Project Management System Design

SAMBASIVARAO THOTA

Instrumentation & Automation Engineer EPC Oil & Gas Manufacturing FMCG

+263-********* (WhatsApp) +91-990*******

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Indian DOB: 05 June 1993 Passport No.: Z6408333

Professional Summary

Experienced Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer with over 10 years of progressive responsibility in EPC project phases, automation system design, and instrumentation maintenance within the manufacturing and industrial sector, including oil & gas, plastics, and packaging. Demonstrated expertise in PLC/SCADA systems, predictive maintenance, loop checking, and site commissioning. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with ISA, API, IEC, and NEC standards. Recognized for reducing downtime, leading successful automation upgrades, and optimizing plant performance.

Core Competencies

• Instrumentation Engineering: Loop diagrams, control valves, transmitters, I/O lists, P&IDs

• EPC Phase Support: Engineering, commissioning, FAT, site inspections

• Automation & Controls: Siemens Step7, TIA Portal, Omron CX-One, SCADA (PCS 7, InTouch)

• Standards & Compliance: ISA, IEC, NEC, API

• Project Management: Vendor coordination, team leadership, documentation, cost reduction

• Process Optimization: MATS reporting, VFD integration, energy savings

Professional Experience

Maintenance Engineer – Electrical & Instrumentation

Trade Kings Group, Zimbabwe Jan 2023 – Present

• Leading preventive and predictive maintenance for manufacturing systems, ensuring 98% equipment uptime.

• Upgraded automation systems (SCADA & PLC retrofits), improving productivity by 25%.

• Conducted regular FAT and site inspections, troubleshooting loop faults and optimizing control logic.

• Reduced equipment failures by 20% using data-driven analysis (MATS) and reliability-centered maintenance.

• Managed vendor sourcing and ensured compliance with instrumentation standards and project specs.

Asst. Manager – Electrical & Instrumentation

Aspira Nigeria Ltd., Nigeria Nov 2018 – Nov 2022

• Oversaw instrumentation and control system design during plant erection and commissioning.

• Programmed PLC/SCADA systems for real-time plant automation, improving monitoring and control.

• Led integration of VFDs and energy-efficient drives, reducing power consumption by 30%.

• Developed preventive and predictive maintenance schedules, reducing unscheduled downtime significantly.

• Coordinated with mechanical and process teams for cross-functional troubleshooting and upgrades.

Automation Engineer

Toshiba Machines, India Dec 2014 – Mar 2017

• Designed and implemented PLC logic and HMI for automated manufacturing systems.

• Provided on-site support and commissioning assistance across multiple industrial installations.

• Led control system upgrades, ensuring adherence to quality, timeline, and safety standards.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor of Engineering – Electrical & Electronics

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTUK), Andhra Pradesh, India 2014

• PG Diploma – Industrial Automation

Certified in PLC/SCADA/HMI (Siemens, ABB, Allen-Bradley, GE-Fanuc)

• Preferred Certifications (Planned / In Progress):

- PMP (Project Management Professional) – [Specify if certified or planning to pursue]

- FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) – [Specify if relevant]

Technical Skills

• PLC Programming: Siemens Step7, TIA Portal, Omron CX-One

• SCADA Platforms: Siemens PCS 7, Wonderware InTouch

• Instrumentation: Transmitters, thermocouples, control valves, loop calibration

• Drives & Motors: Samanic’s S-120 & G-120, VFD integration

• Data Analysis Tools: MATS, preventive diagnostics, asset reporting

Achievements

• Reduced downtime by 40% via predictive maintenance at Trade Kings Group.

• Won Best Employee of the Year (2x) at Aspira Nigeria Ltd. for excellence in automation.

• Saved 30% in energy costs through efficient VFD-based motor control systems.

Personal Information

• Languages: English (Fluent), Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, French (Beginner)

• Marital Status: Married

• Willing to Relocate: Yes

• Availability: Immediate / Negotiable

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