Ashis Panda

Dynamic Electrical & Electronics Engineering and Key Account Management professional with 11 years of extensive experience at MNCs like TRL Krosaki Refractories and Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, excelling in project management and team leadership. Proven track record in optimizing maintenance strategies and implementing energy management systems. Skilled in PLC programming and vendor relations, driving project success through effective collaboration and innovative solutions.

Assistant Manager – Projects (E&A) - TRL Krosaki Refractories Ltd

(2024-10)

• Spearheading Electrical design and implementation, engaging with all stakeholders, suppliers, Engineering consultants and external automation vendors.
• Formulated specifications according to system requirements for electrical distribution from the state grid (33 KV) to motors and other field devices, encompassing HT/LT, DG, PCC, MCC, Lighting, Earthing, UPS Systems with assistance from the Engineering consultant.
• Lead large-scale stakeholder-driven projects (BOF Mag Carbon, AG Expansion 160MT, Silica double capacity), managing team of 30+ Engineers and cross functional users, executions in last two years.
• Develop and assess techno-commercial documents, offering procurement recommendations to enhance value, and reduce cost.
• Organize meetings with stakeholders including end-users to communicate project status, risks and progress.
• Assess project risks and devise mitigation strategies, monitoring action plans to guarantee timely resolution.

Team Leader – Maintenance & Projects - Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Ltd

(2022-07 - 2024-10)

• Ensuring all manufacturing equipment (Filler, blowmould, bottleconveyor, inspection unit, bottle washer, palletizer, ASRS systems of High-Speed Lines from 120 up to 1050 BPM), utilities (Power, Boiler, DG, UPS, Chillers) are 100% available and reliable.
• Minimizing downtime and improving plant productivity.
• Leading CAPEX projects.
• Managing safety, statutory compliance and environmental initiatives.
• Develop and execute AOH (annual overhauling), preventive maintenance plans.
• Prepare Engineering assessment and cost-benefit analysis.
• Collaborate closely with all cross functional teams for productivity improvement.
• Manage annual maintenance budgets.
• Drive productivity, energy savings and cost reduction initiatives.
• Support audits and maintain statutory records.

Lead Engineer – Maintenance - Vedanta Aluminum

(2021-01 - 2022-07)

• Oversaw maintenance of electrical, instrumentation and automations system at Cast House – Billet Operation.
• Conduct troubleshooting and fault diagnosis of Billet caster (3X50T) drops, Holding Furnace (6X60T), Homogenizing furnace and other utility systems.
• Responsible for preparing RCA, CAPA and case studies for all major breakdowns.

System Integrator – Project Engineer - Schneider Electric - Delhi NCR area

(2015-06 - 2020-12)

• Project Engineering at Delhi NCR area consisting of PLC, HMI, SCADA programming, site execution, commissioning, technical documentation as a team member.
• Green field projects: - 1050 BPM High Speed PET production line, 800 BPM RGB CSD Line, BOF Mag C Plant
• Brown field projects: - 300 kW automated hydraulic powerpack system at BARC, Mumbai
• Execution of Arrester Barrier at runway of Indian Air Force Station, Suratgarh, Rajasthan
• Complete site execution of Meerut city water supply system in automation facility.

B. Tech - EEE - Centurion University, Odisha (2011 - 2015)

12th Science - Council of Higher Secondary Education (2009 - 2011)

10th - Board of Secondary Education (2008 - 2009)