Vivek Tripathi

Sekura Energy Private Limited (SEPL) is backed by Edelweiss Infrastructure Yield Plus Fund (EIYP).

Business Development and Asset Management

• Assisted in Merger and Acquisition of 813MWp capacity solar assets of French Utility
• Providing comprehensive support on business development, strategy, asset management, and assisting in special projects.
• Conducting technical due diligence for prospective investments, Merger & Acquisitions.
• Evaluated technical, commercial, and business aspects for new investments in solar and transmission projects.
• Managing Asset Management of 1GW+renewable energy assets as Lead Operations
• Development and implementation of asset management plans and strategies for asset value creation.
• Preparation and monitoring of Annual O&M budget, with financial projections, for meeting Operational KPIs, with cost optimization.
• Key facilitator for achieving ISO certifications, ISO 14001/45001/55001 standards.
• Developed strategies to improve inventory management
• Assisted in the development and implementation of contract management policies and procedures.
• Preparation, implementation, and review of preventive maintenance programs, schedules, and standard operating procedures.
• Developed and maintained MIS dashboards for tracking key performance and SHEQ metrics.
• Investigation of incidents, accidents, and near misses using root cause analysis techniques for corrective action planning.
• Performed detailed audits of management systems and identified potential risks or issues, and developed risk mitigation strategies.
• Contributed innovative ideas and technological solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.

Asset Management and Business Development

• Contributed in Asset Management of 550MW+ renewable energy assets
• Implemented digitization of maintenance planning, maintenance schedules.
• Preparation, implementation, and review of preventive maintenance programs, schedules, and standard operating procedures.
• Investigation of incidents, accidents, and near misses using root cause analysis techniques for corrective action planning.
• Supported in conducting technical due diligence and merger & acquisition of new assets.
• Proposed strategic approach for asset value creation and enhancement of project revenue.

Asset Management and Review Engineering

• Single point of contact for taking over new projects with HOTO punch points and supporting documents.
• Managed O&M of approximately ~1GW capacity of solar assets.
• Developed and maintained MIS dashboards for tracking key performance and SHEQ metrics.
• Implemented digitization of maintenance planning, maintenance schedules.
• Preparation, implementation, and review of preventive maintenance programs, conditional monitoring, maintenance schedules, and standard operating procedures.
• Investigation of incidents, accidents, and near misses using root cause analysis techniques for corrective action planning.
• Supported Engineering team for in-house preparation of as-built drawings for upcoming projects.

Project Management, Project Execution and Review Engineering

• Developed detailed project plans and schedules to ensure efficient completion of a 1x660MW thermal power project.
• Identified, assessed and managed risks associated with site projects.
• End-to-end coordination with other functions and expedite activities for timely project delivery.
• Techno-commercial evaluation of bids for contract award and kick-off project start.
• Review of engineering drawings, quality approval plan, and technical datasheets for expediting project progress.
• Assisted in budget preparation and monitored expenditures against budget, providing regular reports to management.
• Manage project emergencies, warranty management, and liaise with external stakeholders.
• Provided technical guidance and advice on project management processes and procedures, cost optimization, and cash flow management.
• Supported in developing HSE management systems, policies, and procedures.
• Installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical equipment at a 1x660MW thermal power project.

Project Execution

• Electrical installation, testing, and commissioning of wind projects and balance of projects.
• Installation, testing, and commissioning of 220kV switchyard for wind project.
• Inspected construction sites for conformance with established safety standards.
• Developed and implemented strategies for managing resources to meet project objectives.

Project Execution and Maintenance (Thermal power projects)

• Managed and monitored all electrical installation projects to ensure they were completed on time and within budget.
• Installation, commissioning, and maintenance of switchyard and 400kV, 765kV substation, and 220kV transmission line.
• Installation, commissioning, and maintenance of transformers and reactors of up to 1000MVA and 765kV voltage level.
• Installation, commissioning of busducts, LV-HV switchgear, cable trays, cabling, and plant earthing, battery chargers, EOT crane, gantry cranes.
• Conducting site inspection, site activity planning, safety audits, site procurement, and inventory management.
• Conducting material reconciliation, contract closure, vendor, and client billing.
• Preparation of periodical MIS for tracking project progress and SHEQ metrics.
• Review of drawings and prepare as-built drawings for site execution, client billing.