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ajit srivastava

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Accomplished Group Lead in Electrical & Power Electronics.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek a challenging role in a dynamic organization that values innovation and continuous improvement.

I am an accomplished professional with over 18 years of experience in leading large-scale programs in operations and maintenance, reliability engineering, and strategic planning. My expertise lies in enhancing operational efficiency and reliability of electrical and power electronics equipment, particularly in refinery and petrochemical environments. I have a proven track record in implementing root cause analysis and reliability-centered maintenance practices that drive significant improvements in equipment performance.

As a Group Lead at RIL, I have developed standardized maintenance guidelines and led cross-functional teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement. My leadership has been instrumental in mentoring engineers and implementing data-driven corrective actions to eliminate recurring equipment failures. I am passionate about leveraging my skills in reliability engineering and process improvement to contribute to organizational success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Group Lead (Reliability Electrical and Power Electronics)

Current

RIL-National Head Quarters

Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Developed standardized maintenance and operational guidelines, establishing best practices for reliable equipment performance. Led Root Cause Analysis (RCA) sessions, provided training, and implemented data-driven corrective actions to eliminate recurring equipment failures.

Reliability Engineering Root Cause Analysis Six Sigma Technical Mentorship Continuous Improvement Data Analytics Industry Standards

Section Head (Electrical Equipment)

RIL JMD Refinery

Jul 2017 - Feb 2024 (6 years 7 months)

Provided technical support for troubleshooting and resolving electrical system issues, including documentation. Led Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and reliability studies for electrical equipment failures and trip investigations.

Project Review Data Analysis Benchmarking

Sr. Reliability Engineer (Electrical and Power Electronics)

RIL JMD Refinery

Mar 2016 - Jun 2017 (1 year 3 months)

Ensured safe, reliable, and sustainable operations of electrical and power electronics assets in complex environments. Conducted troubleshooting analysis and rectification of various electrical and power electronics assets.

Electrical Asset Management Power Electronics Troubleshooting Component Replacement Strategy Transformers

Sr. Electrical Engineer

RIL JMD Refinery

Dec 2012 - Mar 2016 (3 years 3 months)

Ensured conformance to safe, reliable, and sustainable operation of electrical assets and power distribution. Critically analyzed root causes and implemented failure prevention strategies for electrical assets.

Root Cause Analysis Asset Criticality Analysis IMS Conformance Budget Management Procurement Contracting

Electrical Engineer

RIL JMD Refinery

Jul 2006 - Dec 2012 (6 years 5 months)

Gained expertise in testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical equipment. This included power and distribution transformers, HT/LT switchgears, and numerical relays.

Maintenance Troubleshooting Numerical Relays Cable Testing Motor Erection

Jr. Transmission Engineer

India TV News

Dec 2005 - Jun 2006 (6 months)

Commenced career as a Junior Transmission Engineer. Gained initial experience in the field of transmission.

Transmission Engineering Technical Support Equipment Maintenance Signal Processing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Institute of Quality and Reliability Pune

Certificate Course, Reliability Engineering

2022 - 2022

Undertook a certificate course in reliability engineering. This training provided in-depth knowledge and practical skills in ensuring system reliability and performance.

IIT Mumbai

Certificate Course, Advanced Power Electronics

2017 - 2018

Completed a certificate course focused on advanced power electronics. This program enhanced expertise in the latest power electronics technologies and applications.

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow (formerly U.P. Technical University)

B.Tech., Electrical & Electronics Engineering

2001 - 2005

Graduated with a Bachelor of Technology degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering. The curriculum covered fundamental and advanced concepts in electrical and electronic systems.