P.ARULANANTHAM
Dammam,KSA
Summary
A professional with a robust foundation in paper manufacturing, skilled in utilising diverse raw materials and process technology. Demonstrates expertise in troubleshooting operational challenges and excels in startup and optimisation through strategic planning and teamwork. Committed to continuous learning and knowledge sharing, fostering competence among team members for effective delegation.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work history
Process shift incharge
Arab Paper Manufacturing Ltd.
Dammam
12.2013 - 10.2025
- Actively participating in the erection and commissioning of VALMET make paper machine (Head box and Wire part – BELOIT)installed capacity of 1000 TPD. Double liner Kraft
- Operation of Bottom and top Head boxes with automatic Cross direction profile control.
- Operations of Aqua troll automatic Cross direction moisture profile control.
- Operation of SHOE-Nip press (extended nip press)
- Operation of ONLINE SIZER
- Operation of METSO DNA DCS, QCS, MCS and ABB drives
- Fully conversant with the manufacture of Kraft Liner, Test Liner and White Top Liner
Senior process incharge/Assistant manager
Andrapradesh Paper Mills Ltd.
Rajahmundry
12.2009 - 02.2013
- Actively participating in the erection and commissioning of paper machine installed capacity of 250 TPD at 800 mpm.
- Operation of BI-Nip press with NIPCO rolls (self loaded)
- Operation of Calender with NIPCO roll
- Operation of ONLINE SIZER
- Operation of DCS, QCS, MCS and SIEMENS DC drives and AC drives
Shift incharge/junior manager/deputy manager
Emami Paper Mills Ltd.
, India
12.2006 - 12.2008
- Actively participating in the erection and commissioning of VOITH make paper machine (Head box and Wire part – BELOIT), installed capacity of 300 TPD at 1200 mpm.
- Operation of Bel-Baie Horizontal Converflow Headbox with automatic Cross direction profile control.
- Operation of Bel-Baie-IV Duoformer.
- Operation of Tri-Nip press with NIPCO rolls (self loaded)
- Operations of Honeywell devronizer automatic Cross direction moisture profile control.
- Operation of Hydra Nip rolls.
- Operation of 2 Rolls Tandem Soft Nip Calender (Swimming and Thermo roll)
- Operation of ABB DCS, QCS, and Digital DC drives and AC drives.
- Fully conversant with the manufacture of News print paper
Junior Officer
Seshasayee Paper and Boards Ltd.
Erode
11.1999 - 11.2006
- Actively involved in the commissioning of VOITH make paper machine, installed capacity of 250 TPD at 1000 mpm.
- Involved in the optimization of process parameters through DCS
- Involved in the cross direction controlling of basis weight through deflection control of head box slice.
- Operation of DUOFORMER machine, TRI-NIP presses, online speedsizer.
- Operation of ABB DCS and QCS, ABB Digital DC Drives with AOS and ABB make AC Drives.
- Fully conversant with the manufacture of copier, graphic, superfine papers
Education
Diploma - pulp and paper technology
Seshasayee Institute of Technology
Trichy, TN, IndiaSkills
- Inherited strong fundamentals and basics of paper manufacture from different raw materials through working under personalities with wide experience in process technology
- Gained knowledge and experience in trouble shooting to solve operational problems in a systematic manner
- Capability in startup and optimization in shortest possible time through proper planning of execution and team work
- Continuous endeavor to learn and to disseminate knowledge & information to subordinates to make them competent for delegation
Languages known
Tamil
English
Hindi
Telugu
Contribution to Employer
- Delivery of requisite quality and quantity of commercial production in shortest possible time through detailed pre-commissioning check out process.
- Timely intervention to prevent serious breakdown and machine outage through constant monitoring and fast recognition of abnormal operation sound, behavior and performance of machinery.
Timeline
Process shift incharge
Arab Paper Manufacturing Ltd.
12.2013 - 10.2025
Senior process incharge/Assistant manager
Andrapradesh Paper Mills Ltd.
12.2009 - 02.2013
Shift incharge/junior manager/deputy manager
Emami Paper Mills Ltd.
12.2006 - 12.2008
Junior Officer
Seshasayee Paper and Boards Ltd.
11.1999 - 11.2006
Diploma - pulp and paper technology
Seshasayee Institute of Technology