SACHIN KARAN
Renukoot
Summary
Electrical project leader 16+ years of strong field leadership, electrical project execution, and smart metering operations experience. With hands-on expertise in circle-level management, large workforce handling, billing correctness, MDM troubleshooting, feeder audits, and coordination with DISCOM officials, township metering, energy optimization, and CAPEX execution in thermal power and industrial townships. Proven record of managing cross-functional teams, driving vendor negotiations, ensuring regulatory compliance (CEA, Pollution Board), and leading high-volume smart metering operations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Incharge – Circle Lead (Smart Metering)
NCC LTD.
Nashik
08.2025 - Current
- Leading full-circle smart metering operations for Nashik district under AMISP model.
- Managing installation progress, site audits, app/device issues, and MDM data sync.
- Supervising vendor teams, field executives, supervisors, and installation partners.
- Ensuring correct mapping, CT/PT validation, TTB issues, and consumer discrepancy closures.
- Driving loss reduction through feeder audits, high-loss consumer analysis, and billing correction.
- Coordinating with DISCOM officials (EE, AEE, JE) for daily progress and technical resolution.
- Publishing MIS dashboards, daily circle review reports, productivity tracking, and SND KPIs.
- Monitoring safety compliance, PTW, PPE usage, and risk assessments.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Assistant Manager–Planning&Electrical Maintenance
Hindalco Industries Ltd
Sambalpur
07.2011 - 08.2025
- Executed transformer upgrades, substation revamping, and HT/LT network reliability projects.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with CEA, electrical safety norms, PCB guidelines.
- Handled procurement, vendor evaluations, AMC management, and KPI tracking.
- Delivered near-zero breakdowns through predictive maintenance and digital logging.
- Managed complete electrical O&M of township substations, distribution networks, and facilities.
- Led smart utility upgrades for 800+ residential units including metering modernization.
- Oversaw 38 MW solar plant O&M, SCADA monitoring, and performance analytics.
- Executed ZLD project including ACB retrofits, relay upgrades, and control panel modernization.
- Built preventive maintenance systems, CAPEX planning, and 5S implementation.
- Engineer / WCM Analyst – E&I Projects
- Contributed to automation projects, energy optimization, and process improvement.
- Led WCM implementation, digital permit-to-work, and coal logistics optimization.
Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET)
Hindalco Industries Ltd
Renukoot
07.2011 - 07.2012
- Operated machinery to manufacture components according to specifications and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment issues and implement solutions.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on production equipment to ensure efficiency.
Education
B.Tech - Electronics & Instrumentation
Shobhit University
LucknowSenior Secondary & High School -
Bhavan's KDKV Mandir
RenukootSkills
- Smart Metering Projects
- Team leadership
- Project Lifecycle Management
- Regulatory Compliance (CEA, PCB)
- Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination
- Energy Management Systems (EMS)
- High & Low Voltage Systems (11kV/415V)
- HT/LT Equipment Maintenance
- SAP/Field Device Monitoring
- Team Leadership & Safety Audits
- Budgeting (CAPEX/OPEX)
- Township Utility Operations
- Solar O&M (38 MW site)
- Smart metering operations
- MDM data management
Awards And Leadership
- PRIDE Award 2023 - Electrical excellence in township MEP
- NCQC GOLD Awards (2016-2019) - Quality & innovation in project execution
- Internal Lead - WCM, 5S, and digital permit systems
- CSR & Cultural Event Leadership | Former Cricket Team Captain
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
KEY PROJECTS HANDLED
- AMISP Smart Meter Deployment – Circle-level operations (Nashik)
- 38 MW Solar Plant Operation & Performance Monitoring
- ZLD (Zero Liquid Discharge) – Electrical Execution & ACB Upgrades
- Township Smart Utility Upgradation – 800+ Flats
- Substation Revamp – 11kV Ring Main & Distribution Automation
Timeline
Senior Incharge – Circle Lead (Smart Metering)
NCC LTD.
08.2025 - Current
Assistant Manager–Planning&Electrical Maintenance
Hindalco Industries Ltd
07.2011 - 08.2025
Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET)
Hindalco Industries Ltd
07.2011 - 07.2012
B.Tech - Electronics & Instrumentation
Shobhit University
Senior Secondary & High School -
Bhavan's KDKV Mandir