Vikas Kumar Pakkala
Technical Specialist – Reliability Rotating
Chennai
Summary
Experienced engineer with 10+ years in the Petro-Chemical and Power industries, specializing in Rotating Equipment Management, Maintenance, and Reliability. Skilled in RCM, FMEA, PMO, RCA, and predictive maintenance. Proven track record in improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and enhancing operational efficiency. Expertise in steam turbines, centrifugal compressors, and multistage pumps. Strong analytical, planning, and technical support skills, with proficiency in SAP PM Module and API standards. Committed to continuous improvement and technical excellence.
Overview
1824
1824
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Technical Specialist – Reliability Rotating
Shell India Markets Pvt Ltd.
Chennai
09.201 - Current
- Shell - Technical Asset Organization, India
- Technical Specialist – Reliability Rotating
- September 2018 – Present
- Facilitated RCM programs for projects.
- Developed and executed site-wide reliability strategies.
- Conducted PMO and implemented outcomes in SAP.
- Managed predictive maintenance and spare part analysis.
- Performed Root Cause Failure Analysis.
- Achievements:
- Successfully implemented RCM programs, resulting in a 15% reduction in equipment downtime.
- Led a team to develop a comprehensive maintenance strategy, improving equipment reliability by 20%.
- Conducted over 50 RCM workshops, enhancing team knowledge and skills in reliability practices.
Field Service Engineer
Turbo Engineering Services
Hyderabad
06.2014 - 08.2018
- Turbo Engineering Services, Hyderabad
- Field Service Engineer
- June 2014 – August 2018
- Overhauled and maintained critical rotating equipments.
- Supervised quality checks and prepared maintenance procedures.
- Assisted in troubleshooting and repair of critical rotating equipment.
- Managed overhauling of various Turbines,compressors,Pumps,Gearboxes and Alternators.
- Achievements:
- Executed major overhauls of over 20 steam turbines and compressors, ensuring optimal performance.
- Developed standard maintenance procedures, reducing maintenance time by 10%.
- Successfully resolved critical equipment failures, minimizing operational disruptions.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Mechanical
Usha Rama College of Engineering And Technology
Gannavaram, India 06.2010 - 06.2014
Skills
- RCM Facilitation
- PMO
- RCA
- Maintenance Strategy Development
- Rotating Equipment Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Steam Turbines
- Centrifugal Compressors
- Multistage Pumps
- Commissioning
- API Awareness
- Analytical Skills
- Work Packs
- SAP PM Module
- Continuous Improvement
Certification
RCM Practitioner-Shell Certified
Timeline
Field Service Engineer
Turbo Engineering Services
06.2014 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Mechanical
Usha Rama College of Engineering And Technology
06.2010 - 06.2014
Technical Specialist – Reliability Rotating
Shell India Markets Pvt Ltd.
09.201 - Current
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