Engineer Maintenance

HARISH KUMAR

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West Lafayette, Indiana 47906. 765-***-****

EDUCATION

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Dec 2016

Masters of Science in Engineering, Engineering Management. GPA: 3.93/4.00 National Institute of Technology, Calicut, India. May 2012 Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering. GPA: 8.52/10 RESEARCH AND PROJECTS

MS. Project: Characterizing mechanical properties of heterogeneous materials by instrumented indentation.

Estimation of mechanical properties and volume fraction of constituents using statistical deconvolution.

Grid indentation as a method to estimate modulus and yield strength of particle reinforced composites.

Generating a fingerprint of surface properties of structural components of relevance to sliding wear. Air force Prize: Designed radial compressor and axial flow turbine for a 75-kW turboshaft engine.

Performed GT engine cycle design, parametric study, and cycle optimization using Gas-Turb simulation.

Obtained analytical solution to turbomachinery 1D design. Linear cascade analysis using ADS-CFD solver.

Developed analytical models to estimate performance maps of radial compressor and axial flow machines. Sr. Design: Conceptualized, designed, and integrated an alternate transmission system for motorcycles. The system offers higher efficiency and ease of use as compared to a CVT/ multiple ratio transmission system.

Developed a mechanism to transform continuous variable transmission to a discrete transmission system

Design verification using ANSYS, in-house fabrication, and successful integration with a 100cc motorcycle. Seminar: Thermo-mechanical analysis of seizure of automotive brakes during high-G panic breaking. Robotics: Design and fabrication of multifunctional gripper mechanism for 6 degree of freedom robotic arm. PLATFORMS, AND EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES

CAD Package - Pro-E and Solidworks, FEA Package - ANSYS, Programming - C, C++ and Matlab, Ms. Project, Statistical Package – SAS, Enterprise Resource Planning – SAP (maintenance, operation, and inventory).

Metallography, microstructure analysis, scanning probe microscopy, nanoindentation, micro-indentation, scanning electron microscopy (under training), surface profilometry, force sensing for manufacturing. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Equipment Engineer, Foster Wheeler Ltd. Oct 2014 - Jul 2015 Rotating and Packaged Equipment engineer for an ambitious grassroots refinery project, and gas program.

Prepared mechanical data sheets, equipment specification, material requisitions, request for quotations.

Performed technical bid evaluation and commercial bid evaluations based on vendor quotations.

Reviewed PFDs, P&IDs, process specifications to ensure equipment reliability and functionality.

Revised and improved internal specifications and guidelines for centrifugal pumps and sulfur pumps.

Developed an MS Access based tool for tracking project progress and KPIs over different projects.

Standards/ Specifications/ Specifications: API 610, 674, 675, 682, 685. ASME B73.1, B73.3, B31.3. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Reliability Engineer, Reliance Industries Ltd. Jul 2012 - Oct 2014 Responsible for reliability and continuous improvement of 360 KTA PVC and VCM facility

Performed root cause analysis (RCA) of equipment failures, prepared action plan to prevent similar failure.

Troubleshooting and reliability improvement of PVC resin conveying system - Monitored operating parameters to precisely identify the cause of malfunctioning in the system. Predicted clogging in a heat exchanger and equipment inlet filter. Rectified issues to increase conveying capacity by 25%.

Reliability improvement of PVC reactor Agitator and bottom mounted Gearbox - Revised specifications for gearbox output shaft radial float, developed and installed a sealing system to prevent water ingress. Achieved an increase in MTBF from 6 months to more than 1yr. Reduced the op-expenditure by 70%.

Estimated equipment time to failure by Weibull distribution, and availability using Monte-Carlo simulation.

Reduced inventory costs by implementing robust inventory control models and spares substitution.

Optimized preventive maintenance, improved operating procedures, and recommended equipment upgrades to achieve improved capital asset productivity and reduce maintenance expenditure.

Prepared a comprehensive inspection and testing procedure to ensure proof of functionality, quality, and integrity of API 613, special purpose gear units to be procured from a local supplier.

Developed a maintenance strategy guide for implementing Reliability Centred Maintenance techniques. Technical skills - Root cause analysis, failure mode and effect analysis, vibration signature analysis, ultrasonic flaw detection, industrial radiography, dye penetrant inspection, lubrication oil analysis, preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, breakdown maintenance, reliability centered maintenance. Project Management- Capital Expenditure Projects

Worked with a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic environment to execute capital expenditure projects and change management projects worth $ 2 million in a record period of 6 months.

Analysed feasibility, estimated budget, initiated, and executed CAPEX and change management projects.

Prepared comprehensive risk assessment and contingency plan to ensure on-time project delivery.

Recommended alternative approaches to construction issues and managed interdepartmental interfacing.

Prepared specifications for inspection, integrity assurance, and acceptance of capital assets purchases. Prepared specifications for acceptance of column trays, thermo-compressor, and heat exchangers.

Trained over 200 contract employees in safety procedures to be followed in a petrochemical plant.

Experienced in qualifying capital asset purchase, supplier manufacturing facility inspection, quality assurance, equipment installation, commissioning safety audit, punch list preparation, and rectification. Responsibilities – Material and service requisition, raise and expedite purchase orders, design documents review, planning, scheduling, safe execution of construction activities, QA documentation and project controls. Inspection and Integrity assurance

Inspected 60+mtr columns, 300 + LG-LT standpipes to map thickness and identify corrosion under insulation.

Safe erection of 60mtr + scaffolding, insulation removal, shell inspection, and thickness measurement.

Visual inspection of LG LT standpipe, repair plan preparation, small bore piping fabrication, and installation.

Safe execution of hot tapping activity on 4”, 14”, and 16” service water piping in naphtha cracker plant. SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP

Athletics department support staff: Assisted Purdue student-athletes in achieving academic success.

Volunteer: Promotion of Regional Schools to International Standards through Multiple interventions

Volunteer: Corporate Social Responsibility team – Reliance Industries Ltd, Hazira Manufacturing Division.

Volunteer: Boiler out volunteering program – Purdue University, West Lafayette.

Team member: University volleyball, quiz, and technical festival - event management and fundraising.

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