Mohan Raghu Shetty is a mechanical engineer with over 25 years of experience in project management, operations, maintenance, and process enhancements in the steel, mining, and mineral processing industries. He is currently the Group General Manager of Operations for ERM Group India, where he leads various mining and steel projects. Shetty is looking for a new role with global exposure to further develop his project management and operations skills by working on large-scale international projects.

1. MOHAN RAGHU SHETTY
PROFILE & MOTIVATIONS
 A Dynamic Mechanical engineer with twenty Five years of varying experience and industry
exposure inprojectmanagement,machineryplanning&execution,erection&commissioning,
maintenance & operations, process enhancements and manpower management related to
steel,mineralprocessingandmining andCaptivepower.Have ledthe completeoperationsof
iron sponge plant, steel melting shop and integrated steel projects
 Lookingfora role with global exposure workingonlarge scale projectstoenhance hisproject
management and operations skills
PERSONAL DETAILS
Nationality Indian
EDUCATION
 1991: Bangalore University, India: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
LANGUAGES
Fluent : English, Hindi and Kannada
 IT Skills:
o Basic Auto-CAD ,High proficiency –MSOFFICE
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2013 – To Date ERM GROUP INDIA
GROUPGENERAL MANAGER – OPERATION
Responsibilities& Achievements:
 Leading the operations for a mining giant from Karnataka with business interest in STEEL,
Mining, Power, MINERAL PROCESSING and Diversifying activity in VALUE RELATED as the
PROFIT CENTER
 Proposingfuture projectsof Ironore crushing,screening,beneficiationandpalletisationplant
of three mining operations
 Managing two Steel projects -one under Running from 2013, one plant under construction
0.1MTPA HRM
 Handling Future Value added Government Supported Projects – Solid waste / Waste water
treatment

2. 2011 –2013 THRIVENI EARTH MOVERS INDIA
GENERAL MANAGER– PROJECTS
Responsibilities& Achievements:
 Managed the 2 Iron ore Crushing / Screening plants (1.2 –6.0 MTPA) and 3 iron ore
beneficiation plants (0.3 – 0.6 MTPA) in Orissa
 Executedprestigious projectswithexpertiseinmultidimensional executionformultiple mining
clients along with optimising resource utilisation and contract management
 Well-versed with mineral processing equipment (Scrubbing, JIG, Thickener and Filter press
units) for Beneficiation of Iron ore and Processing of tailing constituents
 Translated / realised blueprints from location site to commissioning of Mineral Processing
producingO.3 MTPA to 0.4 MTPA Iron ore Crushing,Screening,Beneficiationfacility,running
maintenance and engineering developments
 Managed the fabrication, erection, commissioning & operations of mineral processing plant
having Iron ore Beneficiation plant (Scrubbing, JIG, Thickener and Filter press units) of 0.3 to
0.4 MTPA (3 facilities)forall minerals (Germany) andrelatedutilityandoffsitesandexpansion
projects
2008 – 2011 VIJAYAASTEELS LIMITED INDIA
GENERAL MANAGER– OPERATIONS
Responsibilities& Achievements:
 Headed the operational (Projects/Technical/Commercial) of the Sponge Iron plant, Steel
melting shop & Proposed Integrated Steel projects of VSL
 Executed prestigious projects with expertise in multidimensional execution for Group along
with optimising resource utilisation and contract management
 Well-versedwith equipment from raw material handling to steel making (mild, stainless and
alloys)
 Translated/realisedblueprintsfromlocationsite tocommissioningof IntegratedSteel plants
producing 200,000 TPA, running maintenance and engineering developments
 Managedthe fabrication,erection,commissioning&operationsof Sponge Iron,Steel Melting
Shop, mineral processing plant having Rotary Kiln with MH System, Induction Furnace, EAF,
AOD, VD / VOD, LRF, CCP, Hot Rolling mill, and related utility and off sites and expansion
projects
2006 – 2008 VIJAYAASTEELS LIMITED (Continued) INDIA
WORKS MANAGER– STEEL MILL
Responsibilities& Achievements:
 Managed the operations of Steel melting shop & Proposed Integrated Steel projects of VSL
 Member of team ith expertise in multidimensional execution for Group Projects along with
optimising resource utilisation and contract management
 Well-versedwith equipment from raw material handling to steel making (mild, stainless and
alloys)
 Translated/realisedblueprintsfromlocationsite tocommissioningof IntegratedSteel plants
producing 200,000 TPA, running maintenance and engineering developments

3.  Managed the fabrication, erection, commissioning & operations of Steel Melting Shop,
InductionFurnace,CCP, Hot Rolling mill, related utility and off sites and expansion projects
2005 – 2006 HARIYANA STEEL & POWER INDIA
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Responsibilities& Achievements:
 Ledthe Sponge Ironplant,Steel melting shop & Proposed Integrated Steel projects of HSPL
 Executed prestigious projectswith expertise in multidimensional executionfor GROUP along
with optimising resource utilisation and contract management
 Well-versed with equipment from raw material handling to products used in SPONGE IRON
from Iron Ore to Making Steel Billets and TMT Bars
 Translated/realisedblueprintsfromlocationsite tocommissioningof IntegratedSteel plants
producing 200,000 TPA, running maintenance and engineering developments
 Managedthe fabrication,erection,commissioning& operationsof Sponge Iron,Steel Melting
Shop, having Rotary Kiln with MH System, Induction Furnace, CCP, Hot Rolling mill, related
utility and off sites and expansion projects
2003 – 2005 ELECTROTHERM INDIA INDIA
PROJECT MANAGER
Responsibilities& Achievements:
 Lead the steel melting shop & Proposed Integrated Steel projects for various clients such as
MidIndiaEngineeringLtd(RuchiGroup)fromPlantLayouttocommissioning,GlobalHigh-tech,
Newtech, Gujarat NRE Coke and Neelakant Steels in finalising the layout
 Executedprestigiousprojectswithexpertiseinmultidimensional executionformultiple clients
along with optimising resource utilisation and contract management
 Well-versed with equipment from raw material handling to products used in Making Steel
Billets and TMT Bars (MS, Alloy steel & SS)
 Translated/realisedblueprintsfromlocationsite tocommissioningof IntegratedSteel plants
producing 3.0 MTPA, running maintenance and engineering developments
 Managedthe fabrication,erection,commissioning&operationsof Steel MeltingShop,having
Induction Furnace, EAF, AOD, CCP,Hot Rolling mill, PILOT PLANT like LRF(DC single electrode
), Bobulator (CI Casting) and CONTIFUR and related utility and off sites and expansion
projects
2002 – 2003 REMI METALS LIMITED INDIA
ASSISTANT MANAGER– MECHANICAL
Responsibilities& Achievements:
 Team member of maintenance and Engineering Development of Steel melting shop &
Proposed Integrated Steel projects of alloy steel plant having a production capacity of 3.0
MTPA
 Executed prestigious projects such as FUMU Exhaust system for LRF and VD along with
optimising resource utilisation and contract management
 Well-versed with equipment from raw material handling to products used in Making Alloys

4. Steel Billet / Slab and Octagonal section
 Translated / realisedblueprints from location site to commissioningof Integrated Alloy Steel
plants producing 3.0 MTPA, running maintenance and engineering developments
 Managedthe fabrication,erection,commissioning&operationsof Steel MeltingShop,having
EAF, AOD, VD / VOD, LRF, CCP, Hot Rolling mill, related utility and off sites and expansion
projects
1994 – 2002 VIRAJ ALLOYS LIMITED INDIA
AE / SE / ASSISTANT MANAGER
Responsibilities& Achievements:
 Technical Crew Member of the maintenance and Project execution of Steel melting shop &
ProposedIntegratedSteel projectsof stainlesssteel planthavinga productioncapacityof 4.0
MTPA
 Executed prestigious projects such as Steel Melting Shop, Rolling mill, Bright bar unit, Wire
drawing unit along with optimising resource utilisation and contract management
 Well-versedwithequipmentfromraw material handlingtoproductsusedinMakingStainless
Steel Billet, Slab, bright bar, Wire and Rolled sections
 Translated / realised blueprintsfrom location site to commissioning of Integrated stainless
Steel plants producing 4.0 MTPA, running maintenance and engineering developments
 Managedthe fabrication,erection,commissioning&operationsof Steel MeltingShop,having
inductionFurnace,AOD,LRF,CCP,HotRollingmill,WRM,BBU&relatedutilityandoffsitesand
expansion projects
1991 – 1994 HOFINCONS(ESSAR, VIL) INDIA
TRAINEE ENGINEER/ JUNIORENGINEER
Responsibilities& Achievements:
 Technical Crew Member of the of the maintenance and execution of DRI Unit (HBI PLANT) &
Proposed Integrated Steel projects of making alloy steel plant having a production capacity
of10.0 MTPA
 ExecutedprestigiousprojectssuchasDRIthroughMIDREX Reactor Process(2modules) –One
built by HOFINCONS through L / T, ESSAR Engineers
 Well-versed with equipment from raw material handling to products used in making HBI
 Translated / realised blueprints from location site to commissioning of Integrated DRI Plant
and Proposed Steel plant of making alloy steel plants producing 10.0 MTPA, running
maintenance and engineering developments
 Managed the fabrication,erection,commissioning&maintenance of DRIplant,relatedutility
and off sites and expansion projects

5.  Key Skills:
• Project Planning & Execution:
• Conductingcost benefitanalysisof the projectsincludingfeasibilitystudies,assessmentof the
requirements, adaptation, interfaces, testing and commissioning
• Anchoringon-site commissioningactivitiestoensure completionof projectwithintime &cost
parameters and effective resource utilisation to maximise the output
• Minimising performance bottlenecks for high productivitywith maximisation of men,material
& machine. Preparing process sheets & estimate sheets for the same
• Preparing Bar Charts, MIS reports, manuals & work instructions for production operations for
the unit and performing layout finalisation of commissioning activities
Erection & Commissioning / Maintenance/ Operations:
• InstallationandCommissioningof equipment aswell asconductingtests&inspectionstoensure
operational effectiveness of plant & utilities
• Reviewing engineering drawings, technical specifications such as layouts
• Installation and Commissioning of heavy equipment as well as conducting tests & inspections
and all other associated accessories
• Planning and implementing predictive & preventive maintenance schedules of various
equipment to increase machine up time
• Proactivelyidentifyingareasof obstruction/breakdownsthroughbreakdowntrendanalysisand
taking steps to rectify equipment through the application of troubleshooting tools
•Generatingreportsonequipmentfailure /breakdown/abnormal observationsandfollowingup
on the Failure Analysis Reports
Manpower Management:
• Directing,leading&motivatingworkforce (designers,suppliersandcontractors) and imparting
continuous on job training for accomplishing greater operational effectiveness / efficiency
• Succession planning, shift management activities, performance appraisals and feedback

6.  Noteworthy Contributions across assignments:
o AOD converter of 08 / 12 ton capacity for Viraj Group (Indigenous)
o AOD converter-IRS System of 20 ton capacity then modified to 30 tons for Viraj
Group, Supplied By PRAXAIR INC-USA (First in India)
o FES System For AOD (Modified), I / F, LRF, EAF
o E&C of EOT Crane Made By Bobcock-Wilcock (1974) For Viraj Power Ltd.
o Wire Drawing Unit, All the expansion assignment of Viraj Group
o Assigned as consultant and worked as co-ordinator between ET India and other
prestigious clients such as Mid India Engineering Ltd. (Ruchi Group) for the Plant
Layout up to commissioning, Global High-tech, Newtech, Gujarat NRE Coke and
Neelakant Steels in finalising the layout
o As Project In charge (Mechanical), successfully completed the Project
implementation of Steel Melting shop (IF 20 ton x 2, 6 / 11 caster (CIL)) for
Electrotherm India (Steel Division) at Kutch
o Technical TeamMemberE & C of FirstIndigenousTestPlantof 'Contifur(300TPD)
andBlobulator'.E&C of DC/LRF of 11 tonsforOSILand25 tonsforET andBanyan
and Berry
o AsProjectI / C,completedthe DRIPlant(Rotarykiln100 TPD x 2) worth30 Crores
For Hariyana Steel & Power within the scheduled period of 10 months
o As Project Co-ordinator, completed the Project Implementation of SMS (first 25
ton Induction Furnace by Electrotherm in South India) and CCM (Concast India)
division at Kunigal Karnataka for VIJAYAA STEELS LIMITED, Bangalore within the
scheduled period of 14 months
o As Lead Consultant, Worked earlier & looked after:
1. Successfully leading the team of Consulting Engineers (from different
process plants)
2. Completeddue diligence of IntegratedSteel Plant(SI350x1,Steel melting
shop& 12 MW powerplant) fora client,whichproposedtotake overthe
plant within a period of 25 days for Aparna Engineers, Bangalore
3. Technical co-ordination to the clients
4. E & C of STEEL Melting plant having a 15-ton capacity induction furnace
with 4 / 7 CCM for Brilliant Ispat, Tiruvannamalai, TN
5. E & C of 4 / 7 Continuous Billet caster for AKS Group ,TN
6. DPR& plantlayoutfinalisationof 4integratedsteelplantsof EARTHSTONE
Group proposed to put-up in Morocco, Indonesia, Nigeria and Saudi
Arabia