Prashant Godse
Deputy Manager - Operation and Maintenance
Nashik,MH
Summary
Experienced Operations and Maintenance Manager with over 7 years in large utility-scale Solar PV projects, proficient in asset management, preventive maintenance, and optimizing plant efficiency. Strong leadership in team management, cross-functional coordination, cost optimization, compliance, and vendor management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Manager -Operation and Maintenance
Skyfri Energy Pvt. Ltd.
4 2022 - Current
- Oversaw the operation and maintenance of multiple Solar PV OA plants exceeding 100MWp across five states
- Analyzed daily O&M reports, providing valuable feedback and generating summarized reports for the Head (O&M)
- Ensured statutory compliance, availability of spares, and executed preventive maintenance protocols to maximize plant performance
- Supervised on-site subordinates, fostering cross-functional coordination and collaboration
- Delivered customized reports to management, offering innovative solutions to address performance gaps
- Collaborated with vendors to resolve site and SCADA-related issues, ensuring seamless plant operations
- Managed project cost control, partner invoice verification, budget upload, and payment clearance.
Lead Engineer -O&M
Avi Solar Energy Pvt. Ltd.
09.2018 - 03.2022
- Oversaw the 27MWp Solar PV Power Plant at Parabhani, Maharashtra, ensuring smooth operations and optimal power utilization
- Managed technical reporting and planning for O&M activities, encompassing preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance to enhance plant efficiency
- Supervised daily plant performance, ensuring effective preventive maintenance and overseeing module cleaning for peak efficiency
- Directed the operation and maintenance of PV modules, solar inverters, SCB-SMB, weather sensors, and other HT equipment, ensuring seamless functioning and minimal downtime
- Conducted troubleshooting and maintenance of HT switch yards and transmission lines, ensuring uninterrupted power generation
- Analyzed global and tilted solar radiation, optimizing power utilization and preparing comprehensive SCADA reports for performance enhancement
- Maintained detailed logs and generated daily, weekly, and monthly reports on energy generation and plant performance to track and improve overall efficiency.
Testing and Quality Assurance Engineer
Sedemac Mechatronics Pvt. Ltd.
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Operated and maintained genset control panels, overseeing testing, troubleshooting, and new line setups for automotive products
- Verified the functionality of testing equipment, upheld meticulous records of maintenance and calibration activities
- Collaborated closely with manufacturing and product development engineers to enhance yields and minimize test durations.
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Varroc Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Planned and organized quality functions for incoming and outgoing products
- Developed quality plans, inspection standards, and sampling plans
- Managed testing and final inspection of starter motors, CDI, and regulators
- Implemented 5S and Kaizen to enhance operational efficiency
- Supported quality inspectors in conducting inspections
- Prepared detailed QA reports to track quality performance.
Education
MBA/PGDM - Operations -
MIT School of Distance Education - Pune
B.Tech/B.E. - Electrical - undefined
University of Pune, Pune
Class XII - undefined
Maharashtra
Class X - undefined
Maharashtra
Skills
Operations Management
Asset Management
Performance Improvement
Technical Support
Vendor Management
Cross Functional Coordination
Cost Optimization
Technical Troubleshooting
Data Analysis
Statutory Compliance
Languages
English
Hindi
Hindi
Projects
27MWp Solar PV Power Plant, MH, Technique Solaire India Pvt. Ltd., Parbhani, Maharashtra, 36 Months, Managed comprehensive O&M activities including technical reporting, daily performance monitoring, and maintenance of solar inverters and PV modules., Ensured optimal plant performance through SCADA analysis and efficient troubleshooting of HT switchyards., Oversaw inventory management and prepared detailed generation reports. Cleantech Solar Rooftop Solar Projects, Pune, Mumbai, Nashik, Implemented cost-saving measures through the integration of modern technology initiatives., Provided weekly, fortnightly, and monthly performance reports to the management, facilitating informed decision-making.
Interests
Reading self-help books, Social welfare activity like blood donation & teaching
Timeline
Lead Engineer -O&M
Avi Solar Energy Pvt. Ltd.
09.2018 - 03.2022
Testing and Quality Assurance Engineer
Sedemac Mechatronics Pvt. Ltd.
01.2018 - 04.2018
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Varroc Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
10.2016 - 01.2018
Deputy Manager -Operation and Maintenance
Skyfri Energy Pvt. Ltd.
4 2022 - Current
MBA/PGDM - Operations -
MIT School of Distance Education - Pune
B.Tech/B.E. - Electrical - undefined
University of Pune, Pune
Class XII - undefined
Maharashtra
Class X - undefined
Maharashtra