GURUPRASAD SHINDE
Sangli
Summary
Assistant Manager - Commissioning & Operations with 14+ years' experience in power plant operation, boiler commissioning and after-sales services across India, Africa and Asia. Skilled in AFBC/Travelling Grate/CFBC/Multi-fuel boiler systems, steam turbines and co-generation plants. Certified Boiler Operation Engineer (Govt. of Maharashtra) and trained in Power Plant Operation by NPTI Kharagpur. Adept at troubleshooting, optimizing plant performance and leading cross-functional teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Asst. Manager (Commissioning & After-Sales Services)
Cheema Boilers Ltd.
06.2023 - Current
- Commissioned and optimized over 20+ boiler projects, including AFBC and multi-fuel industrial boilers.
- Led after-sales services and troubleshooting ensuring high client satisfaction.
- Record & troubleshoot engineering deviation on site with promp engineering solution.
Operation In-Charge (Power Plant O&M;)
Thermax Ltd.
12.2018 - 05.2023
· SCIL Roha, Raigad – Coal Fired 62×2 TPH AFBC Water Tube Boiler with 8.24 MW Condensate cum Extraction STG & 7.2 MW Backpressure STG.
· Okpella Cement PLC, Nigeria – Multi Fuel Fired (LPFO/Gas/Coal) 130×2 TPH AFBC Water Tube Boiler with 30 MW×2 STG.
· Shree Dutta SSK, Shirol – Bagasse 180 TPH Travelling Grate Water Tube Boiler for 8000 TCD Sugar Plant.
Boiler Commissioning / Operation Engineer
ISGEC
Delhi
06.2016 - 12.2018
Bhausaheb SSK, Umerga – Boiler Commissioning Engineer (Jul 2018 – Nov 2018)
Wonji Shoa Sugar Factory (ISGEC Ltd., India) – Asst. Operation/Maintenance Engineer (Dec 2017 – Jun 2018)
· Bagasse/Oil Fired 130×2 TPH Pulsating Grate Water Tube Boiler for 6200 TCD Sugar Plant.
PT. SMS, Indonesia (ISGEC Ltd., India) – Asst. Commissioning/Operation Engineer (Jun 2016 – Nov 2017)
· Bagasse/Coal Based 60×2 TPH Travelling Grate Water Tube Boiler for 3000 TCD Sugar Plant & 500 TPD Raw Sugar Process.
Shift In-Charge
A2Z Maintenance & Services Co., Nakodar
Punjab
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Managed power plant shift operation.
- DCS operation
- Keep plant availabilty upto 100%
- Maintained plant KPI as per recommonded
Asst Engineer Co-gen
Lokmangal Mauli Ind. Ltd., Khed-Lohara
Osmanabad
02.2015 - 12.2015
- 5000 TCD with 30 MW Co-gen Unit with 130 TPH Water Tube Boiler.
Asst. Engineer (Co-gen)
Shri Sai Krupa Sugar & Allied Ind. Ltd., Hiradgaon Unit, Shrigonda
Ahmednagar
09.2014 - 02.2015
- · 7500 TCD with 40 MW Co-gen Unit with 180 TPH Water Tube Boiler.
- Coordinated project plans and timelines with cross-functional teams.
- Conducted operation control checks on the boiler KPI and maintained plant availability.
Asst Engineer-Co gen
Shahu Rayat Sakhar Udyog Ltd., Rayat S.S.K., Shewalewadi
Karad
05.2012 - 09.2014
- 3000 TCD Sugar plant with 35X2 45 kg/cm² with 450 degrees Celsius boiler
- Joined as a trainee engineer.
- Completed training period & promoted to Asst Engineer within a year.
Purchase Engineer
Concept Conveyors Pvt. Ltd
Jaysingpur
06.2009 - 04.2012
- Coordinated procurement activities to ensure thetimely delivery of materials.
- Evaluated supplier performance and maintained strong vendor relationships.
- Reviewed technical specifications to align purchases with project requirements.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with suppliers to optimise costs.
- Monitored inventory levels to prevent shortages and excess stock.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to determine material needs for projects.
Education
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
Walchand College of Engineering
Sangli01.2009
Skills
- Boiler Commissioning & Operation (AFBC, Travelling Grate, CFBC, Multi-Fuel)
- Boiler commissioning, operations management, and performance monitoring
- Project management, project execution
- Safety compliance
- Team leadership, team collaboration
- Client relationship management
- Engineering documentation
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting strategies
- Power Plant O&M
- Co-generation Units, Steam Turbines
- After-Sales Service & Troubleshooting
- Fuel handling and ash handling systems
- DCS operation: Honeywell, ABB, Siemens, Yokogawaawa
- AutoCAD
- Pro-E
- MS-CIT
Certification
- Certified Boiler Operation Engineer, Govt. of Maharashtra, 04/01/24
- Power Plant Operation Training, NPTI Kharagpur, Online Curriculum Completed
Accomplishments
- Commissioned multiple industrial/multi-fuel boilers (up to 180 TPH) across India & overseas.
- Led troubleshooting reducing unplanned downtime by 20%.
- Coordinated after-sales service, achieving >95% client satisfaction.
- Provided training to 8+ client O&M; teams on safe & efficient operation.
Languages
Marathi
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
bahasa
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Asst. Manager (Commissioning & After-Sales Services)
Cheema Boilers Ltd.
06.2023 - Current
Operation In-Charge (Power Plant O&M;)
Thermax Ltd.
12.2018 - 05.2023
Boiler Commissioning / Operation Engineer
ISGEC
06.2016 - 12.2018
Shift In-Charge
A2Z Maintenance & Services Co., Nakodar
01.2016 - 05.2016
Asst Engineer Co-gen
Lokmangal Mauli Ind. Ltd., Khed-Lohara
02.2015 - 12.2015
Asst. Engineer (Co-gen)
Shri Sai Krupa Sugar & Allied Ind. Ltd., Hiradgaon Unit, Shrigonda
09.2014 - 02.2015
Asst Engineer-Co gen
Shahu Rayat Sakhar Udyog Ltd., Rayat S.S.K., Shewalewadi
05.2012 - 09.2014
Purchase Engineer
Concept Conveyors Pvt. Ltd
06.2009 - 04.2012
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
Walchand College of Engineering
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