Veera Venkata Rajesh Akkina
Rolling Stock Maintenance Technician
Hyderabad
Summary
Experienced Rolling Stock Maintenance Technician with 6+ years in metro and railway systems, including Dubai Metro (Serco & Keolis-MHI) and Indian Railways projects. Skilled in preventive and corrective maintenance (Level 1-4), troubleshooting electrical and mechanical subsystems, and adhering to international standards (ISO 55001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001). Adept in driving trams for maintenance, operating depot equipment, and maintaining accurate CMMS records.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Lead Service Engineer
OPTI DESIGN SOLUTIONS
Hyderabad
04.2023 - Current
- Supervised Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) installation & maintenance for Indian Railways diesel locomotives.
- Diagnosed and resolved technical issues to ensure operational efficiency.
- Prepared detailed maintenance logs, safety reports, and performance documentation.
Rolling Stock Technician
KEOLIS-MHI DUBAI METRO
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Performed L1-L4 maintenance of metro trains including doors, brakes, pneumatics, HVAC, APS, and propulsion systems.
- Conducted wheel re-profiling, floor/suspension height adjustments, and coupler/obstacle guard measurements.
- Drove trains inside the depot for maintenance and degraded mode operations.
- Ensured compliance with safety and PTW procedures; acted as Team Leader when required.
Rolling Stock Technician
SERCO DUBAI METRO
12.2019 - 09.2021
- Executed preventive and corrective maintenance improving fleet availability.
- Diagnosed electrical/mechanical faults using TCMS and schematic diagrams.
- Managed depot equipment operations including overhead cranes and wheel lathe machines.
Service Engineer / Design Engineer
OPTI DESIGN SOLUTIONS
06.2013 - 11.2019
- Designed and maintained APUs for Indian Railways with focus on quality and reliability.
- Conducted endurance testing, quality checks, and documentation for railway projects.
Education
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Mechanical Engineering
Vignana Bharathi Institute of Technology, JNTU Hyderabad
Hyderabad06-2013
Skills
- Rolling Stock Maintenance: Level 1-4 preventive & corrective tasks on doors, brakes, pneumatics, propulsion, APS, and HVAC
- Fault Diagnosis & Repair: Skilled in TCMS-based troubleshooting and mechanical/electrical failure analysis
- Depot Operations: Competent in tram movement, forklifts, overhead cranes, jacking systems, and wheel lathe operations
Certification
Work at Height & Manual Handling Training
Timeline
Lead Service Engineer
OPTI DESIGN SOLUTIONS
04.2023 - Current
Rolling Stock Technician
KEOLIS-MHI DUBAI METRO
09.2021 - 03.2023
Rolling Stock Technician
SERCO DUBAI METRO
12.2019 - 09.2021
Service Engineer / Design Engineer
OPTI DESIGN SOLUTIONS
06.2013 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Mechanical Engineering
Vignana Bharathi Institute of Technology, JNTU Hyderabad
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