SANDEEP SARASWAT
Agra
Summary
Accomplished professional adept at driving team performance, business strategies, and making data-supported recommendations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying optimal tactics for motivating teams and engaging clients.
14+ years of experience in Operations & Maintenance, Performance, Quality & Reliability Assurance of Solar PV plants.
Results-oriented professional with a proven track record of optimizing plant performance and ensuring the highest quality standards.
Experienced leader skilled in optimizing operations and fostering a strong organizational culture. Proven track record of planning, executing, and establishing critical processes to efficiently utilize resources.
Detail-oriented and analytically minded professional with a positive attitude. Possesses strong technical, analytical, problem-solving, and man management skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Manager (Performance & Reliability Assurance)
ReNew Services Pvt. Ltd.
Jodhpur
11.2019 - Current
- Leading Reliability assurance function for over 3GW+ Assets spread over Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh & Gujarat Region.
- Implemented Reliability Assurance Procedures and monitored their implementation across multiple sites.
- Managed planning and scheduling for plant Quality audits and Asset health audits.
- Ensured adherence to all routine testing, audit, and calibration activities.
- Provided consistent reporting on performance and reliability issues, ensuring timely publication to management.
- Managed all aspects of Special tests and 3rd party due diligence exercises, including witnessing maintenance and testing on a sampling basis.
- Successfully pinpointed areas of improvement in routine operations, specifically in Testing & Performance Auditing.
- Evaluated Test Reports across the portfolio, identifying areas of concern related to asset condition and promptly addressing critical issues encountered at sites.
- Achieved stabilization of newly commissioned sites by identifying and addressing critical issues through effective collaboration with the site team.
- Played a key role in the review of design documents for future projects, actively addressing concerns and offering feedback/suggestions to the engineering team using insights gained from prior project execution and Operations phase.
- Ensured identification of all abnormal plant operating conditions by monitoring SynaptiQ and site SCADA.
- Directed cross-functional teams in developing innovative solutions to complex problems.
- Established effective communication channels between different departments within the organization.
- Collaborated with external vendors to negotiate contracts that met company requirements while minimizing costs.
- Participated in recruitment initiatives by interviewing potential candidates and selecting suitable hires.
- Identified areas of improvement within existing operations through process analysis and benchmarking studies.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures across all operational sites.
- Led annual budget planning for multiple operational sites.
- Implemented process improvements to increase operational efficiency and reduce costs.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Dy. Manager (O&M)
Shapoorji Pallonji Solar Holdings Pvt. Ltd.
Maharashtra
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Managed and supervised operations of a 50 MW solar power plant and a 132/33 kV pooling substation in Muktainagar, Jalgaon district, Maharashtra.
- Managed project handover from EPC contractor and collaboratively addressed project punch points with the EPC team.
- Efficiently executed operation and maintenance activities for operating solar power projects, coordinating with the O&M contractor.
- Facilitated preparation of monthly JMR reports at plant and GSS end during interactions with government officers, ensuring timely submission to HO.
- Monitoring performance by doing data analysis for the operational plant.
- Evaluated and interpreted different plant performance parameters with consideration for PV system design.
- Evaluated and assessed specifications and spares requirements for solar plants.
- Supervised preventive and regular maintenance for various electrical components, including solar panels, inverters, and transformers.
- Liaised with contractors, sub-contractors, villagers, and government officers.
- Achieved significant operational improvements by continuously optimizing processes and following industry best practices.
Sr. Engineer (O&M)
Solar field Energy Two Pvt. Ltd. (Kiran Energy)
Rajasthan
02.2016 - 09.2018
- Led a team responsible for the efficient functioning of multiple solar power plants and substations.
- Ensured optimal performance of all operational plants.
- Ensured quality, safety, and availability requirements in solar power projects.
- Resolved issues with plant and electrical equipment breakdowns by analyzing root causes, rectifying problems, and decreasing overall downtime.
- Conducted yearly performance tests for plants, including PR and LTRT tests. Submitted consolidated report to HO and half-yearly report to US Exim bank.
- Facilitated technical/legal due diligence visits for bankers, auditors, and consultants by ensuring the collection and analysis of necessary data/reports.
- Provided daily and monthly reports to NVVN, MNRE, RRVPNL.
- Regularly planned and executed CSR initiatives aimed at rural development.
Engineer (O&M)
Lanco solar services Pvt Ltd.
Rajasthan
02.2012 - 02.2016
- Executed day-to-day operations and maintenance activities for several solar PV plants.
- Conducted analysis on string current using SCADA, implementing corrective measures as needed.
- Implemented communication between String Box (JB) and Inverter's control unit, successfully facilitating SCADA implementation work.
- Managed operation and maintenance of a 132/33 KV, 50 MW grid substation.
- Developed and implemented an efficient maintenance plan for various equipment in PV solar plants like inverters, trackers, power transformers, CTs, and PTs.
- Managed operations at both fixed module solar PV plant and Tracker-implemented solar PV plant.
- Consistently adhered to preventive maintenance (PM) schedule with a variance of +/-3 days throughout one year.
- Successfully implemented OSHAS & ISO within 3 months upon site commissioning and effectively executed the HOTO process for new sites, completing all snags within 2 weeks from DOC.
- Executed scheduled 5S activities, safety inspections, and quality checks across the entire territory.
- Managed site operations, overseeing site development and enhancing aesthetic appeal.
Engineer (O&M)
Suzlon Energy Ltd.
Jaisalmer
12.2010 - 02.2012
- Executed operational tasks for 1.25 MW capacity MITA TEQUNIK wind turbines within a 40 MW wind power plant.
- Performed routine maintenance on a wide range of electrical and electronic equipment, including AC machines, heavy-duty switch gears, sensors, capacitor banks, and batteries.
- Implemented TPM activities, plans, and schedules for maintenance, operations, and annual turnarounds to optimize utilization of manpower, machines, and material.
- Ensured compliance with ISO, OHSAS, and QMS standards through meticulous documentation maintenance and effective implementation of 5S principles.
- Ensured adherence to all safety and statutory regulations.
Education
B. Tech - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Uttar Pradesh Technical University
Lucknow, UP, India06-2009
H.S.C. -
CBSE. Board
Agra, UP, India06-2005
S.S.C. -
CBSE. Board
Agra, UP, India06-2003
Skills
- Operations & Maintenance
- Quality & Reliability Assurance
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Man management skills
- Reliability Assurance Procedures
- Plant Asset Health Audits
- Audit & Calibration activities
- Identification of critical issues
- Design documents review
- Monitoring of plant operating conditions
- Performance monitoring and data analysis
- Spares requirement assessment
- Preventive maintenance planning
- Continuous process improvement
- Breakdown analysis and problem rectification
- Plants performance testing
- Technical/legal due diligence
- SCADA implementation
- Switchyard operation
- 5S Implementation
- Safety and quality management
- Site management and development
- ISO, OHSAS & QMS documentation maintenance
- Compliance with safety and statutory requirements
- Talent Development
- Data Analytics
- Budget Oversight
- Data-driven decision-making
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Resource Allocation
- Reporting oversight
- Organizational improvement
- Operations Planning
- Human Resources Management
- Organizational Development
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Operations Management
- Documentation And Reporting
Salarydetails
20.5 Lacs per annum, Negotiable, 02 Month
Disclaimer
I here by declare that all details furnished above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. And provide all necessary testimonials to prove its authenticity.
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Sr. Manager (Performance & Reliability Assurance)
ReNew Services Pvt. Ltd.
11.2019 - Current
Dy. Manager (O&M)
Shapoorji Pallonji Solar Holdings Pvt. Ltd.
10.2018 - 10.2019
Sr. Engineer (O&M)
Solar field Energy Two Pvt. Ltd. (Kiran Energy)
02.2016 - 09.2018
Engineer (O&M)
Lanco solar services Pvt Ltd.
02.2012 - 02.2016
Engineer (O&M)
Suzlon Energy Ltd.
12.2010 - 02.2012
B. Tech - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Uttar Pradesh Technical University
H.S.C. -
CBSE. Board
S.S.C. -
CBSE. Board
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