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K.C Venkateswarlu

Summary

Experienced professional with over 28 years in the cement industry, specializing in managing production, reducing costs, and improving efficiency. Known for breaking production records and meeting challenging targets while ensuring safe and smooth operations. Skilled in managing large teams, solving operational problems, and using alternative fuels to cut costs and promote sustainability. Experienced in planning and completing plant shutdowns on time and within budget, maintaining high standards of safety and quality.Current Role – AGM Process

Overview

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Work History

Work Exposure

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Key Responsibilities, Key Achievements.

  • Ensured optimal specific power, specific fuel consumption, and cost efficiency across all production processes.
  • Monitored plant parameters to prevent deviations and implemented corrective actions to meet organizational goals.
  • Reduced false air entry and optimized operational processes, boosting overall efficiency.
  • Conducted air balance and heat balance calculations to identify and resolve process issues.
  • Planned and executed plant shutdowns, including bar chart preparation, material procurement via SAP, and manpower management.
  • Extended refractory life to over one year by using alumina bricks and alternative fuels like rice husk, carbon black, liquid chemicals, and shredded plastic, reducing costs, and improving sustainability.
  • Led successful shutdown operations, ensuring on-time completion, within budget, and adhering to safety protocols.
  • Achieved exceptional operational metrics: 4500 TPD Kiln: Specific Power 21 kW/t, Raw Mill 17.0 kW/t, Cement 27.0 kW/t.
    3500 TPD Kiln: Specific Power 24 kW/t, Raw Mill 18.0 kW/t, Cement 28.0 kW/t.
  • Managed two production lines with advanced configurations: 4500 TPD Kiln (FLS), Raw Mill (KHD Roller Press), and Cement Mill (Ball Mill with Roller Press - KHD).
    3500 TPD Kiln (FLS): Double Preheater, Raw Mill, and Cement Mill (Ball Mill with Roller Press - KHD).

Education

Bachelor of Science -

B.Sc.

Skills

  • Proficient in advanced production techniques and quality improvement strategies
  • Specialist in refractory works with a focus on durability and quality standards
  • Skilled in air balance and heat balance calculations for process optimization
  • Experienced in troubleshooting and resolving operational issues efficiently
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and SAP for operational and documentation needs
  • Expert in planning and managing plant shutdowns with adherence to timelines and safety protocols
  • Hands-on expertise in commissioning new plants and ensuring smooth start-ups
  • Strong communication skills in English and Hindi, with effective coordination across departments
  • Trained in operational optimization and power reduction techniques through FLS classes and CII seminars

Industry Experience

Abroad 

  • Union Cement (10,000 TPD) – UAE (Chengdu Designers, China)
  • Falcon Cement (1000 TPD) – Bahrain (Promac Designers, India)
  • Al-Salam Cement (2000 TPD) – Sudan (Promac Designers, India)

India

  • Srichekracement (1000 TPD) – Andhra Pradesh
  • Andhra Cement (2500 TPD) – Andhra Pradesh (FLS)
  • Vasavadatta Cement (4000 TPD) – Karnataka (FLS)
  • Orient Cement (4500 TPD & 3500 TPD) – Telangana (FLS)

Certification

  • Certified in Flow Calculation – FLS
  • Certified Internal Auditor – [Issuer Pending Confirmation]
  • Certified in First Aid – Red Cross University
  • Attended FLS Training Classes on operational optimization and power consumption reduction.
  • Participated in CII Seminars on process improvement and cost reduction strategies.

Personal Details

  • Name: K.C. Venkateswarlu
  • Date of Birth: 01-07-1974
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Languages Known: English, Hindi, Telugu
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

Work Exposure

Bachelor of Science -

B.Sc.
K.C Venkateswarlu