SANIL MONCY
Sharjah
Summary
Results-driven Automation & Maintenance Manager with 13+ years of leadership experience in industrial automation, warehouse systems, and airport infrastructure across the GCC. Skilled in PLC/SCADA systems, PRMS skids, RTUs, gas leak detection, and compressor bay operations. Proven track record of leading 24/7 maintenance operations with zero unplanned downtime, delivering multi-million AED projects, and optimizing asset performance while ensuring compliance with ADNOC DGS, IGEM (UK), and UAE Civil Defence regulations. Experienced in cross-functional team leadership, vendor coordination, and developing technical sales proposals for high-value automation and instrumentation projects.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
Work History
Head of Automation & Instrument Controls
Cloud Energy
09.2023 - Current
- Oversaw AED 4M CAPEX & AED 3M OPEX for automation and instrumentation upgrades
- Led design and commissioning of in-house control panels (PLC, RTU, thyristor) per ADNOC DGS & IGEM standards
- Delivered PRMS skid EPC projects for Abu Dhabi Ports under Mott MacDonald (PMC), each exceeding AED 1.5M
- Integrated gas detection systems (Sensitron, Oldham, Savior, Gassense) with BMS & fire systems
- Ensured uninterrupted natural gas supply by converting industrial boilers, dryers & furnaces to CNG
- Managed 24/7 virtual gas operations across 50+ sites with zero unplanned breakdowns
- Applied flowmeter configuration and remote consumption monitoring (Elster, PLUM)
Senior Electrical Controls Project Engineer
Siemens
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Led Siemens BHS & Cargo System commissioning at DXB & Riyadh International Airports
- Modified PLC logic, conducted site-specific hardware configuration and I/O list development
- Trained client teams, integrated 3rd-party systems, and managed VFD setup
- Ensured compliance with airport safety and operational performance standards
Automation Project Engineer – Warehouse Systems
LODIGE/DAIFUKU (SPIMACO Project)
10.2017 - 07.2019
- Delivered automation and robotics systems for SPIMACO pharma warehouse
- Commissioned ABB palletizing robots, stacker cranes, roller conveyors, SHERPA & ESCORTA lifts
- Led I/O testing, developed integrated FAT/SAT protocols, and authored operator manuals
- Managed engineering coordination with DAIFUKU, SPIMACO, and main contractor
O&M Engineer – Cargo Handling Systems
LODIGE/Qatar Airways
07.2016 - 09.2017
- Managed maintenance of automated storage, ULD lifts, hoists, and stacker cranes
- Conducted SCADA/PLC fault diagnosis and managed CMMS-driven maintenance
- Coordinated with airport operations, ground handlers, and IT/Security departments
- Reported KPIs and implemented efficiency improvements in system uptime
Controls Engineer – Baggage Handling Systems
Dubai International Airport Projects
10.2012 - 02.2016
- Handled installation & commissioning of BHS systems across DXB & AUH airports
- Coordinated with EPC and airport MEP teams for special system integration (EDX, CTX, radiation detectors)
- Supervised sub-contractors, developed hardware starter configurations, and ensured successful ORAT
Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer
Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation (GSPC)
07.2011 - 09.2012
- Supported offshore installation of Process/Living Platforms (PLQP)
- Managed electrical, instrumentation and utility package commissioning
- Ensured system readiness in alignment with safety and engineering standards
Education
B.Tech - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Mahatma Gandhi University
Skills
Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Strategy Implementation
CAPEX & OPEX Planning for Maintenance
Virtual Pipeline & Flow Regulation Systems
Control Panel Design & Wiring (EPLAN proficiency)
Industrial Networking & Protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP)
Gas Detection Systems & Integration with BMS/Fire Systems
Compressor Bay Management (Reciprocating & Rotary)
PRMS Skid Design and Commissioning
SCADA Integration (WinCC, RSView, EcoStruxure)
PLC Programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider TM, Mitsubishi)
Timeline
Head of Automation & Instrument Controls
Cloud Energy
09.2023 - Current
Senior Electrical Controls Project Engineer
Siemens
08.2019 - 06.2022
Automation Project Engineer – Warehouse Systems
LODIGE/DAIFUKU (SPIMACO Project)
10.2017 - 07.2019
O&M Engineer – Cargo Handling Systems
LODIGE/Qatar Airways
07.2016 - 09.2017
Controls Engineer – Baggage Handling Systems
Dubai International Airport Projects
10.2012 - 02.2016
Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer
Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation (GSPC)
07.2011 - 09.2012
B.Tech - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Mahatma Gandhi University
Certification
IOSH Supervising Safely, 2020
LNGG
English
Hindi
Tamil
Malayalam
Core Competencies
- Maintenance Leadership: Preventive, predictive & reactive strategies | CMMS | 24/7 operations
- Project Management: EPC project delivery | CAPEX/OPEX planning | Technical sales proposals
- Automation Systems: Siemens S7 | Mitsubishi | Omron | ABB | Allen-Bradley | Schneider TM Series
- Platforms & Tools: TIA Portal | RSLogix | WinCC | EcoStruxure | EPLAN | SCADA
- Instrumentation & Systems: PRMS skids | CNG pipelines | Flowmeters (Elster, PLUM) | Leak detection
- Compliance & Safety: ADNOC DGS | IGEM (UK) | Civil Defence | Trakhees | IOSH Supervising Safely