Manan Narendrabhai Soni
Sr. Manager - Lead Maintenance Electrical
Surat
Summary
- Experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer with expertise in planning and executing preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance for HV/LV systems, motors, transformers, VFDs, and UPS.
- Proficient in SAP PM/MM for scheduling, RCA, and spare management. Skilled in optimizing equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and improving energy and resource efficiency. Strong leadership in managing teams, ensuring HSE compliance, and executing shutdowns and emergency maintenance.
- Demonstrated success in cost-saving initiatives, asset lifecycle enhancement, and reliability improvement. Adept at coordinating across departments to maintain operational excellence and support continuous improvement in plant performance. Focused on safety, performance, and sustainable maintenance practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Lead Electrical Engineer – LDPE and RPET (Sr. Manager)
Reliance Industries Ltd, NMD
Raigarh
01.2022 - Current
- Lead inspection, maintenance, planning, procurement, and troubleshooting of electrical systems in LDPE & R-PET plants.
- Experienced in shutdowns, operations, commissioning, testing, and plant start-ups.
- Proficient in MV/LV transformers, motors, VFDs, UPS, battery chargers, switchgears, MOVs, HVAC, and heat tracing systems.
- Executed preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of critical electrical assets.
- Reviewed and validated SLDs, power/control circuit diagrams, earthing layouts, and technical specifications.
- Ensured full compliance with HSEF guidelines and PSSR protocols.
- Led commissioning of electrical systems including 80 kVA UPS with battery charger, excitation system for synchronous motor, and up gradation of 11 kV & 6.6 kV switchboards.
- Executed Mega Shutdown of Plant, HT LT Panel PM, 10 MW Sych Motor Overhauling & Many Activities done for Improve Reliability.
- Optimized spare parts inventory and minimized surplus through critical analysis.
- Managed emergencies, multitasked efficiently, and supervised a team of 10 engineers and 25 technicians.
CES - Engineer Reliability
Reliance Industries Ltd, PMD
Raigarh
10.2018 - 12.2021
- Ensured safe operation and maintenance of HT/LT switchgear, transformers, motors, VFDs, UPS, HVAC, and lighting as per SOP.
- Provided engineering support to O&M teams across all plants.
- Shift in-charge for 132 kV switchyard; maintained CTs, PTs, isolators, SF6 breakers, and LAs.
- Prepared reports and recommended corrective actions based on test results and system studies.
- Adhered to IS, IEC, and company safety standards in all tasks.
- Supervised routine, shutdown, and emergency maintenance at PX and PTA plants.
- Implemented preventive and predictive maintenance using SAP-PM.
- Knowledgeable in ACB, VCB, MOCB, SF6 circuit breakers (Siemens, ABB, L&T, Jyoti).
- Generated power consumption, maintenance reports, and conducted RCA/failure analysis.
- Managed, supervised, and trained staff on safe operation and maintenance practices.
Major and Minor Project
Reliance Industries Ltd, PMD
Raigarh
11.2017 - 12.2021
- Commissioned 22 kV switchgear at 132 kV Main Receiving Substation.
- Upgraded 132 kV switchyard: replaced aged cable trays, control cables, and terminals.
- Retrofitted EM relays with 9 ABB control panels (100 kV & 22 kV systems) without plant interruption.
- Commissioned ABB SAS for remote switchyard operation.
- Executed 22 kV CPP switchgear refurbishment & power re-distribution (LAB GT power shift).
- Supported PG SCADA system upgrade for real-time monitoring.
- Led 132 kV cable replacement: erection, testing & commissioning.
- Handled TR#2 (40 MVA) bushing failure: emergency maintenance & refurbishment.
- Commissioned NIFPS fire protection system.
- Overhauled diverter switches of TR#1 & TR#3 (40 MVA).
- Commissioned TR#3 (40 MVA) with LCC & OLTC panels.
- Installed new MCCs/PCCs at PX & EC plants (asset renewal project).
- Developed web-based power reporting (hourly/daily/monthly) with vendor.
- Restored power system during emergency at RIL Chennai Terminal.
Engineer Maintenance Electrical
Reliance Industries Ltd, PMD
Raigarh
08.2016 - 09.2018
- Ensured reliable operation of GTGs, 22 kV switchyard, HV/LV switchgears, transformers, motors, VFDs, UPS, battery banks, and DG sets.
- Led O&M electrical team with 100% compliance using SAP-PM reengineered modules.
- Planned and scheduled annual, quarterly, and daily maintenance activities (LLFS, charts, KPIs).
- Handled turnaround projects: budgeting, SOW finalization, vendor coordination, and execution.
- Reviewed and implemented departmental KPIs, engineering targets, and budget approvals.
- Managed brownfield & de-bottlenecking project execution (onshore/offshore).
- Reviewed and approved HITRA, SOPs, SMPs for safe and standardized execution.
- Promoted HSE standards, OMS framework, and inter-departmental coordination.
- Conducted RCAs for breakdowns, trips, or premature failures.
- Managed manpower, training programs, and skill development workshops.
- Optimized resources and led procurement & inventory management.
- Operated and synchronized 2×4.1 MW & 2×2.5 MW DG sets.
- Executed predictive, preventive, and routine maintenance via SAP PM.
- Operated and maintained HT/LT motors, switchgears, and transformers (up to 40 MVA).
- Handled 100 kV outdoor switchyard and indoor 22 kV systems.
- Liaised with state electricity board for billing and statutory compliance.
- Knowledgeable in 100 kV SF6 breakers, islanding, and load-shedding schemes.
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Reliance Industries Ltd, PMD
Raigarh
08.2015 - 07.2016
Education
B.E - Electrical Engineering
GTU University
08.2010 - 01.2015
Skills
Plant Maintenance Activity
- SAP / MM Management
- Costing and Budgeting
- Team Management
- Improve Plant efficiency
- HSEF Compliance
- Innovative Thinking
- Power Electronics Procedure Standardization
- Power System Root Cause Analysis
- Obsolescence Management
- Tests & Inspection
- Electrical Safety
- Vendor & Supply Chain Management
- Manpower handling & work allotment
Team Management – Operation & Maintenance
Project Planning and Execution
Troubleshooting techniques
Carrier Objective
To make positive contribution for organization that offers the challenges of new situation and can give greater sense of responsibility, with which I can enhance my skills.
Job Accountability
- Ensured high reliability & availability of electrical systems and power electronics.
- Improved reliability via CI, diagnostics, and condition monitoring.
- Standardized best practices and implemented group reliability guidelines.
- Led troubleshooting of major electrical failures and supported RCAs.
- Reviewed protection schemes, relay settings & coordination.
- Managed obsolescence analysis and asset renewal plans.
- Participated in reliability studies, shutdowns, and turnaround activities.
- Maintained electrical testing lab and ensured HSEF compliance.
- Supported energy conservation, technical due diligence & plant modifications.
- Assisted REAM with reliability and defect elimination standards.
Certification
ISO 9001_Internal Auditor
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/12/93
- Marital Status: Married
- Native Place: Surat, Gujarat
- Current Working Location: Nagothane, Maharashtra
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
Lead Electrical Engineer – LDPE and RPET (Sr. Manager)
Reliance Industries Ltd, NMD
01.2022 - Current
CES - Engineer Reliability
Reliance Industries Ltd, PMD
10.2018 - 12.2021
Major and Minor Project
Reliance Industries Ltd, PMD
11.2017 - 12.2021
Engineer Maintenance Electrical
Reliance Industries Ltd, PMD
08.2016 - 09.2018
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Reliance Industries Ltd, PMD
08.2015 - 07.2016
B.E - Electrical Engineering
GTU University
08.2010 - 01.2015
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