VITTHAL PATNECHA
Electrical Engineer
Summary
Responsible for Maintaining and Operating all Electrical Systems within Facility, Ensuring their Safety, Efficiency, and Compliance with Industry Regulations, by Performing tasks like Troubleshooting Electrical Issues, Preventative Maintenance, System Upgrades, and Coordinating Repairs with Technicians & Skill Develpoment, While adhering to Strict Safety Protocols and Documentation Standards.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Manager Electrical-E3
Talcher Fertilizers Ltd.(JV GAIL, CIL, RCF, FCI)
2 2024 - Current
- Handling 220kV LILO Substation Project Construction & Commissioning.
- Handling 220kV Transmission Line Project Construction & Commissioning.
- Handling 33kV Transmission Line Project Construction & Commissioning.
- Review & Comment of Design Basis Report & Review the Vendor Data & Design Clarification.
- Comply Statutory requirement & Prepare the necessary documents required by State & Central Gov. Bodies as per project.
- Review the Project Time Lines & Milestones and provide input at different stages of the project as per requirement.
- Handling Contract & Procurement Activities throughs CPP & GeM Portal( Government E-Market Place).
- Handling Construction Power distribution through 132kV Substation and also Attending O&M and Troubleshooting activities as per requirement.
Electrical Manager
Jindal Steel & Power Ltd (Coal Gasification Plant)
07.2018 - 01.2024
- Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance on electrical equipment like motors, transformers, switchgear, generators, and power distribution systems to achieve operational efficiency and optimum resource utilization.
- Proactively identifying areas of obstruction/breakdowns and taking steps to rectify the equipment through application of troubleshooting tools to ensure zero breakdowns.
- New Project planning, Load Listing & Sizing of Various Electrical Equipment as well as the modifications in the existing plant for plant efficiency and Reliability improvement.
- Numerical Relay configuration and upgradation of protection system as per the requirements.
- Handling Material Management, Manpower scheduling, budgetary, planning Technical support for Procurement of Electrical items like- Transformer, Switch-Gear, Motor, DG, HT/LT Panel, UPS, VFD, Cable, Cable Tray, Lighting Fixture, Flame Proof Equipment.
- Incorporated feedback/comments from Vendors for design clarification, compliance and modification during the development of project.
- Participated in Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) and Hazard Identification (HAZID) study; reviewed and performed finalization of Power system study such as Load flow, Short Circuit, Largest Motor Starting on ETAP/MATLAB software.
- Review and comment on Design Basis Report (DBR), KSLD, PSLD, Layout Scheme, Cable Sizing & Schedule, PMCC, MLDB, Energy Meters, UPS and DC System.
- Preparing the IMS, ENMS Document and other necessary compliance document preparations
- TPM Implementation and also monitoring and implementing the kaizen and Poka-yoke for the reliability improvement of the plant process.
- Internal Auditor of IMS & ENMS in organization.
- Anticipated problems & corrective action, Analysis tools like why why, Fish bone analysis
- Improved team performance by providing regular training and professional development opportunities for staff members.
- Served as a technical expert on complex electrical issues, advising colleagues on best practices and troubleshooting techniques.
Electrical Manager
Reliance Industries Ltd.( Petro-chemical Refinery)
02.2018 - 07.2018
- Planning, scheduling and executing preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance of LT/HT motors,Switchgears, utility equipment etc.
- Proactively identifying areas of obstruction/breakdowns and taking steps to rectify the equipment through application of troubleshooting tools to ensure zero breakdowns.
- Handling Material Management, Manpower scheduling, budgetary, planning Technical support for Procurement of Electrical items like- Transformer, Switch-Gear, Motor, DG, HT/LT Panel, UPS, VFD, Cable, Cable Tray, Lighting Fixture, Flame Proof Equipment.
- Reduced equipment downtime by establishing effective preventive maintenance programs for all electrical systems.
Electrical Engineer
Sach Electro Mech. Ltd. (Oil and Gas Exploration)
11.2014 - 11.2017
- Developing and executing routine maintenance schedules for electrical equipment like transformers, generators, switchgear, cables, and control systems to prevent breakdowns.
- Proactively identifying areas of obstruction/breakdowns and taking steps to rectify the equipment through application of troubleshooting tools to ensure zero breakdowns.
- Evaluated electrical installations and systems to isolate faults and implement corrective actions.
- Performed regular inspections of facilities to assess the condition of electrical systems and recommend necessary upgrades or maintenance activities.
- Handling Material Management, Manpower scheduling, budgetary, planning Technical support for Procurement of Electrical items like- Transformer, Switch-Gear, Motor, DG, HT/LT Panel, UPS, VFD, Cable, Cable Tray, Lighting Fixture, Flame Proof Equipment.
Jr. Electrical Engineer
B.B.Electrical Pvt. Ltd. (Oil and Gas Exploration)
07.2012 - 11.2014
- Identify and resolve electrical issues during testing, including wiring faults, malfunctioning relays, and protection system problems.
- Develop commissioning plans, test procedures, and documentation for electrical systems, including detailed checklists and acceptance criteria.
- Perform pre-energization checks, energization procedures, and functional testing of electrical equipment such as transformers, generators, switchgear, and control panels.
- Enforce safety procedures during commissioning activities, including proper lockout/tagout practices and adherence to electrical safety standards.
Education
Master of Engineering - Power System
MBM Engineering College
Jodhpur, India 08.2013 - 20180
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering - Electrical
Jodhpur National University
Jodhpur 08.2008 - 07.2012
Skills
Team leadership
Operations management
Strategic planning
Decision-making
Project management
Staff training and development
Safety procedures
Problem-solving abilities
Certification
Supervisory Electrical License- Rajasthan
Accomplishments
- Two Times Win Executive of the Month.
- Win Poke-Yoke Competition at JSPL.
- Win kaizen competition at JSPL.
- CCQC-22 Kaizen Case Study Presentation Gold Award Winner.
- NCQC-22 Kaizen Case Study Presentation Excellent Award Winner.
Timeline
Electrical Manager
Jindal Steel & Power Ltd (Coal Gasification Plant)
07.2018 - 01.2024
Electrical Manager
Reliance Industries Ltd.( Petro-chemical Refinery)
02.2018 - 07.2018
Electrical Engineer
Sach Electro Mech. Ltd. (Oil and Gas Exploration)
11.2014 - 11.2017
Master of Engineering - Power System
MBM Engineering College
08.2013 - 20180
Jr. Electrical Engineer
B.B.Electrical Pvt. Ltd. (Oil and Gas Exploration)
07.2012 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering - Electrical
Jodhpur National University
08.2008 - 07.2012
Manager Electrical-E3
Talcher Fertilizers Ltd.(JV GAIL, CIL, RCF, FCI)
2 2024 - Current