Chinthaka Samith

Experience

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  Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB)

  Nov 2005 - now

  - Planned and executed annual sales, procurement, and material management strategies. - Supervised billing operations, IT infrastructure, and high-demand electricity connections. - Led Rural Electrification projects, inventory audits, and material disposal. - Managed office operations, and budget control, and ensured compliance with safety standards. - Designed and implemented annual energy management plans, including energy audits and loss reduction programs.- Managed load forecasting, energy meter installations, and refurbishments.- Ensured adherence to safety protocols and maintained operational compliance.- Directed the unit's financial management and training programs for staff. - Prepared annual plans for connection, maintenance, personnel, and budgets.- Ensured compliance with operational and safety regulations.- Managed financial activities within annual budgets and maintained strong public relations.- Conducted staff training to enhance efficiency and operational effectiveness. - Acted as a key liaison between electricity consumers and the Ceylon Electricity Board.- Ensured adherence to safety and operational standards.- Maintained infrastructure, including updating maps of the electrical network.- Addressed customer complaints and supervised technical operations. - Handled sales, material management, billing, and IT functions for the province.- Ensured compliance with safety standards and procurement regulations.- Provided electricity connections for high-capacity customers (HS category).

  • Chief Engineer (Commercial & Customer Service)

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Chief Electrical Engineer (Energy Management)

    Aug 2020 - Mar 2024

  • Area Chief Engineer (Tangalle)

    Feb 2015 - Aug 2020

  • Area Electrical Engineer (Hambantota)

    Jan 2007 - Feb 2015

  • Electrical Engineer (Commercial & Customer Service)

    Nov 2005 - Jan 2007