Nitendra Tembhare

• Prepare and monitor annual O&M, maintenance, and capital budgets, ensuring effective cost control and optimum utilization of resources.
• Led shutdown and maintenance planning, monitored execution, and ensured completion within scheduled timelines, maintaining quality and safety standards while preparing AOH/COH reports.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute performance tests of boiler, turbine, and critical auxiliaries, including CAFT, DAFT, CFD, GD Tests, CAVT, Cooling Tower Performance Test, Condenser Performance Test, Fan Performance Test, APH Performance Test, Boiler Air Tightness Test, Coal Feeder Drop Test, and HT Pump Recirculation Valve Passing Test.
• Monitor daily plant heat rate and conduct performance review discussions during Daily Performance Meetings (DPM) to identify losses and implement corrective actions.
• Lead the preparation and monitoring of Daily Generation Reports (DGR), plant MIS reports, and key performance indicators to support operational decision-making.
• Prepare comprehensive shutdown reports, technical analyses, management presentations, and other operational reports to support strategic decision-making.
• Prepared detailed start-up, shutdown, and unit trip analysis reports, implementing operational improvements that reduced start-up duration and minimised specific oil consumption.
• Perform advanced data analytics using historical plant operating data to identify performance deviations, determine root causes of recurring issues, and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
• Conducted techno-commercial and cost-benefit analyses for plant modifications, renovation and modernisation (R&M) projects, and new initiatives to enhance plant reliability and operational performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on heat rate reduction, auxiliary power optimization, equipment reliability enhancement, and overall plant efficiency.

• Lead the Plant Performance & Efficiency function, driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance thermal efficiency, reliability, and overall plant performance.
• Lead cross-functional performance improvement initiatives by identifying efficiency gaps, recommending optimization measures, and monitoring implementation across Operations and Maintenance teams.
• Conduct comprehensive performance evaluation of Boiler, Turbine, Condenser, Cooling Tower, APH, Fans, Mills, and other critical auxiliaries through performance testing and benchmarking against design parameters.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute performance tests including CAVT, CAFT, DAFT, Boiler Air Tightness Test, Coal Feeder Drop Test, Cooling Tower Performance Test, Condenser Performance Test, Fan Performance Test, APH Performance Test, and HT Pump Recirculation Valve Passing Test during normal operation and pre/post Capital Overhaul (COH).
• Performed advanced operational data analytics using historical plant data to identify recurring issues, determine root causes, and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions, enhancing plant reliability.
• Monitored daily plant heat rate, analysed performance losses, and led Daily Performance Meetings (DPM) to identify root causes and implement corrective actions for optimisation.
• Prepared monthly plant performance reports, management dashboards, and Operation Review presentations, highlighting key performance indicators and operational trends with actionable recommendations for senior management.
• Prepare and monitor Daily Generation Reports (DGR), Plant MIS reports, and other operational performance reports to facilitate informed management decisions.
• Monitor plant health through periodic field inspections, including hot well make-up, steam and water leakages, fuel and oil leakages, high-energy drain passing, and other operational reliability parameters.
• Analyze unit trips, equipment failures, and operational disturbances; prepare detailed RCA reports and ensure effective implementation of Trip Committee recommendations.
• Perform techno-commercial and cost-benefit analyses for plant modifications, renovation initiatives, and new projects, recommending solutions that improve plant efficiency, reliability, and operational excellence.
• Led the preparation and monitoring of maintenance, spares, and capital budgets, ensuring optimum resource utilization and cost-effective plant operation.
• Review and approve Material Approval Forms (MAF), evaluating technical specifications, vendor selection, commercial proposals, and cost negotiations to ensure value-driven procurement decisions.
• Provide technical support to the Plant Head and CEO by preparing analytical reports, performance presentations, strategic reviews, and operational insights for management decision-making.

• Established and led Performance Optimisation Group (POG) to achieve targeted operational improvements.
• Conducted performance tests on boiler, turbine and auxiliaries to evaluate operational efficiency.
• Evaluation of performance the Pre & Post COH of unit by performing the various tests like CAVT of boiler, CAFT & DAFT of Mills, Boiler air tightness test, Coal feeder drop test, Cooling tower performance test, Condenser performance, Fan performance, APH performance, R/C valve passing of HT pumps in Boiler and turbine area.
• Data analytics, understanding of present and past performance, unknown variables in operating coal-fired thermal power plant in order to identify problems or issues, root causes of problems to fix them by use of historical data.
• Preparation of Heat rate report on a daily basis.
• Operating system monitoring & Plant Efficiency Monitoring
• Fortnightly checks on hot well make up, steam/ water leakages, fuel/oil leakages, high energy drain passing on field.
• Assisted team in submission of form-1 for PAT Energy audit, ensuring compliance and timely reporting.
• Plant Erection & Commissioning-

· Installation according to the design requirement of our FQPs.

· Complete knowledge of installation of Boiler & auxiliaries, interconnection piping of 600MW boiler.

· commissioning , Air tightness test of Boiler, hydro test, chemical cleaning, light up, steam blowing, Synchronization, RRT & PG test.

· Exposure of Formulation of Scope of work of various types of erection and service contracts and its further administration.

· Material expediting in china.

· Coordination with India-based big workshop like- Bangalore (Torishima pumps ltd)

· Assist in the planning and execution of commissioning activities related to mechanical systems and equipment.

· Conduct pre-commissioning checks, inspections, and tests to ensure compliance with design specifications and safety standards.

· Collaborate with other commissioning team member to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues that arise during the commissioning process.

· Coordinate with contractors and vendors to ensure timely completion of commissioning activities.

· Closing of punch points related to project.

· Closing of punch points related to project.

• Executed boiler erection work for 660 MW project, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Responsible for commissioning in boiler area, i.e. hydro test, Chemical cleaning.
• Oversaw the 660 MW project activities(Adani Power Tirora Limited)
• Coordinated with project management team to ensure timely availability of boiler materials for seamless operations.
• Planning for Boiler erection activities for day-to-day and monthly basis to meet the actual schedule and also report to company’s planning department for progress report.
• Managed billing process for boiler erection contractor, ensuring accurate invoicing based on completed work.
• Exposure of Formulation of Scope of work of various types of erection and service contracts and its further administration.

• Erected structures for 500MW boiler at Ukai, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with safety standards.
• Executed precise welding on structural joints, enhancing overall structural stability and durability.
• Conducted thorough sweep and camber checks of columns prior to erection.
• Facilitated transfer of cast columns from civil department to construction team, streamlining workflow and supporting timely project progress.
• 500 MW)(GSECL Project Ukai Gujarat)