1. R . ARUNACHALAM
172. Murugu Nagar 5th
Street, Velachery. Chennai-600042
Contact: 09894462763—044 -22591247. Email: arunrajivr@gmail.com
SHIP BUILDING/HEAVY INDUSTRY/TRAINING PROFESSIONAL
With 45+ years of Rich experience in delivering optimum result of business value in high growth
environmental in Railways, Shipbuilding, and Automobile Industry. and training in Engineering
graphics and Mechanical Engineering syllabus, Project Management, Vendor Development in
Fabrication Industry and Trainer& Consultant in Advanced Training Institute.
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PROFILE
 Proven expertise in Mechanical Engineering Drafting/Digitizing Rail wheels, coaches, Ship
Structural equipment, Automobile components vendor development and Assembly of
Tractors. Project designing, Planning, Scheduling, technical Specifications, resource
mobilization/deployment, Human resources management and monitoring to ensure
execution within defined cost/time parameters.
 High competencies in Designing and Developing Safety System/Procedures, Managing Loss.
 Prevention activities, Safety Systems, Fire fighting management and safety Training module
customized to ship needs.
 Key Strength in Planning and executing quality fabrication works and welding together with
shop floor Management like Material Handling, Equipment Layout.
 Training Capacity in Ship Design and Drafting Mechanical Erection/Construction in Structural
Marine Industry.
Key Competencies
 Structural Design/Engineering, Fabrication /Erection, Project Management, Assembly and
Welding, Shipbuilding, Preventive /Predictive Maintenance, Liaison/Coordination, Shipping
and Marine Operation, Refit/Repair, Material Management, Surveying, Hull Maintenance
and CAD Design Applications
Performance Milestones
 Recognized as hands on, Proactive professional who can rapidly Identify Problems,
Formulate Tactical Plans, Initiate change and Implement Effective Programs in Challenging
and Diverse Environment.
 Known as efficient in Mechanical, structural Drawings and 2D Modeling in AUTO CAD
 Expert in Technical coordinating & Monitoring Jobs in Shipyard
 Distinction of being selected as Incident controller to tackle the emergency in short time and
guide the staff to handle it safe and effective manner
 Preparation of Lesson Plan for implementing training the diploma level and degree level
students.
 Planning and coordinating and Importing of Refreshers courses for Naval Dockyard
Visakhapatnam Staff of different Trades
 Planning and training Michelin India Engineers at their Factory and Royal Enfield staff of
Chennai Plant.

2. 
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS* (Since January 2012)*
TVS TRAINING & SERVICES, VANAGARAM, CHENNAI-600095
Senior Consultant, Marine Technology
 Preparation of training Modules, Preparation of Lesson Plan ,Coordination of training for
Platters, fitters, Shipwrights(Carpenters), Riggers, Lagers, Painters of Naval Dockyard
Michelin India and Royal Enfield staff/Trainees
 Training the staff in Managerial skill such as Time Management, Quality Control, Team
Management, Communication Skill together with fire prevention and safety methods of
working
 Effective implementation of proficiency test and assess their skill for onward reporting
to their sponsors
National Engineering college/Lakshmi Ammal Polytechnic College
Kovilpatti-628501(From 1989 to 2010 21 years)*
Teaching Faculty /WorkshopSuperintendant /Headof Department/Principal i/c
 Preparation of Lesson Plan for Engineering graphics, Strength of Material,
Manufacturing process, Thermodynamics, Heat Engines, Automobile Technology,
Industrial Management
 Importing practical training in Material testing, Fluid Machines, Heat Engines,
 Laths, Special machines like planner, shapers, Milling machines, CNC Machines
 Grinding machines, Automobiles Lab
 Arranging Technical Exhibition to insprate the student for their innovation
 Arranging Industrial visit and In-plant training for enhancement of their practical
knowledge
 Arranging Pre Placement training and Higher Education Training for students.
 Arranging Technical Seminars in house and out house for staff.
 Being Deputy Warden for the hostel Students welfare and counseling of weak students
 Conducting Staff and parents meeting regularly
 Preparation of Budget and submit to management for any new Investment /Courses
 Executive Member for Staff Selection Committee & Discipline Committee
 Setting up of CAD/CAM lab and refection of Model CNC Lathe and Milling Machines

3. AMALGAMATION GROUP OF COMPANY ( SIMPSON GROUP)
TAFE LTD, KUMBAKONAM OPERATIONS * (From 1983 to 1989 6 years)*
Project Executive
 Responsible for managing the project of fabrication of tractor sheet metal components,
material and manufacturing of special Type Vehicles for Defence Projects in
collaboration with Hosur unit of M/S ASHOK LEYLAND DIVISION .
 Erecting of new Jigs & fixtures for line assembly of M/S Ashok Leyland cheetah vehicle
front end structure(FES) assembly Line
 Vendor Development of Bus body Building for Tamilnadu State transport corporation
 In-charge of Production Planning Control for Time Delivery of Vehicles and got
Commendation from the Management.
 Drawing training program for the Diploma and commercial Trainees and recommend for
their promotions
INDIAN NAVY * ( From 1968 to 1983 15 years)*
Naval Architecture &Mechanical Engineering
 Trained and assigned the responsibility of managing the operation of Hull Engineering
Department, methods of docking and undocking, preventive coating of hull structure
fabrication, hull maintenance, deck machineries repairs, Inventory control, periodic
maintenance and refit of war ships.
 Complete accountability for operation and maintenance of Hull Engg. Equipments
including fire fighting gears.
 Devised effective strategies for docking and undocking of ships, barges and heavy boats
 Proficiently managed hull fabrication and welding work shop both on board and
dockyard
 Organized various training sessions for the teamwork of departmental staff
 Designed and developed the measures for operational efficiencies, optimizing resource
utilization, cost & energy saving techniques and modification to achieve substantial
reduction in expenditure and work within our budget and resources
 Devised effective Planning for operation, repair, planned maintenance and breakdown
maintenance of Hull Heavy equipments
 Maintained and coordinated repair of marine machinery and equipments for installation
on board Naval Ships.
 Efficiently liaised with engineers and designers for efficient, accurate update/modify the
drawings during design process.
 During Naval services deputed for training Naval N.C.C Cadets for basic boat building
techniques, disciplines, types of Naval ships and their operation, Basic firefighting
methods, First Aid practices. Organized NCC Camps for junior school level and college
level cadets.
 Undergone Basic and Advanced Leadership courses for Motivation and Team building,
effective communication, Distress management.

4. SOUTHERN RAILWAY WORKSHOP, GOLDENROCK, TRICHY TAMILNADU
1967 TO 1968 One Year
 Selected on All India basis on Merit for hand on training of various methods of
organizing machining process for rail wheels after proper heat treatment.
 Fabrication of rail coaches of different models.
 Effectively Liaised with components vendor for in time supply and quality.
 Inspection of Rails &Coaches on the platform in Emergencies and rectification
IN PLANT TRAINING DURING COURSE OF STUDY 1967
 Six months on hand training in Machine shop of Gowri Metal works
Rajapalayam, Tamilnadu manufacturing various type of nails and screws
EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS
ASSOCIATED MEMBER OF INDIAN SOCIETY OF ENGINEERS 1980
In Mechanical Engineering by Indian Institute of Engineers, Calcutta
Post Graduate Diploma in Material Management 1978
Indian Institute of Material Management, Bombay
Diploma in Naval Architecture &Shipbuilding 1969
Naval Shipwright School, Bombay
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering 1967
State Board of Technical Education, Tamilnadu
Training Attended
Welding Engineering, Naval Shipwright School, Bombay
Advanced leadership Management course at Naval Advance Management Institute, Coimbatore
Fire Fighting and Damage Control with Safety Measures from Nuclear Biological Chemical
Defence school, Lonavala—1969
I.T. SKILL
Computer Application Courses from Computer Society of India Chennai 2009
AutoCAD (Mechanical from CADD center Chennai 2007

5. Date Birth: 25th November 1947
Languages known: English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam
Passport: Indian Valid passport up to 19.08.2018
I hereby declare that the information given above is true to the best of my knowledge.
Place: Chennai
Date: 11.06.2014 (R. ARUNACHALAM)