JAGADANANDA SAHU

1. Managed maintenance of 25 units of 33/11 kV primary substation equipment, crucial for effective power distribution.
2. Oversaw servicing activities for power transformers, GIS/AIS circuit breakers, current transformers, voltage transformers, switchgears, and battery chargers, and operated optimally through regular maintenance.
3. Conducted thorough inspections to minimize downtime and enhance reliability.

4. Supervise and carry out preventive and corrective maintenance of protection relays, control systems, and SCADA interfaces.

5. Ensure the timely restoration of protection systems post-fault/tripping events.

6. Conduct root cause analysis for abnormal, unintended events and occurrences within electrical systems.

7. Lead the planning, designing, and implementation of brownfield projects to take the power substations into SCADA operation remotely.

8. Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure project timelines and compliance standards.

9. Oversee spare parts and materials inventory, while controlling maintenance and project costs.

10. Oversee vendor and BA management related to RO, PO processes, and billings.

11. Mentored junior engineers and technicians on best practices and industry standards in power distribution.

12. Maintaining records of all maintenance activities, including inspections, repairs, and testing results of equipment, as per IMS guidelines.

13. Assessed and mitigated risks through Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA). Prepared Job Safety Analyses (JSA) for various activities to ensure safety compliance. Ensured the completion of necessary safety documentation for all activities.

14. Analysis reports and CAPA sharing with department members for best practices.

• Oversaw implementation and monitoring of National Apprentice Training Scheme (NATS).
• Conducted visits to evaluate compliance with Apprentice Act, 1961 for non-complying organizations.
• Coordinated training programs for students and industry professionals across multiple sectors.
• Facilitated effective communication between government departments and educational institutions.
• Evaluated training effectiveness through systematic feedback collection and analysis.
• Collaborated with industry experts to ensure alignment of training programs with market trends.
• Enforced regulatory compliance and adherence to company policies.

1. Handling the operation of a 3-phase electric distribution panel, 500 KVA 11 KV/440V substations, 3-phase 250 KVA diesel generator operation, and overseeing LT lines.

2. Executed preventive and corrective maintenance for the distribution transformer (11 kV/440 V), three-phase distribution panel, earthing system, DG set, and various electrical and mechanical lab devices.

3. Also engaged in electrical device installation (such as electrical lab devices, DC/AC motors, DC generators, distribution boards, automation systems (PLC, HMI), and additional electrical and mechanical lab machinery/devices).

4. In addition to offering training on all electrical functions and electrical engineering to diploma/vocational students and working professionals.

5. Performed troubleshooting of complex electrical systems to identify root cause of issues.