• Developed and executed preventive maintenance schedules in collaboration with the Electrical and Mechanical maintenance teams, significantly reducing machinery downtime by 10% and maximizing productivity.• Managed a technical projects of flat steel processing from start to finish by initiating high standards for engineering and technical team• Assumed the role of Plant Head post-project completion, effectively managing production and operations.• Demonstrated accountability by promptly communicating with job supervisors and effectively managing documentation• Implemented production strategies and schedules in collaboration with sales, marketing and maintenance teams achieving best efficiency of machines• Maintained seamless coordination between departments, optimizing processes, additives, cost control measures, and quality standards.• Contributed to the daily activities of the office• Implemented guidelines for operators, optimizing raw material utilization, streamlining production. Reduced wastage, minimized costs, maximized output, enhanced efficiency, and met targets.• Fostered a culture of continuous improvement in production processes by actively monitoring, Implemented TPM practices for efficiency and reduce downtime

• Efficiently oversaw the erection and commissioning of a cold rolling complex, including CGL, CCL, Slitting, Tubemill, and related equipment. Completed the project, saving 5% of time and enabling early opening, benefiting the organization• Served as a liaison between the Head Office and technical team, Led technical team and ensuring seamless coordination throughout the project lifecycle.• Communicated and liaised with machinery suppliers to address technical issues and ensure smooth operations.• Maintained accurate and comprehensive project data for evaluation and reference.• Procurement of spares from vendors, negotiating pricing and delivery timelines.• Actively participated in management meetings, contributing to quality control and providing insights for process improvements• Implemented effective planning and scheduling for regular runtime and preventive maintenance of critical equipment, resulting in a 10% reduction in breakdowns.

• Analyzed and efficiently planned project works to ensure successful project completion.• Successfully erected and commissioned a Cold Rolling complex, including a 4-Hi Mill and Continuous Galvanization, achieving speeds of 550MPM and 90MPM, respectively.• Analysed and efficiently planned project works to ensure successful project completion.• Successfully erected and commissioned a Cold Rolling complex, with Continuous Galvanization, Color coating and Slitting and Tube mill.• Oversaw the commissioning of a 6 MW substation, including transformers with capacities of 3.2MW and 2.5MW, along with protective panels equipped with ABB Protection relays and VCBs.• Successfully installed a 33 KV Switching station for ZESCO, incorporating change-overs and online protection systems.• Demonstrated proficiency in managing runtime maintenance for critical equipment such as CRM, CGL, CTL, Cranes, Generators, Control PCC Panel, MCC Panel, HT VCB, Protection relays, Generators, and Distribution System.

• Spearheaded proactive automation programs for manufacturing machines and process applications, utilizing expertise in Low Voltage AC Drives from leading manufacturers such as ABB, Siemens, and Euro-therm.• Proficiently conducted automation programming using ABB and Siemens PLCs, HMIs, and drives, contributing to the successful execution of projects across diverse industries including Steel, Paper, Plastic, Sugar and Printing.• Demonstrated exceptional skills in the maintenance and troubleshooting of low voltage AC and DC drives, HMIs, and PLCs, ensuring seamless operations and swiftly resolving technical issues. Received specialized training for ABB ACSM1 Motion control drives.• Played a key role in upgrading and revamping industrial machines, transitioning from analogue systems to digital systems, resulting in increased efficiency and overall performance improvement.

• Demonstrated expertise in planning and executing maintenance schedules for critical production machinery, including 4Hi and 2Hi Cold Rolling Mills, Skin-pass units, Annealing furnaces, and HR-CR Slitting and Pickling lines.• Actively contributed as a valuable team member in the Six Sigma quality improvement program, collaborating with cross-functional departments to identify and resolve issues, implement effective measures for optimizing production quality, and drive continuous improvement.• Proficiently managed electrical maintenance tasks, encompassing Control Systems, Power Systems, VFDs, PLCs, and Power Factor Controllers, ensuring seamless operations and maximizing equipment performance.• Spearheaded successful automation projects for significant areas such as the Push-Pull Pickling line, Electric Overhead Cranes, Cut-to-Length Machines, and Annealing Furnaces, streamlining processes and significantly improving overall productivity.