Joseph Anthony J
Arakkonam
Summary
Dynamic Senior Manager with 22 years of experience in production line oversight and cost control strategies. Expertise in preventive, periodic, and predictive maintenance alongside energy management systems has led to significant operational efficiencies. Proven ability to lead teams through effective training and monitoring, enhancing overall performance. Dedicated to organizational success through innovative methodologies including QCC, fishbone analysis, and KAIZEN while proficient in ABB Drives, SIEMENS PLC, HT transformers, HT motors, and various instrumentation tools.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Department - Electrical and Automation
RED SEA STEEL
01.2023 - Current
- Monitored the performance of maintenance operations, identified areas for improvement and implemented corrective measures.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
Senior Engineer Erection and Commissioning
SMS GROUP
04.2020 - 12.2022
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Provided technical support to engineers, technicians and other personnel involved in the commissioning process.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during commissioning process.
- Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
- Reviewed drawings, schematics and wiring diagrams to ensure accuracy of installation.
Senior Engineer - (Rolling Mill)
SOLB Steel
03.2013 - 03.2020
- Company Overview: (Rebar Plant with a capacity of 1 MTPA, commissioned in March 2012 by SMS Meer)
- Provide maintenance solutions for electrical, automation system in rolling mill
- Production planning and cost control management
- Spare part management and inventory control
- Successfully maintained the following equipment’s;
- PLC : S7 (400 ) HMI / SCADA: Wonderware In touch
- DIGITAL DC DRIVES : ABB -DCS 500,600,800 model drives up to 1200Amps ,GE make
- DIGITAL AC DRIVES: ABB - ACS550,800,850, ACSM1 model rating 5KVA up to 5800KVA
- SIEMENS S7 PLC programming, communicating with drives & HMI
- Analog and Digital measurement instrument maintenance and calibration
- Planning and execution of maintenance activities with required spares and consumables
- Merit of having successfully completed projects for Production enhancement
- (Rebar Plant with a capacity of 1 MTPA, commissioned in March 2012 by SMS Meer)
Plant Head – Maintenance
STARRAG INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
09.2010 - 02.2013
- Plant maintenance of all electrical equipment includes.
- PLC and drive communication and testing.
- Generator 750 KVA – 3 Nos., Chiller (air-cooled) - 250 TR.
- Compressor 250 CFM - 3 units, Crane - 32 T - 5 units.
- AC/DC motors – ABB, GE make; PLC – SIEMENS, ABB.
- The Green Field project handled all purchased items, reviewed weekly reports, conducted cost analysis, attended all design, costing, and scheduled meetings, and participated in negotiation meetings with various vendors.
- Contributing techno-managerial inputs in project planning, scheduling, design, project engineering, drawing bills of materials, technical specifications, procurement, and deployment of resources, utilities, machines, etc.
- Managing erection, commissioning, testing, and operations.
Senior Production Engineer – ABB Drives Automation Division
ABB LIMITED
04.2008 - 08.2010
- Company Overview: (Manufacturing and commissioning of AC/DC drives in various steel plants.)
- Production line supervisor who control the production, cost control, inventory management and time management with effective planning and monitoring
- DIGITAL DC DRIVES : ABB -DCS 500,600,800 model drives up to 1000Amps ,ABB make
- DIGITAL AC DRIVES: ABB - ACS550,800,850 ACM1 model rating 5KVA up to 5800KVA
- SIEMENS S7 AND ABB make PLC programming, communicating with drives & HMI
- Understand customer requirement and do the drive design and get approvals
- Preparing BOM, SLD, Power point slides about the key factors of ABB drives
- Study about the newly released ABB Drives and submit report about the merits & demerits
- ABB Drives load test, witnessed by customer and consultant are conducted
- Clarifying technical doubts of various customers
- (Manufacturing and commissioning of AC/DC drives in various steel plants.)
Engineer - Electrical and Automation
ESSAR STEEL LIMITED
06.2003 - 03.2008
- Company Overview: (State of the Art Modern integrated high carbon steel plant with production capacity of 2.5 MTPA of HR coils)
- Managed electrical installation & maintenance and automation and worked on wide range of industrial instruments and control systems
- Efficiently provide maintenance solutions for electrical, automation system, power and control system of rolling mill
- Effectively handled the following instruments/activities;
- PLC : S7 (400 ), GE Fanuc, HMI / SCADA: Wonder ware In touch
- DIGITAL DC DRIVES : ABB up to 1200Amps ,GE make
- DIGITAL AC DRIVES: ABB Make rating 5KVA up to 5800KVA
- Transformer : Rating 10KVA to 30MVA, Kisloskar, NGEF,Voltamp, ABB make
- AC/DC Motors : Rating of 0.5KW to 7500HP motors
- Contributed significantly in up-gradation projects comprising - Auto width control in RM, Pinch roll-leveller in coil box , CVC and Work roll bending in Finishing mill
- (State of the Art Modern integrated high carbon steel plant with production capacity of 2.5 MTPA of HR coils)
Education
MBA - Project Management
SMU
09.2020
B.Tech. - Electrical
JRN University
06-2015
Diploma - EEE
CNPT College
Chennai03-2003
Skills
- Installation and commissioning
- Equipment maintenance
- PLC programming
- Project management
- Troubleshooting systems
- Production planning
- Inventory management
- Cost control
- Preventive maintenance
- Spares Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Energy Management
- Troubleshooting
- Team Leadership
- Cross-functional coordination
- ACS 800 drive specialist, S7 400, 1200 PLC
- Wonderware intouch, IBA PDA
Training Workshops Attended
- SOLB Steel, ISO (9001-2015 & OSHAS 18001-2007) Internal Auditor
- ABB, Bangalore, AC/DC drives protection
- SIEMENS, Bangalore, SIMOTRAS CNC Drives training
- IIT POWAI, MUMBAI, Low cost automation
- ESSAR Training centre, Operation of Servo, Proportional, DSV, SSV valves and troubleshooting
- BCIC & FII, Bangalore, 5S, KAIZEN, TPM, 5Y+1H analysis, QCC
- RENEWABLE POWER, ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS
References
Available upon Request
Key Strength Areas
- Installation & Commissioning
- Project Handling
- Production planning, inventory management, cost control, Preventive Maintenance & schedule
- Spares Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Cost Control
- Energy Management
- Troubleshooting
- Team Leadership
- Cross Functional Coordination
- ACS800 drive specialist
Personal Information
- Passport Number: J8450673
- Date of Birth: 09/12/82
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Head of Department - Electrical and Automation
RED SEA STEEL
01.2023 - Current
Senior Engineer Erection and Commissioning
SMS GROUP
04.2020 - 12.2022
Senior Engineer - (Rolling Mill)
SOLB Steel
03.2013 - 03.2020
Plant Head – Maintenance
STARRAG INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
09.2010 - 02.2013
Senior Production Engineer – ABB Drives Automation Division
ABB LIMITED
04.2008 - 08.2010
Engineer - Electrical and Automation
ESSAR STEEL LIMITED
06.2003 - 03.2008
MBA - Project Management
SMU
B.Tech. - Electrical
JRN University
Diploma - EEE
CNPT College
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