SANDIPKUMAR MAGANLAL KANTHARIA

• Designed and erected 5,500tpy speciality products plant in Ethiopia from 2023 supplier Technithon India.
• Designed and erected 3.8tph sulfonation plant in Ethiopia from 2023 supplier M/s.Weixian, China.
• Erected Aluminium production line equipment in Ethiopia during 2026 starting production.
• Erected fertilizer production line equipment in Ethiopia during 2026.
• Renovated 2.5tph sulfonation and sodium silicate plant in Sudan during 2026.
• Erected and commissioned 2500KVA,1500kVA and 1000kVA transformers with HT & LT distribution panels in Ethiopia.
• Erected and commissioned 1500kVA and 750kVA generator sets in Ethiopia and Sudan.
• Erected and commissioned blender unit for Dry Mixing, Auto liquid and paste drum filling machines.
• Encouraged use of modern technologies within the team, kept pace with industry advancements and trends.
• Managed budget allocations for various projects, maintained fiscal responsibility whilst ensuring high-quality output.
• Managed project budget allocations to maintain fiscal responsibility and quality output.
• Streamlined workflow processes, boosted productivity within the design team.
• Streamlined design-team workflow processes to boost productivity.
• Coordinated with other departments for cross-functional projects, enhanced overall company synergy and unity in direction.
• Ensured consistency of design work by implementing, managing and reviewing CAD standards.
• Assured adherence to project deadlines through effective time management skills.
• Established new product designs using research and market analysis.
• Developed marketing campaign concepts that effectively engaged target audiences.

• Collaborated with management to address operational challenges, leading to improved efficiency solutions.
• Cultivated a supportive work atmosphere for employees, contributing to increased employee morale.

Implemented 5's activities in maintenance department, enhancing workplace organisation and productivity.

• Maintained documents supporting IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 requirements.

Prepared IATF certification documents and coordinated with consultants for preparations.

• Scheduled and executed preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance for furnace stitching conveyors, blowers, utilities.
• Installed 300 CFM Atlas Copco air compressor with online dew point measuring dryer unit.
• Installed auto bottle, barrel, and bucket filling with online weighing machines.
• Installed online printing machines including control print, Domino, videojet, and marche.
• Installed IP CCTV cameras with NVRs and maintained CCTV system upkeep.

• Planned manpower for day to day maintenance and shutdown scheduling.
• Implemented plant automation and control modifications across related systems.
• Identified recurring problems and implemented preventive and corrective actions in SAP to enhance system reliability.
• Developed preventive and predictive maintenance plans for instruments and instrumentation systems.
• Maintained control and field instrumentation systems, ensuring optimal performance through routine upkeep.
• Managed instrument spares inventory, coordinating planning, reconditioning, and standardisation to ensure availability of critical components.
• Reduced inventory loss through effective monitoring and management practices. for improved profit margins.
• Organised and coordinated ISO compliance activities and documentation schedules. and managed ISO9001:2008 documentation and periodic calibrations.
• Maintained calibration and check records for scheduled instrumentation activities.
• Maintained daily reports covering GEB, DG, power failures, and trips.
• Troubleshot plant electrical issues to identify causes and recommend fixes.
• Supervised sulfonation plant erection and batch process commissioning activities daily.
• Supervised spray dryer plant erection and commissioning delivered by M/s Mojjen Pune.

• Utilised CAD software for the design of control systems enhancing precision and accuracy.
• Analysed system performance for identification of areas requiring improvement.
• Troubleshot and resolved issues promptly to minimise downtime.
• Developed technical reports to communicate findings and recommendations.

• Improved process efficiency by designing and implementing new control systems.
• Troubleshot and resolved issues promptly to minimise downtime.
• Performed root cause analysis on failed components identifying solutions that prevented recurrence.