Someshwar Wavhal
Product Engineer
Lahti
Summary
Experienced Product Engineer with a proven track record in designing and developing customer-specific products. Collaborates closely with manufacturing teams to seamlessly integrate materials, methods, and tools for specified designs. Extensive knowledge of I&C design applications, electric motors, and pneumatic valves to deliver high-quality solutions that meet technical and customer requirements. Committed to continuously improving product performance and exceeding expectations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Product Engineer
Andritz Oy
Lahti, Paijat-Hame Region
01.2024 - Current
- Documented and updated build, quality and performance records.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of product components.
- Tested completed projects for functionality and implemented changes to production methods to rectify issues in final products.
- Led continuous improvements in engineering, resulting in clearer product design standards, better manufacturability and reduced engineering cycle time.
- Presented project updates and findings to stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of progress and results.
- Created designs at minimal costs using high-volume manufacturing processes and careful material selection.
- Implemented cost-saving measures throughout the production process without compromising on performance or quality.
- Provided clear and timely technical data required for design and specification of product.
- Drafted clear technical documentation, detailing product design specifications.
- Developed and deployed industrial automation systems, increasing efficiency and reduce costs.
- Monitored and optimized production processes to increase throughput and improve quality.
- Directed, mentored and monitored support engineers and Site personnel for improved deployment and operations.
SHIFT LEADER & MCR LEADER FOR FIELD I&C COMMISSIONING TEAM
SIKRAFT ENERGIA OY/AREVA
Eurajoki, Satakunta
04.2017 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: Olkiluoto 3, Nuclear power plant, Finland
- Perform conceptual and/or detailed design of instrumentation and control systems and modifications thereof, including definition of system functional and performance requirements and control algorithms, definition of control logic and wiring arrangements, control parameters, set points, instrument ranges and environmental qualification and Determine various process/field conditions to prepare and execute Nuclear Testing Manual (NTM).
- Perform specification, sizing, and selection for various types of I&C components, and produce component related documentation including assessment documents, set point calculations, error analyses, technical specifications, etc.
- Update and prepare I&C engineering design documents including design requirements, design description, elementary diagrams, functional specifications, etc., together with the supporting analysis and assessment documents and other design basis documents.
- Provide input to the drawing office for the preparation of various I&C related engineering drawings such as general arrangement drawings, instrument loop diagrams, wiring and connection diagrams, bills of materials, etc.
- Analysis and testing support to self-standing and safety/non-safety system.
- Perform the commissioning activities within the entrusted scope under Permit-to-Test (PTT) conditions including the issuance of test reports, troubleshooting and analysis activities.
- Assist to the preparation of the test reports including the assessment of the I&C test outcomes.
- Provide test results as inputs to the elaboration of customer's approved System Commissioning Reports (SCR).
- Interface with various engineering disciplines, suppliers, and other areas of the company.
- Assist in providing technical support to engineering groups at site.
- Solves a range of straight forward problems, analyses solutions and assesses each using standard procedures.
- Deliver technical presentations accurately and effectively.
- Manage assigned work effectively, including prioritizing, executing, managing schedule, and reporting, to meet project goals.
- Support to the closure of all I&C system open points assigned to Commissioning branch as part of the support provided to the commissioning of process system.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
PROJECT ENGINEER
SIKRAFT INFOTECH PVT LTD
Al-Jubail, Saudi Arabia
10.2013 - 03.2017
- Company Overview: Al-Jubail, Thermal power plant, Saudi Arabia
- Lead/Support the site's instrument integrity and reliability program
- Develop instrument PM tasks and establish frequencies for execution
- Develop and maintain written procedures, checklists, and acceptance forms to test and document that instrument and control loops are performing correctly
- Lead/Support the development and enhancement of AMS Device Manager for HART-Smart instrument and field devices. Optimize utilization of the tool and technology for instrument, control valve, and control loop integrity and predictive maintenance
- Perform root cause failure analysis on instrumentation and control valves
- Responsible for ensuring site is leveraging the most effective, economical, and reliable technologies to meet business and customer needs.
- Increase site asset's reliability
- Contribute towards execution of I&C scopes for projects and reliability improvement initiatives (e.g. PI implementation, digital transformation programs etc.) by ensuring timely and adequate subject matter expertise support.
- Assure compliance and adherence to processes, industry codes and standards, quality systems, policies, and contractual requirements.
- Provide timely support to the operations/maintenance team in troubleshooting of malfunctions and complex repairs.
- Work with Maintenance, Operations and Plant Engineering to determine alternatives and provide guidance during problem analysis. Work to find the best fit for purpose solution that supports the needs of the business.
- Provide input for planning & scheduling of the plant outages/turnarounds.
- Identify control improvement opportunities and advanced control opportunities.
- Ensure safety controls are performing per design and participate in functional safety work
- Working knowledge of Siemens SPPA-T3000 DCS, Siemens S7, controllers, protection system for high-speed rotating equipment
- Proficiency in Instrument and control valve.
- Proficiency in communication protocol such as TCP/IP, Profibus, Profinet, Modbus Plus, Modbus Serial etc.
- Proficiency with P&ID's, control narratives, Cause & Effect diagrams, instrument and valve data sheets and then applying control skills to drive performance improvements to meet those business goals.
- Detail hardware, software and HMI engineering for Desalination, Demin, Electro-chlorination, Potable & Auxiliary Boiler area.
- Various testing including function checks for boiler protection (master fuel trip, boiler purge sequence & burner management system).
- Successful Demonstration of above tests to the end customer.
- Excellent work ethic, ability to work well in a team environment and exemplify a strong safety culture.
- Strong computer and communication skills.
- Al-Jubail, Thermal power plant, Saudi Arabia
PROJECT ENGINEER
SIKRAFT INFOTECH PVT LTD
07.2013 - 09.2013
- Company Overview: Baiji Power Plant, Iraq.
- Software Engineering of boiler auxiliary's system where conversion includes Close loop and open Loop controls from Teleperm M Control to SPPA-T3000
- Attend Technical Project meeting at Siemens Turkey Office for project data handover from Siemens to Sikraft.
- Understanding of the project documents like I&C configuration, Loop drawings, Software drawings, Scope of the project etc.
- Basic, Detailed software and HMI engineering in SPPA-T3000 for Electrical and BOP Area
- Documentation for FAT, loop checks & commissioning.
- Baiji Power Plant, Iraq.
HARDWARE ENGINEER
SIKRAFT INFOTECH PVT LTD
01.2012 - 07.2013
- Company Overview: Al-Jubail thermal power plant, Saudi Arabia
- Detailed hardware/software engineering in Siemens SPPA-T3000/Tec4fde system using FUM/SIM/Failsafe modules.
- Decoding old function diagram logic specifically for Bailey, Honeywell, and Relay based logic panels.
- Designing of power supply diagrams for cabinets, designing of L2 bus plan.
- Generating manufacturing documents for the factory.
- Maintain quality control of the project as per the ISO standards.
- Al-Jubail thermal power plant, Saudi Arabia
INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER
GAMMON INDIA LTD
10.2009 - 09.2011
- Directed and coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, project scheduling, quality-side documentation, budget control, procurement and testing activities to comply with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
- Prepared technical drawings, specifications of electrical and I&C systems.
- Prepared Topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conformed to standards and customer requirements.
- Operated computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
- Select and size instruments according to the process and control needs.
- Prepared specifications for purchases of materials and equipment.
- Manage budget, quality and schedule of the instrumentation and electrical items in projects.
- Oversaw project production efforts to assure projects were completed on time and within budget.
Education
BACHELOR DEGREE - INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL ENGINEERING
University of Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 09.2004 - 05.2009
Skills
Process Automation
Automation system design
Testing & Commissioning
Control Design
Installation
Commissioning
Troubleshooting
Service and repairs of Machinery/instruments
Site Acceptance testing
Factory Acceptance Testing
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
undefinedPersonal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/24/83
- Nationality: Indian
Timeline
Product Engineer
Andritz Oy
01.2024 - Current
SHIFT LEADER & MCR LEADER FOR FIELD I&C COMMISSIONING TEAM
SIKRAFT ENERGIA OY/AREVA
04.2017 - 12.2023
PROJECT ENGINEER
SIKRAFT INFOTECH PVT LTD
10.2013 - 03.2017
PROJECT ENGINEER
SIKRAFT INFOTECH PVT LTD
07.2013 - 09.2013
HARDWARE ENGINEER
SIKRAFT INFOTECH PVT LTD
01.2012 - 07.2013
INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER
GAMMON INDIA LTD
10.2009 - 09.2011
BACHELOR DEGREE - INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL ENGINEERING
University of Mumbai
09.2004 - 05.2009
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