Arun Kumar Singh
Gwalior
Summary
Lead engineering professional with 13.5 years of experience in plant utility and co-generation. Demonstrated expertise in team leadership, project management, and quality enhancement, consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards. Achievements include improved measurement accuracy and minimized downtime, delivering substantial value to engineering operations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Engineering services
Godrej Consumer Product Limited
Malanpur, Madhya Pradesh
06.2023 - Current
- Led operations and maintenance team for co-generation plant, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Lead the project (operation and maintenance) of Brown gas generator.
- Lead the project VAM project in co-generation plant.
- Lead the biomass-based boiler capacity extension.
- Lead the high-pressure steam line project from cogeneration plant to chemical plant.
- Lead the continuous emission monitoring system for cogeneration plant.
- Lead the mechanical vapor compression system in chemical plants.
- Lead a team of maintenance engineers, supervisors, and technicians across electrical, mechanical, and utility functions.
- Developed and managed annual maintenance budget, aligning spares, services, and CAPEX with operational needs.
- Liaise with production, quality, and safety teams to align maintenance goals with overall plant operations.
- Maintain all types of documents related to ISO compliance for internal and external Audit.
- Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance schedules for all electrical systems, machinery, and equipment.
- Executed lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures to ensure worker safety during maintenance activities.
- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations related to machinery safety, energy usage, and Machine installations.
- Schedule and perform preventive and corrective maintenance of motors, drives, panels, and lighting systems.
- Maintain backup power systems (DG sets, UPS, batteries). Inspect and test circuit breakers, relays, and protective devices.
- Coordinate with vendors and OEMs for AMCs, service contracts, and major overhauls.
- Follow up the release of PO once the vendor is selected.
- Prepared and presented weekly performance reports to track maintenance activities and outcomes.
Executive Engineering services
Godrej Industries Limited
09.2021 - 05.2025
- Managed 6 MW biomass-based co-generation plant electrical and instrument equipment including motor, VFD, MCC, PCC, DCS, interlock and protection systems.
- Managed emergency response for unit blackouts, prioritising safety protocols and minimising downtime.
- Implemented permit to work system for safe operation of the plant.
- Conducted job safety analysis (JSA), hazard identification, risk assessment (HIRA), and prestart safety review (PSSR) according to safety standards.
- Facilitated coordination with external agencies for effective operation and maintenance follow-ups, enhancing collaboration and operational continuity.
- Issue permits to work and isolation for maintenance to work.
- Carry out the startup, shutdown routine operation with efficiently and effectively.
- Maintained detailed operation and maintenance records, including logbooks and checklists, to ensure compliance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Assistant Manager
THE SEKSARIA BISWAN SUGAR FACTORY LIMITED
10.2017 - 09.2021
- Managed emergencies involving station black-out and unit black-out by coordinating response efforts.
- Executed start-up, shut-down, and routine operations while guiding operation team at control desk and field.
- Generation and dispatch of scheduled energy exports during shift and reports to head operations.
- Coordinated with maintenance sections and external agencies to issue permits to work and ensure isolation for maintenance tasks.
- Managing PTW system for safe operation.
- Proper recording of all operation related activities including logbooks, checklist, shift routines, PTWs and logic forcing register etc.
- Assessed protection and interlock systems, verified logic, and implemented enhancements to improve safety.
- Carry out changeover, test and trial run of equipment for ensuring availability.
- Responsible for 1x32 mw co-generation plant control desk operation.
Engineer
Super Shakti Limited
08.2014 - 09.2017
- Managed emergency situations including station blackout and unit blackout, ensuring safety protocols were followed.
- Managed routine operations and implemented immediate actions to ensure safety during abnormal conditions.
- Analysis of plant outage i.e. trip report & handle contingency.
- Adopting the best Engineering Practices, Systems and Procedures in the Operation of the Plant.
- Experience with turbine cold start up, warm start up, hot start up.
- Carry out changeover, test and trial run of equipment for ensuring availability.
- Prepared work instructions, SOP, MIS reports, and monthly billing to ensure accurate power generation operations.
- ERECTION AND COMMISSIONING OF 1x35 MW PLANT EQUIPMENTS: -
- Commissioning of Boiler, Circulating Water System, Auxiliary Cooling Water System, IDCT Cooling tower Ash Handling & Coal handling System.
- Plant Start-up: Boiler Light up & Turbine rolling in various conditions i.e. Cold Start, Warm start and hot start.
- Performed chemical cleaning of boiler pressure parts, including alkali washing, pickling, and rinsing to ensure optimal performance.
- Steam blowing of boiler and steam piping to standardize the quality of steam parameters as per the limits.
- Conducted hydro tests of boiler and associated piping to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented modifications and improvements that contributed to generation cost reduction.
Guest Faculty
National Power Training Institute
Durgapur, West Bengal
11.2013 - 10.2014
- Delivered engaging lectures on thermal power plant engineering, fostering student understanding and interest in advanced concepts.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma Course (PGDC) - Thermal Power Plant Engineering
National Power Training Institute
Durgapur, West Bengal10-2013
B. Tech - Electronic & Communication Engineering
Gautam Buddha Technical University
U.P01-2011
12th -
UP Board
Allahabad10th -
UP Board
AllahabadSkills
- Utility operation and maintenance
- Co-generation plant management
- Electrical maintenance
- Instrumentation maintenance
- Breakdown and preventive maintenance
- Mechanical maintenance
- Troubleshooting and root cause analysis
- Kaizen methodology
- Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- Inventory control
- Compressor systems
- Mechanical vapor compression systems (MVC)
- Vapor absorption machines and heat pumps
- Cooling tower operations
- Safety compliance
- Project and budget management
- Problem-solving strategies
- Risk assessment techniques
- Equipment maintenance practices
- Performance monitoring and optimization
- Vendor coordination
- Risk assessment
Languages
Hindi
English
Custom Section
Aggregate Rs 18,50,000/- INR Per Annum, Free Medical Facility for self and Dependents, Good Accommodates, Negotiable, 2 Months
Training
- Simulator Training on 500 MW Thermal Power Plant at National power training institute, Faridabad for 15 days.
- 28 days on job training on 110 MW unit Durgapur project Limited.
- 15 days training program (2
- 500) MW DSTPS.
- 15 days training on (2
- 520) MW on MPL TATA POWER.
- 7 days training on (2
- 500) MW on MTPS (DVC).
- 15 days training on (1
- 210, 1
- 140) MW on DVC WARIA.
- 2 days training on Eastern region load dispatch center Kolkata.
- 4 days training on (2
- 60) MW on NSPCL.
- 2 days training on CFBC (IJT) boiler.
Disclaimer
This is to certify that all the information given above is true and to the best of my knowledge.
Certification
Boiler operation Engineer (BOE)
Energy Manager (BEE)
Timeline
Lead Engineering services
Godrej Consumer Product Limited
06.2023 - Current
Executive Engineering services
Godrej Industries Limited
09.2021 - 05.2025
Assistant Manager
THE SEKSARIA BISWAN SUGAR FACTORY LIMITED
10.2017 - 09.2021
Engineer
Super Shakti Limited
08.2014 - 09.2017
Guest Faculty
National Power Training Institute
11.2013 - 10.2014
Post Graduate Diploma Course (PGDC) - Thermal Power Plant Engineering
National Power Training Institute
B. Tech - Electronic & Communication Engineering
Gautam Buddha Technical University
12th -
UP Board
10th -
UP Board