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Manish  Das

Manish Das

Hyderabad

Summary

Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering with 11+ years of experience in Operation, Maintenance & Asset Management in Solar Power plants. Preparation of annual/monthly budgets such as CAPEX and OPEX, and optimization of costs using the most up-to-date technologies. Analyzing performance metrics, developing predictive models for equipment failures, conducting comparative analyses, integrating data-driven decision-making into plant improvement plans, and automating data collection processes. Also implementing real-time dashboards for monitoring key performance indicators. Expertise in operating and maintenance plans, procedures, budgets, standard procedures, and documentation for proper operation and sustainability of solar power plants. Developing innovative ideas to increase the plant efficiency. It has also developed innovative solutions to avoid repetitive failures and other issues that affect plant operations, including capacity, quality, cost, and regulatory compliance issues. Demonstrated excellence in handling maintenance processes to optimize production (equipment availability, energy efficiency & productivity), implementing effective preventive & predictive maintenance system/condition monitoring, and conducting reliability study & cost-benefit. Over the course of my career, I have used good communication skills and project management practices to achieve the expected results. Always looking to add value to an organization, I am accountable to myself and my teams for the archive KPI within the allotted budget. Forward-thinking Manager with comprehensive experience implementing new processes and managing and planning innovations. Bringing outstanding problem-solving and abilities paired with in-depth knowledge of policies and procedures. Polished in evaluating employee performance and overseeing key projects. Adaptable Manager offers 11 years of experience coordinating operations to achieve organizational goals. Communicative team leader with expertise in strategic planning and inventory management. Committed to driving improvements through innovation and leadership. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Manager O&M-Head

Ilios Power Private Limited
Hyderabad
07.2021 - Current
  • Led a team of 20 Site In charges in the operation and maintenance of a 420MW solar power plant across PAN India
  • Implement preventive and corrective maintenance strategies’ to ensure optimal performance and maximize uptime
  • Conduct regular inspections and performance assessments to identify and address system issues promptly
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve system efficiency and reliability, resulting in a 2% reduction in downtime
  • Developed and executed strategic plans for O&M business
  • Conducted financial analysis and budget forecasting to support decision-making and optimize project profitability
  • Negotiated and finalized contracts, ensuring mutually beneficial terms and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Improved the company's proposal win rate from 10% to 20% through a more streamlined and persuasive proposal process
  • Researched and identified potential O&M tender opportunities through various channels, including government contracts, private sector requests for proposals (RFPs), and industry publications and managed the entire tender process, from initial client interaction to submission, ensuring deadlines were met and high quality
  • Successfully secured O&M contracts through competitive bidding processes, resulting in a total contract value of 15 crores
  • Proposals were delivered

Manager O&M

Saffrongrid
Dibyapur
05.2021 - 04.2022
  • Plant performance evaluation and improvement by using data analysis and other reports
  • Planning & implementing the preventive & breakdown maintenance schedules for improving overall reliability and safety
  • Conducting regular tests on solar PV modules, inverters, and switchgear panels, finalizing PPM schedules, implementing SOPs, facilitating smooth HOTO transitions, and conducting comprehensive plant audits to identify areas for improvement in generation, safety, maintenance, and cost control
  • Analyzing plant performance metrics, implementing action plans to reduce system losses, evaluating plant equipment like trackers, strings, and inverters, and comparing and assessing solar plant performance using various technologies
  • Developing and ensuring implementation of Preventive
  • Creating strategies to reduce machine breakdown time, finalizing critical spares, organizing O&M team training, and developing seasonal plans to prevent known breakdowns in specific weather conditions
  • Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, condition monitoring & Breakdown maintenance
  • Performing Plant performance analysis and taking corrective action to optimize the plant performance and smooth operations of the plant and meet set targets and KPis
  • Maintains engineering records, lists, and reports as required to ensure compliance with the work schedule, adherence to the budget, adherence to design specifications, and ensuring engineering problems are monitored and resolved
  • Adherence to HSE compliances, monitoring and ensuring safe and secure operations at the site
  • Regularly in-house training to the staff related to safety, toolbox talk, safe operations of the plant, technical know-how, first aid, fire and safety, mock drills, etc
  • Successfully Completed PG Test As per company agreement norms
  • Maintaining 0% Breakdown in plant while decreasing the MTTR
  • Doing Plant Performance/Generation Analysis, shadow loss analysis and performing necessary actions
  • Ensuring compliance with safety standards and environmental regulations resulting in spotless safety records
  • Maintaining engineering records, lists and reports as required to ensure compliance with the work.

Senior Engineer

Adani Green Energy Limited
Biddar
07.2019 - 01.2021
  • Plant performance evaluation, and improvement by using data analysis and other reports
  • Preparation of yearly budget, and cost optimization using the latest technologies
  • Having good knowledge of SAP Material Movement and Plant Maintenance Modules
  • Planning & implementing the preventive & breakdown maintenance schedules to improve overall reliability and safety
  • Developing and Ensuring implementation of Preventive Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, condition monitoring & Breakdown maintenance
  • Performing Plant performance analysis and taking corrective action to optimize the plant performance and smooth operations of the plant and meet set targets and KPls
  • Maintains engineering records, lists, and reports as required to ensure compliance with the work schedule, adherence to the budget, adherence to design specifications, and ensuring engineering problems are monitored and resolved
  • Manage and control the operational budget of the site monthly and annually
  • Managing site with 0% breakdown and achieving maximum power generation
  • Implementation of HSE systems and execution of 5s
  • Monitoring construction progress and quality activity at the site with the team and EPC vendors
  • Arranging MOMs, progress and quality reports for rectification of work
  • Develop and execute training programs for O&M staff to enhance their skill and keep them updated on industry best practices
  • Implementing a Dry Oil System in the transformer to maintain PPM values as per SOP
  • Maintaining all plant activities using SAP
  • Ensure compliance with contractual deliverables
  • Identifying and developing alternate vendor sources for achieving cost effective purchase of equipment, accessories and timely delivery to minimize the cost.

Electrical Engineer

Mytrah Energy(India)Pvt.Ltd
Siddipet
04.2018 - 02.2019
  • Planning & implementing the preventive & breakdown maintenance schedules for improving overall reliability and safety
  • Plant performance evaluation through Budgeted VS actual PR, CUF, PA, GA, Module cleaning target, Loss power factor analysis, PR deviation, and Fault mode effective analysis
  • Improvement by using data analysis and other reports
  • Manpower handling and checking all technical activities for effective production
  • Vendor coordination for strategic sourcing of critical spare requirements
  • Breakdown impact analysis: - RCA, CAPA and risk mitigation matrix, vendor escalation
  • Local contractor & vendor development to arrange resources at the site.

Electrical Engineer

Acme Cleantech Solutions Private Ltd
Vemulawada
03.2017 - 02.2018
  • Conducting meetings with the safety department to Implement new Safety Ideas
  • Ensuring preventive, periodic and predictive maintenance of Transformers/Power Transformers, Inverters, LT/HT Panel, ICOG, Switch yard all DC and AC equipment having RCA
  • Daily Plant and Inverter generation analysis to schedule all O&M routine activities accordingly
  • SCADA monitoring, controlling daily Performance Ratio PR) of Solar power plant and preparation of daily generation report
  • Erection and Testing of Power Transformers, HT and LT panels
  • Material receiving inspections at the warehouse and significantly involved in planning the requirements of materials on a weekly/monthly basis and preparation of reports
  • Coordination with the Quality Department for checking the stage-wise inspection
  • Planning and scheduling Erection activities & ensuring quality to satisfy customers
  • Manpower planning & formulation of the strategies to achieve the desired outcome.

Electrical Engineer

Cambridge Energy Resources Pvt Ltd
Delhi
06.2014 - 02.2017
  • Testing of communication devices using GPS and Modem and assembling it with Solar charge controllers
  • Proactively working for the maintenance of Ballard fuel cell
  • Testing the functioning of the Solar charge controller
  • Checking and providing maintenance to Telecom tower and Solar Rooftop where Solar generation is low.

Service Engineer

Weightrack India Private Ltd
12.2012 - 12.2014
  • Collaborate with electrical engineers to solve the developed problem
  • Working on different types of load cells( ball type, Compression type)
  • Equipment tested and calibrated as per required conditions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Modern Institute Of Technology And Management
Bhubaneswar
07-2012

Skills

  • IT Skills
  • Technical Skill
  • Soft Skills
  • Business Development
  • Performance Management
  • Operations Management
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • Budget Control
  • Workforce Management

Certification

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)- Green Associate

Accomplishments

  • Employee of the month.
  • Achieved a 20% growth in O&M implemented new ideas.
  • Bringing new business to organization.

Languages

English
First Language
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1

Affiliations

  • Gymming
  • playing PC Games
  • Cooking

Timeline

Manager O&M-Head

Ilios Power Private Limited
07.2021 - Current

Manager O&M

Saffrongrid
05.2021 - 04.2022

Senior Engineer

Adani Green Energy Limited
07.2019 - 01.2021

Electrical Engineer

Mytrah Energy(India)Pvt.Ltd
04.2018 - 02.2019

Electrical Engineer

Acme Cleantech Solutions Private Ltd
03.2017 - 02.2018

Electrical Engineer

Cambridge Energy Resources Pvt Ltd
06.2014 - 02.2017

Service Engineer

Weightrack India Private Ltd
12.2012 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Modern Institute Of Technology And Management
Manish Das