Mechanical Engineer - Equipment Installation & Maintenance

NAGENDRA KANCHERLA

PROFILE SUMMARY

EDUCATION OVERVIEW

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Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 531030

Dynamic Mechanical Engineer with over 6 years of experience in API production, mechanical project execution, and equipment maintenance across pharmaceutical and infrastructure sectors. Skilled in the installation and commissioning of static and rotating equipment, structural and piping fabrication, and process optimization under cGMP and EHS standards. Proficient in interpreting P&IDs, isometric and GA drawings, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with QA/QC, SAP PM, and safety protocols like PTW and LOTO. Committed to delivering high-quality execution, minimizing downtime, and supporting plant reliability through proactive maintenance and precise documentation.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

MEE, ATFD, ETP, STP, ZLD Operations, CIP & Chemical Cleaning, Wastewater Quality Monitoring, Decanter Centrifuge Operation, Environmental Compliance, and Waste Management.

Mechanical Installation & Commissioning: Installation, leveling, alignment, and commissioning of static and rotating equipment (pumps, agitators, vessels, etc.) Process Optimization: Identifying and implementing improvements in process efficiency, cycle time reduction, and utility consumption

Welding Processes Knowledge: Basic understanding of SMAW, TIG, MIG welding techniques used in fabrication activities

Piping & Instrumentation Systems: Familiar with line checking, hydro testing, and loop checking activities; coordination with instrumentation teams Material Handling Equipment (MHE): Exposure to EOT cranes, forklifts, and manual handling tools during fabrication and installation

Tool Handling: Use of Vernier caliper, micrometer, torque wrench, and other basic mechanical tools for measurement and fitting

Lubrication and Seal Management: Knowledge of lubrication systems and maintaining mechanical seals in pumps and agitators

Basic PLC/Automation Exposure: Awareness of PLC-based interlocks and operation logic in batch processing and plant safety

Shift Coordination & Reporting: Preparing daily production reports, shift handover logs, and coordinating with QA, QC, and Maintenance teams

QUALIFICATION BOARD/UNIVERSITY

YEAR OF

PASS

PERCENTAG

E

B. TECH – MECHANICAL

ENGINEERING

VISAKHA TECHNICAL CAMPUS,

VISAKHAPATNAM

2017 69%

Higher Secondary Govt. Junior College Devarapalli 2013 90.5% SSC

BOARD OF SECONDARY

EDUCATION, ANDHRA PRADESH

2011 76%

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY Mechanical Project Engineer

Ramky Infrastructure Ltd. – Visakha Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP), Parawada Duration: October 2024 – Present

Supervised erection of structural steel, mechanical equipment, and piping systems as per isometric & GA drawings.

Coordinated with civil and electrical teams for foundation works, equipment alignment, and interlock integration.

Oversaw installation and commissioning of MBR components - pumps, blowers, piping, diffusers, membranes.

Handled erection of heat exchangers, condensers, evaporators, and recirculation pumps ensuring QA/QC compliance.

Conducted hydro testing, mechanical clearances, and trial runs of process pipelines and tanks. Managed contractors, monitored execution vs. BOQ/QAP, and ensured adherence to safety protocols (PTW, LOTO).

Prepared DPRs, inspection reports, method statements, material reconciliation, and erection documentation.

Supported SAP PM module implementation asset tagging & uploading equipment master data. Site Engineer at Universal Enterprises (L&T Projects), Parawada Duration: July 2023 – September 2024

Project: Naval Tunnel Structure – Rib Fabrication & Erection Supervised structural rib fabrication as per approved isometric and GA drawings, ensuring dimensional accuracy and weld quality.

Monitored fit-up, welding, and NDT processes, adhering to WPS, QAP, and client specifications. Coordinated fabrication and erection of heavy tunnel support structures using EOT cranes and hydraulic equipment.

Inspected raw material traceability, edge preparation, and welding consumables as per QA/QC standards.

Managed manpower, daily work planning, and site execution with strict adherence to safety protocols.

Maintained fabrication logs, stage-wise inspection reports, and coordinated with third-party and client inspectors.

Supervisor – Environmental Compliance Department (ECD) Divi’s Laboratories Ltd. November 2020 – March 2023

Operated and monitored MEE, ATFD, ETP, STP, and stripper column systems.

Monitored process parameters such as flow rates, steam, temperature, pH, COD, BOD, TDS, and TSS.

Performed CIP operations for MEE and ATFD using nitric acid and sulfamic acid solutions.

Supported Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) operations and wastewater treatment processes.

Operated decanter centrifuge systems and coordinated salt and sludge disposal through authorized facilities.

Conducted routine equipment inspections, maintained operational records, and ensured compliance with environmental and EHS standards.

LANGUAGES Telugu – Read, Write, Speak

English – Read, Write, Speak

Hindi – Speak

INTERESTS & HOBBIES Outdoor Sports & Team Activities Participating in Safety Quizzes

Mechanical Innovations

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