KALPATARU SAMAL
Manager-Maintenance
Kishangarh, Rajasthan
Summary
Maintenance & Automation Manager with 10 years and 6 months of experience in solar module manufacturing, automobile, and industrial automation projects. Skilled in machine maintenance, automation engineering, troubleshooting, resource planning, tooling management, and manpower allocation.
International exposure includes travel to China for machinery inspection for 6 GW module manufacturing line. Proven ability to meet production targets with a strong focus on quality, on-time delivery, and Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) compliance. Highly effective in leading teams, improving operational efficiency, and aligning maintenance operations with business objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Maintenance Manager
SAEL Solar P6 Pvt. Ltd.
09.2025 - Current
- Manage preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of solar module manufacturing equipment including stringers, laminators, EL testers, flash testers, conveyors, and utilities.
- Ensure high equipment uptime and reduced downtime to support production targets.
- Lead, train, and supervise maintenance technicians and contractors.
- Coordinate with production, quality, and engineering teams to resolve equipment issues.
- Implement safety standards, statutory compliance, and maintenance SOPs.
- Monitor and control maintenance costs, spare parts inventory, and vendor services.
- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Maintain maintenance logs, equipment history, and audit documentation (ISO, safety).
- Support machine installation, commissioning, and process improvement initiatives.
Deputy Manager-Maintenance
Mundra Solar PV Limited (Adani Solar)
09.2021 - 09.2025
Maintenance Engineer
Tenneco Clean Air India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2019 - 09.2021
Maintenance Engineer
Mahindra CIE Automotive Ltd
12.2018 - 06.2019
Automation Engineer
Central Tool Room and Training Center
07.2015 - 12.2018
Education
Master Certificate Course - Automation & Process Control
Central Tool Room & Training Centre (CTTC)
BhubaneswarBachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Electrical Engineering
Balasore College of Engineering and Technology
Balasore01.2015
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Balasore School of Engineering
Balasore01.2012
Secondary Education (10th Standard) - undefined
Ratnakara Town High School
Raj Nilgiri01.2009
Skills
- Project Management: End-to-end management of new projects, including planning, execution, and coordination with OEMs for machine upgrades and improvements
- Solar Module Manufacturing: In-depth technical knowledge of the solar module production process, with hands-on experience in operating and troubleshooting Jinchen machinery (Auto Bussing, EL, Laminators, Framing, Glass Loaders, etc)
- Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Skilled in diagnosing and resolving issues in PLCs, HMIs, and drives (SIEMENS, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, Innovence, Keyence) Strong background in both machine and plant maintenance
- Process Improvement: Implementation of KAIZEN methodologies for continuous process optimization
- SAP & Documentation: Proficient in SAP PM module for maintenance planning and spare parts management Experienced in preparing documentation for ISO and safety audits
- Performance Metrics: Responsible for MIS reporting and calculation of MTTR, MTBF, OTP tracker
- Team & Shift Management: Effective in shift planning and team coordination to ensure smooth operations
Certification
Machine Guarding
Declaration
I hereby acknowledge & authenticate, every bit of information mentioned in this document is correct
PERSONAL STRENGTH
- Can take up any assignment with enthusiasm.
- Ability to take own initiative and motivation to learn new technology.
- Self-discipline.
- Patience is my greatest strength.
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
SAEL Solar P6 Pvt. Ltd.
09.2025 - Current
Permit to Work (PTW) – Certified in safe work authorization systems.
10-2024
Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) – Safety procedure certification for energy isolation
09-2024
Machine Guarding
05-2024
Deputy Manager-Maintenance
Mundra Solar PV Limited (Adani Solar)
09.2021 - 09.2025
Maintenance Engineer
Tenneco Clean Air India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2019 - 09.2021
Maintenance Engineer
Mahindra CIE Automotive Ltd
12.2018 - 06.2019
Internal trainer for PLC and HMI for the Skill enhancement of team
09-2015
Automation Engineer
Central Tool Room and Training Center
07.2015 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Electrical Engineering
Balasore College of Engineering and Technology
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Balasore School of Engineering
Secondary Education (10th Standard) - undefined
Ratnakara Town High School
Master Certificate Course - Automation & Process Control
Central Tool Room & Training Centre (CTTC)