Arul Anbazhagan
@arulanbazhagan
Depot Equipment Senior Technician with 12+ years in metro/railway equipment O&M and team leadership.
What I'm looking for
I am a Depot Equipment Senior Technician with over 12 years of hands-on experience in depot equipment operation, maintenance and management within metro and railway projects. I specialize in preventive and corrective maintenance, testing and commissioning, and asset management.
At RKH Qitarat – Lusail Tram O&M I oversee PM and CM work for underfloor wheel lathes, UROMAC railroad vehicles, MEWPs, excavators, compressors and depot systems, and I lead the UROMAC re-railing & recovery team. I implement maintenance plans in MMS (Maximo) and prepare spares forecasts to minimize downtime.
I have led teams, conducted training and competency assessments, and coordinated with vendors locally and overseas to procure critical spares cost-effectively. I completed specialized OEM trainings with ALSTOM, QDVC and BEML and hold multiple equipment operation licenses.
I bring strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems, a focus on safety and compliance, and a track record of improving operational efficiency through structured maintenance procedures, documentation and hands-on leadership.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Depot Equipment Senior Technician
RKH Qitarat – Qatar Rail
Jul 2018 - Present (7 years 5 months)
Manage preventive and corrective maintenance for depot equipment on the Lusail Tram O&M project, leading teams and vendor coordination to ensure uptime and safe depot operations; implemented PM scheduling in Maximo and reduced equipment downtime through targeted spare planning.
Depot Equipment Technician
Mumbai Metro One Pvt. Ltd.
Dec 2014 - Jul 2018 (3 years 7 months)
Planned and executed daily PM and CM for depot equipment on Mumbai Metro Line-1, led testing and commissioning of underfloor wheel lathes and lifting systems, and trained new staff to maintain operational readiness.
Testing & Commissioning Engineer
BEML
Jul 2013 - Dec 2014 (1 year 5 months)
Conducted electrical furnishing, testing and commissioning for EMU coaches, CMV cars and OHE tower wagons, provided warranty support and led operator/technician orientation programs to ensure system compliance and readiness.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Indian Institute of Engineers
Diploma, Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Completed a Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering in 2013.
St. Thomas Industrial Training Institute
ITI, Electrician
Completed an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) qualification in Electrician in 2007.
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