Tom Varghese

• Provided technical support to production teams during critical machine breakdowns, restoring operations with minimal disruption to schedules.
• Coordinate the Installation, Commissioning and Testing at site.
• Managed budgets for automation projects, ensuring resource allocation aligned with company objectives while minimizing overhead costs.
• Streamlined the transition from manual to automated processes by identifying potential bottlenecks and working closely with affected departments to address concerns proactively.
• Developed custom automation software, streamlining processes and saving time on manual tasks.
• Led the installation of new production equipment, coordinating efforts across departments to ensure smooth integration into existing workflows.

PROJECT INVOLVED

• PLC Based Terminal Loading Ticketing System - Sharjah, UAE.
• AB PLC based Powder Feeder Conveyor Project - Nestle SA.
• PLC Logic modification for Floating Bridge, RTA , Dubai.
• Retrofit of Siemens S5 system to S7 system for the Packaging machine at Strategic Food International Company (Britannia), Al Quoz, Dubai.
• Design and Development of Siemens S7 400H system for Tunnel Automation of Al Aqqa Tunnel, Khorfakkan, Sharjha.
• Upgradation of PLC based Pump Automation systems for various locations of Ajman and Dubai for RTA and MOEI projects.
• Automation for DG Synchronization at Berber Cement, Sudan.

• Preparing, scheduling, coordinating and monitoring the assigned engineering projects.
• Preparing the PLC program for the projects based on the flow chart or logic diagram approved by the client.
• Managed detailed documentation for all phases of automation projects, from conceptualization through final implementation, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Design and Develop the HMI pages as per the Client requirements.
• Troubleshot PLC programming issues to restore system functionality quickly during critical production periods.

PROJECTS INVOLVED

• Retrofit of Siemens S5 system to Siemens S7 system for packaging machine at Al Sallan Food Industries Co SAOC (Britannia), Sohar, Oman.
• Design and Development of PLC and HMI programs for Underpass Lighting Automation Systems of RTA, Dubai.
• Design, Development, Commissioning and Testing of PLC & HMI based Ball Mill Automation system of RAK Ceramics, Ras Al Khaima

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on schedule and within budget constraints.
• Preparing Ladder Logic for Siemens PLC
• Design and Development of HMI and SCADA systems.
• Commissioning of PLC, HMI panels at site.
• Knowledge in Siemens TIA portal, Simatic Manager softwares.
• Knowledge in Siemens WinCC softwares.

PROJECTS INVOLVED

• Upgradation of PLC based Pick and Packer robot system at United Breweries, Cherthala, Kerala.
• Retrofit for Siemens HMI system at Pepsico, Kanjikod, Kerala.
• Design and Development of Telecontrol Server Based system for the monitoring of Pipeline Cathodic Protection system at Bharat Petroleum (BPCL), Ambalamugal, Kerala.
• Siemens S5 to S7 retrofit for Thalash Plastopacks, Kannur, Kerala.

• Managed documentation efforts related to the design, installation, and operation of automated systems, ensuring accurate records were maintained for future reference.
• Develop user program for Siemens, Schnieder and Allen Bradley PLCs.
• Design and Develop Redlion HMI for Batching applications.
• Programming PID modules for weighing applications.
• Develop elctrical and automation panel drawings in AutoCAD.
• Troubleshooting and set up communication in Plants.
• Setting up and Automatizing relatively smaller scale industries.
• Support the Senior engineer at site for Commissioning and Testing.

PROJECTS INVOLVED

• Modifiying the existing fully automated plant to semi automated system at Ecorex Build Tech pvt ltd, Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
• Prepare the Batching Process logic using C++ based HMI and Schnieder PLC, Schnieder ATV 310 VFD.