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SEHUMANIKANDAN S.

Muscat,Oman

Summary

Experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Technician with over 15 years in industrial maintenance, focusing on large-scale iron ore processing and pelletizing. Leads E&I activities, ensuring reliability of electrical systems and process equipment. Skilled in HV/LV systems, substations, PLCs, and industrial automation. Expertise in troubleshooting automation equipment and implementing safety practices, including LOTO and risk assessments.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Electrical Technician-02 / E&I Shift In-Charge

VALE OMAN LLC

07.2014 - Current

Lead and execute E&I shift maintenance independently across iron ore processing environment.
Provide electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting support during shift operations.
Maintain and troubleshoot HV/LV electrical systems from 415 V to 132 kV.
Maintain and troubleshoot ABB ACS800-series VFD systems, including ACS800-17.
Perform maintenance on ACB, VCB, and GIS/SF6 circuit breakers.
Maintained and troubleshot ABB MCC, ACC, and RPC panels and equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
Troubleshoot industrial automation using ABB, Siemens, and Omron PLCs.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to minimise equipment downtime.
Supported reliability and availability of critical power infrastructure systems, contributing to uninterrupted operations.
Create and manage SAP maintenance work orders and notifications.
Coordinate electrical spare parts, tools, and PPE through SAP planning.
Support planned maintenance shutdowns, inspections, and corrective maintenance work.
Apply LOTO, electrical isolation work permits, and risk assessments before maintenance.
Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and technical teams after electrical faults.
Delivered technical training and on-the-job guidance to junior technicians, enhancing team skill levels and knowledge transfer.
Support contractor activities and ensure work follows site safety requirements.

Electrical Technician – Service & Maintenance

ABB LLC

11.2010 - 07.2014

Executed preventive and corrective maintenance, enhancing equipment reliability and minimising downtime.
Performed inspections, maintenance, and complete overhauls of medium- and low-voltage circuit breakers.
Troubleshot electrical distribution equipment and control systems in industrial environments.
Provided installation commissioning support, maintenance, and troubleshooting of ABB MCC, ACC, and RPC panels.
Managed work permit requirements and conducted thorough workplace risk assessments to ensure safety prior to maintenance.
Supported contractor work and followed site electrical and safety requirements.
Conducted weekly safety meetings, reinforcing safe working practices and fostering a culture of safety among maintenance teams.
Applied electrical isolation and safe work practices per site procedures and safety requirements.

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

AL MAHA CERAMICS CO. SAOC

09.2007 - 11.2010

Troubleshot and maintained electrical control systems for SITI B&T and SACMI machinery, enhancing system performance.
Identified and analysed electrical faults in machinery. and supported corrective maintenance to restore production.
Maintained Manfredini & Schianchi dry grinding equipment and electrical systems, contributing to sustained production efficiency.
Executed maintenance on automated ceramic manufacturing equipment to ensure operational reliability.

Electrical Technician

R.A.K. CERAMICS

07.2005 - 09.2007

Performed preventive and corrective electrical maintenance in continuous production environments.
Troubleshot automated production equipment and electrical control systems on the line, minimising downtime.
Maintained and troubleshot SACMI kiln and hydraulic press electrical systems to ensure operational efficiency.
Conducted daily checks and supported maintenance of Techno Ferrari automated guided vehicles to uphold performance standards.