Soumendu Das

Highly dedicated and resourceful Electrical Maintenance professional with extensive experience in Operations, Maintenance, and Commissioning of electrical systems. Seeks a Deputy Manager role within the Oil/Energy/Solar/Greentech sector, leveraging expertise in reliability improvement, energy management, and safety protocols to optimize plant operations and drive sustainable solutions.

Accomplished Electrical Maintenance

Manager offering comprehensive experience in optimizing electrical operations, maintenance, and commissioning within power generation and industrial settings. Proven expertise in enhancing equipment reliability through continuous improvement methodologies, advanced diagnostics, and online condition monitoring techniques. Skilled in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to mitigate equipment failures and improve system performance.

Proficient in power system modeling using ETAP and relay coordination to ensure power system integrity and protection. Adept at energy management, driving energy conservation initiatives and optimizing resource utilization to achieve cost rationalization. Experienced in managing plant maintenance budgets, asset renewal plans, and obsolescence management to maximize asset lifecycle.

Knowledgeable in HSEF procedures, OHSAS standards, and safety practices to ensure a safe and compliant working environment. Certified in Siemens PLC systems and licensed as an Electrical Supervisor, demonstrating technical competence and commitment to professional development. Track record of successfully commissioning electrical equipment, substations, and power plant systems.

Lead Maintenance Electrical - Reliance Industries Limited - Jamnagar, Gujarat

(2023-05)

Accountable for maintaining and maximizing reliability & availability of Electrical equipment & distribution system / Power Electronics equipment/Power System at plant.

• Led maintenance and maximized reliability/availability of electrical equipment, distribution systems, and power electronics.
• Improved equipment reliability via continuous improvement techniques, upgrades, and advanced diagnostic/online condition monitoring.
• Conducted performance monitoring/benchmarking of site electrical equipment and troubleshooting during plant emergencies.
• Developed and implemented standardized best practices and group guidelines for enhancing plant electrical equipment reliability.
• Enforced HSEF procedures and RIL Group Safety standards, actively participating in reliability and integrity studies.
• Reviewed and validated Capex/MOC-T proposals and provided technical due diligence support for major activities, projects, expansions, and turnarounds.
• Spearheaded troubleshooting for critical failures, generating LFI and alerts based on failures and safety incidents. Conducted RCA for equipment failures and monitored recommendation implementation; executed RCM/FMEA studies.
• Assisted in power system and protection studies to ensure integrity, reviewing/maintaining equipment protection schemes and relay coordination.
• Reviewed power system models using ETAP, identified/implemented energy conservation initiatives, and reduced production losses.
• Supported knowledge/documentation management, plant maintenance cost budgeting, and optimization of resources.
• Implemented group guidelines and governed plant asset renewal and obsolescence management; identified subordinate training needs and supported competency development.
• Conducted inspections, quality assurance, maintenance, and safety audits. Prepared/reviewed documents for operation/maintenance, including SOPs, SMPs, JMS, and daily reports.

Senior Engineer- Electrical - Thermax Limited

(2021-12 - 2023-05)

Erection & Commissioning Support of Plant Power and Commissioning Support of various electrical equipment like Generating Transformer and Generator, along with Relay coordination.

• Supported the erection and commissioning of power plant infrastructure.
• Provided commissioning support for diverse electrical equipment.
• Facilitated commissioning of generating transformers.
• Overseeing commissioning of generators and performing crucial pre-start checks.
• Managed relay coordination for all incomers and generator relays, thereby enhancing system safety and reliability.
• Oversaw commissioning of Earthing Pit of Plant.
• Managed commissioning of Synchronization system Power plant to grid and of 33KV Substation.
• Annual budget proposal preparation for the new plant.
• Plant yearly maintenance schedule preparation.
• Handover & revaluating of all document from vendor
• Implementation of OHSAS standard safety culture at site.

Senior Engineer- Electrical - Feedback Power - Zawar Mines, Rajasthan, India

(2019-03 - 2021-12)

Handling Power plant Electrical operation, maintenance & plant emergency. Preparing & analysis of Generation Report, auxiliary consumption Report, Plant efficiency report. Preparing & analysis of equipment MTTR,MTBF, RCA,RCM methodology for Asset Optimization. Planning & execution of kaizen,Sam energy efficient project.

• Managed power plant electrical operations, maintenance, and emergency responses.
• Prepared and analyzed generation reports, auxiliary consumption reports, and plant efficiency reports.
• Analyzed equipment MTTR and MTBF, applying RCA and RCM methodologies for asset optimization.
• Planned and executed Kaizen projects and Sam energy-efficient initiatives, focusing on continuous improvement.
• Improved plant efficiency in power generation and reduced operational costs through comprehensive analysis and improvement projects. Conducted root cause analysis relating to failure and evolved breakdown solutions within minimal turnaround time.
• Prepared & updated SOPs, SMPs, MTTF, MTTR, criticality analysis, and CAPA of electrical equipment as per company compliance need.
• Procured, tracked and managed inventory of spares, to keep spares prepared for breakdown events.
• Planned out the design for required modification for existing machines for improving the quality of the product & minimize the breakdown time to attend 100% plant availability.
• Enhanced the technical abilities of the team members by monitoring day to day activities and conducting training programs.
• Planned & implemented safety related modifications like SAM, Kaizen, SGA,KPI, and Energy Saving Project oriented tasks.
• Involved in Asset optimization module- FMEA, MTTR, MTTF RCA, RCM, Criticality analysis of equipment, CAPA, & TPM.
• Supervised overhauling maintenance & testing of Toyo Denki, and Bhel Alternators.
• Enabled optimized workflow in accordance to SAP Hana System, using SAP PM Module.
• Involved in Revamping of STG Unit to 91.5 MW without changing the running parameter of Boiler& accessories.
• Commissioned a Whrb type Boiler and Electrical Equipment & its panels.

Senior Engineer-Electrical - Thermax Limited - Kharagpur, India

(2018-07 - 2019-02)

Power plant emergency handling, Generation Report, inventory management. All type Maintenance of electrical equipment. Kaizen project. Skill enhancement training session conduction for co- employee & sub ordinates. Execution of Power plant annual maintenance activity as per scheduled.

• Managed responses to power plant emergencies, ensuring minimal downtime and safe operations.
• Prepared and analyzed generation reports to optimize power output and efficiency.
• Oversaw inventory management to ensure availability of critical electrical components.
• Conducted comprehensive maintenance on various electrical equipment, troubleshooting issues to maintain optimal performance.
• Spearheaded Kaizen projects aimed at enhancing plant efficiency and safety.
• Mentored co-employees and subordinates by conducting skill enhancement training sessions, contributing to team competence.

Shift Electrical Incharge - Thermax Instrumentation Limited - Ndola, Zambia (Africa)

(2016-03 - 2018-07)

Commissioning support for power plant. Erection & commissioning of DM plant. Analysis of Generation Report. Training coordinator

• Provided comprehensive commissioning support for power plant operations.
• Oversaw erection and commissioning of DM plants, ensuring efficient functionality.
• Performed detailed analysis of Generation Reports to monitor and improve power output.
• Served as the training coordinator, facilitating skill development and knowledge transfer.

Electrical Engineer - Thermax Limited - Sirohi, Rajasthan, India

(2013-11 - 2016-03)

Responsible for preventive, predictive & break down maintenance of various equipment including breakdown analysis and reporting, to prepare annual maintenance plan.

• Managed preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of various equipment.
• Preparation & analysis of Generation report, energy report.
• Monitoring & maintaining material consumption & PR report.
• Reviewing of SOP & SMP.

B.Tech. - Electrical Engineering - West Bengal University of Technology (2013 - 2013)