Engineering and Maintenance Manager

Food & Beverage Manufacturing Location:Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States

JITENDRA PARMAR, E-Mail: ac0zif@r.postjobfree.com Nationality: Indian, Born: 1962 Married+2 children, P.P validity-2026.

EDUCATION: DEGREE:BE (Mechanical);A First Class Mechanical Engineering Graduate (65%) from a premier engineering college M.S. University of Baroda, (1987).

Postgraduate Diploma in Management: Barouche Management College.

Experience Summary: Provide leadership for Project and Maintenance Operations and sustain Plant Maintenance and Engineering for the key production areas of the Plant and lead the Activities like electrical, Mechanical & Instruments dept. Born Mechanical Engineer with total 20+ Years experience to Lead the Engineering & Maintenance TEAMs of organizations at a large Power Pharmaceuticals/API/Chemical/Petro-chemical manufacturing site that has many diversePlant production areas. Responsible to coordinate daily activities for maintenance functions associated with planning, scheduling and engineering facility services and daily site Maintenance performance review for Proactive, preventive, breakdown Maintenance, inventory, Contracts Mgmt .In addition, to influence help develop new site facilities to centralize key functions Combining a manufacturing management function with forward looking objectives to improve overall site maintenance performance which includes development and implementation of site wide work processes and maintenance as well as development of a strategic plan to create a central shop concept for the site. Report progress (KPI) and interface with management Operations. Ensuring standardized work process and management systems, On-site leadership responsibility in support of the campaign teams. Follow-up and close out of action and audit findings and asset 90-day planning meeting for campaign schedule. Improvement in performance e.g. productivity, way of working,MIS, ISO, cGMP, Safety compliance etc., Manage tension between cost reduction and technical integrity, Responsible for managing the transition plan across all the assets.Customer Focus, Applying strategic approach and Business Acumen, Lead a Professional Engineering & MaintenanceTeam.

Engineering and Maintenance responsibility for manufacturing facility, direct, manage, and coordinate the overall Plant Engineering projects and Maintenance functions and initiatives, including associated utilities. Coordinate activities of maintenance supervisors and maintenance employee engaged in repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment in maintenance of buildings, grounds, and utility systems facility. Responsible for productivity, quality of work, departmental safety, controlling costs and reducing maintenance cost, and other assigned departments. Development and execution of programs to safe workplace for employees and minimizes impacts to the environment ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Maintenance Manager: AOM-Operation and Maintenance Company from Nov. 2014 to Oct. 2017: Create strategies for Engineering and Maintenance planning, execution, control and improvement.

Manage technical and financial investment projects of capital from productive areas, leading the team in the area, looking for compliance with the standards and quality policies and local and corporate security and supporting the other areas to achieve the supply of products our customers. Lead improvement projects the production area in order to mitigate quality risks and improve processes. Ensure & maintain the safety interlocks & guarding of equipment's / systems integrity. Ccompliance with proper document’s, facility as per the cGMP guidelines by schedule validation, Co-ordinate and discuss utility support services, In time availability of engineering materials & services coordination with finance department for timely concurrence of indent

Generate and implement maintenance strategies of the production area, leading and providing support in the areas of equipment maintenance, reporting performance metrics, and maintaining contact with corporate groups looking for operational improvements. Maintain the preventive maintenance schedule of utility equipment & prepare daily / monthly report of Natural Gas, Power, and Steam & Water consumption and implement the preventive measures to control the consumption as per approved norms. Prepare daily / monthly operational report of utility system as chilled water plant, brine plant, air compressor, nitrogen plant, cooling tower & water treatment plant and ensure as per norms

Give direction and support site in the capital investment strategy of the plant, manage Capex productive area, technically review the projects and coordinate implementation of projects in the site that impact the production area. Review the existing system for its intended performance & evaluating the operational aspects for potential energy saving by exploring the energy efficient equipment's / systems & proposals

Lead the implementation and use of quality systems in the area, taking the necessary decisions to ensure that the procedures and practices in the area are in line with the QMS and GMPs, ensuring the development of L1 and L2 audits and monitoring LAYERS, investigations and exchange controls. Lead and support EHS programs in the area, as safe construction and Process Safety. Promote the identification and mitigation of risks of the plant. Promote the implementation of energy saving projects at all stages and achieve the objective.

Overview, assessment and input to the effectiveness of predictive / preventive maintenance programs. Support Reliability Development by sharing expertise, ctices and Conduct reliability related awareness sessions. Provide consultation as an advisor on strategy for maintenance organizational and cost effectiveness matters utilizing critical success factors. Prepare P.R, S.O, P.O, finanance concurrence & approval, inspection of materials and contractor jobs for compliance & verify the contractor services invoices for quality / quantity compliance.

AVP Engineering: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. From Nov. 2012 to Oct. 2014: Responsible for Maintainance plans, preventive maintenance schedule of equipment & analyse breakdown of equipment's by route cause analysis & implement the corrective & preventive action and ensure & maintain the plant clean room facility as per the cGMP guidelines by schedule validation.Projects for Pharmaceuticals/API Plants across which include both green field and brown field projects, Preparation of Equipment specifications, Vendor selection, Inspection, Installation and commissioning of entire HVAC system in all kinds of facilities, Interact with the contractors, vendors, consultants, government authorities and cross functional teams to ensure smooth execution of projects. Develop concept documents. Calculate and develop heat load, Design calculations for AHU, Chillers, Cooling Towers, Pumps and all HVAC equipments. Prepare specification for all valves, pumps, primary and secondary pumping systems. Prepare all HVAC Tenders, Floating of all tenders, Preparing Techno Commercial comparative, coordinating with site execution team.

Qualification & Experience: Degree in Mechanical Engineering, 20+ years of Strong exposure in maintenance support for Pharmaceuticals/API/ Chemicals /Petro-chemicals/ process and Power plants.

Adequate Knowledge and experience in Project Management, Maintenance environment of chemical and API, pharmaceutical production and packing process and equipment maintenance management plant engineering experience in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to prepare plans, detailed reports, and maintain records. Excellent planning/organizational skills, Multi-craft/multi-skilled with expertise in Mechanical, electrical controls, mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics and fabrication, Practical knowledge of plant utility systems, (including boiler systems, ammonia refrigeration systems, compressed air systems, waste water treatment). Working knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, Servos and plant automation systems. Working knowledge of National, State, Local building codes, OSHA and standard industry safety rules/regulations. Previous experience with industrial Experience in implementing and maintaining a World Class Maintenance Organization

General knowledge: In civil works, electromechanical assemblies and Inst. systems.

Skills: Organized and compliance with standards of quality and safety dynamic, negotiation, management contractor

Adequate knowledge of the current pharmaceutical, regulatory and technology trends, financial understanding, cGMP and applicable local regulations, Adequate working knowledge of GEP (Good Engineering Practice)

Adequate understanding of EHS, Advance knowledge of OPEX Principles and Tools, Ability to manage Capital and Operational expense, Basic and Leadership Competencies:

AVP Engineering: JUBILANT LIFE SCIENCES LTD. From Nov. 2010 to Oct. 2012

Duties and Responsibilities: Experience in Managing Engineering Erection, Commissioning, Maintenance support of process, managing the highly automated production line for achieving the periodic production targets.

Initiate & Apply Operational Excellence Programs Drive Continuous Improvement to meet world class manufacturing standards using Operational Excellence principles while continuously developing Engineering best practices.

Manage Engineering Budget Run an efficient and effective Engineering activity through managing the Engineering site budget and resources.

Manage Engineering Suppliers Serve as the main representative in communication with suppliers, subcontractors and planning firms regarding the sites assets, equipment, systems and maintenance services. Supervise their activity to ensure efficient and effective work & ensure business interests and global agreements and standards are well kept.

Ensure effective Equipment Functionality & Reliability Maintain all production equipment, facilities and utilities.

Equipment Qualification, Documentation & Change Control Ensure that installations and changes to equipment and systems are carried out, qualified, and documented according to approved protocols, change control procedures

Planning Build a site Master Plan (3 years) that provides a roadmap for required facility upgrades and investments, including rationale, ROI, etc., in order to ensure business continuity aligned with quality & EHS requirements

Implement New Technologies & Equipment Initiate and lead introduction of new assets, equipment and systems that will contribute to the business strategic direction, in accordance with approved change control procedures.

Managing KPI, E.M, Resources, and Analysis of breakdown, failures, corrosion and chronic problems in the Plants.

Assessing the needs of improvement/ timely parts replacement for reliable plant operation and take necessary action.

Implementing WCM,TPM and Maintaining all aspects of Integrated Management System

Maintenance related jobs in Utility, formulation manufacturing (plant maintenance), Warehouse Area, etc,.

Organize for validation of all equipments and its various accessories scheduling / planning, execution, report

Periodically preventive maintenance, scheduling, planning, execution personnel attendance, guidance, report

Manpower & material availability Planning & implementation. Internal department policy frame out, implementation

General Manager-Maintenance and Projects: G.C/Gay tech engineering From Aug. 2008 to Oct. 2010

Experience in Maintenance, Commissioning, Operations of Plant, Overall co-ordination with each department and achieve the companies target and goal in all respects, Responsible for new product development and project execution. Monitor and provide guidance wherever applicable, Prepare annual business plan, Over all liaising with statutory authorities, Maintenance, General administration of plant, Production planning and monitoring, Co-ordination with all HODs for the set TARGET, Good understanding of Maintenance principles and utilities and Contractors and Materials management and complinace .

Expertise in Projects management, erection & commissioning of equipments/ machinery in the API/Chemical industry, Good site management & people (contractors / vendors / customers) management experience and also handled large TURNKEY PROJECTS/EPC/ERECTION/COMMISSIONING. Responsible to plan, organize, direct and control staff, contractors, architects and engineers involved in the maintenance, design, modification and construction of company facilities and equipment, extensive planning and scheduling flexible to changing priorities and condition. Focus on problem solving and achieving plant improvements and provide the necessary engineering work to accomplish those tasks. Coordinate activities with internal customers and external vendors to ensure that parts and material are available to support overall plant activities production.

Originate and develop analysis methods for determining reliability of components, equipment, and processes. Acquire data and analyzes the data. Prepare diagrams, charts, drawings, calculations, and reports for defining reliability problems and make recommendations for improvements. Conduct an analysis of reliability problems and investigate to determine the reliability required for the particular situation considering the cost limitations for equipment up/down time, repair/replacement costs, weight, size, and availability of materials/equipment. Determine the cost advantages of alternatives for developing action plans to comply with internal/external customer demands for reliable processes/equipment to avoid failures. Provide maintenance management expertise, assist in building internal competencies, and provide input to company maintenance strategies, budget business plans. .

General Manager: Reliance India 2000 – July 2008 Plan, direct, coordinate and manage activities for entire Plant Operation and Maintenance, Normal & Major Maintenance, turnaround activities and Capital Expenditure programs for the Plant Maintenance, Power Generation, Storage and Export Facilities necessary to meet COMPANY Business Objectives related to maintenance management including work planning and management, preventive, predictive maintenance optimization, and materials management. Perform supervisory functions and exercise financial authority. Responsible for setting company maintenance policy and monitoring compliance, Ensure availability / reliability of Plant and all associated facilities to meet operational requirements and ensure all work is undertaken in efficient manner / according to national / international codes. Control / Monitor Divisional manpower, materials and contracts budgets for normal, major maintenance and capital expenditure, Review expenditure, analyze variances and prepare reports to Senior Management. A self-starter possesses high level of motivation, enthusiasm and drive. Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Leading production team efforts for analysis (present/historical performance levels), correlate the differences between the achieved and required performance levels of the company’s operating and manufacturing facilities. Also, set and follow-up on the implementation and effectiveness of corrective plan brining about lasting and permanent fix solutions in conjunction with participation by staff from Maintenance, Equipment Engineering, Operating unit Technical Support and the Operating units.

Overview, assessment and input to the effectiveness of predictive / preventive maintenance programs. Support Reliability Development by sharing expertise, best practices and Conduct reliability related awareness sessions. He provides consultation and is an advisor on strategy for maintenance organizational and cost effectiveness matters utilizing critical success factors.

Manager-Maintenance & Reliability: Reliance Industries-India - 1989-1999 Sustain and improved reliability, plant operation, maintenance, and systems documentation for a leading Petrochemical company. Managed the plant’s maintenance, departments including spare parts, inventory, budget, and compliance with environmental and safety regulations. Implemented a variety of engineering solutions to increase equipment availability, reduce operation losses, and achieve standard and acceptable production rates. Introduced and developed an approach to maintenance incorporating principles of RCM, and the Kaizen philosophy, and then created plans, for personnel and equipment improvement. Plant engineering focused on plant optimization and operations support. Responsible for: Supervision of on-site fabrication, installation and commissioning. Led the plant Maintenance engineering team, Day to day operation support Plant troubleshooting. Provide recommendations on the use of new technologies and condition monitoring techniques for proactive and innovative solutions to plant problems.

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