Chief Manager (Operations) at Tanjore Power Limited (2004-07 – 2026-03)
Led the 120MW combined cycle operation team managing plant startup, shutdown, troubleshooting, normal operation and preservation. Overseen erection and commissioning of major equipment including 70 MW Gas turbine, 170 TPH HRSG, and 11 KL DM water treatment plant. Managed operations of all critical systems including gas turbine, gas booster compressor, heat recovery steam generator, steam turbine, air-cooled condenser, boiler feed water pumps, and cooling systems.
Coordinated with utility companies (GAIL, TANGEDCO) for operational efficiency. Implemented innovative ideas for energy efficiency and plant modifications for better production. Ensured compliance with environmental regulations and fire safety systems.
Led incident analysis and emergency response protocols.
- Erection and commissioning of 70 MW Gas turbine and 170 TPH HRSG
- Erection and commissioning of 11 KL DM water treatment plant
- Startup, shutdown, troubleshooting, annual maintenance and operation of 70 MW gas turbine
- Startup, shutdown, troubleshooting, annual maintenance and operation of 18000Sm3 per hour Gas booster compressor
- Startup, shutdown, troubleshooting, annual maintenance and operation of 170TPH Heat recovery steam generator and Hydro test
- Startup, shutdown, troubleshooting, annual maintenance and operation of 50MW Steam turbine
- Startup, shutdown, troubleshooting, annual maintenance and operation of 50MW air-cooled condenser
- Startup, shutdown, troubleshooting, annual maintenance and operation of 2*210 TPH Boiler feed water pumps
- Startup, shutdown, troubleshooting, annual maintenance and operation of Cooling water pumps and Air cooler heat exchanger
- Monitoring the plant operation for better energy efficient operation
- Operation of 110 KV switch yard, 110 KV transformer, 11 KV, 6.6 KV transformers
- Operation of Plant 415 V power, UPS power and DC power system
- Operation of DCS control system
- Operation of waste water treatment plant
- Shift schedule preparation, training subordinates, daily report, monthly report preparation
- Operation annual report preparation and annual generation budget preparation
- TANGEDCO communication for 110 KV line maintenance
- Operation and maintenance of Emergency 500 KW DG set
- Operation team coordination for ISO 14001, 45001 and 50001 implementation and audits
- Incident analysis of events
- Suggestion and implementation of innovative ideas for energy efficiency
- Operation and maintenance of Firefighting system - hydrant water system, spray water system, automatic CO2 flooding system
- Coordination during plant emergency situation as chief incident controller
- Plant modification implementation for better production and energy efficiency
- Ensuring plant PCB related emissions are within the limit
- Ensuring PTW system in place
- Manpower availability and safe working conditions in the shift
- Proper shift handing over and taking over
- Monitoring plant important parameters and carryout corrective measures for deviations
- Continuous follow of gas supply with Gail
- Report plant head on problems affecting plant generation and efficiency
- Review of area engineers log book for their observations
- Checking jumper register and HV switching log for normalization
- Follow of energy defects for closing
- Report hazards and incidents with proper solutions
- Attend internal training classes
- Ensuring boiler water chemistry
Mechanical Engineer at Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd. (1999-06 – 2004-07)
Managed operations and maintenance of 12 MW co-generation power plant. Oversaw bagasse-fired boilers, steam turbines, and auxiliary systems. Coordinated with sugar mill and distillery units for efficient production. Managed DCS control system and electrical switchyard operations.
- Startup, shutdown, operation and maintenance of 2*35 TPH bagasse fired boilers
- Startup, shutdown, operation and maintenance of 2*6 MW steam turbine
- Operation and maintenance of bagasse conveyor and bagasse yard
- Operation of DCS control system
- Operation of 110 KV switch yard and 110 KV transformer
- Operation and maintenance of cooling towers
- Coordination with sugar mill and distillery unit for efficient production of sugar
- Operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of 2*20 KL DM water treatment plant
- Operation and maintenance of Emergency 500 KW DG set
- Preparation of daily reports
- Ensuring operation department spares and budget
- Operation and maintenance of ash handling systems and ash disposal system
- Operation and maintenance of forced draught and induced draft fans and boiler feed water pumps
- Operation and maintenance of boiler firing system - bagasse feeders and travelling grate
- Ensuring boiler water chemistry
Graduate Apprentice at Trichy Distilleries & Chemicals Ltd. (1996-11 – 1999-03)
Worked in operation and maintenance department managing coal-fired and alternative fuel boilers. Coordinated with multiple production units including alcohol, aldehyde, acetic acid, and acetic anhydride plants. Managed coal handling systems and auxiliary equipment.
- Startup, shutdown, operation and maintenance of coal fired fluidized bed combustion boilers (Make: BHEL)
- Bio-gas and furnace oil fired fire tube boilers operation and maintenance
- Operation and maintenance of Emergency 500 KW DG set
- Utility coordination with alcohol, aldehyde, acetic acid, acetic anhydride plant for better production
- Operation and maintenance of coal handling system - coal yard, coal conveyors and coal bunkers
- Operation and maintenance of pumps, blowers and fans
Board Member at Tamilnadu Boiler Examination Board (2018-03 – 2021-03)
Served as one of the board members for Tamilnadu boiler attendant examination board.
Guest Lecturer at National Thermal Power Training Institute
Given more than 100 hours of guest lecturing to NPTI students on thermal power plant operations and related topics.
