Ashwani Kumar Shukla
Prayagraj
Summary
With over 15 years of experience in thermal power plant operations, specifically in BTG (Boiler Turbine Generator), I have developed a strong skillset to ensure efficient functioning of power plants. Throughout my career, I devoted 11 years to a 3x660 MW supercritical thermal power plant, consistently delivering exceptional results. My extensive knowledge of plant operations, combined with my ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex issues, has allowed me to optimize plant performance and minimize downtime. Now, I am seeking new opportunities to utilize my expertise and contribute to the success of a dynamic organization in the power generation industry.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Manager-O&M, (SCE-Operations)
Prayagraj Power Generation Co. Ltd. (3 x 660 MW)
06.2013 - Current
- Currently working in shifts as a Shift In-Charge, responsible for the safe and smooth operation of the unit, ensuring safe and cost-effective unit startup/shutdown, and handling all major critical emergencies.
- Managing responsibilities such as leading startup and shutdown teams, overseeing all major projects in the Operations Department, including APC, heat rate improvement, digitalization, and efficiency
- Leading projects for operational improvement (Pro SMILE) with special teams, including equipment health index, dashboard preparation using Power BI, and combustion optimization.
- Led the in-house auto-loop development and tuning team (SMILE) and achieved CMC in all three units.
- Achieved HRH temperature of up to 583°C using SOFA, CCOFA, burner tilt, and smart soot-blowing operations.
- Coordinating communication with CHP, AHP, BOP, and SLDC
- Proficient in streamlining working procedures and formulating cost-effective solutions to enhance operations, ensuring adherence to environmental, health, and safety (EHS) norms, and safeguarding the safety of personnel and the unit through the Permit to Work (PTW) system (Lockout/Tagout) and strict compliance with SOPs.
- Preparing generation reports, including DGR, trip reports, occurrence reports, and 8D reports.
- Ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards during operational activities.
- Follow up on regular housekeeping of the unit and equipment cleanup.
Engineer
Bajaj Energy Private Limited
11.2010 - 06.2013
- Worked as an Engineer in operations in BTG at BAJAJ ENERGY PRIVATE LIMITED.
- Involved in Erection, Commissioning, COD (Commercial Operation Date) and Operation of 2x45 MW IPP project.
- Worked as a DCS Engineer on Invensys make DCS system (now Schneider) for a 190 T/H capacity boiler and a 45 MW steam turbine.
- At Bajaj Energy, worked as a member of the Operations team, responsible for developing and improving efficiency, reducing hot light-up time, and modifying operational logic for the commercial operation of the plant (2x45 MW Siemens turbine generator and Thermax boiler).
GET
BHUSHAN POWER & STEEL LIMITED
06.2009 - 11.2010
- Worked as a Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) at BHUSHAN POWER & STEEL LIMITED, Orissa in 2x130 MW Thermal Power plant.
- Involved in the commissioning of 2X130MW SIEMENS make Steam Turbines and 2X210TPH IJT make C.F.B.C Boilers.
Education
MBA - Project Management
Sikkim Manipal University
Lucknow, India01.2012
B. Tech - Mechanical Engineering
U.P. Technical University
01.2009
Skills
- Operation and commissioning activities for Supercritical boilers and turbines, along with their auxiliaries Proficient in monitoring plant performance, analyzing energy losses, conducting efficiency calculations, ensuring safe operation and startup/shutdown, and troubleshooting
- Coordinate defect identification and rectification, issue permits (SAP PM) with safe isolation, and manage trials and job clearances in collaboration with other maintenance personnel, ensuring tasks are prioritized effectively
- Significantly contributed to reducing auxiliary power and oil consumption during startup, leading to overall cost reduction
- Manage manpower and operators during site activities, prepare daily reports, and maintain records for important generation metrics such as oil consumption, BTL, auxiliary power, major activities, equipment breakdowns, and best practices for startup and in-house modifications Responsible for shutdown planning and implementation, as well as the preparation of daily and monthly reports Coordinate with engineers to facilitate effective planning and implementation
- Experience in cold, warm, and hot startup of Supercritical boilers and turbines using DCS, including synchronizing the alternator Skilled in emergency handling with DCS, providing proper guidance to subordinates, and managing load scheduling Responsible for the safe shutdown of boilers, turbines, and balance of plant (BOP) systems Proficient in scheduling revisions and data entry at SLDC sites
- Systematic approach to problem solving
- Time management skills
- Good communication
- Good team building skills
Languages
English
Hindi
Lead team of professionals
Lead a team of professionals for flexible operation in 3 x 660 MW units and prepared its documentations. One by one for all 3 units. Auto loop fining work for smooth CMC operation of Unit 1 & Unit 3.
Lead team for in-house developing
Lead a team for inhouse developing performance enhancing tools for equipment’s – Real Time Combustion optimization tool. Health Index of equipment, based on Live PI data. Unit Startup Tool for optimization of Specific fuel oil and minimization of Unit startup time. Soot blower Monitoring and effectiveness enhancement tool.
Digitalization projects
Digitalization Projects – Operation department Dashboard on Power BI & Live PI data. Online field logbook. Online technical data Library Online Boiler efficiency and Heat rate evaluation on DCS. Alert for Metal excursion, deviation of important running parameters, Equipment failure prediction failure.
Present employer
Prayagraj Power Generation Co. Ltd. (3 x 660 MW), Deputy Manager-O&M, (SCE-Operations), From 06/01/2013 to Present
Previous employer
- Bajaj Energy Private Limited, Engineer, From 11/29/2010 to 05/20/2013, Involved in Erection, Commissioning, COD (Commercial Operation Date) and Operation 2x45 MW IPP project. Worked as a DCS Engineer on a 2x45 MW Invensys DCS system (now Schneider), overseeing a 190 T/H capacity boiler and a 45 MW steam turbine. Lead role while UNIT start-up (HOT & COLD) up to synchronization.At Bajaj Energy, worked as a member of the Operations team, responsible for developing and improving efficiency, reducing hot light-up time, and modifying operational logic for the commercial operation of the plant (2x45 MW Siemens turbine generator and Thermax boiler).
- BHUSHAN POWER & STEEL LIMITED, GET, From 08/14/2009 to 11/25/2010, Involved in commissioning of 2X130MW SIEMENS make Steam Turbine and 2X210TPH IJT make C.F.B.C Boiler.
Certified raining details
- Inhouse Power BI training & experience
- MS Office
- Good Knowledge of SAP
Disclaimer
I consider myself familiar with Engineering, also confident of my ability to work in a team. I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to best of my knowledge.
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Shri Adiya Narayan Shukla
- Mother's Name: Smt. Vidyawati Shukla
- Date of Birth: 04/01/1985
- Marital Status: Married
Accomplishments
- Lead a team of professionals for flexible operation in 3 x 660 MW units and prepared its
- Auto loop fining work for smooth CMC operation of Unit 1 & Unit 3.
- Lead a team for in-house developing performance enhancing tools for equipment’s:
- Digitalization Projects:
v Major Achievement:
Ø Lead role in SMILE (Smart monitoring Integrated Logic Expert)
Ø Team member in Flexi operation project
Ø Lead role in Real Time combustion window project
Ø Lead Role in UPTIME AI project
Ø DATA Analytics
documentations. One by one for all 3 units.
a. Real Time Combustion optimization tool.
b. Health Index of equipment, based on Live PI data.
c. Unit Startup Tool for optimization of Specific fuel oil and minimization of Unit startup time. Soot blower Monitoring and effectiveness enhancement tool.
a. Operation department Dashboard on Power BI & Live PI data.
b. Online field logbook.
c. Online technical data Library
d. Online Boiler efficiency and Heat rate evaluation on DCS.
e. Alert for Metal excursion, deviation of important running parameters, Equipment failure
prediction failure.
Timeline
Deputy Manager-O&M, (SCE-Operations)
Prayagraj Power Generation Co. Ltd. (3 x 660 MW)
06.2013 - Current
Engineer
Bajaj Energy Private Limited
11.2010 - 06.2013
GET
BHUSHAN POWER & STEEL LIMITED
06.2009 - 11.2010
MBA - Project Management
Sikkim Manipal University
B. Tech - Mechanical Engineering
U.P. Technical University
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