MURUGAN CHINNAPPAN
Ariyalur,India
Summary
Mechanical foreman with 13 years of experience in oil and gas industrial projects. Expertise in supervising mechanical installations, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting various plant maintenance equipment. Proven ability to coordinate site teams while upholding safety and quality standards. Strong background in pumps, compressors, vacuum units, and equipment maintenance services.
Overview
5
5
Languages
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work history
Lead Mechanic / Asst Foreman
AL JALHAMI CONTRACTING & TRADING COMPANY
Al Khafji, Eastern Province, SAUDI ARABIA.
2026.01 - Current
- Repairing dewatering pumps quickly to keep operations running without interruption.
- Maintaining vacuum tanker super sucker units by fixing faults on time.
- Repairing and maintaining maintenance equipment to support steady plant output.
- Coordinate with engineers, QA/QC inspectors, safety officers.
- Monitor manpower, materials, and equipment utilization.
- Prepare daily progress reports.
- Installing mechanical systems following drawings, tolerances, and site procedures.
- Planning preventive work and managed scheduling to protect equipment uptime.
Workshop Foreman
National Ready-mix Concrete Company (LOOTAH GROUP)
, UAE.
2023.09 - 2025.03
- Completed routine maintenance on all workshop machinery to boost operation efficiency.
- Overseen repair and servicing of batching plants, transit mixers, concrete pumps, wheel loaders.
- Followed company policies and procedures consistently across the workshop workspace.
- Assigned daily tasks to mechanics and technicians for complex troubleshooting.
- Understood hydraulic, pneumatic, and diesel engine systems for fault finding.
- Assessed staff performance and delivered constructive feedback to strengthen skillsets.
Workshop Foreman cum Vehicle Inspector
Madarat First Industrial Co
, SAUDI ARABIA.
2022.03 - 2022.11
- Worked at SALINE WATER CONVERSATIONS CORPORATION Project (LIMAK).
- Conducted repairs and maintenance on Caterpillar, Cummins, and Volvo power generators, ensuring operational efficiency in workshop.
- Inspected and serviced all kinds of plant maintenance equipments reliability.
- Follow approved shop drawings, project specs, and method statements.
- Direct mechanical technicians, fitters, and laborerson daily installation or maintenance tasks.
- Executed repairs and maintenance for excavators, dozers, loaders, cranes, and attachments on site.
Workshop Foreman
Automobile Workshop
Tamil Nadu, INDIA
2017.01 - 2022.01
- Repaired and replaced mechanical parts for commercial trucks, buses, and site machinery, enhancing reliability.
- Performed inspections and repairs on heavy equipment, including trucks, cranes, and bulldozers, to maintain optimal performance.
- Conducted thorough inspections of heavy trucks to identify mechanical issues. and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
Mechanical section Lead
SMHRAILCAR SDN BHD
, MALAYSIA.
2014.02 - 2016.02
- Repaired and refurbished bogie components using approved procedures and tools, enhancing overall system performance.
- Inspected and serviced bogie systems, contributing to safe and reliable movement.
- Inspected mechanical systems and repaired faults across locomotive engines to ensure operational reliability.
Lead Mechanic-Heavy Equipment's
AC FIRST LLC (AECOM) AMERICAN ARMY AIR BASE
, AFGHANISTAN.
2011.10 - 2013.02
- Overhauled and repaired all kind of Military vehicles and equipments.
- Overhauled and repaired wheeled tactical and non-tactical vehicles, ensuring operational readiness for mission support.
- Serviced lifting equipment for dozers and container handlers, maintaining workshop productivity and safety standards.
- Inspected equipment to confirm operational status and identify maintenance schedule discrepancies, enhancing reliability.
Mechanical Technician (R&D)
ASIA MOTOR WORKS LTD
, INDIA.
2006.10 - 2011.02
- Assembled heavy trucks and conducted testing during build cycles to verify functionality and performance.
- Troubleshot mechanical, electrical, and electronic engine faults using fault checks.
- Reviewed mechanical drawings, clarifying details with production supervisors to ensure alignment with specifications.
- Six Months ON DUTY - AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF INDIA – PUNE
Technician, Heavy Vehicle production
ASHOK LEYLAND LTD
, India.
2006.02 - 2006.09
- Coordinated heavy vehicle production and assembly, ensuring timely completion of work orders.
- Tracked inventory of spare parts regularly, ensuring optimal stock levels at all times.
- Applied practical solutions to address recurring system issues, boosting productivity levels considerably.
- Supported team objectives by assisting colleagues during project deadlines. by providing support during high-priority projects.
Apprentice Training & Multi Skill Trainee
BHEL
Tiruchirapalli, India.
2003.10 - 2005.04
- Resolved conventional crane failures by troubleshooting electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
- Diagnosed complex equipment faults through detailed analysis of service information and options.
- Executed daily maintenance on generators, forklifts, cranes, and dozers to ensure operational readiness.
Technician, Vehicle production
TVS Motor Company
, India.
2002.01 - 2002.09
- Assembled motorcycles following manufacturing procedures, utilising tools and conducting quality-focused inspection checks to ensure product standards.
- Improved safety with regular inspection of electrical systems and components.
- Streamlined operations by implementing effective troubleshooting techniques.
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments prior to every task; promoted safer work practices in the organisation.
Education
Intermediate Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
St Mary's Institute
IndiaBachelor of Arts - Economics
Annamalai University
IndiaKnowledge in computer -
Auto Cad, MS Excel, MS Word
ELECTRO MECHANIC - 741202 -
Human Resources and Social Development
SAUDI ARABIA 2001.04 -
Skills
- Preventive maintenance
- Mechanical installation and maintenance
- Pump, compressor, and motor management
- Manpower supervision and job allocation
- Permit to work and HSE compliance
- Reading P&IDs and work packs
- Equipment quality inspection
- System functionality testing
- Spare parts assessment
LANGUAGES KNOWN
English
Fluent
Arabic
Elementary
Hindi
Upper intermediate
Tamil
Fluent
Malayalam
Intermediate
Accomplishments
- Successfully completed Lead Mechanic- PQS PROGRAM USA MILITARY AIR BASE, AFGHANISTAN.
- Army Traffic Safety program (NTSI).
Certification
- Fire Fighting and First Aid.
- US Army Motor Vehicle Operator ID card.
- India Driving license – LMV.
Timeline
Lead Mechanic / Asst Foreman
AL JALHAMI CONTRACTING & TRADING COMPANY
2026.01 - Current
Workshop Foreman
National Ready-mix Concrete Company (LOOTAH GROUP)
2023.09 - 2025.03
Workshop Foreman cum Vehicle Inspector
Madarat First Industrial Co
2022.03 - 2022.11
Workshop Foreman
Automobile Workshop
2017.01 - 2022.01
Mechanical section Lead
SMHRAILCAR SDN BHD
2014.02 - 2016.02
Lead Mechanic-Heavy Equipment's
AC FIRST LLC (AECOM) AMERICAN ARMY AIR BASE
2011.10 - 2013.02
Mechanical Technician (R&D)
ASIA MOTOR WORKS LTD
2006.10 - 2011.02
Technician, Heavy Vehicle production
ASHOK LEYLAND LTD
2006.02 - 2006.09
Apprentice Training & Multi Skill Trainee
BHEL
2003.10 - 2005.04
Technician, Vehicle production
TVS Motor Company
2002.01 - 2002.09
ELECTRO MECHANIC - 741202 -
Human Resources and Social Development
2001.04 -
Intermediate Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
St Mary's Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Annamalai University
Knowledge in computer -
Auto Cad, MS Excel, MS Word