Chaitanya Patel

Address: ***,****** **** ** **,Madison,Al 35756 USA

Contact No.: 463-***-**** E-mail: adudea@r.postjobfree.com

“To work in an atmosphere which gives me dynamic exposure and challenges to prove my competencies and get opportunity for value based growth and career advancement while contributing handsomely to the organization.”

Synopsis:

Technically accomplished professional with 37 years pioneering career in Electrical Operation and Maintenance field of POWER and UTILITY system.

Handling electrical O&M while managing and directing numerous on site.

Extensively worked on SAP (System & Application Product for Data Processing) Plant Maintenance Module.

Extremely systematic and organized with quick adaptability to changing trends, technologies and processes with a logical, analytical and scientific approach.

Highly skilled in designing, assessing, monitoring and implementing various new projects, modification and retrofitting jobs.

Systematic approach applied for detail engineering work during the selection of various types of all electrical machines, equipment & panels and in Relay co-ordination, distribution of underground network.

Outstanding communication talents with proven ability to build and lead highly efficient teams, to train technical personnel and to convey complex concepts in understandable terms.

Exemplary records in directing staff to repair, maintain, and improve production plant equipment. Exceptional leader motivates employees by earning their confidence, respect, and cooperation.

Enhancing the productivity through Optimum utilization of outsource and in-house man power.

Coordinating with Municipal Corporation, GERC and electrical inspector office for necessary plant approvals and renewals.

Core Competencies:

Operation & Maintenance Inspections/Dispute Settlements Strategy Planning

Maintenance Management Site Management Breakdown analysis

Manpower Management Material Management Quality & Safety Assurance

Functional:

●Executing predictive, preventive & breakdown maintenance schedules (daily & turnaround) for various equipment and conducting regular inspection, repair & replacement of spare parts to reliable & quality electrical supply.

●Overseeing end-to-end projects for set-up, expansion, installation & commissioning of underground & overhead distribution network involving requirement analysis (tools, resources, manpower & contractors at right time), finalization of technical specifications, procurement and manpower planning.

●Reviewing schematic / engineering drawings, layouts, technical specifications & cost estimates for installation, erection & commissioning of all kinds of internal / external electrifications.

●Looking after site operations involving handling procurement of equipment, accessories & material with timely delivery to minimize cost with site purchasers & suppliers and settling techno-commercial clarifications during project.

●Developing various innovative solutions to avoid repetitive failure & other problems that adversely affect the electrical supply including capacity, quality, cost & regulatory compliance issues.

●Creating & sustaining a dynamic environment that fosters development opportunities & motivates high performance amongst team members; imparting continuous on-job training to accomplish greater operational efficiency.

Qualification:

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering [1986]

Gujarat University [62.57%]

L.D. Engineering College, Ahmedabad

Diploma in Electrical Engineering [1979]

Technical Examination Board, Gujarat [60.42%]

Ahmedabad

SSC [1976]

Gujarat Secondary Education Board [66.85%]

Ahmedabad

Organizational Experience:

Torrent Power Ltd. [April, 1981 to March,2018]

Executive Engineer

Torrent Power is one of the leading brands in the Indian power sector, a group committed to its mission of transforming life by serving two of the most critical needs - healthcare and power. With an all-round experience in generation, transmission and distribution of power. It is one of the most aggressive companies in the power sector. Working in Ahmadabad Bhiwandi, Surat, Agra and looking forward for other city. Also company has its own Generating capacity of 2000MW.

Installation and commissioning of the new substation for the distribution network of the Sub zone of Ahmadabad city in such manner that it enhances the reliability distribution network.

Maintenance, commissioning and testing of power & distribution transformer, various breakers, protective relays and RMU (Ring Main unit).

Analyse the existing distribution network and forecast future load growth demand for the area and develop the new transmission and distribution network accordingly.

Expertise in new underground network planning and management in such way that cost of network maintenance reduce and enhanced the reliability and quality of power.

Assigned the tasks of developing budgets, material, estimating labour and project construction costs.

Responsible for administering and organizing electrical maintenance department.

Coordinate and liaise with management team, engineers, other outside agency and contractors for the new underground network connection, fault, alteration of electrical load etc…

Handled the tasks of reviewing technical drawings, topographical maps and specifications of electrical systems.

Assigned the tasks of preparing technical specifications and presentations for conducting staff training.

Responsible for ensuring that the design, equipment specifications and compliance follows the safety standards of the organization & environment.

Supervised and monitored the installation and operation of electrical equipment e.g. transformer, switchgear, relays, UG Cables etc.

Troubleshooting of distribution network faults for U.G and O.H network. And maintenance & repairing of electrical equipment e.g. breaker, transformer, RMU, cables, etc..

Preparing the various reports for data analysis e.g. CAPEX and OPEX utilization, load growth analysis of network, manpower productivity report, area wise T&D loss analysis report etc.

Planned daily, monthly and yearly jobs in SAP ERP system. Also planned required budget, material requirement in SAP ERP for completing the given jobs.

Maintain the history of all distribution assets and equipment and keep proper record, and analyse details when the cause of failures of equipment’s are repeat.

Also lead the team of 35 persons for carrying out the departmental activity.

Prepare the MIS reports and handle the energy conservation projects.

Key Highlights:

Distinction of reducing the maintenance cost of equipments to a considerable extent by effective preventive maintenance

Ensured cost effective energy conservation in network..

Worked on High Voltage and Low Voltage Network Operation and Maintenance of system, modifications of network.

Prepared specifications,Testing and calibration for different types of Energy Meters (Single Phase/ Three Phase) testing and calibrations, maintained NABL lab (ISO- 17025: 2005 general requirement of energy meter testing and calibration with internal audit).

Projects Handled:

Operation & Commissioning of 132 KV, 66 kV, 33 KV and 11 KV Switch Yard & U.G Network.

Operation & Commissioning of Milk Pasteurizers, Milk & Ghee Pouch Packing Machines, Refrigeration Plant, Butter Packing Machines etc.

Erection & Commissioning of Boilers, Gas and diesel Gen sets, Screw Compressors, Air Compressors & other utilities Equipments used in process plant.

Professional Enhancements:

SAP (System & Application Product for Data Processing) Plant Maintenance Module Core Team Member & implement SAP Plant Maintenance Module with training.

ISO- 17025: 2005 general requirement of energy meter testing and calibration with internal audit.

Technical Preview:

Operation & maintenance with Project Handling of Plant Equipments such as Switch yards (132 kv/66KV/ 33KV/ 11KV), Transformers, HT & LT switch Gear Panels, APFC Panels, Relay Panels, SF6 Breakers, ACB, VCB, MOCB, Transformers, Battery Banks, Battery Chargers etc.

Worked on Duel fired Boilers 10TPH (FO & NG), Milk Pasteurizers, Milk separators, Milk/ Ghee/ Butter Making & Packing Machines and other process equipments used in Process Industries .

References:

Available upon requests

Thanks

Chaitanya Patel

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