Vishal Panchal

Experience

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  Torrent Power

  Jul 2010 - now

  - Provided expert advice and assistance to design, construction, maintenance, and operation employees on electrical system-related issues.- Developed strategies, operational control procedures, methodologies, and maintenance procedures (SOPs - Safe Operating Procedures & SMPs - Safe Maintenance Procedures) to improve overall asset safety performance and sustainability.- Offered technical direction and support to operations and maintenance units in troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems, including reporting and documentation.- Participated in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations for electrical system/equipment failures and provided input for improvements.- Approved SAP Service Orders, Budget Sanctions, Material Reconciliation & Verification, Service Entry Sheet, and Technical Completion.- Led HAZOP studies for new projects or process changes, ensuring risk management, evaluation, and recommendations were carried out.- Provided cost estimates for new projects/changes to electrical systems/processes, ensuring they remained within assigned budget (capex) and adhered to authorized design guidelines.- Managed project planning, execution, monitoring, coordination, administration, and the generation of design packages related to HV/LV electrical systems.- Offered leadership, technical assistance, and strategic planning to assist the team and operating units in maintaining the sustainable operation, integrity, dependability, and safety of local electrical assets.- Managed Corporate Audits, including IMS & BSC Process & CAPA (Corrective Action & Preventive Action).- Certified Internal Auditor responsible for conducting various Internal Audits to ensure compliance with IMS standards such as ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, OHSAS 18001:2007, ISO 50000:2011, and ISO 55000:2014. Show less • Developed and implemented electrical discipline technical integrity assurance for project assets, ensuring consistent application of project specifications, engineering technical practices, local and international industry codes, and SAP.• Proficient in developing strategies, procedures, and methods for diagnosing breakdown problems, monitoring and controlling maintenance costs.• Established maintenance procedures (SOPs-Safe Operating Procedures & SMPs - Safe Maintenance Procedures) and preventive & predictive maintenance schedules.• Provided technical direction and approved the introduction of new technology and procedural changes to enhance asset safety performance and sustainability, aligning with engineering best practices and applicable codes and standards.• Reviewed and provided input on failures associated with electrical systems/equipment, participated in root cause analysis investigations.• Managed overall maintenance program by planning and scheduling activities, optimizing resources for maintenance excellence.• Handled SAP service order approval, budget sanctions, material reconciliation and verification, service entry sheet and technical completion.• Investigated customer invoice discrepancy claims following SAP Detail Investigation Procedure.• Developed work plans, assigned work activities, monitored workflow, reviewed and evaluated work methods and procedures, aligned with division's/department's goals and plans.• Reviewed and approved electrical designs, specifications, and data sheets as part of overall engineering project scope of work, in line with new project or plant modification/optimization.• Reviewed, commented, and approved or rejected requests for deviations from external contractors' discipline technical standards and procedures. Show less - Monitored and controlled all power-related activities in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.- Executed resolutions for power supply issues such as low power, high power, connections, reconnections, and load enhancements for consumers.- Ensured continuous and uninterrupted power supply in Ahmedabad city.- Conducted maintenance activities for existing distribution systems, including overhead lines and underground cables.- Provided and improved customer service, handling customer complaints effectively.- Managed and coordinated new power supply connection applications, commercial issues, and customer grievances.- Conducted on-site dues checks for new connections and performed disconnections for non-payment of bills for three-phase and single-phase services.- Attended to 11 kV breakdowns in Ahmedabad.- Monitored and maintained load on each 11 kV feeder.- Assisted in resolving no power complaints in Ahmedabad.- Acted as an executive for the LT cable fault department.- Attended to 11 kV trippings and switchings in the city area of Ahmedabad. Show less •Responsible for all maintenance-related activities, including materials management, manpower management, job distribution, job supervision, execution, and supervision of contractual jobs. This includes responding to and attending to minor/major plant abnormalities.•Engaged in the identification and rectification of LT cable faults and M&R jobs of LT underground networks. Also oversaw LT network development with respect to load growth.•Meticulously handled cable laying and cable jointing activities, as well as the installation of service apparatus. This included the installation of power distribution boxes such as DB (Distribution Box), SFU (Switch Fuse Unit), MSP (Mini Section Pillar), and FSP (Fuse Section Pillar).•Demonstrated proficiency in handling meter reader complaints, procedures for new service connections, and load regularization.•Minimized performance bottlenecks to achieve high productivity by maximizing resources such as men, material, and machines.•Provided direct technical support to operators and technicians to establish optimum operating conditions.•Formulated operational strategies for the quality function, including long-term and short-term quality planning, ensuring compliance with organizational requirements, standards, and procedures.•Coordinated equipment installation and maintenance activities with operations to avoid disruptions in communications and ensure efficient operations.•Reviewed existing systems and procedures, designing internal controls and quality checks for various operational areas to achieve higher operational efficiency, resource rationalization, and maintenance cost reduction.•Ensured adherence to safety standards in all functional areas and implemented measures to enhance safety levels. 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  • Project Manager

    May 2021 - now

  • Assistant Manager

    May 2016 - Apr 2021

  • Executive

    Jul 2011 - Apr 2016

  • Graduate Engineering Trainee

    Jul 2010 - Jun 2011