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Umesh Nair

Canterbury,Christchurch

Summary

Dynamic Process and Validation Engineer with expertise in SCADA systems and risk assessment, honed at Synlait Milk Ltd. Proven track record in regulatory compliance and project management, driving process improvements and ensuring equipment functionality. Adept at technical documentation and fostering cross-functional collaboration to achieve quality assurance standards.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Process and Validation Engineer

Synlait Milk Ltd
Canterbury, Christchurch
04.2022 - 12.2024
  • Contributed to SCADA-based monitoring during commissioning phases to ensure pump functionality, equipment alarms, and flow control systems operated within design specifications.
  • Conducted risk assessments to identify potential validation issues early.
  • Maintained documentation for validation activities and regulatory compliance.
  • Reviewed and approved test plans for new equipment and systems.
  • Analyzed data from validation tests to support process improvements.
  • Participated in cross-functional teams to develop validation strategies.
  • Prepared traceability matrices to ensure traceability of system components.
  • Reviewed engineering drawings and specifications for accuracy in validation documentation.
  • Investigated equipment failures, identified causes, and initiated methods to resolve such issues.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry standards.

Shift Supervisor

Oceania Dairy
South Canterbury, Morven
01.2021 - 02.2022
  • Supervised production line activities to ensure efficient workflow.
  • Implemented safety measures to promote a secure working environment for staff.
  • Resolved customer complaints and reported issues to senior management.
  • Assisted upper management with daily operations to meet standards of service and quality.

Commissioning Process Controller

Oceania Dairy
South Canterbury, Morven
11.2019 - 12.2020
  • Trained with the maintenance team to complete tasks such as conveyor dismantling, filler nozzle dismantling, oil change for drives and machine alignments.
  • Technical Expertise & Problem-Solving: Provided technical support throughout the manufacturing process, interpreting technical drawings and ensuring alignment with production capabilities, while addressing and resolving complex challenges as they arose.
  • Helped the commissioning engineer to record and track the acceptance
    test run procedure data and made recommendations on where and when
    adjustments needed to be implemented.
  • Quality Assurance & Compliance: Verified that all manufactured components adhered to design specifications and quality assurance standards, conducting technical reviews of drawings and maintaining a database of QA documentation for traceability.

Education

Graduate Diploma in Operations And Production Mana

Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ
10-2016

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Aircraft Maintenance

Nehru College of Aeronautics And Applied Sciences
India
01-2013

Skills

  • Validation planning
  • Risk assessment
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Project management
  • Technical documentation
  • SCADA systems
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Process improvement
  • Change control

Timeline

Process and Validation Engineer

Synlait Milk Ltd
04.2022 - 12.2024

Shift Supervisor

Oceania Dairy
01.2021 - 02.2022

Commissioning Process Controller

Oceania Dairy
11.2019 - 12.2020

Graduate Diploma in Operations And Production Mana

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Aircraft Maintenance

Nehru College of Aeronautics And Applied Sciences

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