Electrical Operations | Reliability & Asset Management | CAPEX & Projects | Power Infrastructure | Maintenance
- Nagpur, IN-MH, IN
- +91 9001227292
- avinash.bhojne@gmail.com
Summary
Electrical Engineering and Critical Infrastructure Leader with 16 years of experience leading electrical operations, reliability, asset management, CAPEX projects and large-scale industrial infrastructure. Experienced in managing high-availability electrical systems up to 33 kV and electrical loads up to 45 MW, with exposure to high-capacity transformers, critical power-support systems, UPS and battery-backed protection circuits.
Proven track record leading electrical modernization, reliability improvement, maintenance strategy, commissioning and operational continuity across mining and beneficiation environments. Managed major CAPEX initiatives including ₹10 Cr MCC-to-IMCC modernization and ₹20 Cr Dragline electrical modernization, leading multidisciplinary teams of 25–30 personnel and coordinating OEMs, international engineering partners, contractors and commissioning teams.
Strong expertise across reliability engineering, RCM, CBM, FMEA, RCA, HT/LT systems, 33 kV power distribution, electrical protection, motors and drives, CAPEX/OPEX, energy optimization and asset performance. Delivered approximately 98% plant availability, 3% improvement in critical equipment availability, 20% downtime reduction, 15% operational efficiency improvement and 10% energy reduction. Experienced in safety, statutory compliance, vendor governance and lifecycle performance of critical electrical infrastructure.
career impact
| 16 Years | ~98% | 45MW | ₹30 Cr+ |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Electrical Engineering Experience |
Plant Availability | Largest Electrical Load | Major CAPEX Managed |
| +3% | ~20% | ~15% | ~10% |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Equipment Availability Improvement |
Downtime Reduction | Operational Efficiency Improvement | Energy Reduction |
Operating Scale: 6 MTPA beneficiation plant | 33 kV electrical infrastructure | Teams of 25–30 | International OEM & engineering partner coordination
TECHNICAL & OPERATIONAL SCALE
- Electrical Load: Up to 45 MW
- Electrical Systems: Up to 33 kV
- Major CAPEX Managed: ₹10 Cr + ₹20 Cr
- Current Operating Scale: 6 MTPA beneficiation plant
- Project Team Size: 25–30 personnel
- UPS Exposure: 2 × 5 kVA N+1 | 2 × 10 kVA
- Protection Backup: 40 Ah / 100 Ah battery systems
- Controls Exposure: Honeywell & Rockwell PLC/DCS through specialist/vendor-supported environments
SIGNATURE ACHIEVEMENTS
- Reliability: ~98% plant availability | +3% critical equipment availability
- Operational Excellence: ~20% downtime reduction | ~15% efficiency improvement
- Energy: ~10% energy reduction | Certified Energy Manager — BEE
- Cost: ~₹80/MT cost reduction
- Infrastructure: 33 kV / HT-LT systems | Electrical modernization | PLC & drive systems
- Scale: 6 MTPA current operation | Capacity improvement from 1.8 → 2.1 MTPA
- Recognition: National Energy Conservation Award | Star Team Recognition 2022 & 2023
SELECTED CAPEX & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY
₹20 Cr — Bucyrus Dragline Electrical Modernization
- Led electrical modernization and upgrade of Bucyrus make Dragline, covering PLC upgrades, drive-system enhancements and associated electrical infrastructure.
- Coordinated a 25-member project and commissioning team, including local contractors and M/s DCS, USA, supporting parts supply and commissioning activities.
- Managed electrical infrastructure exposure including transformers up to 25/30 MVA, 33 kV/11 kV.
- Coordinated OEM/vendor engagement, commissioning support, technical issue resolution and operational readiness.
- Worked within an operating industrial environment with focus on reliability, safety, electrical continuity and lifecycle performance.
₹10 Cr — MCC to IMCC Modernization, Flotation Plant
- Led replacement of Form-1 MCC with Schneider IMCC panels, improving electrical safety, maintainability and modernization of critical plant infrastructure.
- Managed a 30-member team, including local contractors and vendor/OEM resources supporting panel supply, commissioning and technical support.
- Coordinated installation, commissioning, vendor engagement and operational integration within an operating beneficiation environment.
- Managed project execution with focus on safe implementation, operational continuity and asset reliability.
Work experience
certifications
- Certified Energy Manager — Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
- Certified Electrical Supervisor — DGMS
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Advanced Process Control — Honeywell
- GRI Audit Controls — KPMG
CRITICAL POWER & CONTROL SYSTEM EXPOSURE
- UPS: 2 × 5 kVA N+1 configuration supporting SCADA/DCS continuity during power interruptions.
- UPS: 2 × 10 kVA systems in current operating environment.
- Emergency/lighting support: Small UPS systems used for MCC-related emergency/energy lighting applications.
- Protection: 40 Ah and 100 Ah battery-backed breaker protection circuits.
- Electrical scale: Largest electrical load handled approximately 45 MW.
- Power infrastructure: Exposure to 33 kV distribution and high-capacity transformer systems.
- Controls: Exposure to Honeywell and Rockwell PLC/DCS environments, with specialist subcontractors responsible for detailed controls engineering and technical support.
Associations
- Energy Manager certified by Bureau of Energy Efficiency
education
Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 74.06% | 2010
Rajiv Gandi Technical University, Bhopal