DURGA PRASAD GOPALAM

Gudipudi Post, Sattenapalli Mandal, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh - 522403

Contact: +91-7799551314; Email: gdsrpc@gmail.com

MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity with an organization of repute which recognizes
and utilizes my true potential while nurturing my analytical and technical skills in the field of
Manufacturing/Production/Research & Development across industry

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

Competent, diligent and result-oriented professional offering an experience of over 2 years

across varied domain related to Casting & Production of Spare parts along with Thermal
Power Plant Operations including Erection, Testing, Commissioning, Maintenance and
other Mechanical Functions; last spearheaded efforts as Engineer with Power Mech
Projects Ltd.

Professional strengths in managing installation, testing & commissioning of plants within

defined cost and time; Proven expertise in implementation of planned, preventive &
predictive maintenance practices to optimize machines availability with constant endeavors to
realize ZERO downtime.

Proficient in Production Management & Planning, Manufacturing Operations, Process

Management, New Product Development, Quality Management. Good knowledge of
carrying out daily inspection of assigned areas, monitoring site conditions, work parities and
Safety compliance. Adept in deploying manpower, machines and material resources to
maximize production and productivity.

Equipped with understanding of detailed planning and scheduling to meet pre set
production targets and conceptualizing and implementing process modifications to
enhance operational efficiency and optimize resource utilization and achieve consistent increase
in profitability.

Highly motivated, positive and goal-oriented, with analytical approach, good communication and
presentation skills; enriched with the ability to learn new techniques & concepts in short span of
time, work in teams and perform above expectations.

Core Competencies
Production Manufacturing Research & Development Plant Engineering/Maintenance Project
Management Erection/Testing/Commissioning Resource Management/Optimization
Preventive/Planned Maintenance Techno-commercial Operations Quality Management Plant
Safety & Operations Shutdown Accountability TPM/TQM Team Management Relationship
Management Cross-functional Coordination

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
POWER
MECH
PROJECTS
LTD.
April 2011 - August 2012
Engineer
Spearheaded efforts in handling entire gamut of activities pertaining to erection, testing &
commissioning in commercial and subcontract domain.
Carried out OPERATION & MAINTENANCE of various equipments employed in the Power Plant.
Ensured total procurement quantity planned to be subcontracted; accountable for identifying all
types of issues and discussing the same with subcontractors.

Efficiently handled negotiations and other discussions based on projects & clauses with
subcontractors; authorized to issue contracts to sub-contractors.
Looked after preventive maintenance schedules of various machineries and instruments to
increase machine up time and equipment reliability and maintained the documents for the same.
Proactively identified areas of obstruction/breakdowns and took steps to rectify the equipment
through application of troubleshooting tools.
Responsible for Installing and commissioning of the heavy equipments as well as conducting tests
& inspections to ensure operational effectiveness of plant & utilities.
Responsible for coordination with Project Management and cross-functional departments to
ensure achievement of personal, professional and organizational goals.
Prepared and submitted subcontracting reports to the management.
Responsible for analyzing & providing Project Cost estimates; ensured effective coordination and
techno-commercial discussions with Clients regarding various mechanical functions including
comparison of area, scope of supply, technical specifications and Operation & Maintenance of all
Equipments.
Accountable for tracking project progress and taking steps for mitigating any risks along with
carrying out inspection tests for determining the effectiveness of equipment.

SRI
PRAKASH
INDUSTRIES
June 2007 July 2008
Supervisor
Proficiently lead the team of 40 members and executed production operations in co-ordination
with other functional departments.
Responsible for checking out the manpower requirement for the plant as per the requirements.
Efficiently worked on succession planning of the workforce, shift management activities and
handled responsibilities of maintaining their attendance records and appraising the members
performance & providing feedback.
Managed the workmen for achieving the periodic production targets.
Responsible for directing, leading and motivating workforce along with imparting continuous onjob training for accomplishing greater operational effectiveness/ efficiency.
Accountable for preparing Shift reports, Daily reports, Monthly reports & submission of reports to
Management.
Followed standard operating procedures, manuals and work instructions for production operations
of the unit.
Efficiently maintained quality standards as per customers requirements and ensured work
completion on time.
Identified areas of breakdown or obstructions and took steps to rectify the issues through
application of troubleshooting tools.

EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS
M.E (Machine Design), 2015
Sir C. R. Reddy Engineering College (Affiliated to Andhra University); CGPA 7.2
B. Tech (Mechanical Engineering), 2011
Vardhaman College of Engineering (Affiliated to JNTU, Hyderabad); 68.99%
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, 2007
C.R Polytechnic College (Affiliated to SBTET, Hyderabad); 65.97%
ITI Apprentice, 2004
Precision Auto Products, JRD Tata Industrial Estate, Kanur, Vijayawada; 67.57%

ITI (Turner), 2002

MGS ITC, Takkellapadu, Guntur; 67.71%
X, 2000
RCM (SSS) High School, Sattenapalli (SSC Board), Hyderabad, A.P; 49.5%
Technical Skills
Operating
Windows (XP/03/Vista/7)
System
Software
Pro-E, ANSYS Classic, Hyper mesh, AutoCAD
Others
MS Office, MS Excel and Internet Applications
Projects Undertaken
Title
Random vibration analysis of Aerospace vehicle structure
Synopsis
Proficiently conducted a random vibration analysis of a section of airframe and
validated the same by experiment. Such analysis helps in reducing project cost and
increasing shelf life of systems along with providing advantage of making design
modifications (if any) required in the configuration at zero cost & less effort.
Title
Synopsis

Design and Development of Automatic Handling System of Aerospace Vehicle

Efficiently worked towards Designing and Development of an Automatic beam handling
system for Aerospace vehicles. This system facilitates reduction in time consumption,
working hours and easier handling of machinery as compared to other systems.

Extra Curricular Accolades

Has been a member of NSS (National Social Service) at College Level.
Actively involved as a member of Share& Service at College Level.
Efficiently served as a member of Blood Donation Camps organized at College and Job Level.
Date of Birth: 15th June 1985
Languages Known: English, Hindi and Telugu
References: Available on request