Samrendra Kumar Roy

Accomplished power sector leader with 38+ years of experience in supercritical thermal power plant operations, commissioning, maintenance management, and safety leadership across large-scale NTPC projects. Proven expertise in driving operational excellence, plant reliability, performance optimization, environmental compliance, and execution of complex thermal power initiatives. Recognized for building high-performing teams, implementing innovative engineering solutions, and leading large multidisciplinary operations with a strong focus on safety and efficiency.

Seeking leadership roles as Plant Head, COO, or CEO to leverage extensive technical, operational, and strategic management expertise in the power and energy sector.

Chief General Manager (CGM) - NTPC Ltd.

(2025-06 - 2026-01)

Directed end-to-end Operation & Maintenance (O&M) functions for NTPC Gadarwara Super Thermal Power Station (2 × 800 MW), leading 212 personnel and ensuring seamless plant generation, reliability, safety, and commercial performance.

• Improved unit availability from nearly 90% to 95–96% through Boiler Reheater Modifications, advanced troubleshooting, and targeted operational interventions, significantly enhancing generation efficiency and profitability
• Led record-time overhauling of both supercritical units with zero accidents, demonstrating exceptional execution capability, operational discipline, and safety-focused leadership
• Implemented innovative operational practices and systematic root cause analysis frameworks to reduce boiler tube failures, minimize recurring outages, and strengthen long-term plant reliability
• Standardized SOPs, SMPs, LMIs, and PTW systems across O&M operations, improving governance, accountability, process consistency, and operational efficiency across plant functions
• Spearheaded commissioning operations for supercritical power projects comprising 3×800 MW units at Kudgi and 3×660 MW units at Nabinagar, ensuring seamless execution across all critical phases
• Successfully delivered both large-scale thermal power units within project timelines, achieving high operational reliability, efficiency, and performance excellence during commissioning

General Manager, O&M - NTPC Ltd.

(2024-01 - 2025-06)

GM – Operations - NTPC Ltd.

(2022-02 - 2024-03)

AGM – Corporate Operation Services - NTPC Ltd.

(2014-01 - 2022-01)

Deputy General Manager - NTPC Ltd.

(2009-03 - 2014-03)

Senior Manager - NTPC Ltd.

(2004-03 - 2009-03)

Operations Maintenance Manager - NTPC Ltd.

(1999-03 - 2004-03)

Deputy Manager, O&M - NTPC Ltd.

(1995-03 - 1999-03)

Senior Engineer, O&M - NTPC Ltd.

(1992-02 - 1995-03)

Engineer Operation & Commissioning - NTPC Ltd.

(1987-08 - 1992-01)

MBA - Operation Management - IGNOU, New Delhi (2000)

B.Sc. (Engineering) - Mechanical Engineering - BIT Sindri (1987)