AKSHAY ASHTEKAR
Engineer
NEW DELHI,DL
Summary
A result-oriented professional with 13+ years of experience in the Power distribution industry. Presently associated with BSES RAJDHANI POWER LTD as Manager O&M. Skill in helping vendors to extend their capability through technical support and attaining the desired quality. Track record of achieving exceptional results in AT & C loss reduction and Reliable Power supply to the consumer.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager (Sub-Divisional Officer)
BSES RAJDHANI POWER LTD
05.2023 - Current
- Ensure Reliability and Availability & reduce operating costs by leveraging various management interventions.
- Responsible for undertaking system and network improvement activities enhancing brand image through BVSK.
- Responsible for ensuring minimal technical losses and responsible for Loss reduction drives as well.
- Redresses consumer complaints within DERC timelines.
- Responsible for maintenance of all BSES assets in the Sub-Division and execute the activities as per O&M budget for the assigned subdivision.
- To implement OPEX reduction plans in respective jurisdiction.
- To implement system improvement initiatives for reduction of complaints, breakdowns and load reduction events.
- To monitor the load on distribution transformers & cables and execute improvement plans.
- To undertake scrap reconciliation activity as per the process decided by the Management.
- Monitoring of AOP targets (Operations, Maintenance & Loss reduction) and takes corrective actions for any deviation.
- To inculcate safety culture across the Sub-division.
- To undertake pro-active patrolling of the respective jurisdiction to ensure that the external damage to BSES assets by other public utilities does not take place.
- Providing leads to the surveillance/enforcement teams regarding probable electricity theft.
- Timely closure of Safety, Quality and Surveillance leads to DT module.
- Complaint Reduction related to all Network aspects.
- Achieve a high level of customer care and satisfaction in line with organizational objectives.
- Ensure premium customer service to existing & potential key consumers.
- Maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders & Key Consumers, Government Officials, and all related local/ authorities, Politicians like MLAs, NGOs etc.
- Responsible for Talent development and training in respective O&M function.
- Develop leaders and foster team culture in line with the Organizational values to achieve high levels of Performance, productivity and employee engagement.
Execution In-charge
BSES RAJDHANI POWER LTD
04.2019 - 01.2023
- Responsible for planning & executing system & network improvement activities in order to reduce no current complaints & breakdowns etc.
- Execute deposit work such as shifting equipment/cables.
- Assess annual load growth and plan & execute network strengthening activities.
- To aid deposit schemes for the KCC execution, P&C and business division in timely conduct of technical feasibility whenever required.
- To capitalize all the network expansion projects and to ensure compliance as per DERC guidelines related to scheme execution.
- To initiate and create a project plan for network extension within the Division.
- To continuously monitor the load on distribution transformers & cables and plan improvement for their relief.
- To execute the desired network expansion plan within the agreed timelines including resources like manpower, material etc.
- To execute the project plan within quality & safety guidelines.
- To execute scope of process improvement in the respective jurisdiction and implement the same after due approval from the Management.
- To ensure the 100% compliance of IMS, OHSAS in the respective jurisdiction.
- Responsible for the safety of all BSES employees and customers in the respective jurisdiction.
- To ensure proper administration, discipline & people management in the Execution Unit.
Sub-Division Engineer
BSES RAJDHANI POWER LTD
05.2015 - 08.2019
- To assist SDO in planning system improvement initiatives for improving the network reliability in the respective jurisdiction.
- To address queries of public visit complaint centers.
- To undertake scrap reconciliation activity as per the process decided by the Management.
- To attend critical no current complaints & HT/LT breakdowns which are escalated by Lineman.
- To reconcile the material requirements for preventive maintenance and timely prepare dockets for timely issuance of material from stores.
- To supervise the quality of preventive maintenance being done by AMC staff and ensure that it is being carried out as per the procedure mentioned in IMS documents.
- To ensure prompt corrective action taken on abnormal parameters identified during preventive maintenance.
- To continuously monitor the load on distribution transformers & cables and plan improvement for their relief.
- To assist SDO in root cause analysis of critical & repetitive faults for permanent repair.
- To undertake proactive patrolling of the respective jurisdiction in order to ensure that the external damage to Discom assets by other public utilities does not take place.
- To prepare estimates for the external damages and deal with the utilities to recover the damage amount.
- To carry out Preventive & predictive maintenance as per schedule.
- Complaint Reduction related to all Network aspects.
- Achieve a high level of customer care and satisfaction in line with organizational objectives.
- Ensure premium customer service to existing & potential key consumers.
Executive (Sub-Division Engineer)
ESSEL VIDYUT VITARAN PRIVATE LIMITED
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Successfully achieved asset maintenance of zone after takeover from UJJAIN Discom.
- Delivered reliable power supply in UJJAIN DF area.
- Lead R-APDRP project in SAGAR DF area during deputation period in FY 2013-2014.
- Handled R-APDRP projects, site management, bill submission and delivered fast track progress.
- Completed the NETWORK BOOK project successfully before the UJJAIN DF takeover.
- Supervised the Asset survey team.
- Supervised the R-APDRP project in UJJAIN DF area.
- Parallel operations with UJJAIN Discom officials and find key learning.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS Engineering
Mahakal Institute of Technology & Management
01-2012
S.S.C - undefined
M.P. Board
01-2008
H.S.C - undefined
M.P. Board
01-2006
Skills
Team leadership
Operations management
Strategic planning
Decision-making
Performance management
Time management
Staff development
Workforce management
Customer service
Financial management
Project management
Relationship building
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Late Mr. Girish Ashtekar
- Mother's Name: Mrs. Archana Ashtekar
- Spouse's Name: Mrs. Rupal Ashtekar
- Date of Birth: 06/10/1990
- Marital Status: Married
Profile Synopsis
A result-oriented professional with 13+ years of experience in the Power distribution industry. Presently associated with BSES RAJDHANI POWER LTD as Manager O&M. Skill in helping vendors to extend their capability through technical support and attaining the desired quality. Track record of achieving exceptional results in AT & C loss reduction and Reliable Power supply to the consumer.
Functional Expertise - Core Competencies
- Maintain all assets in the Sub-Division and execute the activities as per O&M budget for the assigned subdivision.
- Achieve a high level of customer care and satisfaction in line with organizational objectives.
- Possessing a good team spirit, deadline oriented and having the ability to produce detailed technical specifications.
- Execute the project plan within quality & safety guidelines.
- Strong communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Experience in gathering requirements, suggesting new ideas and preparing project proposals/technical specifications for smooth execution of projects.
- Good experience in team handling, Estimation and Delivery planning.
Academic Qualifications
Bachelor of Engineering, Mahakal Institute of Technology & Management, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 2012, 70.38%, S.S.C, M.P. Board, 2008, 72%, H.S.C, M.P. Board, 2006, 87%
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Timeline
Manager (Sub-Divisional Officer)
BSES RAJDHANI POWER LTD
05.2023 - Current
Execution In-charge
BSES RAJDHANI POWER LTD
04.2019 - 01.2023
Sub-Division Engineer
BSES RAJDHANI POWER LTD
05.2015 - 08.2019
Executive (Sub-Division Engineer)
ESSEL VIDYUT VITARAN PRIVATE LIMITED
08.2012 - 05.2015
S.S.C - undefined
M.P. Board
H.S.C - undefined
M.P. Board
Bachelor of Engineering - ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS Engineering
Mahakal Institute of Technology & Management