Shripad Rotkar

Experience

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  MAHAGENCO

  Aug 1998 - Aug 2008

  Junior Engineer

  Complete O&M of 3x500 MW Government owned Units.• Working as the Boiler Assistant Plant In-charge, boiler lit up preparation to coal firing. • Isolation of system for permits to maintenance and assisting Plant In-charge for Synchronization of Unit. • Delegate projects and tasks to the operations personnel to maintain an acceptable back-log of work orders. • Distribute work properly exposing all personnel to various functions in the plant.• Provide input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with maintenance department • Assisting the maintenance in tube leakage and checking pressure parts.• Preparing and checking Boiler hydraulic tests.• Conducting preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance of Boiler feed pumps.• Administering the pressure parts during overhaul of Boiler along with conducing shutdown activities of Turbine maintenance.• Conducting LP turbine rotor and blade inspection and DPT, MPI checking of rotors, bearings. Show less

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  Mustang Al-Hejailan Consultants

  Sept 2008 - Mar 2010

  Sr. Project Engineer

  Senior Project EngineerPiping Project coordination for Oil & gas sector in SABIC and Aramco.Working in multidisciplinary, multicultural environment .

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  Evonik

  Jun 2010 - Oct 2010

  Sr. Manager (Operations)

  Complete O&M of 4x600 MW PF fired Thermal power plant at Jharsuguda, Odisha, India.• Preparing documents for Standard Operation Procedures O&M practices.• Managing the documentation of Sequence of events and generation reports.• Handling the commissioning activities, leading a team of Engineers managing daily operation of station.• Handling the Control Room DCS operation instructions to Desk operators for smooth Alkali Boil Out/Acid cleaning, Steam blowing of new pipe lines.• Maintaining the records of all instruments and effectively utilize the same to evolve breakdown solutions.• Encourage the plant staff to incorporate improvements internally to reduce contractor costs. • Monitor operations for efficiency and safety ensuring that all applicable regulatory requirements are followed. Show less

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  Thermal Systems Hyderabad Pvt. Ltd.

  Nov 2010 - Nov 2011

  Engineering Manager

  Manufacturing HRSG Boilers, reboilers, fired steam generators, heat exchangers, package power Units in small to medium range.• Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.• Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.• Developed Erection sequence of HRSG and other Boilers.• Written Standard Operation Procedure instructions and Operation manual preparation for Client generating extra profit for Company.• Faster review and approvals for vendor data sheets and drawings.• Developed Commissioning persons during boiler acid cleaning, alkali boil out, refractory dry out procedures. Show less

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  STEAG Energy Services (India) Pvt. Ltd

  Dec 2011 - Jan 2017

  Deputy General Manager

  Operation and Maintenance services for 4x600 MW, 2x600 MW, 4x150 MW Thermal power plant.Project coordinator for 2x500 MW Units. Training and development of freshers and experience personnel. Preparation for ISO certification.Responsibilities:• Manage the operations staff to promote efficient operations of Power plant. Minimization of overtime hours.• Demonstrate effective management skills in meeting or exceeding facility goals and objectives and support the Plant Manager in ensuring that facility is performing in accordance with the O&M agreement.• Set high and challenging productivity and quality standards for self and work group; encourage new ideas and work methods to lower costs and increase productivity, efficiency, quality and safety.• Monitor inventory levels of chemicals and consumables related to operations to assure adequate supplies are available to maintain operations.• Direct Operations department daily activities, including plant lock-out/tag-out.• Monitor and optimize plant performance. Includes periodic testing, evaluations, and recommendations to the owner for improvement projects with cost benefits and justifications. • Perform/assist in other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager. Results:• Successfully achieved commissioning of 2x600 MW coal fired units and handover for Operation and Maintenance. • Improved plant availability by reducing Boiler tube leakages• Successfully conducted 4 Units (150 MW CFBC Boiler based) Performance Guarantee (PG) test.• Achieved profit for company by getting additional revenue through training and Simulator program for indigenous and International personnel.• 350 MW, Combined cycle power plant (GE 9FA Gas Turbine & BHEL Steam Turbine) Operation & maintenance. Developed Standard Operating procedures for O&M of thermal power Units• Conducted Heat rate management program for other power companies. Show less

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  WAPCOS Limited official

  Feb 2017 - Jan 2020

  Operation Specialist

  Complete O&M advisory for 2x220 MW and 4x120 MW thermal power plant.Simulator and classroom trainer for improving operation and maintenance skills of Zimbabwe Power Company O&M Engineers.• Plant availability 7% improved due to emergency handling familiarity.• Power generation 8% increased as more parameters achieved.• Revisiting classrooms improvised Operation Engineers overall performance.• Technical meetings improvised planning of materials, contractors, budget allocation during annual shutdowns.• Due measurement of performance and efficiency operation parameters for continuous process improvement.• Coordinate with Plant Manager in resolving plant issues in a timely manner.• Provide training and guidance to workers to meet performance standards.• Determine resource requirements, work allocation and production deadlines to achieve production objectives.• Maintain proper documentation for all plant related activities.• Ensure materials, supplies and equipment are readily and continuously available for workers to carry out production process.• Implement continuous plant improvements for increased productivity and scrap reduction.• Implement cost reduction initiatives to minimize plant and labor expenditures.• Optimize plant operations to meet quality and production standards.• Set overall plant policies and procedures to ensure effective operations.• Ensure plant compliance with company policies and government regulations.• Schedule routine inspection and maintenance of plant equipment to prevent machine downtime.• Schedule and supervise plant operations to meet production requirements in timely and cost-effective manner. Show less

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  STEAG Energy Services (India) Pvt. Ltd

  Feb 2021 - Apr 2022

  Operation Support Manager

  1. Training to Operation Engineers regarding operation parameters and effects on performance and efficiency. 2. Reliability in full compliance with all the parameters, SOPs, policies and procedures3. Ensuring plant availability, reliability and power generation as per agreed MoU target within quality norms. 4. Ensuring plant maintenance as per agreed norms (qualitatively & quantitively) in short term & long term 5. Resource planning for O&M, fuel management, Operation & Efficiency, Maintenance Planning – manpower, materials and annual contracts. 6. Coordination with regional load dispatch center and commercial department at region for power dispatch. 7. Ensuring adherence to safety, environment and regulatory norms and compliance with energy conservation norms. 8. Providing inputs to business goals and prepare the operation and Maintenance plan for the plant in alignment with the VL, Jsg targets and objectives.9. Resolving escalated technical & non-technical issues, review the plant operations on a regular basis and take corrective action to ensure operations as per plan. 10. Analyzing relevant reports on production, resourcing, productivity etc. and plan corrective action with site heads to remove production bottlenecks.11. Ensure the implementation of new initiatives like Performance Monitoring, Materials Management, IT system etc. for the plant to align with business goals. Show less

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  Power Mech Projects Limited

  May 2022 - now

  Plant Manager

  2x800 MW Supercritical Boiler Units, Thermal Power Plant Operation and maintenance.- Providing leadership with a focus on operations and maintenance and cost optimisation- Ensure achievement of key operating objectives in employee safety, Unit availability, efficiency, equipment safety and reliability in full compliance with all the parameters, SOP’s and policies and procedures- Ensure plant availability, reliability and generation as per agreed MoU target within quality norms- Resource planning for fuel management, MTP – manpower, materials and annual contracts- Ensure adherence to safety, environment and regulatory norms, energy conservation norms- Lead operational improvements initiatives across sites to enhance operational efficiencies- Monitor Sub Contractors through the Department Heads to ensure productivity and efficiency at a reasonable cost- Coach and guide the team during day-to-day operations- HR, IR, and administration of1000 employees. Show less