Saravanan Muthiah Pillai

Engineering Manager

PMP® Certified
MMUP Grade A

Over 25 years of expertise in Operation & Maintenance, Project Management, and Process Industries. Specialized in implementing innovative engineering solutions and leading high-performance teams.

Saravanan Muthiah Pillai

About Me

As an Engineering Manager with over 25 years of experience, I specialize in Operation & Maintenance, Project Management, and Process Industries. My expertise spans across maintenance strategies, predictive maintenance implementation, energy and water efficiency initiatives, and innovation in engineering processes.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led teams in implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs, optimizing asset performance, and executing complex engineering projects. My approach combines technical expertise with strategic planning to deliver sustainable solutions that enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.

I am passionate about leveraging technology and innovative methodologies to solve complex engineering challenges. My leadership style focuses on empowering teams, fostering collaboration, and driving continuous improvement in all aspects of engineering operations.

Professional Experience

Senior Engineering Manager
Qatar Industrial Manufacturing
2018 - Present
  • Lead a team of 25+ engineers and technicians across multiple facilities
  • Implement predictive maintenance strategies resulting in 30% reduction in downtime
  • Oversee capital projects with budgets exceeding $10M
  • Develop and execute energy efficiency initiatives saving 15% in operational costs
Maintenance Manager
Gulf Process Industries
2012 - 2018
  • Managed preventive and corrective maintenance for process equipment
  • Implemented CMMS system improving maintenance planning by 40%
  • Led reliability improvement projects across multiple plant systems
  • Developed and trained staff on advanced maintenance techniques
Project Engineer
Middle East Engineering Solutions
2005 - 2012
  • Managed engineering projects from concept to completion
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure project deliverables
  • Implemented quality control processes for engineering documentation
  • Conducted technical reviews and risk assessments for major projects

Certifications & Training

Project Management Professional (PMP®)
Project Management Institute
2015
MMUP Grade A Engineer
Ministry of Municipality, Qatar
2016
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
International Organization for Standardization
2014
IBM Maximo Asset Management
IBM
2017
AutoCAD Professional
Autodesk
2010
Reliability Centered Maintenance
Reliability Center Inc.
2013
Energy Management Systems
Association of Energy Engineers
2019
Process Safety Management
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
2018
Six Sigma Green Belt
American Society for Quality
2016

Key Projects

Salt Plant Operations Optimization
2019 - 2021

Led a comprehensive optimization project for salt plant operations, focusing on energy efficiency, production capacity, and quality improvement.

Key Achievements:

  • Increased production capacity by 22% through process optimization
  • Reduced energy consumption by 18% per ton of product
  • Implemented advanced control systems for improved quality consistency
  • Achieved National Water Award for water conservation initiatives
National Water Award Winner

Technical Skills

Technical Systems
SAP PM
IBM Maximo
AutoCAD
SCADA Systems
PLC Programming
FMECA
RCM
Predictive Maintenance
Management
Project Management
Team Leadership
Budget Control
Strategic Planning
Risk Management
Contract Administration
Stakeholder Management
Kaizen
Specializations
Process Optimization
Energy Saving
Water Conservation
Reliability Engineering
Root Cause Analysis
Maintenance Strategy
Asset Management
Condition Monitoring
Industry Knowledge
ISO Standards
OSHA Regulations
Environmental Compliance
Quality Management
Process Safety
Hazard Analysis
Sustainability Practices
Waste Management

Get In Touch

Contact Information

+974 5077 2205
saravanan.kannapiran@gmail.com
Doha, Qatar

I'm always open to discussing new projects, engineering challenges, or opportunities to share my expertise.