Prabhat Ranjan

Mechanical Engineer with 10+ years of hands-on experience spanning water/wastewater treatment plant operations and, most recently, Solar EPC site execution. Currently serving as Site In-Charge for a Solar EPC project at Akshaya Engineering Works Pvt. Ltd., managing on-site responsibilities from vendor coordination through to billing closure.

Built a strong operational foundation over the prior decade independently running WWTP, ETP, UF, RO, and DM plants across the oleochemical, pharmaceutical, edible oil, and power sectors — covering biological treatment, membrane systems, chemical dosing, and Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) compliance. Progressed steadily from plant operator to full plant in-charge and now to EPC site leadership across seven organizations, combining process discipline with site execution, vendor management, and billing ownership. Seeking a senior site/project leadership or operations management role that draws on this full-cycle execution and technical background.

Site In-Charge – Solar EPC - Akshaya Engineering Works Pvt. Ltd.

(2024-12)

Serving as Site In-Charge for Solar EPC project execution, holding end-to-end site responsibility from vendor management through to billing.

• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for material and service delivery, ensuring site schedules and quality requirements are met.
• Manage on-site manpower and site operations, drawing on prior project execution and team management experience.
• Own site-level billing and documentation, ensuring accurate, timely processing and record-keeping.
• Bring a strong cross-sector execution background (water treatment, RDSS, JJM, and Solar projects) into current Solar EPC site leadership role.
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to support business growth.
• Identified new business opportunities and coordinated with management during project discussions and commercial negotiations.
• Assisted in preparing project proposals, cost estimates, BOQs, and technical documentation for new EPC opportunities.
• Coordinated with clients to ensure timely project execution, repeat business, and customer satisfaction.

Site In-Charge / Project Execution - Pratya Indus Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

(2021-01 - 2024-12)

Managed multi-sector project execution at management level across STP, RDSS, Solar, and JJM projects, covering complete project lifecycle from execution to commissioning and billing.

• Executed RDSS (Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme) project at Kanpur, overseeing site-level implementation and coordination.
• Worked on Solar Project at Khavda, contributing to site execution and project delivery.
• Executed JJM (Jal Jeevan Mission) project at Unnao, managing site operations through to completion.
• Handled STP (Sewage Treatment Plant) project execution, applying prior water treatment domain expertise at a management level.
• Owned end-to-end responsibilities across all projects — from project execution and site coordination to commissioning handover and billing closure.
• Played a key role in Business Development activities by identifying opportunities in Solar EPC, RDSS, JJM, and Water Treatment projects.
• Prepared BOQs, cost estimates, techno-commercial proposals, and tender documents for government and private projects.
• Built and managed relationships with clients, consultants, vendors, and subcontractors to secure new business.
• Supported management during project bidding, client meetings, negotiations, and contract finalization.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project acquisition and execution.

Site Engineer / Site In-Charge – Electro-Mechanical - MN Enterprises

(2018-12 - 2021-01)

Executed electro-mechanical installation of water treatment plants at multiple sites across India, handling complete project scope from site mobilization to commissioning support.

• Managed manpower hiring and deployment at each project site, building and supervising site teams as per project requirements.
• Owned end-to-end site billing, ensuring accurate documentation and timely processing across projects.
• Coordinated site mobilization activities for new project locations, setting up operations from the ground up at each site.

WTP Chemist/ Shift In-Charge – WWTP / UF / RO / DM - Sheel Oil & Fats Pvt. Ltd.

(2017-02 - 2018-12)

Held sole operational responsibility for the complete WWTP — primary, secondary (aeration), and tertiary treatment stages — for a 6-year continuous tenure, the longest and most senior assignment of the career to date.

• Directed daily operations of UF, RO, and DM plants, maintaining consistent permeate quality and plant uptime across all three systems simultaneously.
• Monitored and controlled MLSS, F/M ratio, sludge handling, and aeration efficiency to keep biological treatment within design parameters.
• Managed chemical dosing programs — coagulants, flocculants, pH correction, and antiscalants — to optimize treatment performance and membrane life.
• Executed CIP cycles on RO/UF systems and independently diagnosed and resolved fouling and scaling issues, minimizing unplanned downtime.
• Ensured continuous compliance with statutory discharge norms and Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) requirements.
• Supervised plant manpower and owned daily reporting and logging, providing management with real-time visibility into plant performance.

WTP Chemist - Cethar Energy Limited

(2016-06 - 2017-01)

• Conducted raw water, DM water, and boiler water analysis to ensure feedwater met plant and boiler specifications.
• Tracked and maintained critical parameters — pH, hardness, TDS, silica, and alkalinity — across the treatment train.
• Managed chemical dosing for boiler feedwater treatment, safeguarding boiler integrity and efficiency.

DM Plant Operator cum Chemist - Krishna Oleochem Ltd.

(2015-10 - 2016-05)

• Operated the DM plant end-to-end, including cation, anion, and mixed-bed units.
• Carried out acid and caustic regeneration cycles and routine water testing to sustain required conductivity levels.
• Maintained chemical stock control and operational logs to support uninterrupted plant availability.

DM Plant Operator - ZYG Pharmaceutical Ltd.

(2014-04 - 2015-09)

• Operated the DM plant producing pharmaceutical-grade water under strict quality standards.
• Performed routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting to maintain uninterrupted, compliant water supply for production.

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering - Institute of Management & Engineering, Delhi (2014)