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Manjunatha Prabu

Maintenance Planner | ExxonMobil ODC - Quest Global | Ex-Thermax | Mechanical Maintenance, Projects, Planning & Scheduling | Oil & Gas, Chemical & Petrochemical | Reliability, Lean & Cost Optimization | 10K+ Followers |

Bengaluru

7+ years of work experience

Quest Global
Nov 20257 mosPresent

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Thermax Limited
Jun 20241 yr 7 mosDec 2025

Dahej Gujarat

✅ Reduced plant energy consumption by ~15%, contributing to Operational Excellence through TPM-aligned improvements such as auto-level agitator cut-off, agitator-to-sparger upgrades , and ANFD integration . ✅ Improved water efficiency by ~10%, aligning with TPM and sustainability goals, and improved harvesting by 30% ✅ Achieved ~ annual Carbon Footprint Reduction by optimizing fuel and energy usage—cutting 4430 TCO₂e/year through gas usage reduction -supporting the organization's net-zero and Responsible Care (RC) targets. ✅ Led CAPEX/OPEX projects with 12–15% cost savings in materials and manpower by applying Lean principles and TPM practices, while ensuring full compliance with PSSR, HAZOP, and PSM standards—driving efficiency and safety across all project phases. ✅ Improved equipment reliability by 30%, reduced downtime, and supported Operational Excellence through structured preventive maintenance, condition monitoring (vibration, alignment), and TPM methodology—enhancing plant uptime and asset life. ✅ Successfully completed ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, RC, and PSM audits, ensuring zero non-conformities and demonstrating robust safety, quality, and environmental management systems.
Thermax Limited
Jul 20213 yrsJun 2024

Bharuch, Gujarat, India

✅ Reduced procurement cycle time by 25% by streamlining vendor coordination and expediting PR/PO/GRN processes in ERP, leading to faster project material availability. ✅ Improved critical spare availability by 30%, minimizing equipment downtime through accurate stock level planning and close coordination with purchase , inventory teams and implemented engineering stores ✅ Achieved 100% closure of safety incidents with zero recurrence, by leading root cause analysis (RCA), implementing corrective actions, and conducting focused safety trainings for contractors and operators. ✅ Successfully led a major CAPEX projects, delivering within budget while achieving 12% cost savings in material procurement and 15% reduction in Services, through strategic planning, vendor negotiation, and resource optimization.
Thermax Limited
Jul 20192 yrsJun 2021

Bharuch, Gujarat, India

✅ Led the successful expansion of a 600 M³/day resin production plant, including utility infrastructure and civil construction, delivered within budget and timeline. ✅ Streamlined end-to-end mechanical project execution, from PR initiation to erection and commissioning, improving project turnaround time and material readiness.

Education

PSG College of Technology

High School Diploma, Mechanical Engineering

PSG College of Technology

Gujarat Technological University

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

Gujarat Technological University

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Maintenance Planner | ExxonMobil ODC - Quest Global | Ex-Thermax | Mechanical Maintenance, Projects, Planning & Scheduling | Oil & Gas, Chemical & Petrochemical | Reliability, Lean & Cost Optimization | 10K+ Followers |

About

"𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞. 𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞" Leading Mechanical with 7+ years of experience in the chemical manufacturing industry, backed by an MBA in Operations. My expertise spans equipment maintenance, project execution, erection & commissioning, and leading greenfield and brownfield projects with a strong focus on Planning,safety, reliability, and compliance. At Thermax, I’ve driven Business Excellence by executing Capex and Opex initiatives, optimizing plant KPIs, and implementing cost-saving strategies that enhance uptime and efficiency. I’m trained in BBS, PSM, HAZOP, and actively contribute to ERT and RC operations. With a passion for digital transformation, I strive to integrate AI,ML, Lean Six Sigma, and continuous improvement to enable sustainable and future-ready operations. I believe in solving challenges through collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence. Let’s connect to build a safer, smarter, and more efficient industrial future.

Location

Bengaluru

Work experience

Maintenance Planner at Quest Global, Nov 2025 - Present · 7 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Senior Executive Mechanical Engineer at Thermax Limited, Jun 2024 - Dec 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos, Dahej Gujarat, ✅ Reduced plant energy consumption by ~15%, contributing to Operational Excellence through TPM-aligned improvements such as auto-level agitator cut-off, agitator-to-sparger upgrades , and ANFD integration . ✅ Improved water efficiency by ~10%, aligning with TPM and sustainability goals, and improved harvesting by 30% ✅ Achieved ~ annual Carbon Footprint Reduction by optimizing fuel and energy usage—cutting 4430 TCO₂e/year through gas usage reduction -supporting the organization's net-zero and Responsible Care (RC) targets. ✅ Led CAPEX/OPEX projects with 12–15% cost savings in materials and manpower by applying Lean principles and TPM practices, while ensuring full compliance with PSSR, HAZOP, and PSM standards—driving efficiency and safety across all project phases. ✅ Improved equipment reliability by 30%, reduced downtime, and supported Operational Excellence through structured preventive maintenance, condition monitoring (vibration, alignment), and TPM methodology—enhancing plant uptime and asset life. ✅ Successfully completed ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, RC, and PSM audits, ensuring zero non-conformities and demonstrating robust safety, quality, and environmental management systems.

Executive Mechanical Engineer at Thermax Limited, Jul 2021 - Jun 2024 · 3 yrs, Bharuch, Gujarat, India, ✅ Reduced procurement cycle time by 25% by streamlining vendor coordination and expediting PR/PO/GRN processes in ERP, leading to faster project material availability. ✅ Improved critical spare availability by 30%, minimizing equipment downtime through accurate stock level planning and close coordination with purchase , inventory teams and implemented engineering stores ✅ Achieved 100% closure of safety incidents with zero recurrence, by leading root cause analysis (RCA), implementing corrective actions, and conducting focused safety trainings for contractors and operators. ✅ Successfully led a major CAPEX projects, delivering within budget while achieving 12% cost savings in material procurement and 15% reduction in Services, through strategic planning, vendor negotiation, and resource optimization.

Deputy Executive Mechanical - Project Engineer at Thermax Limited, Jul 2019 - Jun 2021 · 2 yrs, Bharuch, Gujarat, India, ✅ Led the successful expansion of a 600 M³/day resin production plant, including utility infrastructure and civil construction, delivered within budget and timeline. ✅ Streamlined end-to-end mechanical project execution, from PR initiation to erection and commissioning, improving project turnaround time and material readiness.

Education

High School Diploma, Mechanical Engineering, PSG College of Technology

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering, Gujarat Technological University