Vivek Elangovan Sivaram
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Summary
A result oriented professional with 18+ years of experience plant production/ Tendering / Vendor Evaluation for procurement / Project implementation with effective communication / Managing cross functional teams/ Plant process parameters optimization across various plants in pigment production. Being a Technical Enthusiast in search of opportunities for end-to- end product development to scaling up along with continuous learning as and when needed by the organization. Experienced Plant Manager adept at improving output, maximizing quality and boosting employee satisfaction with hands-on management style. Recognized as effective business manager and motivational leader. Successful manufacturing management career spanning 18+ years.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
PLANT MANAGER
Finished Pigment Plant [Unit-400]
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Achieved Targeted pigment production above 3000 MT after 13 Months & Optimized sales
- Initiated Consistent plant performance check list & Critical Equipment Status
- Lead role on Trial run taken of SD Grade Pigments.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs
PLANT MANAGER- CHLORINATION PLANT [Unit-200]
02.2019 - 08.2023
- Achieved high Ticl4 sales during 2022 June (Around 890 MT) & 400 MT consistent sales during 2022-2023
- Consistent plant performance increased to 90% in 2022,2023
- Commissioned DCS in U200 in APRIL 2019
- High sales of Ti Oxy chloride during FY 20-21
- CRISIS MANAGEMENT; Onsite/Offsite Emergency planning; Led Team of 40 Operator;10 Unskilled workmen;36 Contract Workers.
Dy PLANT MANAGER IN CHLORINATION PLANT [Unit-200]
06.2016 - 02.2019
- Optimized Process plant parameters (increased on stream availability of around 50Hrs)
- Consistent Titanium Tetra chloride sales achieved during 2016-2017
- Involved with Titanium Tetra chloride gravity filling Project & commissioned during March 2018
- Associated with production of Titanium Oxy Chloride plant from Lab to Commercial scaling up
- Associated with Projects Dept
- For implementing DCS in U200.
Dy PLANT MANAGER IN ACID REGENERATION PLANT [ARP]
12.2014 - 06.2016
- Plant efficiency improved by reducing downtime and implementing process optimization activities
- Handled Filter press plant operation and Lime charging activities
- High month production achieved during May 2015.
Dy PLANT MANAGER IN ILMENITE BENEFICATION PLANT [IBP]
12.2012 - 11.2014
- Preparing Weekly/Monthly Projection Production plan based on Inventory/Stock levels, Predictive/preventive maintenance schedule to ensure commitment towards annual targets set by Top Management
- Preparing Shift schedules and managing 80 member team
- Controlling/ Coordinating various work activities of Titanium Pigment unit during off time [evening 5PM to next day 9 AM].
PROCESS ENGINEER IN IBP
11.2008 - 11.2012
- Implemented Capacity Augmentation Project Of IBP 30000 TPA to 55000 TPA
- Preparing Tender Documents for additional Roaster / Calciner / Raw Material handling equipment and Storage tanks
- Preparing BOQ/ Project Planning with Primavera
- Involved in Vendor Site evaluation, Material procurement activities
- Coordinated with Consultant, Vendors for effective implementation of project
- Involved in System Integration for Distributed Control System(DCS)
- Conducted trail runs and effectively completed the project
- Training Engineers for DCS to control shift activities
- Obtained Lead Internal auditor Certificate for Integrated Management System
- Involved in Downtime analysis and process improvement activities
- Plant equipments data base administration & assisting in preparing equipment replacement schedule.
ASST. Process Engineer SHIFT-IN CHARGE OF IBP
10.2006 - 10.2008
- Handling 15 member team per shift
- Plant running maintenance follow up & to improve plant efficiency
- Coordinating with all service departments [electrical / mechanical/ instrumentation/civil/QC lab etc.,] for effective follow up and completion of works
- Updating Day production reports and to helped in implementing Integrated Management System [ QMS/EMS/OHSAS].
ASST ENGINEER (TRAINEE)
09.2005 - 10.2006
- LPG BULLET ERECTION TURN KEY PROJECT
- Preparing Technical Specifications, Equipment Data sheets
- Technical and commercial Vendor evaluation
- Final technical Evaluation Report
- Also associated with Desalination civil work activities during the tenure.
Education
Masters in Business Administration - Finance
MS University
02.2016
Masters Degree in Petroleum Refining -
ACTech, Anna University
Chennai,India07.2005
Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering -
University of Madras
06.2002
Skills
- Strong work ethics
- Efficient Time management
- Collaboration
- Leadership
- Problem solving
- Handling pressure
- Process Troubleshooting
- Project End to End Delivery
- Cost Control
- Human Resource Management
- Raw materials Procurement
- Quality Control
- Sales & Marketing
- Customer Support
- Plant Operation
- Legal & Safety Compliance
- R&D
- Resource Coordination
- Team Building and Development
- Safety Management
- ISO Compliance
- Production Planning
- Continuous Improvement
Hobbies and Interests
- Visiting places
- Sightseeing
- Cricket
References
Shall be provided on Demand
Affiliations
Life Member in Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers
Languages
Tamil
Native language
Malayalam
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
French
Elementary
A2
Timeline
PLANT MANAGER
Finished Pigment Plant [Unit-400]
08.2023 - 10.2023
PLANT MANAGER- CHLORINATION PLANT [Unit-200]
02.2019 - 08.2023
Dy PLANT MANAGER IN CHLORINATION PLANT [Unit-200]
06.2016 - 02.2019
Dy PLANT MANAGER IN ACID REGENERATION PLANT [ARP]
12.2014 - 06.2016
Dy PLANT MANAGER IN ILMENITE BENEFICATION PLANT [IBP]
12.2012 - 11.2014
PROCESS ENGINEER IN IBP
11.2008 - 11.2012
ASST. Process Engineer SHIFT-IN CHARGE OF IBP
10.2006 - 10.2008
ASST ENGINEER (TRAINEE)
09.2005 - 10.2006
Masters in Business Administration - Finance
MS University
Masters Degree in Petroleum Refining -
ACTech, Anna University
Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering -
University of Madras
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