Comprehensive 15 years of experience in Power Generation including Data Analysis, Planning, Resource Management, Material Management, Documentation in Operation, Maintenance and testing of various electrical equipment.
Vadodara
Summary
Provide vision and leadership in collaboration with the top management team to help in achieving the desire plant performance and goals.
Proficiency in Data Analysis, Planning, Resource Management, Material Management and Documentation.
Hands on experience in Operation, Maintenance and testing of various electrical equipment.
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance / Reliability Centre Maintenance (RCM)
Proficient in plant equipment trouble shooting & Root cause Analysis (RCA).
Sound Knowledge of different protection & control schemes, logics, relay setting and co-ordination.
Preparation & review of maintenance strategy and Implementation of maintenance schedules in SAP.
Hands on experience in commissioning of different electrical equipment like Generator, Generator Transformer, Solar PV Panels, HT-LT Panels etc.
Adept in preparing, maintaining and publishing Daily Generation reports & MIS.
Installation, Commissioning and maintenance of DSM (Deviation Settlement Mechanism) / ABT (Availability Based Tariff) System and EMS (Energy Monitoring System).
Providing strategic direction and guidance to the operation team to minimize the DSM penalty and maximize the Commercial Availability of the plant.
Proficiency in Techno-commercial evaluation, technical comparison, E-tendering, Bid evaluation and entire procurement process.
Internal auditor for ISO:55001 (Asset management), ISO:14001 (EMS), ISO:18001 (OHSAS)
Conversant with Indian standards and their provisions for hazardous area classification & equipment selection.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Manager (O & M - Electrical)
Gujarat Industries Power Company Limited (SLPP)
04.2010 - Current
Working as a Manager & a team leader of electrical team. Responsible for operation, maintenance & planning activities of department.
Training and development of subordinates on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the objectives.
Managed and motivated subordinates to be productive and engaged in work.
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
Coordinated with IT department to upgrade technology infrastructure, enhancing operational efficiency and data security.
Review the existing maintenance practices and support implementation of innovative & modern methodologies for enhanced productivity leading to improvement in equipment performance and reliability.
Preparation of standard operating procedures (SOP), standard maintenance procedures (SMP), Maintenance strategies, work instruction/task list and check list for various electrical equipment. Review of bill of materials (BOM).
Provide input for preparation of the Departmental budget and assist in the implementation of the approved budget and work plans to deliver Section objectives.
Health Assessment of Electrical equipment through various electrical testing, Preventive/Predictive Maintenance Scheduling, Execution, Breakdown Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Electrical equipment. Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for equipment breakdown.
Relay Programming / Testing, Protection Scheme Checking, Maintenance and testing of AVR / DAVR.
Ensure optimum utilization of the maintenance system for maintaining job history and data quality so as to retrieve quality information and further modify the system to minimize down time.
Coordinating with State Load Dispatch Center (SLDC) regarding daily Station Dispatch Capacity & Station hourly generation and export. Communication with GUVNL's commercial office regarding monthly export billing (Generation Invoice), weekly DSM charges (i.e. Deviation Charges), and settling down related disputes.
Supervise High Voltage switching activities in line with set policies and procedures to ensure safe operations.
Planning and procurement of spares for electrical equipment with optimum inventory control. Participate in technical bid evaluation (TBE) and inspection of materials on receipt to ensure specifications and required quality.
Planning, scheduling and execution of annual overhauling / shutdown activities.
ISO (9001, 14001, 18001, 50000) and IMS documentation.
Tender floating for annual/biannual maintenance and operation contract and annual work orders.
Working with SAP for daily allocation of permits to work, material issue voucher, purchase requisition (with design specifications) of electrical equipment and spares, work order for ARC, ARC/contractor billing etc.
Junior Engineer (Distribution)
Torrent Power Limited
08.2003 - 04.2010
Installation and commissioning of HT/LT panels at consumer end: used for protection and metering purpose.
Finding faults in underground cables used in LT distribution network using cable fault locating van.
Inspection and replacement of 1-Ø, 3-Ø and CT/PT operated Static Energy Meters.
Accuracy checking of Energy meters & LT CTs using accu-check (Standard Meter Calibrator).
Load survey upload, download & analysis of energy meter using Meter Reading Instrument.
Vigilance & Surveillance activities of HT and LTMD services to reduce the distribution losses by ensuring the proper and accurate metering.
Coordinating with consumers and erection agencies for smooth installation of Panels and Energy Meters.
Education
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering
L D College of Engineering
Ahmedabad, India
04.2001 -
Diploma in Engineering - Electrical Engineering
M S University
Vadodara, India
04.2001 -
SSC - 10th
GSEB
Vadodara, India
04.2001 -
Skills
Team leadership
WORK HISTORY OVERVIEW
Gujarat Industries Power Company Limited
(Surat Lignite Power Plant)
Form: April - 2010
To: Current
Torrent Power Limited, Ahmedabad
From: August - 2003
To: April - 2010
Major Project Handled
Dec-2024: Onsite overhauling work of 150 MVA, 230/10.5 kV Generator Transformer.
Sep-2024: Implementation of DSM Regulation 2024, SQL programming, screen and report modification for easy monitoring and analysis of DSM Gain/Loss.
Dec-2022: Amendment of 6th DSM regulation (DSM Regulation 2022) in DSM monitoring system. SQL programming, screen and report modification for easy monitoring and analysis of DSM Gain/Loss.
Sep-2022: Residual Life Assessment (RLA) study of 147MVA, 10.5kV Unit-4 Generator.
Jan-2021: Onsite overhauling work of 150 MVA, 230/10.5 kV Generator Transformer.
Sep-2021: Residual Life Assessment (RLA) study of 147MVA, 10.5kV Unit-3 Generator.
Aug-2021: Residual Life Assessment (RLA) study of 147MVA, 10.5kV Unit-2 Generator.
Apr-2019: Commissioning of Energy Monitoring System (EMS). Preparation and design of different screens and report format for easy analysis of Energy Consumption.
Aug-2018: Retrofitting of Numerical based Generator Protection relay 7UM622 (Siemens make) in Generator Relay Panel instead of old electromagnetic relays. Preparation of drawing of new scheme in AutoCAD and MS Word.
Mar-2018: Supervision of 150 MVA, 230kV/10.5kV Generator Transformer repair work and associated factory testing work at M/s BHEL - Jhasi. Onsite Installation and commissioning of Generator Transformer.
Mar-2015: Supervision of 147 MVA, 10.5kV Generator Stator repair work and associated factory testing work at M/s BHEL - Hyderabad. Onsite Installation and commissioning of Generator stator and rotor.
Aug-2014: Retrofitting of Numerical based Generator Protection relay 7UM622 (Siemens make) in Generator Relay Panel instead of old electromagnetic relays. Preparation of drawing of new scheme in AutoCAD and MS Word.
Aug-2013: Installation of Distance protection relay in 220 kV Transmission line.
Feb-2012: Supervision of 147 MVA, 10.5kV Generator Rotor (2 Pole, Smooth Cylindrical) repair work and associated factory testing work at M/s BHEL - Hyderabad. Onsite Installation and commissioning of Generator Rotor.
Jan-2012: Installation and commissioning electrical systems of 5MW and 1MW solar power project, which includes Photovoltaic Solar modules, Grid tie inverters, Transformers, HT breakers, and Switchyard.
Aug-2011: Retrofitting of old ALSTOM make motor protection relay with Numerical relays.
Mar-2011: Commissioning of ABT/DSM server System, onsite ABT meter calibration.
May-2010, Installation and commissioning of 150 MVA, 230/10.5 kV Generator Transformer and 45 MVA, 10.5kV/6.6kV Unit Service Transformer.
Software
M S Office
Visual Basics (VB)
SAP - PM, MM, HR
SQL
Power BI
AutoCAD
Certification
Data Analyst
Power Distribution (ACPDM)
NCC from Technical Regiment
Timeline
Manager (O & M - Electrical)
Gujarat Industries Power Company Limited (SLPP)
04.2010 - Current
Junior Engineer (Distribution)
Torrent Power Limited
08.2003 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering
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