ASHISH N. DESAI
Valsad,Gujarat, 396 002.
E-mail : aditya246 AT yahoo.com -

Synopsis :
Resourceful Mechanical Engineer with an accomplished career of 11+ years and commissioning and operation of thermal power plants and gas transportation pipeline systems. Experience entails reviewing contractual documentation and engineering documents, preparing pre-commissioning and commissioning execution plans, supervising commissioning activities, start-up and operations.

Objective :
A challenging assignment as Head-Operations to leverage acquired expertise and experience in leading organizational growth.

Executive Summary :
- Mechanical Engineer with rich hands on experience in pre commissioning, commissioning and operations in thermal power plants and gas transportation networks.
- Adept in seamless handover and takeover of plant/facilities, monitor stabilization and rectify any issues.
- Cordial and proactive team leader capable of drawing best from members through a human touch.
- Excellent technical knowledge of gas turbines, gas compressors, boilers and utilities.
- Passed 2nd Class Boiler Proficiency certificate.
- Attended “ Centrifugal Compressor PCL 802/3 Operation” & “Speedtronic Mark-VI Operation” training at GE-Florence Learning Centre, Florence.
- Skilled in managing operations with zero accidents, or tripping.

Professional Experience :
RELIANCE GAS TRANSPORTATION INFRASTUCTURE LTD, Valsad, Gujarat.
Lead, Operations, Jul 2007 till date.
Role :
- Working as Lead, Operations as CS-09 at Valsad, one of the 10 compressor stations on the 1375 km main trunk line from Kakinada (East Coast) to Bharuch (West Coast) to transport 80 MMSCMD of natural gas.
- Main plant and Equipment : 3 GE make gas turbines model PGT2500 DLE with 17 stage axial air compressor and 2 stage turbine; GE-Nuovo Pignone make model PCL 3 3 stage centrifugal compressor; 130 km 48 in dia main pipeline with 2 remote and 1 local operated MLV stations; SCADA at CS and remote operated MLVs; utilities like air compressors, scrubbers, gas after-coolers, fire water system and network, air conditioning, drinking/raw/horticulture water systems, GE Jenbacher make gas engine generators and electric substation.
Responsibilities :
- Associated with early stages of the project, played a key role in seamless takeover of the unit including pre-commissioning and rectification problems, commissioning and operations.
- As pipeline coordinator responsible for the safety and operation of the pipeline and remote and locally operated mainline valve stations (MLV) involving liaison with local people and authorities.
- As document coordinator looked after taking over of documents for the compressor station and main pipeline from the construction and project department.
- Commissioned SCADA with check up and stabilization of all parameters.
- Played a key role in preparing Standard Operating procedures for various equipment. Being a member of “Operations Philosophy Team”, was involved in compressor station operations with respect to main pipeline operations.
- Working with a system where work permits/materials management are done through SAP. All documents are available in EDMS (Electronic Data Management System). Attendance/ leave and all other HR functions are managed through Employee Self Service (ESS). HSE&F portal is available to upload/view/edit all HSE&F reports.
Achievements :
- Was the first of the 10 compressor stations in erection, pre-commissioning and commissioning setting benchmarks for the East West Pipeline project. The speedy and safe execution of the project drew appreciation from the apex management of the organisation including the CEO.

STEAG ENCOTEC (I) PVT LTD, Surat, Gujarat.
Shift In-charge, Operations, May 2006 to Jul 2007.
Role :
- Manage the shift operations of a 156 MW combined cycle power plant (CCPP) owned by the Gujarat State Energy Generation Company as part of an O&M contract meeting parameters of PLF, and heat rate and export power as per varying grid demand through LDC, Gujarat.
- Main Plant and Equipment : 2 Alstom make gas turbines model GT8C2 with 12 stage axial compressor and 3 stage turbine; Alstom make dual pressure HRSG HP steam: 72.5 bar at 484 deg C, LP steam: 6.6 bar at 242 deg C; steam turbine model DKZ1-N 33, rated power: 53.4 MW with high pressure and low pressure steam by-pass system; auxiliaries like static frequency converter, cooling tower, plant air compressor, emergency DG sets, DM plant, pre-treatment plant, reservoir, central monitoring basin, intake pump house and fire pump house, ABB Advant control system providing protection functions – Egatrol for GTs, Turbotrol for STG and Boilermat for HRSG.
Responsibilities :
- Looked after efficient operation and maintenance of the plant in shifts meeting targeted parameters.
- Excelled in working in a unit with the lowest manpower to megawatt ratio in India.
- Managed shifts with best safety practices.
- Work permits/ materials management and daily reports are uploaded through SAP.

ESSAR STEEL LTD, Surat.
Senior Engineer, Dec 2004 to Apr 2006.
Role :
- Managed operations of a 32 MW CCPP, a captive power generation unit.
- Main Plant and Equipment : GE make 22 MW Frame-V gas turbo generator with Mark IV Speed Tronic solid state electronic control; Skoda make 10 MW steam turbine generator; Thermax make 52 TPH, 42 kg/sq cm, 405 deg C HRSG and auxiliaries.
Responsibilities :
- Looked after the operation and maintenance of the unit meeting all parameters of output and quality.
- Managed load coordination to balance power generated by the captive plant and the power drawn from the state electricity board.
- Was responsible for erection and pipeline jobs for a counter flow induced draft cooling tower.
- Material management is done through SAP.
- Implemented and managed ISO-9001 QMS and ISO-14001 EMS.
- Was involved in continuous on-the-job training and development of employees to enhance operational efficiency.

THERMAX LTD, Vadodara. :
Senior Executive, Technical Services, Jun 2004 to Nov 2004.
Responsibilities :
- Looked after the erection, commissioning and operation of 3 to 30 TPH boilers using different gaseous, liquid and solid fuels.

RAMA NEWSPRINT AND PAPERS LTD, Surat. :
Shift Engineer, Feb 2000 to Jun 2004.
Responsibilities :
- Managed the operation and maintenance of a co-generation power plant and auxiliaries with no tripping and accidents.
- Introduced the work permit system and controlled the usage of compressed air and drainage of DM water and return condensate.
- Recognised with appreciation letter and cash awards for managing smooth operations during a strike in the unit.

Other Work Experience :
- MAGIRSHA INDUSTRIES, Vadodara, Engineer, Jul 1999 to Feb 2000.
- HINDUSTAN LEVER LTD, Bhimpur, Daman, Assistant Project Officer, Dec 1998 to May 1999.

Education & Other Qualification :
- Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nagpur University, 1998.
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education, 1995.
- Passed 2nd Class Boiler Proficiency certificate.
- Qualified “Field/Local Operator” in compliance with US Department of Transportation, by Enbridge, Canada.
- Attended “Centrifugal Compressor PCL 802/3 Operation” & “Speedtronic Mark-VI Operation” training at GE-Florence Learning Centre, Florence.
- Perusing Executive Management Education Programme (eMEP) through IIM, Kozhikode on IDL platform.

Academic Projects :
- Computer Aided Design of Mechanical Assemblies (CADOMA) : Tools: C, C Graphics and AutoCAD. The project ranked 2nd in the “Innovations-98” contest organized by Institution of Engineers, Nagpur and the paper was published in “Techno Watch 1997-98”
- A fabrication project for a Spices Pulverizer.

Personal Dossier :
- Date of Birth : 24 June 1976.
- Languages : English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi.
- Married : Two children.