Senior Mechanical Engineer Project & Maintenance Leadership

RESUME

KUMAR.N

Contact No: 090********

Email-id: ******.*******@*****.***

Career Objective

Seeking a challenging leadership role in Project & Maintenance Management and Resource Planning within a dynamic organization—preferably in the process or steel industries—where I can leverage over two decades of technical expertise, strategic planning, and team leadership to enhance operational efficiency, optimize resources, and drive sustainable business growth.

Executive Summary

Accomplished Mechanical Engineer with 22 years of experience in blast furnace project execution, maintenance management, and resource planning across major steel industries.

Proven expertise in erection, commissioning, and maintenance of mechanical equipment, conveyors, and process systems.

Strong record of success in erection and commissioning of 808 m, 4019 m, 550 m, 350 m, and 250 m blast furnaces.

Skilled in vendor development, procurement coordination, resource optimization, and cost control to achieve production and maintenance targets.

Experienced leader in multi-disciplinary teams, preventive & predictive maintenance, and shutdown management.

Professional Experience

Asst. General Manager / Sr. Manager / Manager – BMM Ispat Ltd., Hospet, Karnataka

Period: Feb 2022 – Present

Mechanical maintenance in-charge for blast furnace.

Looking ongoing project like VPSA and Coke Drying System projects.

Led erection and commissioning of all major furnace systems including Furnace Proper, Cast House, BLT, Stoves, GCP, Cyclone, Blowers, PCM, Pumps, PCI, and Utilities.

Oversaw fabrication and erection of structural works including bunkers, conveyors, and downcomers.

Handled vendor coordination, procurement, and inspection of equipment and materials.

Managed fabrication planning, BOM preparation, and steel procurement.

Ensured safe work practices, cost control, and adherence to project timelines.

Manager / Deputy Manager – JSW Ispat Special Products Ltd., Raigarh (C.G.)

Period: Nov 2018 – Nov 2022

Coordinated with area in-charges to ensure smooth plant operations and maintenance.

Planned and executed preventive maintenance and shutdown activities.

Conducted safety audits and training (SAM classes) for maintenance teams.

Implemented indigenous development projects to reduce maintenance costs.

Collaborated with production departments to meet output and quality targets.

Deputy Manager – Blast Furnace (4019 m ) – JSW Steel Ltd., Toranagallu, Bellary (Karnataka)

Period: Sep 2008 – Mar 2016

Area in-charge for blast furnace maintenance in India’s largest 4019 m BF.

Planned preventive and predictive maintenance to improve equipment uptime.

Managed shutdown preparations and maintenance cost control.

Introduced improvements such as De-silicanization and process optimization.

Conducted regular safety classes and ensured compliance with site standards.

Engineer – Blast Furnace (350 m )-Kalyani Steel Ltd., Ginigera Division (Karnataka) Period:Jan 2008 – Sep 2008

Successfully commissioned the 350 m mini blast furnace, ensuring stable operation.

Managed shutdown preparations, PMI jobs, and spare maintenance.

Supervised shift activities, ensuring uninterrupted process operations.

Engineer – Blast Furnace Project (250 m ) -MSP Metallic Ltd., Jharsuguda (Odisha) Period:Nov 2005 – Jan 2008

Executed fabrication, erection, and commissioning of the blast furnace, stoves, and GCP systems.

Estimated monthly steel requirements and optimized usage to minimize wastage.

Directed alignment and installation of BF top equipment, valves, and cooling systems.

Ensured timely project completion through effective planning and vendor coordination.

Trainee Engineer – Maintenance (170 m BF)-Kalyani Steel Ltd., Siruguppa (Karnataka) Period: Oct 2003 – Oct 2005

Key Responsibilities:

Assisted in maintenance and shift handling for the 170 m blast furnace.

Supported process continuity and equipment reliability during shift operations.

Education

Qualification

Institution / University

Year

% / Division

Specialization

B.E. (Mechanical Engineering)

UBDT College of Engineering, Kuvempu University

2003

63.39% / First Class

Mechanical

PUC (Science)

AVS College, Karnataka Board

1999

64.50% / First Class

Science

SSLC

Paper Town High School, Karnataka SSB

1997

61.92% / First Class

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Personal Details

Date of Birth: 15 June 1981

Father’s Name: V. Nagappa

Nationality: Indian

Languages Known: English, Kannada, Hindi, Telugu

Address: Hospet, Karnataka (Permanent Address: Bhadravathi, Karnataka)

Declaration

I hereby declare that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

N.KUMAR

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