1998
Timeline
Facility Technical Manager
Australia Post
09.2017 - 03.2024
Subject Matter Expert / Asset Management / Project Integrator Roles
Australia Post
09.2009 - 09.2017
Team Leader
Australia Post
01.2004 - 09.2009
Electrical Control Technician (Postal Technical Officer 4 Level 8)
Australia Post
08.2000 - 01.2004
Instrumentation and Electrical Control Technician
Process Engineering Technologies Pty Ltd
01.1998 - 08.2000
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Saline Water Conversion Corporation
03.1989 - 04.1997
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Kuwait Oil Company
04.1987 - 04.1989
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Department of Atomic Energy (Heavy water Plant)
01.1984 - 01.1987
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering - Instrumentation And Electrical Control
University of Southern Queensland
Garduate Certificate - Asset And Mainteance Management
Central Queensland University
Certificate IV in Frontline Management - Frontline Management
Australia Post
Certificate III in Information Technology - Information Technology
TAFE, NSW
Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Control) - Electrical Engineering And Control
TAFE, NSW
Certificate III in Electrical Wiring - Electrical Engineering
TAFE, NSW
Diploma in Electronics engineering - Electronics Engineering
Technical Board of Education, India
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