Maintenance Engineer

RAM THULASIRAM, M.Eng. P.Eng.

****, ***** ******, *********** ** L4H 3P7

905-***-**** *********@*****.***

PROFILE

A results-oriented Reliability Engineer with 20 years of experience applying leading-edge technologies to equipment maintenance. Key strengths include working with different groups, training and motivating teams in innovative technologies.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CAMPBELL SOUP CO.LTD 1992 – 2011

Reliability Engineer 1998 – 2011

• Managed reliability based maintenance program. All predictive maintenance inspections were set up as frequency based preventive maintenance work orders in SAP and every repair based on predictive inspection was documented in SAP. Annual savings between 80 – 100 failures which reflect cost avoidance as $ .75 million to $1 million.

• Integrated on-line vibration system for critical machinery as well as unsafe for route based data collection. Able to predict failures and increase reliability.

• Developed scheduled structural inspection plan for all critical assets of the plant. With a Stork foundation corrosion issue, Stork rep recommended replacing the exit tower. Based on internal inspection, repair history and ultrasonic inspection, tower replacement was avoided. Saved capital cost of $4-5 million.

• Prepared monthly KPI numbers and PM compliance from SAP.

• Conducted root cause failure analysis. Based on the finding, worked with vendors to rectify problem and changed and improved the maintenance practice.

• Trained group of 18 production workers in oil analysis program. Took oil samples and changed oil based on the test results. This reduced mechanic’s work load and allowed for more concentration on critical maintenance tasks.

• Developed strong relationship with coordinators, leaders and trade people which enabled the RBM program to be implemented smoothly and program to run successfully.

• Coordinated and executed steam trap inspection and repair, air leak detection and repair, boiler flue gas leak detection and repair as an energy saving initiative. Provided proof of the saving and received rebate from Enbridge gas.

• Coordinated pressure vessel inspection and repair. Performed hydrostatic test and maintained record for insurance and government safety requirements.

• Implemented Proactive maintenance. Developed rotating equipment specification for vendors supplying machinery and performing installations. Solved many machinery issues with new engineering projects.

• Conducted one day workshop to engineering group on vibration characteristics in new machinery and installation to create awareness and precautions at the project level to all machinery. Reduced maintenance cost and increased reliability.

• Maintained the Boston Shear pump cost with very low cost. In past 15 years only $60K spent on repair. Always detect the problem and repair with under $1000.

• Led and managed 2 direct reports in RBM program. Provided clear direction and defined expectation, which empowered employees and ensure high performance.

• Campbell’s Toronto plant’s Reliability based maintenance program won RBM program of the year award from CSI and made article in following magazines, “Plant Engineering & Maintenance”, “Sound & Vibration” and “Lubes & Grease”.

Equipment Condition Monitoring Analyst 1992 – 1998

• Implemented predictive maintenance throughout the plant with a team of trade people selected from various areas. Received award for rapid implementation.

• Performed theoretical and practical training for maintenance staff in vibration analysis, oil analysis, laser alignment, dynamic balancing, motor current analysis, infra analysis and ultrasonic. Training made a cultural change in the department and gained buy in from staff regarding predictive maintenance.

• Analyzed the total PM program and eliminated annual overhaul and replacement practice of motor, bearings and gearboxes. With fully implemented predictive maintenance, reduced cost of unnecessary maintenance and increased savings by eliminating periodic oil changes.

• Implemented mandatory laser alignment across the plant which reduced premature bearing failure due to misaligned coupling and saved 5 – 8% energy cost.

• Generated and managed frequency based predictive inspection based on equipment criticality. Reduced inventory of motors and gearboxes. Also reduced stocking expensive parts.

• Presented in “Reliability Conference” Nashville, Tennessee. Topic “Problem solving using multiple technologies”

TOKYO CEMENT CORPERATION 1989 – 1991

Maintenance Engineer

• Changed the maintenance practice from breakdown to preventive maintenance. Increased the efficiency and throughput.

• Developed scheduled lubrication program. Eliminated premature bearing failures.

• Performed equipment criticality analysis and established PM’s for critical machinery.

EDUCATION

Master of Engineering, Mechanical & Industrial, University of Toronto

Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical, Kamaraj University

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Licensed by Association of Professional E`ngineers, Certified Specialist by Vibration Institute,

All predictive technologies, SAP

INTERESTS

Cycling, Motor bike, Travel, Cooking, Music

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