CHANDRISHA RAO
Senior Engineering Manager
Bangalore South
Summary
Electrical Engineering professional with 25+ years of experience in Power, Water, Oil & Gas, and Petrochemical industries. Expertise in Design & Engineering, Bids & Proposals, Project Management, Execution, and Operations & Maintenance. Currently leading a team of 30+ engineers at ABB GISPL, Bangalore, specializing in E-House projects. Adept at optimizing system architectures for efficiency and reliability, risk analysis, and mitigation. Proven leadership in safety initiatives, team management, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve organizational objectives.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Group Manager - Plant Electrification (Hub Asia) & Divisional Electrical Safety Champion
ABB Global Industries and Services Pvt. Ltd.
09.2018 - Current
- Leading E-House Business for INOPC-PA-EN-Plant Electrification supporting Bids & Proposal, Engineering, and Commissioning
- Managing global E-House projects for FPSO/Offshore and Onshore substations
- Driving electrical safety initiatives as Divisional Electrical Safety Champion
- Conducting project progress reviews and ensuring timely execution
- Managing recruitment, training, and competency development
- Vendor evaluation, risk identification, and technical issue resolution
- Standardization projects including OSS and E-House optimization using AI
Asst. Vice President - Engineering (Vertical Engineering Manager - 100MW & Water)
ABB India Ltd.
06.2007 - 08.2018
- Led engineering for Thermal, Hydro, Gas, Solar Power & Water projects
- Supervised end-to-end project execution, from tendering to commissioning
- Developed value-engineered solutions and optimized technical specifications
- Managed SCADA, SAS, and Protection System integration
- Implemented digitization and operational excellence initiatives
Associate Manager - Electrical (Engineering & Technical Services)
Jindal Praxair Oxygen Company Pvt. Ltd.
04.2005 - 06.2007
- Managed electrical systems for large-scale industrial oxygen plants
- Led commissioning of a 10MW motor within a short timeline
Sr. Engineer - Captive Power Plant
Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd.
01.2001 - 03.2005
- Led electrical operations and maintenance for a major fertilizer plant
- Received energy-saving recognition and multiple safety awards
Consulting Engineer
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd.
12.1998 - 08.1999
R&D Engineer
Priyaraja Electronics Ltd.
08.1997 - 12.1998
Education
MBA - Finance & Marketing
Sikkim Manipal University
PGD - Thermal Power Engineering
National Power Training Institute
B.E. - Electrical & Electronics
NMAMIT
Skills
Electrical System Design & Engineering
Certification
Six Sigma Green Belt
Awards
- Gold Medalist, PGD in Thermal Power Engineering (Govt. of India)
- ABB Flagship Leadership Development Program – LEAD 2021/MDP/Accelerate
- INOPC-Team Excellence Award for Complex Retrofit Project
- HSE Guiding Principles Award – Learn & Improve
- Rising Star Award – Hub Asia Offsite Leadership Program
Accomplishments
- Gold Medalist, PGD in Thermal Power Engineering (Govt. of India)
- ABB Flagship Leadership Development Program – LEAD 2021/DP/Accelerator Program
- INOPC-Team Excellence Award for Complex Retrofit Project
- HSE Guiding Principles Award – Learn & Improve
- Rising Star Award – Hub Asia Offsite Leadership Program
Timeline
Group Manager - Plant Electrification (Hub Asia) & Divisional Electrical Safety Champion
ABB Global Industries and Services Pvt. Ltd.
09.2018 - Current
Asst. Vice President - Engineering (Vertical Engineering Manager - 100MW & Water)
ABB India Ltd.
06.2007 - 08.2018
Associate Manager - Electrical (Engineering & Technical Services)
Jindal Praxair Oxygen Company Pvt. Ltd.
04.2005 - 06.2007
Sr. Engineer - Captive Power Plant
Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd.
01.2001 - 03.2005
Consulting Engineer
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd.
12.1998 - 08.1999
R&D Engineer
Priyaraja Electronics Ltd.
08.1997 - 12.1998
PGD - Thermal Power Engineering
National Power Training Institute
B.E. - Electrical & Electronics
NMAMIT
MBA - Finance & Marketing
Sikkim Manipal University
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