Akash Patel

Experience

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  Kaneria Granito Ltd

  Oct 2013 - Feb 2015

  Maintenance Engineer

  • Lead a 10-member team responsible for both breakdown and preventive maintenance activities, ensuring the continuous and efficient operation of equipment • Managing documentation: Oversee electrical audits, prepare and submit annual testing and calibration (TC) reports and ensure proper calibration of equipment • Safety Compliance: Authorize Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and standard operating procedures (SOP) for maintenance tasks, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational guidelines Show less

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  TSi Power Private Ltd.

  Mar 2015 - Apr 2016

  QC Engineer

  • Documentation management for QC/QA: Oversee the proper documentation processes for quality control and assurance using ERP systems, ensuring all records are accurately maintained and accessible • Internal and external audits: Manage and facilitate internal and external audits to ensure compliance with IEC and ISO standards, this includes preparing audit reports, reviewing audit findings, and implementing corrective actions where necessary • Client coordination for technical discussions: Serve as the main point of contact for clients regarding technical inquiries, providing expert guidance and ensuring clear communication between technical teams and clients • Final inspection and product amendments: Attend final product inspections, ensuring quality standards are met, if necessary, collaborate with the production team to implement any required amendments to meet the specifications or quality standards Show less

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  Expel Prosys

  May 2016 - Dec 2016

  Executive Engineer

  • Relay testing includes secondary injection test, protection & scheme checking using OMICRON, ISA, SVERKER • Circuit breaker testing includes insulation value measurement, timing measurement, contact resistance measurement using MEGGER, SCOPE • Transformer testing includes insulation value measurement, voltage ratio & tap continuity, magnetic balance, vector group, magnetizing current measurement, winding resistance measurement, no load & full load, high voltage withstand test, temperature rise (heat run) • Motor testing includes no load & block rotor test, vibration test, coil resistance measurement • CT & PT testing includes injection test, winding resistance measurement, polarity, ratio, knee point voltage test • Cable testing includes IR resistance, DC high voltage test, AC high voltage test Show less

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  System Protection (Electrical Services & Consultants)

  Feb 2017 - Nov 2019

  Electrical Engineer - Testing & Commissioning

  • Fault calculation and troubleshooting, supporting power system protection study, analysis & relay co-ordination, panel testing & commissioning up to grading 440 kV – CRP, MV, LV, hands on experience in GIS testing & commissioning up to grading 66 kV

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  Expel Prosys Private Limited

  Dec 2019 - May 2022

  Executive Engineer - Sales & Purchase

  • Interpreted RFQs and developed tailored sales quotations, ensuring alignment with client specifications and requirement • Managed techno-commercial data submissions for tenders and e-auctions and played a critical role in design, costing and selection procedures for protection devices like relays and switchgear units (e.g., Breakers, CT, PT, Power transformers, Lightning arresters and LT/HT/CRP panels) • Approved and amended technical data sheets as per client recommendations • Selected switchgear units and prepared BOM/BOQ, ensuring compliance with technical specifications • Led the approval process for retrofitting jobs, including the modification of existing panels and relay protection schemes based on specific conditions • Coordinated drawing approvals, inspections and the execution of turnkey projects • Key Project Involvement: Supervised the SITC (Supply, Installation, Testing and commissioning) of a 2.5 MVA DTR (Distribution Transformer), 11/0.433 kV oil-cooled transformer with an on-load tap changer in compliance with the latest IS: 1180 guidelines Show less

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  SSC Control Pvt. Ltd.

  Jun 2022 - Jan 2023

  Sales Engineer

  • Delivered technical solutions to clients, ensuring the proper application of products and services • Managed B2B and B2C inquiries, generating new business opportunities and forecasting sales effectively

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  RR Kabel Limited

  Jan 2023 - now

  Sales Executive - Key Account Management

  • Prepare and obtain approval for quotations, sales orders and strategically plan B2B activities for order forecasting and management • Manage GTP/QAP approval processes to ensure successful project initiation • Develop and implement SPR/SPA strategies to secure turnkey project orders • Lead tender evaluation, submission, and client visits to negotiate techno-commercial proposals, ensuring alignment on terms and conditions