K.Muralidhar has over 29 years of experience in engineering roles for cement and mineral processing plants. He currently serves as Head of Engineering and Operations for ETA Star International LLC in Dubai, where he oversees the layout, design, and execution of a 4200 TPD cement plant in Angola. Previously, he spent 17 years as a Senior Manager at FLSmidth Private Limited, managing large engineering, procurement, and construction projects for cement and mineral facilities around the world. He holds a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering and is proficient in English, Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil.

1. K.Muralidhar
AA-86,Flat-F,New No.11,
4Th
Cross, 3rd
Main road,
Annanagar,
Chennai-600040
Mobile: +91 9790930378
Email: kmdhar2008@gmail.com
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Brief Summary
Engineering professional with over 29 years of diversified experience in Cement
& Mineral industry comprising of project engineering and site construction.
Started the career as site engineer involving site fabrication and erection of
equipment for Cement & Steel plants and moved to exclusive EPC execution
covering concept to commissioning with the projects for Cement, Pet coke,
Copper, Fertilizer, Paper and power.
Work Experience:
ETA STAR (2008 – Till date)
ETA Star International L.L.C, Part of ETA ASCON STAR GROUP –Dubai
Position Held: Head- Engineering and Operations
Project: 4200 TPD cement plant, Fabrica De Cemento Kwanza Sul, Angola
Roles & Responsibility:
 Layout engineering and review of Civil and Structural design
 Interfacing with the customer and consultants/suppliers for drawings
approvals and to cater to the needs of project requirements.
 Co-ordination with Plant Equipment suppliers and civil designers meeting
the design standards.
 Checking of Detail Engineering Drawings and interfaces during approvals.
 Design Control & Corresponding Information.
 Lead and overall responsibility of document control via e-builder.
 Acquisition of Technical Information required for Project Execution.
 Technical Assistance, Inspection and quality control.
 Project Planning, scheduling, monitoring & reviewing.
 Manpower recruitment and deployment to overseas sites.

2. FLSmidth Private Limited (1991 - 2008)
A global MNC in Cement & Minerals
SENIOR MANAGER
Roles & Responsibilities:
Spearheading / managing large EPC projects ranging from engineering,
planning, scheduling, monitoring and reviewing the progress.
 Spearheading project teams on project execution including
fabrication, erection and commissioning of various cement and
mineral processing plants.
 Planning, scheduling, monitoring & reviewing project progress and
advice on improvement opportunities.
 Be a part of management team in organizational strategic initiatives
that include BPR.
 Team player in process improvement initiatives and cost cutting
measures.
 Interfacing with the customer to cater to the needs of project
requirements.
 Equipment data sheets development and release through
Integrated Database System for procurement.
 Collaboration with US Offices.
 Spearheaded documentation department – Responsibility includes
multimedia manuals, control of entire organizational / project
documents viz: product / plant manuals. Drawings, Engineering
Documents, Specs, QAPs, etc.
 Vendor Management and coordination.
Major Projects handled:-
 Coke handling, lime stone grinding system for Thermo Electrica,
Alstom, Mexico.
 Pre-heater cyclones, ESP, Bag filters and other equipments, for
TATA Cements, Chhattisgarh.

3.  Lakshmi Cements Phase-I & II, including major equipments and
Structurals, Rajasthan.
 Lime Mud Reburning system (Lime Kiln) for A.P.Rayons, AP
 Pet Coke Calcination Plant (Rotary Kiln & Cooler, Incinerator,
Stacker cum Reclaimer, etc) for Rain Calcination Ltd, AP
 Dryer, Cooler and Granulators for Birla Copper,Gujarat
 Copper Converter for Birla Copper, Gujarat
 Bauxite grinding system for HINDALCO, UP
 O sepa (cement Mill) for Durgapur Cement Works, West Bengal
 Trouble shooting of Lime Kiln for AP Papers, AP
 Trouble shooting of rotary kiln and shut down works for TNPL-
Tamilnadu, West Coast Papers-Karnataka.
 Trouble shooting of sand Grinding Mill at Mahapanth Industries,
Thailand.
AP Bava (1987 - 91)
Construction Company
Site Engineer
 Major equipments and structurals for KCP Cements, Andhra
Pradesh.
 Various types of steel rolling mills at Vizag steel plant for Mukund
Steels,AP
Major Achievements:
 Involved in fabrication, erection, commissioning and achieving
performance requirements of various units supplied by FLSM.
 Development of Multimedia manuals.

4. Personal and academics:
Date of Birth: 01- 06-1963
Qualification: B.E (Mechanical), year of passing 1986.
Nationality: Indian
Passport Details: No: Z2382095
Issue Date: 20-01-2012
Expiry Date: 19-01-2022
Languages Known:
Speak: English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil
Read & Write: English, Hindi, Telugu
Other Interest: 3D Origami art, Watching TV & Reading
Books.