Analytical and results-driven Mechanical Engineer with over 12 years of rich experience in project execution, operation & maintenance within the cement industry. Proven track record in managing complex installations, predictive maintenance programs, team leadership, and enhancing equipment reliability. Global exposure with assignments across India and East Africa. Strong background in cement plant machinery, vertical mills, and advanced troubleshooting techniques.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Deputy Manager -Projects
Tororo Cement Limited
02.2024 - Current
Leading technical project execution for brownfield and greenfield initiatives.
Coordinating contractors, OEMs, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery.
Projects -Technical
Improved team efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative management strategies.
Created and maintained a strong team culture that promoted high levels of collaboration, employee satisfaction, and overall performance.
Project Coordinator - 2 MTPA Grinding Unit
Tororo Cement Ltd.
02.2022 - 03.2024
Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
Maintained accurate documentation of all projects, facilitating efficient audits and future reference.
Asst. Manager – Mechanical (O&M)
Tororo Cement Limited
09.2018 - 01.2022
Leading team of mechanical engineers & technicians for establishing plant maintenance program, predictive/preventive maintenance schedules, and ensuring maximum run-time of following machinery.
03 Cement grinding circuits including a 160 TPH Vertical roller mill MVR 3750 C4 (Gebr. Pfeiffer), a 150 TPH centre shaft Ball mill (L&T) and a 100 TPH twin drive Ball mill (ThyssenKrupp Polysius).
Classifying circuits equipped with classifiers SLS 5000 BC, SEPOL & SAPEX from Gebr. Pfeiffer, ThyssenKrupp & FLS respectively, bag filters from Thermax, RIICO & Batliboi & bag house fans from Howden Flakt.
Material storage and transport circuits deployed with bucket elevators (chain & belt type both), belt conveyors, air slides, gates etc. from reputed companies.
Complete silo extraction & packing circuit including 06 Roto Packers -8 RSE – Haver & Boecker make with semi automatic truck loaders from CWS & Elecon.
Hot gas generator (Firetech), compressors (Atlas Copco – GA 110 VSD) & pump house.
Maintenance of Steel cord Belt Bucket Elevators for Silo feed (300 TPH) Supplied by Beumer.
Responsible for monitoring the inventory of maintenance supplies, spare parts and critical items to ensure items are available and maintaining an adequate reorder level.
Assuring the new installations/modifications are reliable, improving the plant reliability and ensure they are in-line with ISO Procedures and guidelines.
Maintaining the equipment in healthy condition by using condition monitoring and analysis.
Interacting with spare part suppliers for discussing technical details of outsourced spare parts.
Key role involvement in coordinating with the production department to schedule maintenance activities.
Executing cost saving measures to achieve substantial reduction in terms of equipment, manpower and machine utilization.
Handling the maintenance department in safety systems and assure compliance with safety, health, environment and security by subordinates as well as their conformity to operating procedures.
Overseeing sub-contractor activities for mechanical equipment installations in conformance with the design, drawings, and quality and construction schedules.
Assuring working consistency of different gearboxes performance by maintaining lubrication schedule.
Experienced in supervising mechanical workshop jobs.
Senior Executive - Customer Services (Erection)
Gebr. Pfeiffer (India) Private Limited
08.2013 - 08.2018
Administered maintenance/construction of cement plants and handling maintenance, troubleshooting and services of cement plants in coordination with other departments.
Oversaw erection & commissioning, of cement plant equipments including Vertical mills ( Cement, raw & coal), Material handling systems, Bulk handling systems, Rotating equipment, Silo systems including Bag house, Belt conveyors, Bucket elevators, Hammer crushers , Fans & blowers , Hot gas generators ( FBC type ) ,pumps , compressors etc.
Involved in a wide range of activities such as supervising plant commissioning/equipment test run for the rotary equipment’s, supporting project/program.
Assisting in commissioning of undertaken projects by applying logical modifications.
Providing technical advice to Gebr. Pfeiffer customers including commissioning, installing, maintenance and troubleshooting of products/equipments.
Acted as a primary contact for customers and assisted/supported systems such as engineering, procurement and project management to facilitate on-site customer deliverable.
Engineer - Project Management
Gebr. Pfeiffer (India) Private Limited
08.2012 - 08.2013
Releasing project specifications as per project schedule and reviewing the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery.
Identify, analyze, prioritize, mitigate and communicate project risks and providing project support to senior project managers.
Helping the Contract Manager with the development of operating procedures.
Project Management, site deputation, planning & contract control.