Ritesh Sawant
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
Experienced leader with expertise in team management and staff development. Proficient in workflow optimization and strategic planning, driving business growth through effective work environments. Specialist in AI tools such as ChatGPT and Copilot, with a strong background in health and safety regulations. Proven track record in managing equipment maintenance, projects, and budgets, alongside skills in data visualization using Power BI.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Supervisor (Electrical and Automation) SMP
Emirates Steel
Abu Dhabi, UAE
10.2016 - 09.2025
- Led electrical maintenance team during day shifts to optimise operations of Steel Melting and Billet casting plants.
- Executed scheduled preventive and corrective maintenance while troubleshooting breakdowns.
- Developed documentation, including SOPs, JSA, and HIRA for equipment safety.
- Coordinated shutdown planning by estimating scopes and executing detailed job plans.
- Supervised team performance and delivered training to enhance technical skills.
- Conducted root cause analysis to resolve major maintenance issues effectively.
- Reviewed daily work orders, categorising tasks for efficient maintenance planning.
- Managed spare parts inventory through audits to ensure budgetary compliance.
- Promoted a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety regulations.
- Delegated tasks appropriately, achieved balanced workload among team members.
- Oversaw inventory management to avoid any shortage or excess stock issues.
- Organised team resources, resulted in improved project timelines.
- Tracked employee performance, assessed daily output and implemented corrective actions to close gaps.
Dy. Manager (Electrical and Automation) Billet Caster
JINDAL SOUTH WEST LTD., Dolvi works
12.2014 - 10.2016
- Developed cable schedules for power and control cables.
- Created tray and panel layouts tailored to site conditions.
- Configured network for billet caster using OFC and Profibus.
- Executed PLC414-5H hardware configuration and drive communication (Sinamics G120).
- Completed instrument erection according to P&ID specifications.
- Prepared ISO documentation to ensure compliance.
- Discussed technical specifications of automation and instrumentation systems with M/s Danieli.
- Finalised automation configuration and electrical drawings for billet caster.
Asst. Manager (Electrical and Automation) 160T EAF
JINDAL SOUTH WEST LTD. Vijayanagar works
03.2013 - 12.2014
- Led 160T Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) project, collaborating with M/s SMS SIEMAG.
- Finalised electrical equipment scope and division list for Melt shop (FES).
- Established technical specifications for automation and instrumentation systems in Melt shop (FES).
- Created automation configuration drawings along with other electrical schematics for Melt shop (FES).
- Coordinated discussions on package systems utilised in Melt shop (FES).
- Collaborated with commissioning engineers and personnel for effective commissioning activities.
- Developed cable schedules for power and control cables alongside tray and panel layouts.
- Planned tray installations in cable tunnels and overheads.
Sr.Engineer (Instrumentation and Automation)
Uttam Galva Metallic’s Limited Wardha
Wardha
06.2009 - 03.2013
- Executed Sinter Plant project in collaboration with Chinese firm M/s MCCO.
- Completed training on TIA PORTAL Programming at SIEMENS.
- Programmed PLCs using LAD and CFC languages.
- Developed equipment logics independently and collaboratively.
- Designed interlocks for process equipment.
- Facilitated communication between different PLC systems.
- Commissioned LT panels and soft starter VFDs.
- Led energy audit team in 2011, identifying Rs 36 crore savings.
Education
B.E - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Shree Ramdeobaba kamla Nehru Engg. College
Nagpur, M.H 05.2005 - 05.2009
12th - Science
Jankidevi Bajaj College of Science
Wardha, M.H 06.2003 - 05.2005
10th - Maths and science
Lok-Vidyalaya
Wardha, M.H 05.2002 - 05.2003
Skills
- AI tools: ChatGPT and Copilot
- Leadership skills
- Health and safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Project management
- Budget oversight
- Data visualization: Power BI
- PLC programming: Siemens S7 series
- HMI development: WINCC V62 and V110
- Software proficiency: Simatic Manager, SAP PM, Microsoft Office
Certification
- Six sigma.
- Power BI.
- PMP.
Personal Dossier
English, Marathi & Hindi
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge. Place: Abu Dhabi Date: 2025-09-27 Ritesh Ramesh Sawant
Profile Snapshot
- B.E (Electronics & Communication) with 15+ years of experience in Project Management, Commissioning of Electrical and Automation Equipment’s, Maintenance and Troubleshooting Functions and Team Management.
- Presently associated with EM STEEL (SMP#3) Abu Dhabi (U.A.E)
- Proficient in handling execution of engineering projects including installation and commissioning of equipment & coordinating with engineering.
- Improve plant availability by implementing reliability improvement action plans and timely execution of PM/CM plan in SMP.
- Reduce OPEX cost and Overtime.
- Possesses experience of managing assignments viz., installation & commissioning of automation type instrumentation system, Troubleshooting & maintenance of PLC System and process control instrumentation system.
- Adept at resolving technical issues through root cause analysis and providing technical support to internal customers. Exceptional operational analysis, strategic / capacity planning, and decision-making strengths.
Core Competencies
- Project Management
- Planning resource and work scheduling to achieve effective manpower deployment of qualified workforce.
- Plant Operations & Maintenance
- Planning and effecting predictive & preventive maintenance schedules for various equipment to increase machine uptime & equipment reliability.
- Identifying areas of bottlenecks / breakdowns and taking steps to rectify the equipment through application of troubleshooting tools like Root Cause Analysis.
- Erection, Installation & Commissioning
- Overseeing self-designed logical control instrumental panel for plant followed by successful commissioning.
- Commissioning of 6 strand billet caster at JSW dolvi.
- Anchoring erection and commissioning of PLC (Siemens Automation) in the plant.
- Installation and commissioning of HT switchgears 6.6KV their testing and maintenance.
- Installing and commissioning as well as conducting tests & inspections to ensure operational effectiveness of plant & utilities; planning & effectuating maintenance schedules for equipment.
- Commissioning of Bag house & Pneumatic conveying system (SMS-160T EAF)
- Commissioning of Ladle transfer cars, CRD (SMS-160T EAF)
- Erection and commissioning of 75m2 Sinter plant at UGML,Wardha.
Affiliations
- Stock market analysis
- Spending quality time with daughter
- Watching movies/seasons
Accomplishments
1)EHS champion of the month in recognition of the significant contribution to Environment, Health and safety performance at EM steel for the month of February 2025.
2)Certificate of recognition for the significant contribution to EM steel corporate values "Accountability"
Timeline
Supervisor (Electrical and Automation) SMP
Emirates Steel
10.2016 - 09.2025
Dy. Manager (Electrical and Automation) Billet Caster
JINDAL SOUTH WEST LTD., Dolvi works
12.2014 - 10.2016
Asst. Manager (Electrical and Automation) 160T EAF
JINDAL SOUTH WEST LTD. Vijayanagar works
03.2013 - 12.2014
Sr.Engineer (Instrumentation and Automation)
Uttam Galva Metallic’s Limited Wardha
06.2009 - 03.2013
B.E - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Shree Ramdeobaba kamla Nehru Engg. College
05.2005 - 05.2009
12th - Science
Jankidevi Bajaj College of Science
06.2003 - 05.2005
10th - Maths and science
Lok-Vidyalaya
05.2002 - 05.2003