Durgesh Choukulkar

• Direct the overall maintenance department functions, leading a team of [technicians and engineers to ensure high plant availability and efficiency.
• Implemented a comprehensive predictive and preventive maintenance (PM) strategy for 220 kV,333kV and LT equipment that reduced unexpected equipment downtime and maintained availability above 99%.
• Managed annual maintenance budget, optimized spare parts inventory, and minimized operating costs.
• Spearheaded root cause analysis (RCA) for critical equipment failures, eliminating recurring breakdowns.
• Enforced stringent safety protocols and compliance, maintaining a zero-incident safety record.
• Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning equipment, enhancing plant reliability through timely repairs.
• Led electrical turnaround planning and execution during annual plant shutdowns, ensuring all projects were completed within strict timelines and zero safety incidents.
• Trained and supervised staff in the use of proper safety protocols.
• Collaborated with other departments to streamline maintenance workflows and operations.
• Compiled reports on maintenance operations, detailing labor hours and materials used for operational transparency.
• Implemented new technologies and processes into existing systems.
• Maintained inventory of spare parts and supplies necessary for repairs.
• Ensured that all documentation related to maintenance activities was completed accurately and efficiently.

Handling operation of sub-station equipments i.e. 220 kV and 33 kV equipment.

• Hand critical abnormality of 220 kV and 33 kV power system.
• Troubleshot operational issues involving both mechanical and electrical components throughout the entire system.
• Conducted routine inspections, diagnosed faults, and executed emergency repairs on EHV equipment to minimize downtime.
• Maintaining documents and procedure related to operation of EHV equipment.
• Preparation of electrical and energy report for operations.
• Maintained records related to EHV operations and fault data.
• Implemented initiatives that improved operational efficiencies within regional offices.
• Recording of readings and preparation of daily reports and email to higher authority.
• Supervised external contractors, ensuring maintenance tasks aligned with IMS standards for quality and compliance.
• Responded promptly to inquiries from customers regarding operational matters.
• Provided guidance, mentorship and training to new ambassadors on operational procedures and best practices.
• Ensured adherence to safety protocols throughout the EHV Sub-station.
• Support senior maintenance and project team during ITC of EHV equipment at Sub-Station.