Thirugnanasambantham R
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Mechanical maintenance engineer with strong background in preventive and predictive maintenance, reliability engineering, and root cause analysis. Demonstrated success in maintenance planning, CNC and VMC operations, and utilities management. Expertise in machinery erection, spare parts optimization, and lean methodologies including TPM, 5S, and Kaizen. Focused on improving operational efficiency and reducing downtime through effective team supervision and safety compliance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2014
2014
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Maintenance Mechanical Technician
GREIF SAUDI ARABIA CO. LTD.
Riyadh
01.2022 - 01.2026
- Execute planned preventive and breakdown maintenance to ensure uninterrupted production
- Improve machine reliability by analyzing failures and implementing corrective & preventive actions
- Maintain and troubleshoot diesel generators (360–1000 KVA), screw compressors (120–570 CFM), cooling towers, and utilities
- Ensure strict adherence to Saudi safety regulations, LOTO, and permit-to-work systems
- Maintain maintenance logs, reports, and documentation
- Support TPM, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives
Senior Executive – Mechanical Maintenance
KOYAS FASTENERS PVT. LTD.
Chengalpattu
05.2018 - 12.2021
- Planned and executed monthly preventive maintenance schedules
- Led breakdown analysis, reducing recurring failures and downtime
- Improved MTBF and reduced MTTR through structured troubleshooting
- Managed critical spare parts inventory, achieving cost reduction via standardization
- Supervised maintenance technicians and coordinated daily activities
- Supported new machine erection, commissioning, and production ramp-up
Technical Assistant – Maintenance (Mechanical & Electrical)
LG BALAKRISHNAN BROS. LTD. (BCW)
Coimbatore
04.2014 - 04.2018
- Performed mechanical and basic electrical maintenance of production equipment
- Executed preventive and corrective maintenance activities
- Assisted in installation and commissioning of new machines and utilities
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechatronics Engineering
Maharaja Engineering College
AvinashiSkills
- Mechanical maintenance engineering
- Preventive and predictive maintenance
- Maintenance planning and scheduling
- Reliability engineering
- Root cause analysis
- CNC and VMC operations
- Utilities maintenance management
- Machinery erection and commissioning
- Spare parts optimization
- Lean methodologies (TPM, 5S, Kaizen)
- Team supervision and manpower management
- Safety compliance and risk assessment
- Technical documentation management
- Downtime reduction strategies
- Production equipment optimization
- Laser cutting operation
LANGUAGES
Tamil
English
KEY PROJECT
Automation of HVC 200 Valve Testing Machine – BHEL, Trichy, Designed and implemented automated hydraulic valve testing system, Reduced manpower requirement and testing cycle time, Improved safety, accuracy, and operational efficiency
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. R. Thirugnanasambantham
MACHINES & EQUIPMENT EXPERTISE
- CNC Machines: Mazak, Doosan, Makino, ACE, Hwacheon
- Turnmill, VMC, HMC, Turning Centers
- Cold Forging & Rolling Machines
- Hobbing Machines
- Shot Blasting (Rotary Barrel, DISA Surfix)
- Plating Shop Equipment
- Cooling Towers (150 TR)
- Electrical Heating Furnaces (18–60 KW)
- Diesel Generators (125–1000 KVA)
- Screw Air Compressors (120–570 CFM)
Timeline
Maintenance Mechanical Technician
GREIF SAUDI ARABIA CO. LTD.
01.2022 - 01.2026
Senior Executive – Mechanical Maintenance
KOYAS FASTENERS PVT. LTD.
05.2018 - 12.2021
Technical Assistant – Maintenance (Mechanical & Electrical)
LG BALAKRISHNAN BROS. LTD. (BCW)
04.2014 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechatronics Engineering
Maharaja Engineering College