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Sagar Ganachari

Auckland,AUK

Summary

Accomplished Senior Automation Engineer with a proven track record at Industrial Automation Sector , specializing in IIoT and Siemens Step7 for industries including Oil & Gas and Pharma, Air Port Baggage Handing System and Material Handling systems, HVAC . Expert in enhancing system efficiencies and reducing downtime. Skilled in collaborative project execution and innovative problem-solving, consistently delivering projects that exceed employer expectations.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Automation Engineer

Arahant
02.2023 - Current

Automation and process support of the K211, Ferrum, Shorai and Genesis packaging lines controlled by KRONES,KHS control system. Support of all other automated plant and control systems such as batching plants controlled by Rockwell control systems.

- HMI / SCADA (Wonderware Intouch & Archestra, AVEVA System Platform, TIA, Siemens WinCC Flexible, ProTool, Panelview)
- PLC Programming (Siemens S7 & TIA Portal, SLC 500, Rockwell ControlLogix & Rockwell Studio 5000)
- Database (SQL)
- Excel (VBA)
- VSD's (Danfoss, Siemens )
- Process Function description development
- ePlan P8 2022
-PLC logic Developments and Commissioning for Pasteurizer Plant, ACF Plant for D2 Process

Industrial Automation Engineer

Womaster Middle East LLC
11.2020 - 01.2023

Industry 4.0 Automation Projects, SmartCity(RTA) ,SmartWell projects(Private LoRa Network Design and Configuration 30 Wells for ADNOC ), LoRaWAN ,IIoT sensors,Gateways, Node red programming, Edge computing Azure with PLC OPC, Building automation LCN,ZIGBEE 3.0, Embedded C Programming, UART,VoIP Configuration of Zycoo Devices(Intercom,Speakers), WebcallServer Configuration in the Cloud platform,Mobotix camera Configuration LPR, Live Streaming Integration in the Cloud platform.
UHF RFID configuration ,Integration with Cloud platform MQTT.
Linux,Docker,Docker-compose Server configuration Installation for TTN Network redundant servers,REDIS Configuration.
Linux Server Configuration Thingsboard Cloud platform
Activities on the following LoRaWAN Network Server platforms
* The Things Network(Certified Graduate in TTN LoRa WAN)
* The Things Industries
* ChirpStack
Key Activities on the following Cloud platforms
*Azure
*AWS
* ThingsBoard
*Thingmasters etc.,
Experienced on several LoRa sensors and Gateways. Hands-on experience JavaScript, Node-red(Certified) programming.

PLC Control Specialist

Siemens Logistics
06.2016 - 11.2020

Industry 4.0:-PLC Logic Development, Commissioning of Tray tracking in service 4.0 for airport baggage handling system, worked on
Condition based monitoring system, X-tool, SM1281, OPC UA, Python. Involved in Commissioning of DWC airport Dubai, Involved in Commissioning of SICK Vision Devices, Barcode Reader, Ident System RFID tag Readers.
Involved in system improvement ,Energy Management and troubleshooting of Dubai International Airport Baggage Handling System Terminal1,2 ,3 And Dubai World central(DWC)

Responsible for Process Automation Projects , Building Automation Projects, Factory Automation, Siemens PCS7 V9 client server architecture system, Sinamics Drives, TIA V16,TIA SCADA Advanced ,Professional, Fail safe system, OPC UA/DA, SNMP, Rockwell Control Logix, Atvise SCADA Software.

Senior System Engineer

SilverTech Middle East
06.2015 - 06.2017

Designing ESD / Fire & Gas / RTU Automation Systems for Oil & Gas Upstream Area (offshore Well Heads, Production Platform Area) which include component selection/designing of panels & system architecture, FAT, SAT.
• Designing, Engineering, Configuring, Programming and commissioning of Process Automation & Safety System (SIL-2/3) (IEC-61508/IEC-61511).
• Full Project Execution; Documentation, Procurement, Designing, Engineering, Programming, to Field Work & Commissioning.
• Comprehensive documentation for the complete project (FDS, SDS, DDS, FAT/SAT Procedure and O&M Manual).
• Experience in Online Plant Engineering and RTU/PLC logic Implementation/modification according to clients' requirement (FEED).
• Expertise in Siemens Automation . (Hardware: Siemens Distributes Safety,Fail Safe system,SIL2/SIL3 System).
• Integration of third party Devices with PLC/SCADA systems. Intensive knowledge and implementation of Industrial Protocols like Serial RS232, RS485, EtherNet, MODBUS Serial, MODBUS TCP/IP.
• Supporting the Application/Proposal team in Visiting Sites, Analyzing and evaluating tender documents to make Technical Deviations and Proposal Documentation.
• Functional Safety Engineering – System SIL, Reliability and Availability Calculation.
• In-house and Client, Technical support and trainer for the control systems.

Key Responsibilities :-
• Preparation, Monitoring and control of engineering documentations deliverable (Schedules, reports, design documents, drawings and Systems software).
• Monitoring and Control of Engineering deliverable approvals with Client.
• BOM preparation and Initiate/Coordination with Procurement/Purchase team and follow-up.
• Coordination and Follow-up with production team for control system panel Build-up.
• Software Development - Logic and HMI Graphics development.
• Internal Testing and Conducting FAT/IFAT.
• SAT & Commissioning at Site.

Lead Automation Engineer

Hermos FZC
01.2011 - 06.2015
  • Project Execution PLC Logic development and commissioning of Germany Projects Thüringen State Woelfis , Crawinkel, Sabac.Project Execution PLC Logic development and commissioning of Germany Projects Thüringen State Woelfis , Crawinkel, Sabac.
  • Jan 2011 - May 2012 · 1 yr 5 mosJan 2011 to May 2012 · 1 yr 5 mosSharjah, United Arab EmiratesSharjah, United Arab EmiratesSenior Project EngineerSenior Project EngineerResponsible for Hardware Selection & architecture proposals according to client requirement.
    Understanding and indenting technical requirement and issue RFQ as applicable.

    Vendor Follow-up, Negotiation with vendor for getting discounts, Procurement follow up, Material delivery follow-up is undertaken.Updating the Project Schedule on regular interval basis in coordination with project manager.

    technical support and leadership to Project operations for Engineering, Installation, commissioning, Training and Maintenance of Systems & Controls.

    Involve in PLC / DCS Programming or developing standards on Siemens S7 / PCS7 and if required involved in networking & critical part of commissioning. Hands On Experience on SCL Programming.
    Switchgear automation ATS and AMF control, Woodward Generator controllers, Sinaut Telecontrol Communication Using St7cc,TIM 4R-IE. SMS Modems, FIS# Application software using C# and WPF.

    waste water treatment plant control systems development and commissioning in Germany Suhl area

    Assisting Sales team in Proposals and conducting bid meetings regarding technical.

System Engineer

Cotmac Electronics
08.2007 - 01.2011


  • Understanding P&ID’s, loop sheets, panel layouts, control narratives, logic diagrams, etc.

    Efficiently managed PLC/DCS Programming on Siemens S7/PCS7, SCADA development/Assesting on Siemens WinCC, testing & FAT.

    Prepared URS & FDS as per S88 standard if the client requests.
    Commissioning of process plants pharma, ASU,chemical,power plants

    Responsible for commissioning, SAT & Final documentation required for the project handover.

Education

Bachelors of Computer Application - Computer Engineering

Rabindra Nath Tagore University
India
07.2022

Diploma - Mechatronics And Robotics

NTTF
India
08.2007

Skills

    Airport Baggage Handling System

    Material Handling Systems

    IIoT

    Siemens Step7

    Rockwell

    ABB PLC

    Intouch

    PCS7 DCS

    FailSafe Systems

    Oil&Gas

    Pharma & FMCG Industries

Certification

Node Red Programming.



Timeline

Senior Automation Engineer

Arahant
02.2023 - Current

Industrial Automation Engineer

Womaster Middle East LLC
11.2020 - 01.2023

PLC Control Specialist

Siemens Logistics
06.2016 - 11.2020

Senior System Engineer

SilverTech Middle East
06.2015 - 06.2017

Lead Automation Engineer

Hermos FZC
01.2011 - 06.2015

System Engineer

Cotmac Electronics
08.2007 - 01.2011

Bachelors of Computer Application - Computer Engineering

Rabindra Nath Tagore University

Diploma - Mechatronics And Robotics

NTTF
Sagar Ganachari