Umesh Kumar Chourasia
Assistant Manager Electrical
Jabalpur
Summary
Results-driven Electrical Engineering professional with over 11 years of experience in Electrical Testing & Commissioning, Utilities Management, and Operations & Maintenance across Greenfield and Brownfield projects. Proven expertise in leading engineering teams, managing HT/LT power systems, executing MEP projects, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Strong background in project planning, preventive maintenance, vendor coordination, and energy optimization. Seeking a challenging Electrical Manager role where I can drive operational excellence, improve system reliability, and contribute strategically to organizational growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Assistant Manager - Electrical
Daffodil Pharma Chem PVT.LTD.
12.2024 - Current
- I will direct and coordinate all engineering activities within the company's flagship ingredient and nutraceutical manufacturing facility right from Project Planning, interacting with Process and Architectural consultants, selection of equipment, erection and commissioning, project management, recruitment of engineering personnel, planning and executing preventive equipment maintenance, and process validations to ensure that overall plant goals and objectives are accomplished. The Manager will oversee the Projects, Engineering and Maintenance team.
- Responsible for the successful implementation of highly technical or involved engineering projects in the creation and development of automated upstream fermentation and downstream extraction and purification systems, semi-automatic and manually controlled accessory equipment, auxiliary equipment, or other items presenting new or constantly changing problems of materials, customer requirements and product uses.
- Prioritize engineering projects and assignments for completion by the appropriate engineering personnel.
- Establish systems to document and maintain process validation and drawing compliance.
- Manage vendors and contractors, ensuring quality control, safety compliance, and cost-effectiveness.
- Maintain electrical documentation and support during regulatory inspections and audits.
- In-depth understanding of HT/LT power systems, earthing, cable sizing, UPS, DG, all equipment preventive maintenance & breakdown maintenance.
- Tools: AutoCAD Electrical, Dialux, MS Project/Primavera also (Soham) Pharma cloud, SAP PM HANA.
- Responsible for new machine installation IQ, OQ, PQ with requires service qualification.
- Responsible for Calibration & Validation of all equipment/instruments.
- Responsible to ensure compile of engineering SOPs and other KPI.
- Executive PM schedules for electrical & instrumentation systems as per maintenance planner.
- Co-ordination with the vendors for on time completion of AMC, ARC & other maintenance works.
- Identification of CAPEX needs of the site, Compiling and Proposing based on the Priority/criticality.
- Coordination with Projects team for timely completion of Projects & as per design/intended use
- Identification of Business excellence ideas (Cost Savings, avoid wastage, conservations, efficiency improvement)
- Day to day tracking and analyzing power consumption & R&M activities
- To Optimize/Conserve the Electric power utilization across Site by close coordination with major users & other cross functional teams
- Timely completion of Preventive maintenance/Overhauling of Equipments
- Review and upgradation of documents related to Electrical department to include cGMP requirements (SOP's, CAPA, CCF, Validation and Qualification Documents).
- Responsible for Installation and Commissioning of new m/c like Octagonal blender, Clean Room Design, FBD, Boiler,Dust Collector, ANFD, SCFE & Screw Conveyor Lines & Reactor, Bubble column reactor, Air Compressor, m/c, 10KLD ETP & STP etc.
- Responsible for Operation and maintenance of Process & Packing machines & Utility.
- MEP Project Planning:
- Analysis of master construction program, understanding Project work scope, needs and deliverables, contracts milestones, estimating budget quantities, cost, duration and resources.
- Preparation (Management Planning and control system) MPCS, (jobs cost reports) JCR, Reconciliation statements, project cash flow, manpower mobilization.
- Preparation & Timely tracking of material Procurement, MIR, RFI, JMS, TDS and other Trackers.
- Innovative formats for daily /weekly/monthly and Progress reports including 3d model progress reporting system, Bar charts & S-curve's for clients & higher hierarchy for quick project comprehension.
- Develop load calculations, single line diagrams (SLD), schematics, layouts, and shop drawings.
- Prepare electrical system designs for power distribution, lighting, earthing, lightning protection, and low-current systems in compliance with local and international codes (IEC, NEC, BS, NFPA, etc.).
- Plan and supervise testing, commissioning, and energization of electrical systems.
- Ensure all electrical works comply with HSE regulations and electrical safety standards.
- Assist in BOQ preparation, cost estimation, and value engineering.
- Conduct site inspections, snagging, and progress reporting.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
Electrical Department Head
Kundan Concentrates Pvt Ltd (Kundan Group)
12.2021 - 12.2024
- Installation of Extrusion Machines, Air Knife, VFD, Premixes feeders, Screw Conveyor, Ball Mill, EOT Crane (5 Ton, 10 Ton), Gravity concentrator, Leaching Tanks, Slurry Pumps, ELGI Compressor, Diaphragms Pumps, Filter Press, Electric Furnace (80 kg, 10kg), Chillers, Large Weighing Bridge, Dust collector (4000 CFM) and Lighting Panels, Switchyard AC, DC, Drives, Servo Motors, Thermocouples, Flowmeters, Sensors, Limit Switch.
- AS an Engineer Procurement of electrical Items like Motors, Cables, Field Instrument, Switchgears, panels, drives, Slurry pumps dg sets.
- Performed erection, commissioning, and retrofit work of electrical panels, transformers, NIFPS system, APFC, AHF, HT and LT cables, VFD etc.
- All Plant Activities, low cost automation, cost saving project, Preventive maintenance, 5s Implementation, Utility maintenance, why why analysis, VCB, ACB, ICOG, RMU Panels, RO Plant, Knowledge of Pneumatic and Hydraulic, Spot Welding, Root Cause analysis.
- Performed maintenance budget finalization & ensured all maintenance expenses are within budget.
- Preparing cost estimates for upcoming projects, Maintenance Expenditure Proposals (MEP), and Capital expenditure proposals (CAPEX).
- To identify & raise AMC, material management, vendor management, contract preparation & awarding, manpower management, and maintaining documentation for HSE & ISO.
- Review and finalizing RFQ, electrical drawings, control philosophy, equipment size selection, and SLD's, Conducted/ Reviewed FAT and SAT for over 50 motors (LT), 2 Transformers (2600), 32 VFD's (HT and LT), Static frequency converters, HT and LT panels.
- Continuous monitoring of MTTR, MTBF and Downtime Trend Chart and improve to achieve departmental objective and targets, Ensure safety & 5S at workplace.
- Observation record of daily used spare parts, critical spare parts Knowledge Inventory control, and critical spare maintenance.
- Coordinate with consultants, clients, and contractors to resolve technical issues.
- Identify potential risks and implement corrective actions.
- Enforce proper lockout/tagout procedures and safe work practices.
- Review vendor quotations and recommend suitable suppliers.
- Control material usage and minimize wastage on site.
- Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
- Identified technical risks within managed projects.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Improved communication among stakeholders through regular updates and meetings.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration to achieve project goals.
Project Engineer
ERDA (Electrical Research Association & Development)
07.2018 - 05.2020
- Survey of HT/LT lines & BPL Consumers for metering, BOQ, Cost Estimation, Progress report & MIS Preparation, Execution & Collection Plan, Preparation and Submission of Material Supply & Erection bills and follow-up for payment, Documentation, other official works & also active in execution activities etc.
- Survey of 22/0.433 KV Distribution Transformer for R & M Activities, On Site Repair & Maintenance of Distribution Transformer, Distribution Transformer Testing for Healthiness ,Faulty Transformer replacement within specified time following supply code, New Distribution Transformer Installation & Commissioning as requirement Survey of 22KV Incoming & 22 KV & 11 KV Outgoing feeder for R&M Activities to Increase flexibility of Supply, Erection of New Feeder, Survey & Removal of Unsafe Locations in HT Network, Pre-monsoon Survey of HT Network to maintain zero interruption for reliable supply during monsoon, HT Cable fault finding using TDR and Attending, Apply for Necessary RO Permission to Concerned Dept., Attending HT Feeder & Distribution Transformer Breakdown, OH-UG conversion for Unsafe location removal, Manpower Management and Work allocation to Vendor, Material Reconciliation of Vendor in SAP System.
- (Project – DDUGJY, IPDS, Shubhagya Yojana, S/s Augmentation)
Field Engineer
Feedback infra services Pvt. Ltd.
04.2013 - 05.2018
- HT Yard, VCB, Transformer, DG, MV panel, PCC panel, MCC Panel ,PDB, LDB, Starters specification, rating and cable sizing and type selection as per equipment/motor loads and SLD preparation.
- Electrical Maintenance and BOQ Preparation /Selection.
- Following given daily and monthly production plan.
- Coordinating with maintenance dept. for timely maintenance of equipment also handled electrical and instrumentation maintenance.
- (Aug.2016 – May 2017)
- (Project – DDUGJY, IPDS, New S/s, Reconductoring)
- Delivered high-quality field services, ensuring all projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
- Provided review of design modifications and requests for clarification.
- Managed team in troubleshooting efforts that alleviated errors.
- Monitored construction methods and installations, inspection and testing processes.
Education
BE (RGPV) - Electrical Engineer
Takshshila Institute of Engg. & Technology
Jabalpur12.2012
PG Diploma - Transmission & Distribution Systems
NPTI – PSTI Bangalore
12.2015
12th - undefined
Saraswati Shishu Mandir Higher Secondary School Gal gala
Jabalpur, M.P.03.2007
Skills
Prime Vera, Jira, SIMATIC WinCC
Power BI, SCADA
AutoCAD Electrical (Basic) Single line Diagram, Panel Designing, Layout design in AutoCAD
CMMS, Critical Spare Stock Management, SAP PM, MM (S4 Hana)
Billing, Monthly MIS, Vendor management, vendor development, planning of Materials
Operations management
SAP PM HANA
Affiliations
- 5 Yrs. Greenfields projects Experience, Project planning and Management, Hydraulics and Pneumatics.
- Experience in O & M Installations & Commissioning, all type of miniature work, cable Termination, scheduling.
- Good Knowledge of AutoCAD also Single line diagram, HT, LT Panel designing's, Load Calculation, Estimate and sound knowledge of BIM.
- Electrification of Un-electrified areas, newly proposed 33/11kv & 11kv/0.433kv Substations, Augmentation of 33/11kV & 11/0.433 kV Substations, Feeder segregation, RAPDRP Part-B. Renovation, modernization and strengthening of 11 kV level Substations, Transformers, Re-conduct ring of lines at 11kV level and below
Certification
Certification Course: PG Diploma in Transmission & Distribution Systems
Timeline
Assistant Manager - Electrical
Daffodil Pharma Chem PVT.LTD.
12.2024 - Current
Electrical Department Head
Kundan Concentrates Pvt Ltd (Kundan Group)
12.2021 - 12.2024
Project Engineer
ERDA (Electrical Research Association & Development)
07.2018 - 05.2020
Field Engineer
Feedback infra services Pvt. Ltd.
04.2013 - 05.2018
PG Diploma - Transmission & Distribution Systems
NPTI – PSTI Bangalore
12th - undefined
Saraswati Shishu Mandir Higher Secondary School Gal gala
BE (RGPV) - Electrical Engineer
Takshshila Institute of Engg. & Technology
Declaration
I Umesh, hereby declare that the information contained herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Personal Details
- Correspondences Address: 448 A-1B, SBI Colony Single Story Vivekananda Ward Jabalpur, M.P.482002
- Permanent Address: 448 A-1B, SBI Colony Single Story Vivekananda Ward Jabalpur, M.P.482002
- FATHER NAME: Shri Deodass Chourasia
- DATE OF BIRTH: 09-04-1989
- SEX: MALE
- CITIZENSHIP: INDIAN
- MATERIAL STATUS: MARRIED