Braja Kishore Panda has over 30 years of experience in maintenance, engineering, inspection, and project management for chemical and fertilizer plants. He is currently the Joint General Manager of Maintenance and Engineering at Paradeep Phosphates Ltd in Paradeep, India, where he oversees maintenance planning and activities for their sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, and DAP/NPK plants. Previously he has held roles managing maintenance, engineering, and inspection and has experience with major revamps and new projects for sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, and ammonia storage facilities. He has extensive expertise in mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and following codes and standards like ASME and API.

1. BRAJA KISHORE PANDA,BRAJA KISHORE PANDA,
Contact : +91 99372 97596,Contact : +91 99372 97596, Passport NoPassport No :: N5580275N5580275
E-mail :bkpanda07@yahoo.com, bpanda@paraphos.com,E-mail :bkpanda07@yahoo.com, bpanda@paraphos.com,
SR. PROFESSIONAL –Maintenance,Project & InspectionSR. PROFESSIONAL –Maintenance,Project & Inspection
CAREER OBJECTIVECAREER OBJECTIVE
A mechanical engineering Professional offering 30+ years of experience in the area ofA mechanical engineering Professional offering 30+ years of experience in the area of
Maintenance & Execution of New project such as Sulphuric acid plant, Phospheric acidMaintenance & Execution of New project such as Sulphuric acid plant, Phospheric acid
plant ,DAP /NPK plant ,Materials handling system & Offsites & Utilities in a largeplant ,DAP /NPK plant ,Materials handling system & Offsites & Utilities in a large
Phosphatic Fertilizer Manufacturing complex with a career objective of seeking aPhosphatic Fertilizer Manufacturing complex with a career objective of seeking a
Sr.Professional /Suitable Opportunity in a Chemical & Fertilizer sector in India or abroad.Sr.Professional /Suitable Opportunity in a Chemical & Fertilizer sector in India or abroad.
PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSISPROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS
 Core strengths inCore strengths in Plant MaintenancePlant Maintenance,, Engineering & InspectionEngineering & Inspection,,
Project ManagementProject Management ,, Erection & CommissioningErection & Commissioning of 2000MTPD New Sulphuricof 2000MTPD New Sulphuric
Plant ,Phospheric acid plant revamping ,Erection & commissioning of New PhosphericPlant ,Phospheric acid plant revamping ,Erection & commissioning of New Phospheric
acid concentrator .acid concentrator .
 Activity participated in the debottlenecking ofActivity participated in the debottlenecking of DAP/NPK Plant(4 XDAP/NPK Plant(4 X
1000MTPD),1000MTPD), 750 MTPD phosphoric acid plant & Sulphuric acid plant (2750 MTPD phosphoric acid plant & Sulphuric acid plant (2
X1000MTPD)X1000MTPD)
 Expertise in Mechanical Maintenance trouble shooting in operation ofExpertise in Mechanical Maintenance trouble shooting in operation of
Sulphuric acid ,Phosphoric acid & DAP/NPK PlantSulphuric acid ,Phosphoric acid & DAP/NPK Plant
 Actively participated in the Decommissioning , Inspection, RepairActively participated in the Decommissioning , Inspection, Repair
Maintenance & Commissioning of Five no of 10000MT Ammonia storage TanksMaintenance & Commissioning of Five no of 10000MT Ammonia storage Tanks
 Deft in ASME Standard, API standard & IS Code for pressure vesselsDeft in ASME Standard, API standard & IS Code for pressure vessels
,pipeline, & storage vessels.,pipeline, & storage vessels.
 A Government certified Engineer for Pressure vessel & Lifting toolsA Government certified Engineer for Pressure vessel & Lifting tools
 Expert in NDT ,WPS,PQR WQP (Welding related jobs)Expert in NDT ,WPS,PQR WQP (Welding related jobs)
 Expert in Maintenance of Rotary equipment,Elevator,Gearbox,Expert in Maintenance of Rotary equipment,Elevator,Gearbox,
Conveyors, Heat Exchangers,Boilers & IBR related jobs.Conveyors, Heat Exchangers,Boilers & IBR related jobs.
CURRENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECURRENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Organisation: Paradeep Phosphates Ltd., Paradeep, Orissa.Organisation: Paradeep Phosphates Ltd., Paradeep, Orissa.
JGM(Maintenance & Engineering) April 2015 onwardsJGM(Maintenance & Engineering) April 2015 onwards
DGM(Engineering & Inspection) April 2014 –March 2015DGM(Engineering & Inspection) April 2014 –March 2015

2. Sr.Manager- Engineering & Inspection April 2009 –March 2014Sr.Manager- Engineering & Inspection April 2009 –March 2014
Manager (Engineering & Inspection)Manager (Engineering & Inspection) April 2004 –March 2009April 2004 –March 2009
Addl. /DY. Manager (Mech. Maintenance)Addl. /DY. Manager (Mech. Maintenance) Jan 1997 – March 2004Jan 1997 – March 2004
Asst. Manager/Sr. EngineerAsst. Manager/Sr. Engineer July 1990 – Dec-1996July 1990 – Dec-1996
Experience in Detail:Experience in Detail:
(A)(A) Mechanical MaintenanceMechanical Maintenance
 WorkingWorking as Mechanical Maintenanceas Mechanical Maintenance HeadHead ofof Sulphuric acid plant,Sulphuric acid plant, DAP/NPKDAP/NPK && Phosphoric acidPhosphoric acid
PlantPlant. Organize the Maintenance planning, maintenance activity of above plants.. Organize the Maintenance planning, maintenance activity of above plants.
 Responsible to manage Predictive, Preventive and breakdown maintenance of theResponsible to manage Predictive, Preventive and breakdown maintenance of the
plant.plant. Coordinate, plan and execute shut –down activities of the plant.Coordinate, plan and execute shut –down activities of the plant.
 Lead responsible for material planning, procurement & inventory controlLead responsible for material planning, procurement & inventory control
 Mechanical troubleshooting, resolve issues and improve quality of maintenance,Mechanical troubleshooting, resolve issues and improve quality of maintenance,
maintenance cost reduction & less breakdown is the prime responsibility asmaintenance cost reduction & less breakdown is the prime responsibility as
““Maintenance HeadMaintenance Head””
 Total revamping of Sulphuric acid plant & increase the production rate from 35%Total revamping of Sulphuric acid plant & increase the production rate from 35%
to 90%..to 90%..
 Preparing departmental annual budget and planning.Preparing departmental annual budget and planning.
 Capital projects management assignments as necessary to support plantCapital projects management assignments as necessary to support plant
improvements.improvements.
 Planning both material & manpower for annual shutdown so that annual shutdownPlanning both material & manpower for annual shutdown so that annual shutdown
will complete as per schedule,will complete as per schedule,
 Responsible for appraisal of subordinates.Responsible for appraisal of subordinates.
 Key Equipments Handled:Key Equipments Handled: Rotary dryer, Granulator, Rotary cooler, VibratingRotary dryer, Granulator, Rotary cooler, Vibrating
Screen, Cyclones, Flight conveyor, bucket elevator, different types of compressors,Screen, Cyclones, Flight conveyor, bucket elevator, different types of compressors,
hammer mill, Chain mill, Belt Conveyor System, Centrifugal fanshammer mill, Chain mill, Belt Conveyor System, Centrifugal fans ,, Boiler, BoilerBoiler, Boiler
System & its auxiliaries, Economizers, Heat exchangers, Super Heater, CoolingSystem & its auxiliaries, Economizers, Heat exchangers, Super Heater, Cooling
Towers, , Centrifugal Pumps, Axial flow Pumps, Vertical Submersible Pumps , GearTowers, , Centrifugal Pumps, Axial flow Pumps, Vertical Submersible Pumps , Gear
Pumps, slurry pumps, Gear boxes,Pumps, slurry pumps, Gear boxes,
(B)ENGINEERING & INSPECTION(B)ENGINEERING & INSPECTION
 Responsible for carrying out Engineering & Inspection of All the plant DAP,PAP &Responsible for carrying out Engineering & Inspection of All the plant DAP,PAP &
Sulphuric acid plantSulphuric acid plant
 All the modification drawing development, Digitization of all the drawing in AutoAll the modification drawing development, Digitization of all the drawing in Auto
CadCad
 Conditioning monitoring of all the critical equipment of DAP, SAP & PAP by ouyrConditioning monitoring of all the critical equipment of DAP, SAP & PAP by ouyr
condition monitoring team with SKF data collector & SKF Aptitude analysiscondition monitoring team with SKF data collector & SKF Aptitude analysis
softwaresoftware

3. Inspection of the all the vessel, pipe line, Boiler ,Heat exchanger & other stationaryInspection of the all the vessel, pipe line, Boiler ,Heat exchanger & other stationary
equipmentequipment
Preparation of WPS,PQR & WPQ for all the welding jointPreparation of WPS,PQR & WPQ for all the welding joint
Preparation & approval of QAP for material procurementPreparation & approval of QAP for material procurement
Inspection as per ASME section IX,Section-V & section II for material verification.Inspection as per ASME section IX,Section-V & section II for material verification.
Painting schedule & Inspection w.r.t. to surface profile ,thickness, HardnessPainting schedule & Inspection w.r.t. to surface profile ,thickness, Hardness
Competent person for the inspection of lifting tools & tackles including all cranes &Competent person for the inspection of lifting tools & tackles including all cranes &
pressure vesselspressure vessels
 Approval from the top management, ensuring its execution within target time frameApproval from the top management, ensuring its execution within target time frame
& cost. Reporting the project status to the Top Management from time to time.& cost. Reporting the project status to the Top Management from time to time.
 Responsible for all Engineering activities of the running project related toResponsible for all Engineering activities of the running project related to
FertilizersFertilizers
 Thermography Survey of all Hot insulation ,Electrical panel , cold insulation & brickThermography Survey of all Hot insulation ,Electrical panel , cold insulation & brick
lininglining
 Inspection of Material composition by PMIInspection of Material composition by PMI
 Failure analysis of all breakdown equipmentFailure analysis of all breakdown equipment
 Level-II certificate of LPT,MPI & RTLevel-II certificate of LPT,MPI & RT
(C) PROJECT(C) PROJECT
 Complete inspection of 2000MT sulphuric acid plant project designed byComplete inspection of 2000MT sulphuric acid plant project designed by
 Preparation of QAP ,inspection of Material & erection job as per QAPPreparation of QAP ,inspection of Material & erection job as per QAP
 Detail engineering drawing with welding joint detail checkingDetail engineering drawing with welding joint detail checking
 WPS,PQR & WPQ for all welding joint in the projectWPS,PQR & WPQ for all welding joint in the project
 Tank ovality ,flatness checking as per API 650 & 620Tank ovality ,flatness checking as per API 650 & 620
 Complete revamping of Old sulphuric acid plant of M/s Lurgi designComplete revamping of Old sulphuric acid plant of M/s Lurgi design
 Total inspection & repair of five ammonia tank 10000MT each capacityTotal inspection & repair of five ammonia tank 10000MT each capacity
 Up gradation of Phosphoric acid plant from 750MT/day to 110 MT/dayUp gradation of Phosphoric acid plant from 750MT/day to 110 MT/day

( D ) ERP( D ) ERP
 Very good knowledge about SAPVery good knowledge about SAP
PREVIOUSPREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fertilizer Corporation of India,Talcher unitFertilizer Corporation of India,Talcher unit. DEC 1985 – JUL 1990. DEC 1985 – JUL 1990
Position: JET/Asst. engineer(Mech. Maintenance)Position: JET/Asst. engineer(Mech. Maintenance)
 Mechanical Maintenance of Coal preparation plant & Gasification plant of UreaMechanical Maintenance of Coal preparation plant & Gasification plant of Urea
plantplant
 Very limited knowledge in Ammonia & Urea plantVery limited knowledge in Ammonia & Urea plant
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS :KEY ACHIEVEMENTS :

4.  Complete revamping of Sulphuric acid plant(Capacity 1000MT/day) ofComplete revamping of Sulphuric acid plant(Capacity 1000MT/day) of
M/s Lurgi DesignM/s Lurgi Design
 Quality inspection of 2000MT sulphuric acid plant of M/s MECSQuality inspection of 2000MT sulphuric acid plant of M/s MECS
Design.Now it is under construction stage & will be commissioned on Dec.-2014Design.Now it is under construction stage & will be commissioned on Dec.-2014
 Revamping of DAP one stream by M/s IncroRevamping of DAP one stream by M/s Incro
 Inspection & repaired of Five ammonia tank 10000MT each capacityInspection & repaired of Five ammonia tank 10000MT each capacity
 In charge of Engineering & inspection cell.In charge of Engineering & inspection cell.
ACADEMIAACADEMIA
 B.Sc.Engg (Mechanical) from UCE Burla(Presently VSST University),B.Sc.Engg (Mechanical) from UCE Burla(Presently VSST University),
 M.Tech.(Design) From REC Rourkela(Presently NIT Rourkela)M.Tech.(Design) From REC Rourkela(Presently NIT Rourkela)
TRAININGTRAINING
 15 days Training Programme for Management Course IISC Bangalore15 days Training Programme for Management Course IISC Bangalore 
Leadership ManagementLeadership Management
COMPUTER LITERACYCOMPUTER LITERACY
Basic, Microsoft Office, Windows 2004,Auto Cad 2010 and the Internet.Basic, Microsoft Office, Windows 2004,Auto Cad 2010 and the Internet.
Date of Birth :Date of Birth : 1515thth
May 1962May 1962 GenderGender : Male: Male
Nationality : IndianNationality : Indian Marital Status: MarriedMarital Status: Married
Languages Known: Oriya, English, and HindiLanguages Known: Oriya, English, and Hindi
Expected CTC : NegotiableExpected CTC : Negotiable