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Vadodara, Gujarat, India

- Successfully led the EPC of a state-of-the-art mid-term factory expansion, addressing increasing product demands and ensuring contract compliance.- Defined and managed the project scope, WBS, and baseline, collaborating with cross functional team to ensure alignment with deliverables and objectives.- Developed and executed the project management plan, including scheduling, budgeting, quality management, and risk assessment, resulting in on-time and within-budget delivery.- Oversaw the installation and commissioning of Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Structures, including Pneumatic Equipment, Jigs, and Fixtures, achieving operational readiness.- Facilitated stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution, ensuring seamless communication, scope adherence, and comprehensive project documentation for successful closure. - Directed CAPEX and OPEX projects ensuring 100% compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 9001.- Optimized production workflows by leading cross-functional teams in lean initiatives.

Amravati Area, India

- Spearheaded the 400kV AIS Sub-station improvement project for enhanced reliability and availability, increasing electricity supply in the region.-Collaborated with the project sponsor to define the project charter, scope, WBS, and baseline, ensuring alignment with contract requirements.-Developed and executed the project management plan, including schedule, budget, quality management, and risk assessment, delivering on time and within budget.-Directed the overhaul, modifications, and commissioning of substation equipment and bays, ensuring operational readiness and compliance.-Managed stakeholder engagement and change processes, resolving conflicts effectively and ensuring scope adherence for successful project closure.1350MW (270MW x 5Nos) Thermal Power Plant 400KV Switchyard & Transformer Yard (Includes 5nos x 330 MVA Generating Transformer, 3nos x 63 MVA Station Transformer, 21 Nos 400KV Bays including 5nos GT Bays, 3nos ST Bays, 4nos Lines, 1no Reactor Bay & 8nos Tie Bays).

Jharsuguda, Orissa, India

- Scope and Risk Management: Defined and executed maintenance procedures for high-voltage systems, ensuring 100% power availability for critical operations at Vedanta Aluminum Smelter Plant by mitigating risks through adherence to SAP-based PTW systems and LOTO protocols.- Schedule and Resource Management: Developed and managed daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance schedules, including preventive, corrective, and condition-based monitoring, to optimize resource utilization and minimize equipment downtime.- Quality and Communication Management: Prepared and circulated comprehensive reports such as PM/CBM, Thermography, DGA, and incident reports, providing actionable insights to stakeholders and ensuring alignment with quality standards and operational KPIs.- Procurement and Coordination: Supervised the charging and isolation protocols for Rectiformers, ICTs, and LT feeders, coordinating cross-functional teams to maintain compliance with safety standards and ensure efficient procurement and utilization of critical equipment.- Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting: Facilitated regular updates and presentations to senior management, including WAR Room meetings and monthly progress reviews, driving transparency and stakeholder alignment for operational and strategic goals.400/220 KV SUB-STATION (5*750 MVA ICTS, 3*120 MVA AUX TRAFOS), (15-400 KV BAYS & 26-220KV BAYS) & 33/11 KV SWITCHGEARS at Vedanta Site.

Mumbai Area, India

- Scope and Quality Management: Led the installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of high-voltage switchgear and PASS systems, ensuring operational effectiveness and reducing breakdowns through adherence to service procedures and pre-commissioning testing (e.g., timing, CRM, DCRM, and gas leakage tests).- Schedule and Resource Management: Designed and implemented predictive and preventive maintenance schedules to increase equipment reliability, improve uptime, and reduce mean time to repair (MTTR), effectively managing both contractor and departmental manpower.- Risk and Safety Management: Conducted root cause analysis (RCA) and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) to identify defects and risks, implementing corrective actions and safety protocols to achieve a zero-incident work environment.- Procurement and Stakeholder Management: Reviewed engineering drawings, material specifications, and installation inspections while coordinating customer requirements and vendor evaluations to ensure seamless project execution.- Communication and Continuous Improvement: Organized team meetings to enhance task safety and efficiency while generating comprehensive reports on equipment performance, maintenance schedules, and project progress for stakeholders, driving data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.

Hyderabad Area, India

- Scope and Quality Management: Led testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of 33kV and 11kV switchgear products, including circuit breakers, control panels, and CT/PT devices, ensuring 100% smooth substation operations through comprehensive fault analysis and parameter rectifications.- Schedule and Resource Management: Conducted high-voltage testing, contact resistance testing, and timing testing for circuit breakers before dispatch, coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet project schedules and maintain quality standards.- Risk and Operational Management: Performed mechanism operations of breakers (AC/DC tests) and addressed potential risks by devising operational solutions, improving overall substation reliability and efficiency.- Procurement and Stakeholder Collaboration: Delivered post-sales services for circuit breakers, relay panels, and CT/PT devices, ensuring integration and acceptance testing for major projects, including APCPDCL, MSEDCL, and LANCO, with a focus on stakeholder satisfaction.- Communication and Continuous Improvement: Compiled and analyzed outage and complaint reports, prepared actionable insights, and supported field teams in optimizing site operations, enhancing equipment performance, and minimizing downtime.

Navi Mumbai

- Scope and Quality Management: Conducted routine testing of MV electrical switchgear (VCBs, CRPs, CTs, PTs) in compliance with Siemens, IEC, and IS standards, ensuring operational reliability and adherence to quality benchmarks.- Schedule and Resource Management: Planned and executed comprehensive testing procedures, including HV tests, IR tests, and functional tests, while verifying wiring and performing primary/secondary current injection tests to meet project timelines.- Risk and Procurement Management: Assessed material requirements based on Single Line Diagrams (SLD) and client specifications, ensuring the availability of essential components like auxiliary relays and contactors to mitigate project delays.- Stakeholder and Communication Management: Delivered successful routine testing for high-profile clients such as Reliance Energy, NALCO, and TATA Steel, while providing actionable insights on control panel performance to stakeholders.- Continuous Improvement and Compliance: Ensured compliance with Siemens standards through rigorous quality checks and routine testing of advanced systems, including numerical protection relays and electronic equipment like meters and relays.

Postgraduate Degree, Operation Management

Studied World Class Leadership, World Class Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma Methodologies, Managerial Finance, Marketing and Sales.

Bachelor Of Technology - Btech, Electrical Engineering