PRAKASAM SELVARAJ
Mechanical Engineering
Al Kharj
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in mechanical maintenance and electrical systems, specializing in ammonia refrigeration. Exhibits exceptional team leadership and management capabilities, ensuring adherence to safety and environmental regulations while complying with GMP standards. Skilled in copper brazing techniques, MS Office, AutoCAD design, and SAP software, dedicated to utilizing technical proficiency and leadership strengths to enhance operational excellence and foster innovation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Refrigeration Technician
ALMARAI COMPANY.CO(CPP)
05.2024 - Current
- Installed and maintained commercial and industrial refrigeration systems while strictly adhering to safety and regulatory standards.
- Diagnosed faults in refrigeration units and executed timely repairs to reduce equipment downtime and maintain operational continuity.
- Performed overhauls and precision shaft alignments on screw compressors and pumps to ensure optimal mechanical performance.
- Managed cold rooms, blast freezers, storage freezers, and HVAC systems, ensuring stable and controlled environmental conditions.
- Operated and maintained both Freon‑based refrigeration systems and ammonia‑based industrial plants.
- Worked with major industrial equipment, including Sabroe compressors, Mycom units, GEA chillers, and Evapco condensers.
- Utilized hand tools, gauges, and testing instruments to conduct troubleshooting, performance checks, and preventive maintenance.
- Installed new refrigeration systems to enhance cooling efficiency and meet operational requirements.
- Recovered, recycled, and charged refrigerants in compliance with environmental and safety guidelines.
Maintenance officer
HINDUSTAN FOODS LTD
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Documented all required information in accordance with SOPs to ensure compliance.
- Executed repairs, adjustments, and operations on refrigeration systems for optimal performance.
- Monitored system performance and diagnosed operational issues effectively.
- Conducted troubleshooting to resolve refrigeration problems promptly.
- Performed preventative maintenance on refrigeration systems to reduce downtime.
- Maintained comprehensive records of all repairs and maintenance activities.
- Ensured adherence to Safe Quality Food (SQF) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Associate Engineer
HATSUN AGRO PRODUCT LTD
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Operated and maintained refrigeration plants using R134a, R404a, R32, R410, and ammonia (R717).
- Supervised a team of mechanical engineers to ensure efficient daily operations.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement improvements in production processes.
- Developed protocols for regular maintenance and inspections to minimize breakdowns.
- Troubleshot processes to decrease errors and enhance production quality.
- Composed reports detailing assessment results and action plans for optimization.
- Managed service knowledge including compressor oil, seals, valve replacements, and brazing techniques.
- Ensured project completion adhered to time and budget constraints.
Assistant Refrigeration Technician
SHANTHI FEEDS PVT LTD
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Operated ammonia (R717) refrigeration plant, utilizing MYCOM screw and Frick India reciprocating compressors.
- Maintained blast freezer, frozen cold storage, chill room, flake ice, chip ice, and plate freezer systems.
- Executed compressor oil service, valve replacement, oil filter replacement, air filter replacement, and ammonia pump seal and bearing replacement.
- Created and maintained comprehensive documentation including service records and repair reports.
- Provided recommendations to senior engineers on system upgrades and preventative maintenance strategies.
- Ensured compliance with current safety laws and regulations.
- Fostered courteous and effective working relationships across teams.
Supervisor Trainee
SUPER SPRINGS PVT LTD
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Oversaw daily operations of mechanical processes across the manufacturing plant.
- Evaluated production cycles for effectiveness and quality performance.
- Designed and implemented projects to optimize existing processes for efficiency.
- Assessed breakdowns and malfunctions to identify causes and implement preventative maintenance.
Quality Controllers
SUNGWOO STAMPING PVT LTD
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Developed inspection and test plans to enhance quality assurance processes.
- Provided engineering support to the quality control department, ensuring compliance with standards.
- Maintained comprehensive quality records and documentation for audits.
Education
BE - Mechanical Engineering
01.2016
High School Diploma -
01.2012
No Degree - General Education
01.2010
Skills
- Mechanical maintenance and electrical work
- Team leadership and management
- Ammonia refrigeration expertise
- Copper brazing techniques
- MS Office proficiency
- AutoCAD design skills
- SAP software knowledge
- Safety and environmental compliance
- GMP standards adherence
Certification
- ISO 22000:2018 (DNV Certificate)
- Basic life Support
- Emergency Response
- Person Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Hazardous Substances Routes-to-Entry
Languages
Language: Tamil, English
PROJECTS
Erection Work Support – Assisted the Erection Team from Frick India and Meyn during the plant extension project at Shanthi Feeds Pvt. Ltd., Project Support – Hatsun Agro Products Ltd (Curd Plant Expansion)Provided technical and erection support to the teams from Neologic, Tetra Pak, and Fabrication contractors for the installation and commissioning of newly installed curd plant machinery.
Awards,accomplishments & Honors
Maintenance Technician – Almarai Company Successfully installed and commissioned a new condenser coil in the ammonia refrigeration system, earning an official company Appreciation Certificate for outstanding performance.
Timeline
Refrigeration Technician - ALMARAI COMPANY.CO(CPP)
05.2024 - Current
Maintenance officer - HINDUSTAN FOODS LTD
07.2023 - 04.2024
Associate Engineer - HATSUN AGRO PRODUCT LTD
03.2021 - 06.2023
Assistant Refrigeration Technician - SHANTHI FEEDS PVT LTD
08.2019 - 02.2021
Supervisor Trainee - SUPER SPRINGS PVT LTD
08.2018 - 08.2019
Quality Controllers - SUNGWOO STAMPING PVT LTD
06.2017 - 06.2018
SCAD Institute of Technology - BE, Mechanical Engineering
RKR Higher Secondary School - High School Diploma,
RKR Higher Secondary School - No Degree, General Education