Pranay Gaikar
Khopoli
Summary
To contribute to the success of an organization through my demonstrated skills and experience, while actively enhancing my knowledge and technical capabilities.
Having total 10 plus years’ experience, working in Utilities department. Have completed boiler proficiency (BOE). Having experience in operation, maintenance, and commissioning of various utilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Manager Utilities
Deepak Mining Solutions Limited
Navi Mumbai
06.2021 - Current
- Looking after Operation to produce Captive Power, Steam, DM water & provide these to have uninterrupted utility services (Electric Power, Steam, DM water, Air, Cooling water) to plants as per their needs by ensuring good equipment health & with compliance to relevant EHS & Legal norms.
- Operation, Maintenance & troubleshooting of Gas Fired boilers having capacity of 44.5 TPH & 17 TPH.
- Operation, Maintenance & troubleshooting of Gas Turbine Captive Power Plant having capacity of 5.2 MW.
- Operation, Maintenance & troubleshooting of Heat Recovery steam generators having capacity of 9.5 TPH.
- Operation, Maintenance & troubleshooting of Cooling tower having capacity of 24800 & 12400 TR.
- Operation, Maintenance & troubleshooting of DM plant having capacity of 20 Cum/hr & 10 Cum/hr.
- Operation, Maintenance & troubleshooting of ETP.
- Operation, Maintenance & troubleshooting of Reciprocating & screw air compressors along with Desiccant & adsorbent type Air Dryers.
- Monitoring process trends for 24 hours and identifying deviations along with corrective measures and actions.
- Initiation & Implementation of improvement schemes based on requirement of the situation & equipment.
- Troubleshooting effectively to reduce potential hazards & downtime.
- Sustaining of New system improvement initiatives like BSC, IMS, PSM, TPM, 5S and kaizen.
- Achieving budgeted production targets & specific Consumption norms.
- Looking after compliance to EHS by monitoring safety interlocks & ensuring their healthiness.
- Assessing the hazards associated with jobs IER & Hira and taking appropriate actions to eliminate or minimize the effects.
- Monitoring of effluent quality & ensuring no ingress of process effluent to SWD.
- Formerly known as Mahadhan Agritech Limited & Smartchem Technologies Ltd. (100% subsidiary of Deepak fertilizers And Petrochemicals Corporation Limited)
- Oversaw team performance and provided mentorship to junior managers.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline project workflows and communication.
- Analyzed operational data to identify improvement areas and drive efficiency.
- Managed budget allocations for projects, ensuring effective resource utilization.
- Engaged with stakeholders to align mining strategies with corporate goals and objectives.
- Managed a team of 10+ employees by providing guidance, setting goals and objectives, delegating tasks, and monitoring performance.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
- Coordinated with internal departments to ensure successful execution of projects according to timeline and budget constraints.
- Collaborated with external vendors to negotiate contracts that met company requirements while minimizing costs.
- Established effective communication channels between different departments within the organization.
- Conducted regular performance appraisals for direct reports to provide feedback on their work performance.
- Leadership role in planning annual budgets for each department based on forecasted sales volumes.
- Participated in recruitment initiatives by interviewing potential candidates and selecting suitable hires.
- Created detailed reports on project progress for senior management review.
- Directed cross-functional teams in developing innovative solutions to complex problems.
- Managed crisis situations, implementing contingency plans to minimize impact on operations.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones, ensuring collaboration and efficiency.
- Oversaw talent acquisition, training, and development programs to build high-performing teams.
- Managed annual budgeting process, including forecasting and financial analysis to optimize resources.
- Facilitated team meetings and workshops to align on goals and strategies.
- Implemented process improvements to increase operational efficiency and reduce costs.
- Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to direct reports for career development.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
Assistant Manager Utility
Prasol Chemicals Private Ltd
11.2016 - 05.2021
- Handling of the department activities such as-
- Planning & executing of manpower & work schedule.
- To meet volumes with goal productivity through optimal manpower utilization.
- Overhauling procedure prepared for mechanical critical equipment’s.
- Data collection for computerized maintenance management system for mechanical discipline.
- Manage the manpower, predictive and preventive maintenance schedules for machines performance of various equipment along with CAPA.
- Manage and maintain all ISO documentation work.
- Have improvised various new ideas under Kaizen.
- Have hands-on experience working on SAP PM Module.
- Ensure working with MTTR, MTBF and OEE.
- Operation & Maintenance along with troubleshooting of AFBC boilers.
- Operation & Maintenance along with troubleshooting of oil-fired boilers.
- Operation & Maintenance along with troubleshooting of Thermic fluid heaters.
- Operation & Maintenance along with troubleshooting of Ammonia chiller plant having reciprocating compressors & Screw Compressor Vapor Compression system.
- Erection, commissioning, Operation & Maintenance of PSA Plant.
- Operation & Maintenance along with troubleshooting of VAM system.
- Operation & Maintenance along with troubleshooting of Air compressor & Air Dryer.
- Operation & maintenance along with troubleshooting of cooling towers.
- Operation & maintenance along with troubleshooting of water treatment plants such as Demineralized water plant, RO and softener.
- Operation & Maintenance along with troubleshooting of DG set.
- Looking after operation of 5.5MW steam turbine having boiler capacity 40 TPH & pressure 67 kg/sq.cm power plant.
- Maintenance of pumps.
- Erection, commissioning, estimation & billing of Fabrication work.
- Installation of pumps and its accessories such as Mechanical seals, Bearings, & oil seals etc.
- Vibration Analysis of Pumps & rotary equipment’s using Vibration meter.
- Design of Centrifugal Pump, Bearings, Gears, & Shafts etc. used in process.
- Looking after shop-floor maintenance. Planning, effectuating and documentation of preventive, shutdown, breakdown maintenance, and root cause analysis activities of utility and production equipment’s.
- Effectively manage and prioritize maintenance and breakdown activities by Coordinating with user department’s purchase and stores.
- Materials and spares inventory planning and budgeting, identifying, developing and implementing areas for energy management and savings.
- Preparing and maintaining daily log sheets, checklists, history cards, and PMS records of all Utilities, pumps and other equipment’s as per company policies.
- To ensure that all critical spares are maintained as per the requirement.
- Implementation of new methods and Techniques.
- Modifications, Fabrication & Maintenance of Phenol Acetone plant.
Trainee Engineer
Prasol Chemicals Private Ltd
10.2015 - 10.2016
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment and reported maintenance needs.
- Supported the implementation of process improvements and optimization strategies.
- Engaged in cross-functional meetings to coordinate project timelines and deliverables.
- Assisted with maintaining equipment used in product manufacturing processes.
- Maintained records of all products tested in accordance with company standards.
- Surveyed sites, collected measurements, and assessed project conditions.
- Finished projects on time and within budget.
- Analyzed design or requirement information for equipment or systems.
- Avoided data loss by creating back-ups of programs.
Education
BOE - Boiler Proficiency
Directorate of steam boilers Maharashtra state
01.2018 - 01.2018
BE - Mechanical Engineering
M.G.M College of Engineering & Technology, Kamothe, Navimumbai
Mumbai 05.2012 - 05.2015
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
B.L.Patil Polytechnic
Khopoli 05.2009 - 05.2012
SSC -
Carmel Convent School
Khopoli 04.2008 - 04.2009
Skills
- SAP
- Microsoft Office
- Process monitoring
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Budget management
- Performance evaluation
- Resource allocation
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Strategic planning
- Training development
- Organizational development
- Troubleshooting and problem resolution
Accomplishments
- Successful implementation & sustenance of AM Step 2 & Step 3.
- Successful commissioning, implementation, and erection of condensate recovery system.
- Provided back flushing arrangement to condensers to reduce production loss and manpower utilization.
- Optimization and improvement in performance of Screw compressor system.
- Minimized downtimes of plant by providing alternative options after calculation of capacities.
- EHS man of the month & Zonal Safety competition winner for consecutive years.
- Improvement in effectiveness of cooling tower & energy savings in same.
- Secured first prize award for Kaizen of the month.
- Energy conservation and zero discharge concepts implementation.
- Reduction in rate of mechanical seal & bearings failure.
- Actively participated in various technical, cultural and sports activities.
Languages
- Marathi
- Hindi
- English
- Marathi
- Hindi
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/14/93
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Disclaimer
I do hereby declare that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge.
Discipline
Mechanical Engineering
Inplant Training
- INDIA STEEL WORKS LTD., Khopoli, 05/05/11, 07/04/11
- SHARKBOT 3D PRINTER-KUNHAR PERIPHERALS PVT LTD, 11/17/14, 02/26/15
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Marathi
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Senior Manager Utilities
Deepak Mining Solutions Limited
06.2021 - Current
BOE - Boiler Proficiency
Directorate of steam boilers Maharashtra state
01.2018 - 01.2018
Assistant Manager Utility
Prasol Chemicals Private Ltd
11.2016 - 05.2021
Trainee Engineer
Prasol Chemicals Private Ltd
10.2015 - 10.2016
BE - Mechanical Engineering
M.G.M College of Engineering & Technology, Kamothe, Navimumbai
05.2012 - 05.2015
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
B.L.Patil Polytechnic
05.2009 - 05.2012
SSC -
Carmel Convent School
04.2008 - 04.2009