Network Systems Management System

Balachandra N V **************@*****.*** Cell:+971-*********

Professional Summary & responsibilities

Overall 17+ years (9+ years in India & 8+ years in UAE) of Manufacturing Industry (Steel, Tyre & Aluminium sectors) experience in Electrical, Instrumentation Maintenance & Automation.

Worked on maintenance & testing of various HV, LV Electrical equipment, power distribution systems, Instruments, Valves, PLCs, SCADA & Network systems used in industries.

Plan, Supervise & train the team effectively adhering to the relevant HSE policies & procedures.

Implement performance management system for individuals according to the company policies & monitoring of the relevant KPIs in line with the plant operations & sustainability.

Prepare & review SOP & TRA for all tasks as per industrial safety standards through internal audits.

Carrying out the mandatory Electrical Energy Isolation/De isolation (Both HV/LV), Atmospheric Gas testing, Confined space entry checks & procedures.

Receiving Cold & Hot Work permits for various jobs to be performed, follow ups & its monitoring.

Conduct tool box talks related to the tasks being performed & Identify the Hazards & clear it / minimize it with appropriate counter measures.

Ensure safe work at height, lifting & rigging operations with suitable barricading.

Online Monitoring & effective troubleshooting of all HV & LV Electrical & Instrumentation equipment & effectively handling the blackout / critical equipment breakdown situations.

Breakdown/Preventive/Shutdown & Campaign maintenance jobs within the down time to minimize the major breakdowns to fulfill the operational requirements.

Carrying out Breakdown analysis through proper RCA & writing failure reports.

Review & discuss Engineering drawing & documents for the modification/expansion projects.

Organize available resources for optimum utilization & timely review the same.

Maintaining the records of all PM, Overhauling activities & Management of spares.

Projects & achievements

P100 Potroom extension projects / Smart Earthing Trolley / STS switching of UPS for Compressors / Modification of the cards in UPS / Rerouting path of cables in Potlines to avoid damage / Air compressors, Run out & Balancing test machines / Supply, return line pressure control valves to maintain the line pressure, temperature / Fault findings in ESP / Brown field expansion in SMS project from 2.5 to 4.0 MTPA / Continuous gas analyzer (CO, CO2, O2 and H2) / Migration of PLC, SCADA systems of Oxygen furnace / Water circulation plants, Gas recovery plants expansion / Commissioning project & related automation of Ladle heating furnace, RH De gasser & Slag granulation plant.

Technical Summary

SAP based maintenance management & writing failure evaluation reports.

ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001, OHSAS 18001, OSHAD policies & procedures.

Proactive maintenance methods & work practices adhering to HSE policies & procedures.

Process related control valves with positioners & its I-P converters with the help of PID controllers.

Calibration & tuning of the process related instruments & valves.

Different types of pneumatic & hydraulic valves like DC valves, Proportional valves, Servo valves.

LVDT, Pressure, Flow, Differential Pressure, Level sensors (both contact & non-contact type) & transmitters.

PLC programming & SCADA design for effective production.

Design & Establishment of LAN for different nodes of PLCs using Hubs & switches.

PLC’S (of make TATA HONEYWELL, SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC, ALLEN BRADLEY, SEIMENS & ABB).

Gas Analyzers (CO, CO2, O2), X-ray machines, Run out & Balancing machines with Servo-drives Kinetix-6000.

Air Compressors (Kaeser, Atlas Copco), UPS (Eaton, GE, Emerson, Mitsubishi, Gutor), VFD (ABB ACS 800, 850, 880, AB Powerflex, Siemens G120 Sinamics), DC Drives (Siemens Simovert).

Both AC & DC, LT motors (up to 250 KW), HT motors (up to 2000KW) testing & maintenance.

Power / Distribution / Furnace Transformer of rating 20/25 MVA, 2MVA & 500 KVA, etc. along with OLTC (On Load Tap Changer) & related protection systems.

Mobile Earth trolley, MV/LV Switchgears like VCB’s, Joslyn Switches & ACB’s and Substation testing & maintenance.

Furnaces, Reduction Cells, Pre-heating, Gas Treatment & Scrubber units, Boiler, Utilities & DG Sets.

De-dusting system along with ESP (Electro static Precipitator) & BHF (Bag house filter) for Ash handling & process systems.

Professional Certification / training

Siemens S7- 400 series PLC & WinCC SCADA development at VAES Ltd, Karnataka, India, 2011.

ABB Gas analyzer of AO2000 series at JSW Steel Ltd, Karnataka, India, 2008.

ABB VFD ACS 800, 850 & 880 at ABB, Dubai, UAE, 2023.

Technical & Interpersonal Skills

Windows, MS office, SAP / PLC Programming & SCADA Systems / Hardware and Networking / Pneumatic & Hydraulic systems / RCA, Troubleshooting & Technical report writing / Good interpersonal, people management & communication / Team working attitude in multicultural, multi-national work environment.

Work Experience

Electrical Maintenance Technician

Emirates Global Aluminium, Abu Dhabi, UAE. (Feb, 2016 – Present)

Deputy Manager-Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance (Tyre Curing, testing, Boiler & utilities).

JK tyres & industries Ltd., Mysore, India. (Aug, 2013 - Feb, 2016)

Senior Engineer-Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance (Steel Melt Shop).

JSW Steel Ltd., Bellary, India. (Dec, 2006 - Aug, 2013)

Education details

Bachelor Engineering in Electrical & Electronics Engg. (Jul, 2008 - Jun, 2011) GPA - 63.42

Visveswaraya Technological University, Karnataka, India.

Diploma Engineering in Electrical & Electronic Engg. (Jun, 2003 - May, 2006) GPA - 71.16

Board of technical education, Karnataka, India.

Language known

Kannada / English / Hindi / Telugu / Tamil

Interests

Cricket / Chess

Personal Details

Date of Birth: 05th Jan, 1986

Gender: Male

Nationality: Indian

Passport Number: K3805433

Valid UAE Driving License: 3669091 (Heavy Tractor Forklift)

Marital Status: Single

Date: _11/08/2024__ Balachandra N V

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