Gyan Prakash
@gyanprakash
Mechanical engineering manager with 19 years leading plant operations, maintenance, and commissioning.
ThailandWhat I'm looking for
I’m a mechanical engineering leader with “19 year (10yrs Engg exp. + 09 yrs. Prod. With egg)” of experience in Plant Operation & Maintenance, including utilities and capacities. I also own project execution and plant commissioning—finishing projects through “Project & commissioning with produc on” in high-capacity rPet and PTA-chips environments.
I’ve managed mechanical engineering leadership roles across India, Malaysia, and Thailand—covering rPet PSF recycle and wash lines (Boretech/Sorema/Starlinger and related systems), rPet chips production, and food-grade production lines. I bring hands-on ownership of utilities and water systems (steam boilers, hot water/thermo-oil heaters, chillers, nitrogen PSA, cooling towers, and DM/RO/effluent treatment) to keep production reliable and efficient.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Deputy Plant Head
Ecoblue Limited
Dec 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)
As Deputy Plant Head, handled erection, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance of rPet chips and washing/food-grade flake lines for reliable production supply. Managed steam boilers and major utilities including HVAC/chillers, air compressors, nitrogen PSA system, cooling towers, and water/wastewater treatment facilities to support plant operations and project delivery.
General Manager - Plant Ops
Ganesha Ecopet Pvt Limited
Apr 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 8 months)
Directed plant project & operations for rPet wash, rPet chips, and rPsf production lines, including food-grade processing scopes. Managed commissioning and operations across Sorema Italy wash line (~100 TPD), Starlinger chips production (~150 TPD), and rPsf production (~35 TPD), plus recycle bottle-crusher/wash units for PSF and food-grade raw materials.
Engineering Manager - HOD
Indorama YTY Industries Sdn Bhd
Dec 2016 - Dec 2020 (3 years 11 months)
Managed mechanical engineering leadership for surgical glove manufacturing with plant process output of ~73 million pieces/day. Oversaw engineering execution and operations support for production equipment and plant systems.
Assistant Manager - Mechanical
Ganesha Ecosphere Limited
May 2012 - Nov 2016 (4 years 6 months)
Led project installation, plant maintenance, and operations for multiple rPet PSF wash line units supporting raw material purity control (30–200 PPM). Managed Boretech wash line operations across multiple 60 TPD units to ensure continuous feed quality for PSF production.
Mechanical Engineering Trainee
Reliance Industries Limited
Jul 2001 - May 2012 (10 years 10 months)
Supported mechanical engineering execution, installation, and operations for Virgin PTA chips plant utilities and mechanical maintenance scopes. Handled engineering scope for Toray Japan production machines (POY/FDY/DTY) and utilities to support stable plant operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU)
Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical Engineering), Mechanical Engineering
B-Tech in Mechanical Engineering from AKTU (Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow).
Not specified
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (year: 2001).
Availability
Location
ThailandAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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