Vivek Padmamohan
Operations Engineer
Auckland
Summary
Accomplished Engineer with 7+ years of carrier progression in engineering operations. Organized and dependable individual successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet business needs. Understands challenges of today's businesses in meeting industry demands with cost-effective strategies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Operations Engineer
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
07.2022 - Current
- Successfully completed various asset replacement projects within planned timeline and budget.
- Supported multiple unplanned projects, identified root cause, suggested and implemented corrective actions and successfully complete projects within deadline ensuring no supply constraints.
- Support in on-boarding of various team members, mentored intern and provide guidance to team members with their projects.
- Support in various business planning activities, evaluated business case for projects and identify areas for cost saving and improvements.
- Support Manager with project allocation based on resource load and experience level of various engineers and supported in recruitment of new team members by providing honest feedback.
- Developed EMCT database to collect and store information regarding FPH assets which helps in decision making for business planning and provide overview of FPH assets at external suppliers.
- DEC Project - Developed and implemented strategies and communicated the project plan to internal & external stakeholders, planned and allocated tasks for team members, propose ideas to overcome various challenges.
Lead Maintenance Engineer
Glass Team Limited
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Trained and supervised staff on equipment maintenance and safety procedures.
- Improved overall plant performance by optimizing maintenance schedules and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Organized and directed maintenance shutdowns and startups.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by strictly adhering to safety protocols and conducting thorough risk assessments prior to commencing work on complex projects.
- Conducted root cause analyses on recurring equipment failures, recommending improvements and upgrades that significantly reduced breakdown occurrences.
Maintenance Engineer
Glass Team Limited
04.2019 - 07.2020
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Reduced downtime through efficient troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment failures.
- Optimized spare parts inventory management for cost reduction and increased availability.
- Collaborated with engineering team to design modifications that improved equipment performance and reliability.
- Implemented energy-saving initiatives that resulted in significant cost savings without compromising operational efficiency or safety standards.
Production Engineer
Continental Thermal Engineers Pvt. Ltd.
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Analyzed data trends from daily operations reports, identifying areas where efficiencies could be improved upon.
- Decreased in-house production issues by establishing and coordinating sub-contracting and outsourcing requirements and processes.
- Communicated with other team members to enhance process and performance.
- Calculated overall production costs by evaluating material, labor and other expenditures.
- Developed training programs for new hires, ensuring a smooth onboarding process and increased employee retention rates.
Education
Master of Science - Engineering Project Management
University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand 07.2018 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Enginnering
Anna University
Chennai, India 04.2012 - 06.2016
Skills
Project Management
Workflow Planning
Risk Analysis and Management
Project development and life cycle
Process Validation
Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
Scientific Injection Moulding
Quality Management System
Continuous Improvement
Building relationship
Timeline
Operations Engineer
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
07.2022 - Current
Lead Maintenance Engineer
Glass Team Limited
08.2020 - 06.2022
Maintenance Engineer
Glass Team Limited
04.2019 - 07.2020
Master of Science - Engineering Project Management
University of Auckland
07.2018 - 09.2019
Production Engineer
Continental Thermal Engineers Pvt. Ltd.
07.2016 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Enginnering
Anna University
04.2012 - 06.2016