GOWRIKANTH KANGATHARAN
Batticaloa,srilanka
Summary
Maintenance engineer and workshop supervisor with experience managing repairs, planned shutdowns, and preventive maintenance for industrial equipment and vehicles. Brings strong troubleshooting skills, accurate technical reporting, and team leadership that help maintain production flow, improve workshop safety, and strengthen service quality.
Overview
3
3
Languages
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Engineer I
Rezayat group
jubail, Saudi Arabia
12.2023 - Current
- Expertise in both hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems.
- Skilled in operation and maintenance.
- Proficient in setup and operation.
- Experience with tube cutting machines, rolling machines and other PLC-controlled systems.
- Prevent maintenance.
- Maintenance of cutting machines.
- Using and maintaining rotating machinery.
- Experienced in using magnetic drills for various applications.
- Maintenance and repair of both heavy-duty commercial vehicles and passenger cars.
- Knowledgeable in the operation and maintenance of pneumatic machines.
- Ability to manage day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency and safety in the workshop environment.
- Strong team leader with a focus on improving team performance and ensuring high standards.
- Performing detailed technical inspections and diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical issues.
- Broad knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems, with expertise in PLC-based machinery.
- Saudi Arabian Fabrication Metal Industry
- Documented all maintenance activities, creating comprehensive reports for management review.
- Updated maintenance records and logs to track the history and condition of equipment.
- Managed emergency repairs on critical equipment, often under tight deadlines, to maintain continuous production flow.
- Completed all work in line with task schedules and industry best practices.
- Carried out electrical and mechanical fault-finding inspections and repairs per company requirements.
- Coordinated with other departments to schedule maintenance activities minimising impact on production.
- Managed site logbook system and paperwork upkeep for accurate reporting.
- Efficiently executed shut downs for planned maintenance.
- Investigated equipment failures to determine root causes and implemented corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Mentored and coached apprentices to establish solidly performing teams.
- Created specifications outlining manufacturing materials, equipment and flows.
Service Advisor (Service Engineer)
RS Auto Solutions
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Oversee diagnoses, repair, replacements & engine tune-ups of all vehicle types and brands.
- Oversee testing & monitoring of vehicles using a multimeter, battery condition checker, brake fluid condition checker, exhaust gas analyzer, a/c gauge, etc.
- Oversee repairs, maintenance & servicing of electrical systems, water circulating systems, brake systems, fuel systems, steering systems, transmission systems, chassis electrical & electronic systems, passenger safety systems, vehicle security systems, lighting systems, air conditioner systems, and EV/HEV systems.
- Oversee screening & maintenance of cooling & lubricating systems including engine oil, gear oil, clutch oil, motor oil and differential oil.
- Plan and manage the service orders within the deadline while ensuring the excellent quality & condition of the vehicles delivered.
- Maintain exemplary customer service with effective inquiry management, best service solution and complaint resolution.
- Maintain tools and equipment with effective inventory management while ensuring their functionality.
- Maintain service bulletins and work records, and prepare reports/updates for the Management.
- Communicate and coordinate effectively with all stakeholders.
- Keep abreast of the latest features and options of all vehicle brands.
- Maintains strict adherence to policies, procedures and ESH standards.
Workshop Incharge (Automotive Engineer)
IDEAL First Choice (Pvt) Ltd
12.2021 - 09.2022
Operations Assistant
Hyperjet Technologies (Pvt) Ltd
08.2020 - 08.2021
Trainee Workshop Coordinator
Elect Automobile
01.2020 - 06.2020
Supervisor
Grantor International (Pvt) Ltd
02.2019 - 08.2019
Sales Consultant
Ceylinco Life Insurance (Pvt) Ltd
02.2016 - 05.2016
Education
Masters of mechanical engineering - Mechanical engineering
European city Campus
Sri Lanka10-2026
AutoCAD -
SFS Academy
Sri Lanka01-2024
Auto Electronic and Programming -
OBD Academy
Sri Lanka01-2024
Industrial Automation -
The Technological Academy
Sri Lanka01-2024
Basic Certificate - Automobile Electrical
OBD Academy
Sri Lanka01-2023
Automotive Scanning & Diagnosis -
OBD Academy
Sri Lanka01-2023
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
De Montfort University
UK01-2021
HND - Farm Machinery Technology
University College of Kuliyapitiya
Sri Lanka01-2019
B.eng in marine - marine engineering
European cityu campus
colombocertificate in Ac electrical - Automobile
OBD
colomboSkills
- Strong Technical Sense
- Management Skills
- Effective Negotiation
- Effective Communication
- Coordination
- Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Strategic Skills
- Leadership & Team Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Crisis Management
- Tactical & Divergent Thinking
- Change & Transformation
- MS Office
- ERP Systems
- Launch Software
- Mechanical Engineering
- Technical Maintenance
- Technical Repair
- Workforce Management
- Technical Supervision
- Business Development
- Inventory Management
- Training & Development
- Farm Machinery & Technology
- Technical Management
- Operations Management
- Workshop Management
- Customer Services
- Service Quality Assurance
- Cost & Resource Optimization
- Team Building
- Toyota
- Suzuki
- Hyster
- Honda
- Tata
- Doosan
- Mahindra
- Hyundai
- Mitsubishi
- Cars
- Van
- Double Cabs
- Single Cabs
- Mini Coaches
- Tractors
- Workshop supervision
- Technical reporting
- Safety assessments
- Electrical and mechanical fault finding
- Engineering repairs
- Client relations
- Troubleshooting and problem solving
- Technical supervision
- Hydraulic system experience
- Production machine maintenance
- Manufacturing equipment repairs
- Excel proficiency
- Technical troubleshooting
- Breakdown reduction
- Inventory maintenance
- Data collection
- Quality control systems
- Equipment installation
- SOLIDWORKS
- Automation technology
- Pneumatic systems mastery
- CAD proficiency
- Pneumatics
- Industrial system integration
- Plumbing proficiency
LANGUAGES
English - Professional Proficiency
Tamil - Native Proficiency
Sinhala - Bilingual Proficiency
Websites, Portfolios, Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gowrikanth-kangatharan
REFERENCES
- S.D.S., Piyathissa, Head of Division - Lecturer, (+94)77 822 5949, University College, Kuliyapitiya, Sri Lanka, Mrs.
- M.P., Charithangi, Course Coordinator / Lecturer, (+94) 71 208 9284, University College, Kuliyapitiya, Sri Lanka, Ms.
IN HOUSE TRAINING
- Basic Technical Training Program - Ideal Motors Pvt Ltd - Sri Lanka | 2021
- Forklift Safety - Rezayat Group - SAFAMI | 2024
- Working Principles of Farm Machineries - Farm Mechanization Training Center - Sri Lanka | 2018
- Agri Machinery Service - Brown Agriculture PLC - Sri Lanka | 2017
- Mechanical System of 04 Wheel Tractors - Farm Mechanization Training Center - Sri Lanka | 2017
- Farm Machinery Testing & Evaluation - Farm Mechanization Training Center - Sri Lanka | 2017
- Micro Irrigation Technology - Farm Mechanization Training Center - Sri Lanka | 2017
Timeline
Maintenance Engineer I
Rezayat group
12.2023 - Current
Service Advisor (Service Engineer)
RS Auto Solutions
10.2022 - 12.2023
Workshop Incharge (Automotive Engineer)
IDEAL First Choice (Pvt) Ltd
12.2021 - 09.2022
Operations Assistant
Hyperjet Technologies (Pvt) Ltd
08.2020 - 08.2021
Trainee Workshop Coordinator
Elect Automobile
01.2020 - 06.2020
Supervisor
Grantor International (Pvt) Ltd
02.2019 - 08.2019
Sales Consultant
Ceylinco Life Insurance (Pvt) Ltd
02.2016 - 05.2016
Masters of mechanical engineering - Mechanical engineering
European city Campus
AutoCAD -
SFS Academy
Auto Electronic and Programming -
OBD Academy
Industrial Automation -
The Technological Academy
Basic Certificate - Automobile Electrical
OBD Academy
Automotive Scanning & Diagnosis -
OBD Academy
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
De Montfort University
HND - Farm Machinery Technology
University College of Kuliyapitiya
B.eng in marine - marine engineering
European cityu campus
certificate in Ac electrical - Automobile
OBD