
Benedict Gunasekhar
Skills
Timeline
Professional experience for Benedict Gunasekhar
- 5 years and 1 month, Nov 2019 - Nov 2024
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Supervisor
SARENS
Managed maintenance for 200+ cranes and heavy equipment (mobile, rough-terrain, crawler up to 600 tons) across multiple sites. Supervised 50+ technicians and HSE staff, ensuring safety and reliability. Implemented preventive maintenance via SAP PM, reducing downtime and extending asset life. Delivered training on hydraulics, lifting gear inspection, and emergency procedures. Forecasted spare parts needs using condition monitoring, streamlined inventory, and improved fleet uptime and operational efficiency.
- 2 years and 1 month, Nov 2017 - Nov 2019
Heavy Equipment Inspection Supervisor
Sarens
Led inspection team across project sites to ensure safety,quality & compliance of heavy lifting equipment. Enforced strict inspection schedules in line with LEEA & OEM standards. Introduced custom load testing and wire-rope tracking, enhancing accuracy and equipment life. Fostered a proactive safety culture and collaborated with departments to implement process improvements. Ensured adherence to LEEA,BS, and ASME standards,boosting equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting operational goals
- 7 months, May 2017 - Nov 2017
Senior Heavy Equipment Electrician
Saud Bahwan
Diagnosed and repaired electrical faults on heavy equipment, including cranes, excavators & loaders—covering wiring systems, control panels, sensors & ECUs. Installed and configured new components, performed software calibrations, and supported fleet readiness. Collaborated with workshop teams to improve fault resolution efficiency. Mentored junior technicians and ensured accurate, safety-compliant documentation of maintenance activities, contributing to improved operational performance and audit readiness
- 9 months, Sep 2015 - May 2016
Electrical Technician
Automaster
Diagnosed and repaired electrical systems on vehicles and light equipment, including lighting, ignition, battery & HVAC units. Replaced faulty components such as alternators, wiring harnesses, AC compressors, and blower motors. Conducted preventive maintenance and multi-point inspections, reducing breakdowns and improving uptime. Maintained detailed service records, spare parts logs, and ensured compliance with workshop safety protocols and repair standards
- 1 year and 2 months, Aug 2014 - Sep 2015
Apprentice
Caterpillar.Inc
Assembled Caterpillar dump trucks, skid steers & excavators by following technical blueprints and quality standards. Installed hydraulic lines, electrical harnesses, and engines, verifying fittings for accuracy and safety. Supported pre-delivery inspections (PDI) and functional tests to ensure full compliance with operational and safety requirements. Assisted R&D with prototype builds and quality feedback. Practiced 5S and lean manufacturing, contributing to a more efficient and hazard-free production floor
Languages
English
C1 (Fluent)
German
A1-A2 (Basic)
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