SWAGAT RATH
PUNE,MH
Summary
Highly accomplished Electrical Engineer with 10+ years of expertise in overseeing electrical and utility systems, and managing plant utility machinery. Proven proficiency in executing reliability management programs, TPM activities, and PM/BM planning to improve MTBF & MTTR. Skilled in leading brown field projects, CAPEX & OPEX management, and equipment validation. Successful in driving KAIZEN and quality circle initiatives for energy conservation and cost reduction. Demonstrated strong analytical and quantitative abilities and a history of delivering results in challenging environments. Expert in developing strategies, implementing improvement programs, and optimizing workflow-SOP for enhanced reliability and efficiency in plant operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager-Maintenance and Project
Kan Biosys Pvt Ltd
02.2024 - Current
- Expertise the erection and commissioning of Equipment, including Fermentor, DG, Boiler, Major Electrical Utilities, switchgear Packaging and Filling Machineries, and Lab Equipment such as Autoclave and Incubator
- Lead, mentor, and manage the maintenance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
- Planned and executed maintenance activities, resulting in a 40% increase in equipment reliability and a 13% decrease in downtime
- Managed electrical systems, ensuring seamless operation of HT/LT, stabilizers, transformers, APFC, and other heavy electrical equipment
- Supervised repair and installation activities for production, bioprocess, and other departments' equipment, minimizing disruption to operations
- Mentored and trained maintenance employees, boosting team skills and performance, leading to enhanced efficiency and productivity
- Monitored equipment and spare inventory in SAP
- Implemented industry best practices to manage maintenance expenses, successfully finalizing the budget and achieving a cost reduction
- Cultivated and maintained long-term relationships with contractors and service providers, ensuring timely and high-quality service delivery
- Maintained accurate maintenance logs and reports to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices
- Undertaking regular Health and Safety risk assessments in the Environment of OSHASH, ISO-9001, ISO 14001, cGMP, ISO 45001:2018.
- Responsible for annual revision of Maintenance Contracts and Rate contract of service and supply
- Leading the annual exercise of Plant cost effective program initiatives
- Selection and Negotiation with supplier, for purchase of equipment as well as its maintenance or replacement
- Monitoring outside contractors repair work to ensure value for money
- Ensuring that all statutory maintenance and testing is carried out to the relevant standards and properly recorded
- Handle all communication with government bodies (Electricity Power Board, State Pollution Board and Department of Weight and Measures.)
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Lead Engineer-Electrical
ACG Associated Capsules
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Ensure Smooth operation and Maintenance of Utilities (water system, HVAC system, compress air, boiler/hot water generator, vacuum system, plant lighting) HCM, mucilage preparation equipment, ATS, Printing, Packaging, Area equipment and processes with respect to Engineering in order to deliver desired efficiency and up-time
- Leading Operation and maintenance of Electrical Switchgears 33 KV (HT/LT - connected load of 12.8 MW), Synchronized DG set (9.5 MW) HVAC system (Centrifugal Chillers - 6 X 800 Tr, accessories pumps, CT's, AHUs), Air Compressor (6 X 700 CFM), heat pumps (4 X 45 Tr), hot water generator (8X1000000Kcal/hr, boilers (6 x850kcal/hr), troubleshoot of B&R PLC, Aprol SCADA related to HCM machine, Blowers, Vacuum pumps
- Purified water plant (2 X 5M3/hr), fire hydrant and building maintenance along with API machinery and utility requirements installation as per the project
- Cost Control Initiatives: Planned and implemented cost control measures in online maintenance by synchronizing process automation, achieving adherence to budget targets in SAP, ECR, and maintenance cost reduction
- Energy Management: Served as the company lead for the Energy Management System, spearheading various KAIZEN and quality circle activities aimed at energy conservation and cost reduction in product manufacturing
- Reliability Management Program: Drove TPM activities, PM/BM planner execution, and analysis to enhance MTBF and MTTR, ensuring continuous improvement in equipment reliability
- Compliance and Safety: Ensured adherence to statutory and regulatory obligations of ISO and OHAS, conducting regular audits and implementing corrective actions to maintain compliance
- Downtime Control: Controlled downtime attributed to engineering issues, participating in continuous improvement cells to boost production efficiency and maintain optimal operational conditions
- Equipment Calibration and Documentation: Maintained calibration and verification of instruments and equipment, ensuring error-free documentation and reliable measurement standards
- Reporting and Analysis: Prepared and shared CTQ compliance reports and various MIS reports on a regular basis, conducting downtime analysis to identify areas for improvement
- Energy Saving Projects: Led the implementation of energy-saving projects to meet budgeted ECR and reduce power and fuel costs
- Uninterrupted Power Supply: Monitored and controlled the operation of equipment and machinery, ensuring uninterrupted power supply and adherence to process parameters
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Conducted RCA for repeated failures and collaborated with the engineering maintenance lead to implement effective CAPA measures
- Critical Spares Management: Ensured the availability of critical spares and consumables in a ready-to-use condition to maintain plant uptime
- Data Analysis and Mitigation: Analyzed data from logbooks, SCADA, and IIOT systems, reviewing and implementing effective mitigation actions for operational issues
- Safety and Compliance: Ensured adherence to safety guidelines, c-GMP, regulatory, and statutory compliances, implementing TPM and other applicable norms
- Analytical and Quantitative Skills: Leveraged strong analytical and quantitative skills to use data and metrics for supporting assumptions, recommendations, and decisions
- Strategy Development: Proven track record in developing strategies, building improvement programs, and streamlining workflow-SOPs for enhancing reliability, efficiency, and smooth operation
Electrical In charge Cum Plant 150 TPD, Edible rice bran oil. Production head
AKM Agro Processing Pvt Limited
07.2019 - 01.2022
- Prepared BOQ and load schedules with flow chart for different sections and conducted various electrical analyses using ETAP.
- Installed FLP devices for solvent extraction processes and prepared detailed drawings and interlocking schemes for MCC panels.
- Managed electrical installations and maintenance in the packaging sector and set up capacitor banks.
- Planned and managed project budgets, working capital cash flows, and organized project completion schedules.
- Prepared and managed annual/quarterly production plans, material balance sheets, and maintenance budgets.
- Supervised staff and equipment throughout the production process, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Developed and conducted safety training programs, focusing on the complexity of production processes.
- Conducted inventory control based on critical spares analysis.
- Oversaw maintenance efforts, scheduled and completed maintenance projects, and provided support to other departments.
- Reviewed vendor documents, selected equipment and materials based on hazardous area classifications, and managed cable installations.
- Reduction in ECR up to 11 % by implementing different project as per the Capex.
- Prepare & Plan for project budget, working capital cash flow, prepare and organized bar chart to project completion, redesign project necessary area, involve in erection, involve in erection, designing needed silos, structural, Bulk oil storage tanks 500 Ton, involve & design civil works.
Assistant Electrical Engineer
Shreem Electric Ltd.
08.2015 - 07.2019
- Monitored and executed Turnkey projects to ensure adherence to budgeted cost, demand forecasts, and timely completion.
- Ensured timely execution of condition-based monitoring and improvement tasks through work programming and scheduling as per project timeline.
- Collaborated with project managers to identify and eliminate blockers, ensuring seamless project progression.
- Liaised with clients to define project requirements, scope, and objectives, facilitating clear project understanding and alignment.
- Ensured compliance with safety, economical, and technical assessments, optimizing project outcomes.
- Managed and identified the process for all engineering activities, conducting failure investigations to enhance operational safety.
- Raising for JMC for billing purpose
- Led installation, erection, and commissioning of HT equipment, switchboards, and other electrical components, ensuring precision and quality in operations of 220kv grid with Multicircuit transmission line as per BOQ.
- Supervised testing of various electrical apparatus, ensuring their functionality and adherence to quality standards.
- Planned and conducted inspections, tests, and commissioning activities to uphold operational efficiency, along with strategizing maintenance schedules for electrical equipment.
- Exhibited functional competencies in electrical systems analysis, design and implementation.
- Performed necessary computations during preparation of electrical schematics, system drawings and wire diagrams.
Trainee engineer
Coromondal Liasoners
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Implemented timely execution of condition-based monitoring and improvement tasks using Work Programming & Scheduling, resulting in a 15% increase in equipment uptime.
- Aided in analyzing, designing, and implementing solutions based on provided customer parameters and needs.
- Facilitated liaison with government executives such as railway, Optcl for tendering work related to switchgear item & ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Executed maintenance of ESP system and Bag filters during shutdown periods, minimizing production downtime by 20%.
- Supervised routine maintenance for generators, Circuit Breakers, Motors, and panels in the plant area, ensuring equipment reliability and safety
- Collaborated with the project manager to identify and remove project blockers, accelerating project timelines by 15%.
- Interfaced with clients to ascertain project requirements, scope, and objectives, ensuring alignment with client expectations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical
Biju Patnaik University of Technology
Bhubaneswar06-2014
Skills
- Quality Compliance
- Process Management
- Team Management
- Efficiency Management
- Maintenance Planning
- Project Management
- Installation
- Testing
- Commissioning
- Budgeting
- Operations Management
- Analytical Skills
- ISO Audit
- ETAP
- Autocad
- Performance evaluations
- Risk management
- Strategic planning
- Safety procedures
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Goal setting
- Project planning
- Time management
- Resource allocation
Certification
- Vocational Training in SAIL, Rourkela
- Industrial Automation
- Advance Diploma in Machine Maintenance and Automation
- Chartered Engineer - Electrical
- B-Tech - Electrical Engineering, 2014 Passout
Languages
ODIA
English
Hindi
Hobbies and Interests
- Coin collection
- Travelling
Sociallinks
LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/swagat-rath-8074b750/
Timeline
Manager-Maintenance and Project
Kan Biosys Pvt Ltd
02.2024 - Current
Lead Engineer-Electrical
ACG Associated Capsules
01.2022 - 02.2024
Electrical In charge Cum Plant 150 TPD, Edible rice bran oil. Production head
AKM Agro Processing Pvt Limited
07.2019 - 01.2022
Assistant Electrical Engineer
Shreem Electric Ltd.
08.2015 - 07.2019
Trainee engineer
Coromondal Liasoners
08.2014 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Electrical
Biju Patnaik University of Technology
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