Pritiranjan Samal
Talcher
Summary
Dynamic Senior Mechanical Maintenance Leader with over 21 years of specialized experience in Blast Furnace mechanical operations within integrated steel plants. Proven track record of enhancing reliability and asset availability, effectively managing shutdowns and turnarounds, and executing comprehensive preventive and predictive maintenance strategies. Expertise includes overseeing greenfield and brownfield projects, revamps, and the commissioning of Blast Furnaces ranging from 250 m³ to 1681 m³. Strong people leader skilled in implementing TPM, ISO systems, and KPI-driven maintenance practices to optimize costs while ensuring sustained production performance, safety compliance, and operational excellence.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
AGM – Mechanical Section Head | Blast Furnace (550 m³ – Sino Steel)
JSW Steel Ltd.
12.2024 - Current
- End-to-end responsibility for Blast Furnace mechanical maintenance in a 1.5 MTPA integrated steel plant.
- Lead preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance to maximize BF availability and reliability.
- Plan and execute annual and emergency shutdowns with strict adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Monitor and improve KPIs including MTTR, MTBF, and equipment availability.
- Implement TPM pillars, ISO systems, SOPs, machine history cards, and PM check sheets.
- Actively involved in Blast Furnace revamp and capacity enhancement initiatives.
AGM – Mechanical Section Head | Blast Furnace (350 m³ – MECON)
Bengal Energy Ltd.
09.2022 - 11.2024
- Overall mechanical ownership of Blast Furnace in a 1.0 MTPA integrated steel plant.
- Managed maintenance and commissioning of Cast House, Stoves, GCP, SGP, and RMHS.
- Drove vendor development, cost optimization, and critical spares inventory control.
- Coordinated with consultants and OEMs for engineering reviews, technical finalization, and execution.
- Ensured compliance with safety systems, SOPs, and statutory requirements.
Manager – Mechanical | Blast Furnace (1681 m³ – Danieli Corus)
Jindal Steel & Power Ltd. (JSPL)
09.2017 - 08.2022
- Managed mechanical maintenance of a large-capacity 1681 m³ Blast Furnace.
- Improved equipment reliability through structured PM programs and RCA-based improvements.
- Played a key role in shutdown planning, execution, and post-shutdown performance improvement.
Deputy Manager – Projects & Maintenance | Blast Furnace (SDM)
Electrosteel Steels Ltd. (ESL / Vedanta)
03.2014 - 08.2017
- Led greenfield project execution for Blast Furnace mechanical systems and auxiliaries.
- Executed erection and commissioning of 1050 m³ Blast Furnace.
- Managed installation and commissioning of PCI System (84 TPH), DOLO, GCP, Gas Holder (50,000 m³), and BF auxiliaries.
- Coordinated with consultants, OEMs, and contractors to meet schedule and quality targets.
Engineer → Deputy Manager – Projects & Maintenance (BF / SMS / DIP / Sinter)
Jai Balaji Industries Ltd.
04.2006 - 02.2014
- Part of greenfield integrated steel plant projects from inception.
- Responsible for erection and commissioning of 250 m³ × 2 Blast Furnaces (TRF).
- Handled mechanical maintenance, shutdown execution, and troubleshooting of critical equipment.
Junior Engineer – Mechanical | Blast Furnace (TRF)
Visa Steel Ltd.
09.2004 - 04.2006
- Worked on 0.5 MTPA Blast Furnace greenfield project from construction to commissioning.
- Executed fabrication, erection, alignment, and commissioning of RMHS and BF auxiliaries.
Education
Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) - Mechanical Engineering
Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IME)
Mumbai01.2015
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
Regional Institute of Technology (RIT)
Rourkela01.2003
Skills
- Blast Furnace Mechanical Operations & Maintenance
- Asset Reliability & Availability Improvement
- Preventive Maintenance
- Predictive Maintenance
- Breakdown Maintenance
- Shutdown Planning
- Turnaround Planning
- MTTR Management
- MTBF Management
- Maintenance KPI Management
- Safety Compliance
- HSE Compliance
- Statutory Compliance
- TPM Implementation
- ISO 9001 Implementation
- SOP Implementation
- Greenfield Projects
- Brownfield Projects
- BF Revamps
- Vendor Development
- Contracts Management
- Cost Control
- Mechanical Budgeting
- Inventory Management
- Team Leadership
- Training
- Skill Development
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Building Teams
- Mentoring Teams
- Grooming Teams
Accomplishments
- Improved Blast Furnace availability by ~98% through structured PM and RCA initiatives.
- Reduced shutdown duration by ~10–15% through improved material planning and preventive maintenance.
- Achieved annual maintenance cost optimization of ~₹4–5 Cr via vendor rationalization and spares control.
- Zero fatal incidents across multiple shutdowns through strong HSE leadership
Languages
English
Hindi
Odia
Bengali
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge., Raigarh, 2026-02-02, Pritiranjan Samal
Timeline
AGM – Mechanical Section Head | Blast Furnace (550 m³ – Sino Steel)
JSW Steel Ltd.
12.2024 - Current
AGM – Mechanical Section Head | Blast Furnace (350 m³ – MECON)
Bengal Energy Ltd.
09.2022 - 11.2024
Manager – Mechanical | Blast Furnace (1681 m³ – Danieli Corus)
Jindal Steel & Power Ltd. (JSPL)
09.2017 - 08.2022
Deputy Manager – Projects & Maintenance | Blast Furnace (SDM)
Electrosteel Steels Ltd. (ESL / Vedanta)
03.2014 - 08.2017
Engineer → Deputy Manager – Projects & Maintenance (BF / SMS / DIP / Sinter)
Jai Balaji Industries Ltd.
04.2006 - 02.2014
Junior Engineer – Mechanical | Blast Furnace (TRF)
Visa Steel Ltd.
09.2004 - 04.2006
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
Regional Institute of Technology (RIT)
Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) - Mechanical Engineering
Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IME)