Mechanical Engineer Engineering

RAM THIAGARAJAN, **** MUSTANG CROSSING, MISSOURI CITY, TX-77459, PH: 713-***-****, **************@*****.*** http://www.linkedin.com/in/ramthiagarajan

Quality Manager

● Expert in QMS, continuous improvement, quality, statistical process control, lean manufacturing, system integration, turnaround mechanical engineering, project management, budget, resource allocation planning, marketing, product development, organization and managerial disciplines.

● Skill-sets include mathematics, analytics, problem solving, resolution, cross-functional team leadership, client relationship management, team building, auditing, vendor selection and negotiation. Ability to Work Under Pressure, Decision Making, Time Management, Self-motivation, Conflict Resolution, Leadership, Adaptability, Teamwork, Creativity.

● Experienced in integration and delivering multi-million dollar projects on time and budget. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

QHSE Manager & Sustaining Engineering TSC Manufacturing and Supply LLC 2014-2020 Implemented QMS, lean process for continuous improvement, Quality, field technical support and root cause analysis.

● Directly managed and developed a team of quality professionals dedicated to maintaining and supporting API Q1, 7k, 4F and ISO 9001-2015 manufacturing facilities.

● Established QMS, SOPs and Work Instructions and improved engineering process, quality and safety.

● Conducted internal and external audits, trained staff on QMS and SOP.

● Developed presentation and conducted mud pump expendables product and safety PPE CPR training.

● Reviewed NCR and implemented CAR.

● Conducted risk analysis and developed contingency plans and risk mitigation.

● Sustaining engineering and kaizen continuous improvement through lean processes.

● Sustained all released products, and managed product design changes.

● Assigned resources to sustaining engineering projects, field failure root cause analysis and developed a system to evaluate.

● Managed KPI, risk assessment and developed the skill sets to ensure business objectives.

● Reviewed staff proficiency, plan development needs and evaluated the effectiveness and training.

● Managed engineering change control and document control process.

● Developed process for incoming inspection, FAI and implemented quality into manufacturing.

● Control all testing, inspection and in-process control activities including Destructive (Tensile, Charpy, Hardness & Bend tests) and Non-Destructive (Magnetic, Particle and Ultrasonic) testing of finished products.

● Increased life and eliminated failure through NPI of innovative high temp. and high performance urethane valve and piston design.

● NPI Innovative FE Module low weight design thru’ material and machining variation.

● Developed and integrated 30K PSI hydrostatic test center and Centrifugal pump FAT center.

● Intellectual property recommendations. HP HT urethane bonded valve and insert design.

● Directed matrix teams and resources. Managed program schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans

● Products and Technology: Mud Pump and expendables, Liners, pistons, valves, seats and FE module, Frac Pump FE, autofrettage sealing technology. ACAD, Solidworks, PDM Windchill, SAP, MS office and MS Project.

● Mud Report Chemicals: API 13A specification for drilling minerals, Barite, NAOH and lime Ca (OH)2 to increase pH, Oil with surfactant-free drill pipe

Engineering Manager Kemtron Technologies 2011 – 2013 Managed a team of Mechanical and electrical engineers with 6 direct reports. Reviewed staff proficiency, conducted annual performance review for direct reports and adherence to strict ethics and company codes. Set goals and expectations to staff, and served as a mentor. Setup patent program and Intellectual property recommendations. Keywords: SWOT Skills-matrix Welding, ASME section IX, shale shakers, agitators, desander, desilter, mud cleaner, centrifugal and PC pump, screw conveyor, mud recycling, decanter centrifuge, dewatering, PID, PFD, Solidworks, VFD, HDMI, SAP, autocad, MS office.

Chemicals: Flocculants and Coagulants, API 13A, Barite, Bentonite, NAOH and lime Ca(OH)2, Oil with surfactant.

● Developed and managed product line strategy for HDD, process plant and oil & gas markets.

● Responsible for Product lifecycle management for R&D and sustaining projects, HDMI software development.

● Oversaw numerous projects from concept to launch including budgeting and planning.

● Developed a centralized system in SharePoint for manufacturing drawings.

● Developed new product coagulant and flocculation dewatering EXP system with centrifuge, VFD, HMI based control systems. Established partnership with vendors to meet project profitability and lead time.

● Developed low profile 500 GPM HDD mud recycling system. Ensure compliance with hazardous area classification and OSHA safety requirements. Increased profit margin and sales volume. Established strategic partnership and relationship with vendors to meet P&L.

● Developed a new product Hi G shaker EXP with linear and elliptical motion.

● Commercialization of big bowl decanter centrifuge, PDR, design review, test, product verification and validation. Ensure compliance with OSHA safety and ATEX hazardous area classification.

● Developed centrifuge low profile and narrow skid DNV options for commercialization.

● Identified and developed new products and business opportunities for mud recycling systems. .

● Reviewed engineering department document management with auditors and cleared deficiency with corrective action for ISO 9001.

● Support field service on root cause failure analysis HPS Engineer Artificial lifting system, Borets Weatherford 2010-2011 Developed multistage 400/538/675/862/950 series pumps and HPS skids, mini skid(thrust-chamberless) with electric motor/natural gas engines for various applications based on flow rate and fluid properties. Sustained component drawings - ESP pumps, PMM motors, impellers and diffusers, stages, saddles, thrust chamber pedestals, thrust chamber, intake, seal chamber. Developed material spec., coating spec. assembly procedures, engineering deviation record, installation and testing procedures Keywords: Pump curve, Permanent Magnetic motors, VSD, ESP, stages, housing, compression, floater, Modular Thrust chamber, cooler, laser alignment, Intake manifold, mechanical seal, API 610, API 682 single/dual cartridge seal, non contacting gas seals, split mechanical seals, Plan 2, 11, 52, 53B, barrier fluid, impeller, diffusers, graph alloy bearing, sleeves, discharge flanges, abrasive resistant, Tungsten carbide, K-500 Monel, Inconel, Boron coating, Windchill, Pro-e wildfire.

● Specified pump model and stages to engineering group in China and released ESP BOM for Manufacturing.

● Integrated HPS skid for various applications and released fabrication and assembly drawings.

● Supported Sales group in Canada, Egypt, Russia and Midland on applications and training presentation.

● Troubleshoot failures and released root cause and corrective action.

● Developed the right techniques to lift higher volumes and reduce operating costs by eliminating gas locking and solids handling and optimizing production.

● Maximized pump efficiencies and minimizing failure rates of artificial lift systems

● Expert in optimization techniques in producing from deeper and more complex wells

● Maintain production over a wide range of rates and reducing well intervention and maintenance downtime.

● Well site automation and downhole monitoring solutions for measured results

● Interacted with field service operators, case studies and developed successful artificial lift programs.

● HPS design Variations - API 610/682, single beam, double beam, limited available space-2 system, belt driven, direct drop, boiler feed pump, saltwater disposal,Process plant, injection pump appliances, crude oil transfer pump, modular skid design, vibration protection and pressure transmitter, VFD VSP control system and monitoring.

Sustaining Mechanical Engineer, Surface Equipment and Trucks, Schlumberger Technology Corporation, Sugar land, TX: 2006 to 2009

Project Lead - Well Service Frac and Power Train. Developed design file structure, created ECO and ECR for mechanical and electrical engineers, to complete fabrication and assembly drawings, coordinate with supply chain, instrumentation, manufacturing and integrator on prototype production. Field tested prototype and validated product line. Released maintenance bulletin on product improvement and support field issues through In touch. Keywords: DOT Bridge law 23 CFR 658, 49 CFR 393. API 6A, Pro-e, MS Office, MS Projects. Frac fluid additives and proppants: Silica sand, ethylene glycol (scale inhibitors), HCL, Dimethyl formamide, gel-hydroxyethyl cellulose, ammonium persulfate (breaker) isopropanol (surfactant) used to increase viscosity of the frac fluid.

● Developed and integrated Cummins QSK50 engine in frac fleet. Field tested prototype and validated.

● Integrated Quintuplex to CAT 3512C frac fleet, redesigned power end lube system. Developed test procedure, field tested prototype and validated product line.

● Improved 12V4000 frac cooling system reliability with field repairable radiator.

● Developed Winterization kit for surface equipment and trucks for extreme cold weather conditions

● Conducted Feasibility study on integrating twin disc 8500 transmission to SPF 343. Evaluated cost of ownership and recommended fleet strategy.

● Developed a high HP engine product strategy for Haynesville.

● Released specifications for engine, transmission and power pack for well service and wireline equipments. Developed noise abatement and emission strategy for operating in non-attainment areas.

● Developed global Tier 4 engine strategy and 15 year Roadmap to meet EPA, IMO Tier 2, EPA Marine and using EPA FLEX allowance for well service and wireline stakeholders. Project Manager/Engineering Consultant, United Engines Manufacturing, OK City, Oklahoma. 2003 to 2006. DDC/Allison/Waukesha/Ariel

Designed and integrated industrial and oil field equipment, specified and reviewed quotes to select vendors, supported fabrication, assembly and servicing. Meet with customers for product requirement, engine specification,cost estimation and sales proposals. ASME, API 674, DOT 192 195 NFPA B31.3 B31.8

● Designed and developed power units for hydraulic SKI lift back up power

● Designed and integrated skid mounted power packs for cementers and blenders.

● Troubleshoot transmission failures and identify root cause and corrective action.

● Developed reciprocating and rotary screw compressor skid mounted packages powered by electric motor, natural gas engines from caterpillar and Waukesha. Applications Engineer, Stewart & Stevenson Services, Houston TX. 1993 to 2003. (Detroit Diesel MTU/ EMD/Deutz/Waukesha)

Responsible for design, development, fabrication, assembly and installation of Diesel engine applications (Oil and Gas, Genset, offshore, on-highway, marine commercial/pleasure craft, fire water pump, compressor and various industrial applications). Meet with clients on engine specification, product presentation and assist the sales department in cost estimation and proposals. API 674 675 ASME IX, Welding.

● Designed electrical GENSET from 30KW to 2500 KW, with ATS, Switchgear, remote annunciator, UPS and control panel as standby, prime power and marine generators to meet ANSI/NEMA /NFPA/ABS

● Designed and developed diesel engines / marine gearbox package combination for different boat models for Pleasure craft and commercial Boat Builders, varying from 300 -4000 HP. Increased profit margin with design, material and plant layout variation.

● New Products: Designed, developed cable extractor.

● Series 60/ Series 50 Marine engine packages: Retrofitted industrial engines for marine commercial and pleasure craft applications.

● QC / QA, FACTORY MUTUAL / UL listing: Wrote testing procedures for HYSTER and DAEWOO forklift trucks to meet type DY requirements of the standard for safety, industrial trucks, and internal combustion engine

- powered ANSI / UL 558.

● ZONE II: Designed and developed diesel engine power units with PYROBAN manicooler and shutdown system to meet ZONE II EEMUA 107, ’92.

● Changed production shop layout and material flow to accommodate another division merger. Implemented Lean Manufacturing for mass production units. Designed and implemented new warehouse layout to accommodate 200% increase in parts capacity and $20 million increase in sales volume. EDUCATION

Masters (MS) - Industrial Engineering and Management, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK. (May ’92) Bachelors - Industrial Engineering, CEG, Anna University, Chennai, India. (May ’88) PAPERS Cost Accounting for CIM, Energy conservation survey, Waste to Energy TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

QHSE Fatigue Management, First Aid, PPE, US Hazardous Communication, Lean Six sigma. Status:Citizen of United States of America Professional certification: EIT Texas 1995.

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