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AKSHAY SATHE

Augusta,USA

Summary

Seasoned Operations & Reliability Engineer with a background in implementing maintenance optimization projects and reliability practices in the marine, food/beverage, and wood/paper industries. Expertise lies in root-cause analysis to enhance equipment lifespan and minimize downtime. Proven track record in executing fault detection programs, boosting plant performance. Collaborative team player skilled at ensuring reliability and maintainability of new installations.

Work History

Facilities / Mechanical Reliability Engineer

Tesla
06.2025 - Current
  • Built a plant-wide condition-based monitoring (CBM) architecture using existing telemetry employing statistical analysis.
  • Created and maintain PM strategies for plant-wide assets (compressors, chillers, HVAC, utilities) in the CMMS.

Asset Reliability Engineer

Semeq Systems
  • Championed digital transformation initiatives by implementing smart plant technologies and IoT systems at various facilities, including AB InBev and Clearwater Paper Mills.
  • Performed vibration analysis, thermography, and ultrasound testing, delivering data-driven recommendations to optimize asset management and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Managed KPIs for a PdM program at the Clearwater plant, achieving 95% compliance, improving asset performance, reducing unplanned downtime, and optimizing maintenance costs. Projected annual savings: $2.5 million.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement an RCA process for asset failures, identifying root causes, and preventing recurrence to continuously improve the reliability program.

Marine Operations Engineer

Maersk Line
  • Led the installation, testing, and maintenance of mission-critical heavy propulsion machinery and power plant assets (1 MW), ensuring compliance with safety, operational, and regulatory standards.
  • Managed the installation, upkeep, and enhancement of maintenance strategies for critical auxiliary equipment, including pumps, motors, compressors, and HVAC systems.
  • Served as the primary liaison for vendors, coordinated with manufacturers, and led project team communications.
  • Oversaw machinery spare inventory, stock control, and reporting to ensure budget compliance and operational efficiency.
  • Audited fuel/lube purification systems, identifying contamination risks through Total Sediment Existing (TSE), and water-in-fuel testing. Implemented corrective measures, leading to a 30% reduction in fuel contamination-related maintenance issues, fleetwide.
  • Utilized CMMS to implement PM and PdM strategies, reducing maintenance overtime by 8-10%, and overhead costs by 20%. Led maintenance and safety onboarding for new team members, ensuring compliance with operational and safety standards in the shipping industry.

Education

Master of Science - Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

University of California

B.S. - Marine Engineering

Birla Institute of Technology

Skills

  • Reliability Program Management
  • Predictive & Preventive Maintenance (PdM/PM)
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Project Coordination
  • Digital Transformation
  • Vibration Analysis
  • CMMS – SAP/Maximo
  • Statistical Data Analysis
  • Python(NumpySci-PyTensorflow)
  • Matlab-Simulink
  • R
  • SQL
  • Excel
  • Word
  • Powerpoint
  • PowerBI

Timeline

Facilities / Mechanical Reliability Engineer

Tesla
06.2025 - Current

Asset Reliability Engineer

Semeq Systems

Marine Operations Engineer

Maersk Line

B.S. - Marine Engineering

Birla Institute of Technology

Master of Science - Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

University of California
AKSHAY SATHE