Aabhas Chanekar
Yavatmal
Summary
Distinguished professional with a remarkable 13-year journey in operation management, process improvement, asset performance management, energy efficiency and digitalization of power plant. A trailblazer in driving operational efficiency, productivity and profitability through predictive analysis, data driven decision making and analytical skills. Demonstrated expertise in orchestrating end-to-end operations, ensuring exceptional quality control and providing visionary team leadership. Passionate learner adaptable to varying work environments using inherent analytical skills, decision-making proficiency and exceptional problem-solving ability.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AGM
GMR Warora Energy Ltd
12.2011 - Current
- Formulate operation strategy with a team of Engineers to deliver uninterrupted power to meet the daily generation schedule.
- Lead day-ahead and Real time power schedule coordination with diverse distribution companies (Discoms) and power trading team, overseeing negotiations for optimal scheduling. Instrumental in ensuring seamless collaboration and efficient scheduling processes, contributing to enhanced operational effectiveness.
- Maximized power sale bidding quantum for optimal revenue generation by leveraging in-house developed digital tools. Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing cutting-edge technologies to enhance efficiency and strategic decision-making in the competitive power market.
- Pioneered the implementation of optimal operational practices within the power generation sector to enhance start-up cycle efficiency, reduce fuel costs, minimize auxiliary power consumption, and optimize water usage, Leveraged Movicon, RBH and digital twin tools to achieve these improvements.
- Lead project for digitalization of DCS / field processes log books and different work processes of operations.
- Lead project for digitalization of Internal audit / EHS processes of plant.
- Held accountability for strategically planning, documenting, executing, and auditing all processes aligned with IMS policy, including SOPs, checklists, HIRA, and EIA register.
- Systematically generate and prepare dashboard for plant’s generation output,auxiliary power consumption, equipment performance, event analysis, and trip analysis, providing valuable insights into operational efficiency and performance,aiding in informed decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Held accountability for implementation DSM software for opportunity utilization for revenue generation.
- Spearheaded implementation of AI based predictive analysis software for process monitoring of plant.
- Held accountability for implementation of knowledge management portal software within group for operation department.
Asst. Manager BTG commissioning Project
Reliance Infrastructure Ltd, MW RGTPP
01.2009 - 12.2011
- Established and efficiently managed a skilled commissioning team comprising engineers and contracted personnel specialized in Boiler and Turbine operations. Led this team in executing comprehensive commissioning activities with precision and expertise
- Led planning and execution of commissioning activities in Turbine, Boiler, and BOP areas, including tasks like Boiler Chemical cleaning, Steam blowing, Turbine lube oil flushing ,rotary equipment such as Fans, pumps, and APH.
- Oversaw commissioning of DM plant, PT plant, ETP, firewater equipment
- Regularly update the Project Dashboard by integrating daily project progress reports, an integral part of the Project Management Office's functions
- Develop commissioning plans and procedures in collaboration with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in alignment with project progress.
- Engaging in effective communication with the Erection team and OEM to address design issues and facilitate rectifications in collaboration with the OEM
- Conducted unit light-up, synchronized with the grid, and executed trial runs. Additionally, executed performance guarantee tests to fulfill project handover requirements for the client.
Graduate Engineer Trainee Dahanu
Reliance Infrastructure Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Worked as Mechanical Maintenance engineer in CHP department and BOPdepartment, responsible for the efficient & safer operation and maintenance.
- Involved in shutdown maintenance activities.
Education
BE Mechanical -
SSGMCE Shegaon
SSGMCE Engineering Collage Shegaon04.2007
Skills
- Power Plant Operations
- Process Improvement
- Agile methodology
- Strategic Planning
- Continuous Improvement, Cost Reduction
- Troubleshooting
- Energy Auditor
- Six Sigma black belt, Statistical software Mini Tab
- MS-Excel, MS-Power Point, ERP - SAP
- Google data studio
- Power BI
- Interlock and protection DCS
Accomplishments
- Represented GMR at CII 22nd energy summit held at Delhi for sharing best O&M practices for plant operation.
- Represented GMR & Won prize at 17th chapter CII energy conservation award held at Hyderabad.
- Successfully implemented EnMS system at plant by preparing procedures for EnMS system & formulating EnPI for plant auxiliaries.
- Played key role in implementing Business Excellence Model & writing application for Business Excellence Assessment & helped organization in getting IMC Ramakrishna Bajaj National Quality Award & Global Asia Pacific Award.
- Recognized for implementing various digitalization initiative like DSM, AI software using predictive analysis,Digitalization of various processes.
- Conducted various in-house training for subordinates about Lean methodology, technical upgradation and SOP implementation.
- Led team of engineers for capital overhaul, shutdown time reduction by implementing new operation approaches.
- Completed successful synchronization of India’s first 600 MW TPP in record time.
Certification
- Post Graduate Certificate program in data science for Business excellence & Innovation
from IIM Nagpur . - Certified Energy auditor by Bureau of Energy Efficiency, India.
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Green & Blackbelt (LSSBB) – KPMG Ltd
- Internal Auditor Energy Management Systems (EnMS) - ISO 50001:2018.
- Lead auditor for Asset Management system ISO (51001:2015) from Bureau Veritas
- Internal Auditor QMS ISO (9001:2015) from Bureau Veritas
- Certification Dashboard Preparation in Google data Studio.
- Certification Dashboard Preparation in Power BI.
- Lead auditor for BCMS ISO (22301:2019) from Bureau Veritas
Timeline
AGM
GMR Warora Energy Ltd
12.2011 - Current
Asst. Manager BTG commissioning Project
Reliance Infrastructure Ltd, MW RGTPP
01.2009 - 12.2011
Graduate Engineer Trainee Dahanu
Reliance Infrastructure Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2009
BE Mechanical -
SSGMCE Shegaon
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