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Manoranjan Ambalavanan

Doha

Summary

Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Automation Specialist

Qatar Primary Material Company
02.2020 - Current
  • Working as an Automation Specialist in Sahara washed sand Plant
  • Hands on experience in operation and maintenance of Sand washing Plant (Make: CDE, Ireland)
  • Oversee daily operations of the plant and workshop, ensuring efficient production schedules and workflow optimization
  • Implement and maintain safety protocols, conducting regular training sessions to cultivate a culture of safety among employees
  • Manage budgetary constraints by monitoring expenses, reducing waste, and identifying cost-saving opportunities
  • Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials and equipment, preventing production delays
  • Lead and mentor a diverse team of technicians and operators, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment
  • Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and implement continuous improvement initiatives for operational excellence
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations and quality standards, conducting regular audits and inspections
  • Develop and execute maintenance schedules for machinery to minimize downtime and extend equipment lifespan
  • Collaborate with engineering teams on new projects, providing insights from operational perspectives to enhance design efficiency
  • Prepare and present performance reports to senior management, highlighting achievements and outlining strategic plans

Instrumentation Engineer

Qatar Primary Material Company
08.2017 - 02.2020
  • Worked as Instrumentation engineer in Bulk/Solid Material Handling System
  • Hands on Experience in Siemens PLC S7-400,300
  • Hands on experience in ECS/SDR (Ver 7.9) FLSmidth HMI
  • Developed and implemented preventive maintenance and operational procedures for Instrumentation systems.
  • Knowledge in weigh bridge maintenance and calibration (Make: Schenk Process , Avery scales, Dini argeo scales)
  • Knowledge in Belt scale maintenance and calibration (Make: Schenk Process, Beltway scales, load rite scales)
  • Daily work planning and manpower allotment
  • Preparation of yearly maintenance budget and spare material checking
  • Knowledge in SAP (S4/HANA) PM

Instrumentation and Control Engineer

ThyssenKrupp Industries
10.2016 - 08.2017
  • Company Overview: Client: Reliance Industries Limited, Dahej
  • I am working as an Instrumentation and Control Engineer in 4
  • 90MW coal power plant
  • Maintenance and troubleshooting of Instruments in CHP, AHP & LHP
  • Knowledge in actuator, pneumatic valve, compressor
  • Daily work Planning and manpower allotment
  • Client: Adani Port Limited, Tuna Port
  • Worked as Control and Instrumentation engineer in Material Handling System AKBTPL PORT, Tuna, India
  • Hands on Experience in Siemens PLC S7-400
  • Knowledge in HT & LT Motors
  • Knowledge in HT & LT feeder
  • Knowledge in SAP
  • Troubleshooting of VFD drive (MAKE- SIEMENS)
  • Client: Reliance Industries Limited, Dahej

Control and Instrumentation Engineer

Integrated Maintenance Services
05.2015 - 09.2016
  • Company Overview: Client: Adani Power Limited
  • I worked as a Control and Instrumentation engineer in 4x330 MW & 5x660 MW Thermal power plant
  • Ensuring the availability of plant equipment’s as per the Annual maintenance plan
  • Maintaining and documenting maintenance records in an ISO environment
  • Implementation of maintenance plan and ensuring Spares planning and availability of spares
  • Commissioning, troubleshooting and modification of PLC according to the system requirements
  • Client: Adani Power Limited

Senior Automation Engineer

Zircome-STI Automation Pte Ltd
04.2014 - 04.2015
  • Company Overview: Singapore
  • Working as senior automation engineer in Zircome STI PTE LTD, Singapore
  • Erection, Commissioning of PLC for the chemical process of plating industries
  • Trouble shooting of Rectifiers and services Make: Kraft powercon, Flex Kraft
  • Preparation & reviewing of drawings/documents like P&ID’s, Instrument index, I/O list, Loop diagrams, Cable tray layout, Junction box wiring diagram, Cable schedule, Hook up
  • Designing, Implementing and Commissioning of new control loops as per site requirements
  • Preparation of FAT procedures and Site installation documents for the same
  • Involved in preparation of graphic display documentation as well
  • Involved in FAT activities for the above mentioned activities with the customer
  • Experienced in the field instruments and control systems procurement activities
  • Singapore

Control and Instrumentation Engineer

Thejo Engineering Limited
08.2012 - 03.2014
  • Company Overview: Client: Adani Power Limited
  • I worked as Control and Instrumentation engineer in 4x330 MW & 5x660 MW Thermal power plant
  • Experience in PLC programming and SCADA Designing
  • (I-fix, Cimplicity, WINCC)
  • Enhancing modifications in logics by using Simatic Manager V5.5 according to operation requirement
  • Monitoring the daily activities and process of people
  • I work in Allen-Bradley Micro logic 1500 for coal sampling system
  • Calibration and troubleshooting of Thermo Ramsey based belt weighing system
  • Involved in erection of dust suppression system and taken in Remote and Auto mode
  • Client: Adani Power Limited

Control and Instrumentation Maintenance Engineer

Chennai Radha Engineering Works Pvt. Ltd.
01.2010 - 08.2012
  • Company Overview: Client: Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited (HPGCL)
  • Worked as Control and Instrumentation Maintenance Engineer in 2 x 250 MW Power Plant
  • Involved in erection and commissioning of field instruments in coal handling plant
  • Involved in erection and commissioning of weigh bridge for wagon tippler in thermal power plant
  • Plan, direct and provide engineering support for all the maintenance related activities in the Instrument and Control sections, to ensure availability and reliability of the Plant
  • 2 x 250 MW Panipat Thermal Power Station, Panipat
  • Worked in Siemens S7-300 for Stacker and Reclaimer Make: Thyssenkrup industries
  • Client: Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited (HPGCL)

Education

B.E - Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering

P.R.Engineering College, Anna University
Vallam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
2009

Skills

  • Programmable logic controllers
  • Continuous improvement techniques
  • Proficient in PLC (Siemens, Allen Bradely)
  • Proficient in SCADA (Wincc, Factory Talk view)
  • Project management
  • Contract performance
  • Electrical & Instrumentation System troubleshooting
  • Instrumentation calibration
  • Maintenance planning
  • Industrial automation
  • Safety standards compliance

Certification

  • A focused and result oriented professional with 13+ years of experience in Production, Operation and Maintenance in power plants and production plants.
  • Currently associated with QATAR PRIMARY MATERIALS COMPANY as Automation Specialist for Washed Sand Plant at Doha, Qatar. Summary of Professional Experience:
  • Working as Automation Specialist (O&M Engineer) in Qatar Primary Material Company, Qatar.
  • Experienced in PLC programming (Ladder Logic) And SCADA for control of CHP & Solid material handling in thermal power plant and process plant.
  • Experience in troubleshooting control system and automation system in MHS and Stacker & Reclaimer
  • Manage and Maintenance of plant equipment as per HSE and KPI norms.
  • Knowledge in SAP PM, MM and Manpower Planning.

Timeline

Automation Specialist

Qatar Primary Material Company
02.2020 - Current

Instrumentation Engineer

Qatar Primary Material Company
08.2017 - 02.2020

Instrumentation and Control Engineer

ThyssenKrupp Industries
10.2016 - 08.2017

Control and Instrumentation Engineer

Integrated Maintenance Services
05.2015 - 09.2016

Senior Automation Engineer

Zircome-STI Automation Pte Ltd
04.2014 - 04.2015

Control and Instrumentation Engineer

Thejo Engineering Limited
08.2012 - 03.2014

Control and Instrumentation Maintenance Engineer

Chennai Radha Engineering Works Pvt. Ltd.
01.2010 - 08.2012

B.E - Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering

P.R.Engineering College, Anna University
Manoranjan Ambalavanan