Prasanna Muppaneni Muppaneni
Thermal Power Plant O&M Leader | Commissioning, planning, Operations & Asset Optimization Expert
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Seasoned Thermal Power Plant Specialist with over 3 decades of experience in commissioning and O&M of power plants ranging from 25 MW to 660 MW, including supercritical units. Proven expertise in leading plant synchronization, COD, and PGT, ensuring seamless transition from project execution to stable, high-performance operations. Strong track record in driving operational excellence by improving PLF, heat rate, and auxiliary power consumption through strategic O&M planning, asset optimization, and data-driven performance management.
Skilled in implementing preventive and predictive maintenance frameworks (CBM, RCA, RCM, CAPA) and SAP-enabled digitization to enhance reliability and minimize downtime. A results-driven leader experienced in cross-functional coordination, budgeting, contract management, and strict HSE compliance (ISO-14001 & ISO-45001), consistently delivering safe, efficient, and cost-effective power plant operations.
Experience
Head- O&M - Meenakshi Energy Ltd. - Nellore, A.P.
(2024-01)
1000 MW thermal power plant operations and maintenance leadership
Plant Head - SteamHouse India Ltd. - Ankleshwar, Gujarat
(2022-01 - 2024-12)
Senior Manager-Operations - NTPC- GE Power Services Ltd. - Korba, Chattisgarh
(2021-01 - 2022-12)
Deputy Commissioning Head, OPGC - AES India Pvt. Ltd. - Jharsuguda, Odisha
(2017-01 - 2020-12)
2X660MW supercritical thermal power units
Joint General Manager - NCC&MEPL - Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
(2015-01 - 2017-12)
Head Commissioning - Jindal Power Ltd. - Chhattisgarh
(2013-01 - 2015-12)
2X 660MW BHEL Units
DGM- Commissioning & Operations - Jindal Power Ltd. - Chhattisgarh
(2013-01 - 2015-12)
BHEL Units
DGM – O&M - Adani Power Ltd. - Mundra
(2010-01 - 2013-12)
SCE HARBIN Boiler & DONGFONG Turbine (5x660MW)
Manager – Operations - JSW Energy Ltd. - Bellary
(2004-01 - 2010-12)
100 MW CPP - Alsthom Boiler & SIEMENS Turbine
Assistant Manager - ACC Limited - Katni
(1999-01 - 2004-12)
Powerhouse, SCE (ABB make, 25MW)
Junior Manager – CPP Operations - Nava Bharat Ferro Alloys Ltd. - Telangana
(1995-01 - 1998-12)
LMZ Turbine 50MW (CFBC Boiler)
Assistant Mechanical Engineer-Power House - Kesoram Rayon - Hooghly
(1993-01 - 1994-12)
Education
B.Tech. - Mechanical - Acharya Nagarjuna University (1992-01)
