Kushal Mehta

Experience

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  Wallem Ship Management

  Oct 2007 - Apr 2010

  Managed operations of Oil Purification Plants, Compressed Air Plant, Fresh Water Generation Plant & associated Control System Acted as a Safety Officer for checking & testing of emergency systems, safety systems and maintaining their relevant records Overhauled various kinds of valves and filter assemblies, ancillary machinery and associated control systems Acquired skills to troubleshoot the faults, overhaul machinery and use of various systems Performed overhauling of machinery like Fresh Water Generator, Air Compressors and Oil Purifiers with Senior Engineer in the engine room Successfully worked on Steam Plant and learnt about managing the steam demand in different scenarios Acted as a part-time Trainee Surveyor and conducted hull, machinery damage surveys with Murray Fenton (INDIA) Surveyors Pvt. Ltd.

  • Assistant Mechanical Engineer / 4th Engineer

    Feb 2009 - Apr 2010

  • Trainee Mechanical Engineer/ 5th Engineer

    Oct 2007 - Jan 2009
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  Wallem Group

  Apr 2010 - Sept 2012

  Mechanical Engineer / 3rd Engineer

  Spearheaded operations of Diesel Power Plant with power output of 660 KW to 5.2 MW and Low Pressure Steam Plants ranging from 6 bars to 8 bars Worked as In-charge of operations & maintenance of fuel, lubricating oil, water, pumping system and associated control system Monitored performances of the power and steam plants and overhauled fuel injection system and conducted major overhaul of auxiliary engines, boiler burners and associated control system Led operations and maintenance of Waste Heat Recovery Plant Show less

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  MTM SHIP MANAGEMENT INDIA PVT. LTD. / WALLEM SHIP MANAGEMENT PVT LTD

  Oct 2012 - Sept 2017

  Senior Mechnical Engineer / 2nd Engineer

  Worked as In-charge of: Operations and maintenance of Diesel Powered Propulsion Plant with power output of 5MW to 25 MW Shutdown maintenance of power/propulsion/boiler plant, HVAC System Safety Systems like, firefighting systems, lifesaving appliances, equipment and critical machinery Steered the maintenance of: Latest generation electronic propulsion engines with high pressure Hydraulic & Pneumatic Control Systems Auxiliary and Ancillary Machinery Plant as per Planned Management System Led the major overhaul of Propulsion Plant, Diesel Electric Power Plant, Boiler Plant, and Plumbing Pumping Piping Systems and associated control system Operated & configured electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic control systems Show less

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  MTM SHIP MANAGEMENT INDIA PVT. LTD.

  Oct 2017 - now

  Chief Engineer Mechanical

  Leading entire plant activities as per the goals of organization and performing functions of troubleshooting & breakdown / preventive / predictive maintenance for bringing down process control instruments’ downtime to a minimum level Evaluating performance and testing of Diesel Electric Power Plant, Diesel Powered Propulsion Plant, Auxiliary and Ancillary Machinery Plant, Low Pressure Boiler Plant & HVAC Systems Analysing data to determine feasibility of products proposals Interfacing with research personnel in order to clarify or resolve problems and develop or modify designs Ensuring that the schedules & budgets are maintained; conceptualizing & developing day-to-day strategies, budgets & schedules along with resource allocation for optimum output Spearheading smooth operations of plant within the specified operational parameters; identifying scope for planning, implementing & monitoring technological changes to enhance productivity Supervising maintenance related tasks including planning, control & commissioning for achieving the planned periodic schedules and process control Identifying scope for modifications in the equipment, process flow, working practices, tooling upgradation, and so on for controlling & reducing conversion cost per unit produced Planning and effectuating predictive & preventive maintenance schedules for various equipment / lines to increase machine uptime & equipment reliability Assessing malfunctions, repetitive breakdowns and recommending necessary action to avoid re-occurrence of the problems Strategizing & planning spares required and ensuring timely procurement Ensuring adherence to ISO (ISO 9001:2008 & ISO 14001:2004) & ISM standards and implementing stringent quality control systems to enhance quality & reduce the rejection rate Mentoring, motivating & monitoring the performance of team members to ensure efficiency in process operation; organizing regular periodic meetings & trainings for staff. Show less