Peddireddy Shivakumar
About Peddireddy Shivakumar
Peddireddy Shivakumar is the Superintendent and Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor at Chevron in San Ramon, California, with extensive experience in mechanical engineering and maintenance.
Role at Chevron
Peddireddy Shivakumar is currently employed at Chevron in San Ramon, California, United States, holding the dual roles of Superintendent and Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor. At Chevron, he is tasked with overseeing mechanical maintenance operations, ensuring the smooth functioning of both rotary and static equipment. He is also involved in a joint venture between Chennai Petroleum Corporation and Chevron, focusing on the production of petroleum lube oil and petrochemical products.
Career at Asian Peroxides Ltd
From 1994 to 2008, Peddireddy Shivakumar worked as a Supervisor at Asian Peroxides Ltd in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. During his 14-year tenure, he accumulated extensive experience in mechanical maintenance and supervisory roles, laying a strong foundation for his future endeavors in similar capacities.
Early Career Roles
Before his significant tenure at Asian Peroxides Ltd, Peddireddy Shivakumar held several early career roles. In 1994, he worked as a Supervisor at Indo National Ltd in India for 5 months. Prior to that, from 1992 to 1994, he served as a Service Engineer at Bharat Electrical Works for 2 years. These roles helped him gain a broad spectrum of skills in equipment maintenance and mechanical supervision.
Educational Background
Peddireddy Shivakumar studied Mechanical Engineering from 1985 to 1988 at Mragr Govt Polytechnic. Prior to that, he completed a two-year course from 1983 to 1985 at Govt Junior College. His educational background laid the groundwork for his technical expertise and prepared him for his extensive career in mechanical supervision and maintenance.
Training and Project Management at Chevron Oronite
At Chevron Oronite Indian Additives Limited, where he has been employed since October 2008, Peddireddy Shivakumar oversees a project with a capacity of 53,500 tons per annum. He is responsible for on-job and off-job mechanical training for new employees, as well as refreshment training for existing employees. Additionally, he conducts induction training for new employees in the operations and other departments. He is also involved in equipment inspection and reliability projects, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards at the facility.