Experience

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  Niagara Power Transformer

  • Buffalo, New York, United States

  • Mechanical Engineer

    • Sep 2023 - Present
    • Buffalo, New York, United States

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  PTI Transformers

  • Greater Winnipeg Metropolitan Area

  • Mechanical Designer

    • Jan 2018 - Sep 2023
    • Greater Winnipeg Metropolitan Area

    • Performed Mechanical Design calculations for Tank/Cover stiffeners, Lifts, Jacking pads, and supports. • Generated Outline drawings for Customer Submission, manufacturing drawings using Creo, and Bill of materials for Accessories, Copper, and Gasket.• Involved in Checking Fabrication Drawings / Bill of Material.• Responsible for Pre and Post shipment (both Truck and Rail) related issues including maintenance of Impact recorder output. Did Ballast calculation for Rail Shipment and ensured the support arrangement and welding according to The Association of American Railroads (AAR) Requirements. Part of the Rail car Preliminary Inspection team.• Part of the Environmental Committee representing the Engineering Department.

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  AL AHLEIA SWITCHGEAR CO. KSCC

  • Kuwait

  • Assistant Manager – Transformer (Mechanical Design)

    • Feb 2013 - Sep 2017
    • Kuwait

    Provided Mechanical Design optimization, by better mechanical design with focus on production hour ReductionSuccessfully reduced Mechanical Drafting man hour by 30% by implementation of better work techniques like Job variety reduction, training and standardizationLead CAD-Inventor automation, Implementation, 3D Model Building & TrainingPerformed tendering activities by interpreting the customer’s specification and offered the most cost effective Mechanical design solutionReviewed and Approved Customer and Manufacturing DrawingsParticipated in weekly review meetings to review and discuss work progress, and area plans in order to resolve problems of schedule delays.Prepared Design, Process and Painting Specifications and Transportation procedures as per related standardsMonitored and effectively utilized Non-moving Stocks and saved around 20% of Metal ScrapApplied DFMEA on necessary products.

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  Emirates Transformer and Switchgear LTD

  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Manager Transformer Design (Mechanical)

    • Jun 2007 - Dec 2012
    • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Provided direct, working and general supervision to Design personnel to interface with project and client personnelEnsured conformance to project specifications and regulationsInvolved in Job Planning, scheduling and MonitoringIdentified, analyzed and provided solution on Mechanical design problems and provided continuous improvement action plansProvided direction and guidance on 2D and 3D CAD design and achieving mechanical design improvements and cost efficiencyDeveloped and owned Mechanical design guidelines and Ensured the consistency of all design works were adhered to these guidelinesParticipated in meetings where the specific function expertise was requiredCertified IMS Auditor – Part of Internal auditing teamHelped the company’s recruitment process in identifying right candidates by being part of interview panel

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  CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited (Formerly Crompton Greaves Limited)

  • Mumbai Area, India

  • Senior Executive- Design

    • Nov 2004 - May 2007
    • Mumbai Area, India

    Conducted detailed design review with sales team before executing orderDesigned and developed Power Transformer variation through parametric method for standardizationGenerated Customer, Fabrication and Connection drawings Facilitated design review with cross functional project teamsDirectly involved in making of Installation manual and work instructions Been Part of the Technology team and successfully interacted and transferred the technology from the acquired company

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  Udhayamala Fabs

  • Tiruchchirappalli Area, India

  • Design Engineer

    • Jun 1998 - Sep 2004
    • Tiruchchirappalli Area, India

    Worked as an entry level engineer and did designing, 3D Modelling and drafting of Pressure Vessel parts, Ducts, Heat Exchangers, Transformers, Water , waste water treatment layouts, Piping diagrams for various clients likeoBharat Heavy Electricals LimitedoCethar VesselsoPure Enviro Engineering Private Ltd.,oCrompton GreavesoNational Aerospace Laboratories