Avadh Verma
Mahesana
Summary
Seasoned utility operations and maintenance professional with over 15 years of diverse experience in lithium-ion battery manufacturing, automotive, food processing, metal recycling, and power generation industries. Proven expertise in utility management, energy efficiency as a Certified Energy Manager, and leading carbon neutrality initiatives alongside large-scale project execution. Strong leadership background complemented by hands-on experience in greenfield projects, renewable energy integration, ISO/IATF compliance, TPM, and reliability engineering. Recognized for driving cost savings, achieving operational excellence, and fostering sustainable infrastructure development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Deputy Manager - Mechanical (Civil, Utility & Engineering)
TDS LITHIUM-ION BATTERY GUJARAT PVT. LTD.
02.2023 - Current
- Responsibility of leading overall plant utility installation, operation and maintenance that includes: Compressed Air System, HVAC System (Air Cooled Chillers, Cooling Towers, AHU, FCU, VRF System), Cooling water & Chilled Water System, Water treatment (DMF, Softener, EDI, ETP) and supply system, Dehumidified Dry Air supply System, Environment Control, Particle counts in Clean rooms & Dry Rooms, Heating systems of High Temperature room, Process supply & Exhaust fan air flow system, Fire Hydrant & Sprinkler System, Vacuum Pumps, 66 KV & 11 KV Power Distribution, Rooftop Solar, Hybrid & Group Captive Energy Project, Material Handling System including AMC/CAMC Management.
- Analyzing and improving Process Capability index (Cpk), Preparing FMEA, Leading Quality Circle.
- Implementation of 6S, Implementation and sustenance of IATF 16949, IMS (ISO 14001, 45001), Global Risk Management System (GRM), Energy audit
- Adhering to compliance as per factory act, pollution control board norms.
- Analyzing problems with QC tools such as RCA (5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, Brainstorming)
- Preparing & Implementing Preventive & Predictive maintenance program and practices to increase equipment uptime.
- Exploring opportunity for system optimization and energy savings (As a part of Net Zero Carbon neutrality).
Deputy Manager - Maintenance
CMR ALUMINIUM PVT.LTD.
07.2021 - 11.2023
- Responsibility of leading overall plant maintenance that includes: Floatation Machine, Dryer & Tumbler System, Wet and dry Shredder Machine, Hydraulic Press Machines, Wet and dry granulator machines, IWM Tables, Color Sorting Machine Pumps, Compressors, HV/LV Distribution System
- Implementing TPM, MIS Preparation and Failure data analysis, Condition Based Maintenance (CBM), Spare inventory Management
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Assistant Manager - Maintenance
KRISHNA MARUTI PVT.LTD. (COMFORT TRIMS PVT.LTD.)
03.2018 - 07.2021
- Responsibility of leading overall plant maintenance that includes High Pressure PU foaming Machine, Headrest Molds Conveyor, CNC Cutting Machines, Pumps, D.G., Electrical switch gears, Air compressor, Fire Hydrant system, Fire Alarm system, HPN pump System, R.O
- Plant, S.T.P, Material handling trolleys, Implementing TPM, MIS Preparation and Failure data analysis, Budgeting, Project Management
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any supply chain issues. (98% availability of spares)
Assistant Manager - Project Management and Maintenance
USHER ECO POWER LIMITED (USHER AGRO LIMITED)
06.2010 - 02.2018
- Responsibility of assisting in project management and maintenance of Fully Automated 900 TPD Rice milling and Parboiling Plant, 100 TPD Flour Mill, 100 TPD Pigeon pea and Chick pea plants, installation of 16MW rice husk based co-generative power plant.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Promoted teamwork within workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Utter Pradesh Technical University
Lucknow, U.P.04.2010
Intermediate - Physic, Chemistry, Maths
St. Francis Inter College
Hathras, U.P.04.2006
High School - Eng, Math, Hindi, Sci., S.Sci.
St. Francis Inter College
Hathras, U.P.04.2004
Skills
- Energy efficiency expertise
- Project execution management
- Data-driven maintenance practices
- Budget management for Capex and Opex
- Inventory optimization strategies
- Team Leadership, Team Development & Manpower Management
- Microsoft Office, Auto Cadd, BMS, Power BI
- Reliability & Performance Improvements (RCA, FMEA, MTBF, MTTR)
- Process and procedure development (IATF 16949, ISO 14001, 45001, GRM, FMEA, Process capability index, SOP, WI, OPL)
- Cost analysis and savings (Process optimization, Carbon neutrality)
- Regulatory compliance knowledge
- Constructive outlook
- Analytical Skills
- Cost analysis and savings
- Process and procedure development
- Conflict resolution expertise
Certification
- Certified Energy Manager
- ISO 14001 & 45001 Internal Auditor
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Languages
Hindi (Proficient, native)
Advanced (C1)
English (Intermediate)
Advanced (C1)
Gujarati (Beginner A1)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.
Henry David Thoreau
Timeline
Deputy Manager - Mechanical (Civil, Utility & Engineering)
TDS LITHIUM-ION BATTERY GUJARAT PVT. LTD.
02.2023 - Current
Deputy Manager - Maintenance
CMR ALUMINIUM PVT.LTD.
07.2021 - 11.2023
Assistant Manager - Maintenance
KRISHNA MARUTI PVT.LTD. (COMFORT TRIMS PVT.LTD.)
03.2018 - 07.2021
Assistant Manager - Project Management and Maintenance
USHER ECO POWER LIMITED (USHER AGRO LIMITED)
06.2010 - 02.2018
Intermediate - Physic, Chemistry, Maths
St. Francis Inter College
High School - Eng, Math, Hindi, Sci., S.Sci.
St. Francis Inter College
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Utter Pradesh Technical University