Bikash Pradhan

Results-driven Section Incharge with 3+ years of experience in 24x7 operation & maintenance of HT/LT power systems in DISCOM. Proven expertise in switchyard operations, transformer & feeder maintenance, breakdown restoration, and safety compliance using PTW/LOTO/HIRA. Proficient in SAP Fiori for material & breakdown management. Seeking to leverage strong field execution and power system knowledge in Thermal/Industrial Plant O&M roles.

Lead Engineer Operation & Maintenance at TATA POWER WESTERN ODISHA DISTRIBUTION LIMITED TPWODL (2023-04 – Present)

Responsible for leading the operation, maintenance, reliability improvement, and field supervision of the assigned electrical distribution network, ensuring safe and uninterrupted power supply to consumers with reduction of AT&C loss.

• Managing 24x7 O&M of 11kV/33kV distribution network covering 3 nos 33 KV Feeders, 10 nos 11 KV feeders, 600+ DTs, 10 RMUs and HT/LT lines.
• Ensuring uninterrupted power supply
• Leading team of 80 technicians for preventive maintenance & emergency breakdown restoration.
• Reduced average outage time by 19%
• Executing HT/LT line fault diagnosis, transformer failures, cable jointing & equipment breakdowns in coordination with PSS/APSCC
• Implementing strict electrical safety protocols.
• PTW system, LOTO, HIRA for all shutdown & maintenance activities with zero incidents
• Handling SAP operations: Material reservation/return, breakdown notification creation, OPEX/CAPEX consumption posting
• Executing system reliability projects: Conductor augmentation, ABC installation, DT capacity enhancement for loss reduction
• Preparing technical documentation: Feeder reports, breakdown logs, outage MIS, material consumption & network performance

B.Tech in Electrical Engineering (BPUT) – Parala Maharaja Engineering College (2023-04)

Diploma in Electrical Engineering (SCTE&VT) – Govt.Polytehnic Angul (2020-07)

Higher Secondary in Science in Science (CBSE) – Ghanshyam Hemlata Vidya Mandir (2017-06)

Matriculation in General (ICSE) – ST.Mary's Convent School Birmitrapur (2015-05)