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Manikandan Poundass

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TAR Planning and Execution Lead at Brunei LNG Sendirian Berhad
📍 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Manikandan Poundass is a Turnaround Maintenance Team Lead at Shell Energy with over 16 years of experience in LNG and downstream refinery operations. He specializes in improving maintenance and reliability, holding certifications in Vibration Analysis, ASNT NDT Level-2 Inspection, and NEBOSH safety standards, alongside a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

Outside of his technical roles, he shows an interest in the innovations of major technology companies like IBM and GE. His personal reflections suggest a focus on continuous self-improvement and adapting in a fast-paced world. He is currently open to new career opportunities and values professional connections.

He is a certified Vibration Analysis expert, an ASNT NDT Level-2 Inspector, and a NEBOSH-IGC professional.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
TAR Planning and Execution Lead
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Turnaround Management
Leads turnaround and shutdown maintenance planning and execution for LNG and downstream refinery operations at Shell, with over 16 years of industry experience.
Maintenance & Reliability
Focuses on improving maintenance and reliability by applying RCM methodologies and leveraging tools like SAP, Maximo, and Primavera P6 for planning and cost control.
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Work history

11-2023 - 12-2024
TAR Planning and Execution Lead
Brunei LNG Sendirian Berhad
10-2018
Turnaround Maintenance Team Lead-LNG and Downstream Refinery
Shell
6-2017 - 9-2018
Assistant Manager-Mechanical Maintenance & Projects
Tamilnadu Petroproducts Limited -TPL
11-2015 - 7-2016
Mechanical Project Engineer (Plant Maintenance & Construction)
International Construction & M co
5-2012 - 10-2014
Turnaround Field Engineer -SMP
Saudi Aramco
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Anna University Chennai
LEAN SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT
Lean Six Sigma Partners
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