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Surender Chaudhari

General Manager - Execution & QHSE Head
Noida,RJ

Summary

Seasoned professional with 25 years of experience in the renewable energy sector. Demonstrated expertise in project execution and a strong dedication to quality, safety, health, and environmental standards. Proven track record of successful management of Wind and Solar Projects, consistently achieving positive outcomes. Eager to leverage expertise in Project Execution/QHSE to support the growth of a forward-thinking organization.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

General Manager (Execution & QHSE Head)

SolarWorld Energy Solutions Ltd.
09.2024 - Current
  • Drove the successful execution of numerous large-scale Projects like NTPC 325MW (Rajasthan), SGVN 360MW (Gujarat), SGVN 50MW (Assam) while closely managing costs/budgetary constraints associated with Projects planning/management activities.
  • Lead end-to-end planning, execution, commissioning and delivery of solar energy projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
  • Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets. Identify and manage project risks, issues, and constraints. Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure project alignment with goals and objectives.
  • Allocate resources, tasks, and responsibilities to project team members. Monitor project progress, budgets, and timelines; take corrective actions as needed. Communicate project status, updates, and challenges to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Conduct regular project meetings, reviews, and status reports. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure technical feasibility and alignment.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards. Prioritize safety and quality throughout project execution.
  • Lead project risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies. Oversee project documentation, reporting, and record-keeping. Develop and implement strategies for quality assurance and quality control.
  • Manage project procurement, including sourcing materials and services. Collaborate with regulatory bodies to obtain necessary permits and approvals.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Collaborate with finance teams to manage project financials and cost tracking.

Senior Quality Manager

Insolare Energy Pvt. Ltd.
01.2024 - 09.2024
  • As a Quality Head based at head Office ensuring that all the Solar sites work being executed as per standard Quality Assurance plan.
  • Streamline all quality documents as per standard.
  • Coordination with clients & resolving all issues and facilitating work execution. Achieved customer satisfaction by achieving fast track project targets and participating in clients weekly and monthly meeting
  • Increased customer satisfaction through adherence to quality standards and customer requirements.
  • Liaised with HR manager to organize and perform quality standard training for new and existing staff.
  • Calibrated instruments and scales in production area and quality lab.
  • Mentored and encouraged employees to strive for excellence while fostering professional growth.

Quality Lead

Tata Projects Limited
12.2021 - 01.2024

Looking after all Site Quality related activities given below:

  • Inspection and verification of Incoming material, FIM Material & verifying related material documents like Invoice, packing list, Challan, MDCC- material dispatch clearance certificate, MTC, Test reports etc.
  • Solar Tracker Bi-facial MMS Module Auto level check as per standard drawings. Physical & dimension, (DFT) check of material at site as per the drawings.
  • Survey of HT & LT Transmission Lines.
  • Preparing Monthly MIS report, DQR-Daily quality report, Punch points report & sending to Vendor, Site & Head office concerned departments.
  • Issue of Memo i.e. FOM, NC for field quality deviations. Maintain company QA/QC at site, safety practice implementation.
  • Quality Inspection of Transformer, Power panel, Capacitor Panel, Control Panel, VCB(Vacuum Circuit Breaker), LA(Lightning Arrestor), CT(Current Transformer), PT(Potential Transformer), Isolator, Making Earthing Pits as per standard quality norms.
  • Stage wise Inspection of 33 KV Overhead Transmission line (Internal & External Line).
  • HT, LT, signal & control cable laying, cable tray work, cable termination & commissioning.
  • Underground HT cables laying, termination & commissioning.

Quality Team Lead

TUV India
12.2020 - 12.2021
  • Managed documentation related to quality control procedures, keeping detailed records of inspections, audits, and other relevant activities.
  • Enhanced product quality by implementing effective inspection processes and monitoring performance metrics.
  • Developed comprehensive training materials to ensure consistent understanding of quality standards among team members.
  • Evaluated vendor performance, ensuring adherence to established quality requirements and making recommendations for improvements when needed.
  • Established and tracked quality department goals and objectives.
  • Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to review effectiveness of performance mitigating risk, improving throughput and achieving customer satisfaction.

Site In Charge (Project Manager)

Powerica Ltd
03.2018 - 01.2020
  • As a HOD looking after all Wind site construction activities from Site acquisition to commissioning of Wind Turbines. Following are the activities given below:
  • Planning, Erection and commissioning of MV, HV transmission lines, VCB-Yards, Transformers.
  • BOQ estimation, material indenting & planning for projects including SCADA Network, Contractors & Vendors Assessment.
  • Site Identification, Land acquisition, 33/66 KV Substation land identification, and its acquisition to its commissioning, 33KV internal & external line, 66KV external Tower Line, USS construction.
  • Vendor finalization, negotiations, ROW resolution, CSR activities, internal & external road construction, Turbine foundation.
  • Job delegations to all Site engineers & coordination with HO concerned departments.

Electrical In Charge (Dy.Manager)

Regen Power Tech Pvt. Ltd
01.2016 - 10.2017
  • As a Site Incharge looking after a fleet of Engineers, contract person, liasioning with local authorities, Govt. officials & Execution of Project activities given below:
  • Erection & commissioning of 1.5 MW Wind Turbines, 33kv line, Sub-Station.
  • Resolution of all ROW, CSR activities in villages for smooth running of Project.
  • Carry out 5S activity, Safety of entire territory as per schedule & level agreed. Optimizing cost and handling site effectively.

Assistant Manager - Electrical

Enercon India Later Known As (Wind World India Pvt. Ltd.)
11.2012 - 12.2015

Successfully commissioned 300 MW projects at Fatehgarh & Devicot (Rajasthan).

  • Successful Commissioning of 220 KV Tower Line from Akal 400 KV GSS to Bhikshar 220 KV Sub Station.
  • Successfully Commissioning of 66 KV Multi Circuit Tower Line Jajiya, 220 KV Sub Station to Salkha Village (24 Km. Length).
  • Have working experience in project execution, supervision/management of EHV Transmission lines 220KV, 33KV & civil works with excellent project management skills.
  • Newly M/C’s H.T, L.T., Transformer, V.C.B, C&R Panel, erection & commissioning. Optical fibre cable laying & connectivity of all turbines through it.
  • Leading and training the fleet of Engineers and new employees. Documentation and analysis of Data and Site details for Audit and handover-takeover purposes.

Senior Engineer -Electrical

Suzlon Energy Ltd.
11.2008 - 07.2012
  • Performed Installation, Commissioning work of 33 KV Overhead Transmission line (Internal & External Line)
  • Erection & Commissioning of Transformer Power panel, Capacitor Panel, Control Panel VCB (Vacuum Circuit Breaker), LA (Lightning Arrestor), CT (Current Transformer), PT (Potential Transformer), Isolator, Earthing Pit construction.
  • Survey of HT & LT Transmission Lines.
  • Monitoring/Supervision of overhead transmission line, Single/double feeder line erection & testing, Handing over of Wind Turbine Generators, 690V/33KV Switchyards and Overhead Lines to O&M Department.
  • Plate, pipe Earthing of Equipments.
  • Site preparations, resource planning, work scheduling and mobilization of contractor for work execution.

Engineer – Operation & Maintenance.

Welspun India Ltd (100 % E. O. U.)
10.2005 - 11.2008
  • Assistance in erection & commissioning and then carrying out independent preventive & break-down maintenance of following machines: -
  • Pre-treatment Range, Continuous Dyeing Range (Benninger), Multi-flow Dyeing Color kitchen (MCS). Overhauling & testing of electrical motors and their necessary repairs.

Junior Engineer

Urvashi Enterprises Under Rajasthan Electronics And Instruments Ltd. Jaipur
03.2001 - 10.2005
  • Final checking and inspection of Solar modules. Overhauling and testing of imported electrical motors and their necessary repairs.
  • Job delegation to juniors & training them machine maintenance, solar modules assembling. Supervising and verifying preventive maintenance as per schedule for solar power plant equipment.
  • Checking strings for faults and related rectifications, checking and rectification of defective strings and modules. Coordinating with OEMs for spares, AMC, warranty and service request. Overall data management and MIS reporting for all operational plants, holding operational meeting with plant staff, client and HO

Supervisor

Star Enterprises Ltd.
01.1998 - 03.2001
  • Servicing and installation of cooling towers
  • Maintenance of cooling towers
  • Overall Inspection of Final Assembly of cooling tower

Education

PGDM (Executive) - Master of Business Management

N.I.B.M.
01.2007 - 02.2008

Diploma - Electrical Engineering

M.S. University
07.1994 - 08.1997

12th (PCMB) - Science

Kendriya Vidhyalaya – C.B.S.E. Board
05.1992 - 04.1994

10th -

Navrachana Higher Secondary School- C.B.S.E. Board
04.1990 - 05.1992

Skills

Project management

Management of solar and wind sites

Operations management

Quality assurance management

Strong verbal and written communication

Team leadership

Skills

Solar Site Execution & QHSE Management 

Wind Project Site Execution

Transmission Line execution


Certification

Appreciation & Certification from Serentica CEO for Best Solar Site Quality Work in 2023

Timeline

General Manager (Execution & QHSE Head)

SolarWorld Energy Solutions Ltd.
09.2024 - Current

Senior Quality Manager

Insolare Energy Pvt. Ltd.
01.2024 - 09.2024

Quality Lead

Tata Projects Limited
12.2021 - 01.2024

Quality Team Lead

TUV India
12.2020 - 12.2021

Site In Charge (Project Manager)

Powerica Ltd
03.2018 - 01.2020

Electrical In Charge (Dy.Manager)

Regen Power Tech Pvt. Ltd
01.2016 - 10.2017

Assistant Manager - Electrical

Enercon India Later Known As (Wind World India Pvt. Ltd.)
11.2012 - 12.2015

Senior Engineer -Electrical

Suzlon Energy Ltd.
11.2008 - 07.2012

PGDM (Executive) - Master of Business Management

N.I.B.M.
01.2007 - 02.2008

Engineer – Operation & Maintenance.

Welspun India Ltd (100 % E. O. U.)
10.2005 - 11.2008

Junior Engineer

Urvashi Enterprises Under Rajasthan Electronics And Instruments Ltd. Jaipur
03.2001 - 10.2005

Supervisor

Star Enterprises Ltd.
01.1998 - 03.2001

Diploma - Electrical Engineering

M.S. University
07.1994 - 08.1997

12th (PCMB) - Science

Kendriya Vidhyalaya – C.B.S.E. Board
05.1992 - 04.1994

10th -

Navrachana Higher Secondary School- C.B.S.E. Board
04.1990 - 05.1992
Surender ChaudhariGeneral Manager - Execution & QHSE Head