Amar Desai
Espoo
Summary
Experienced Electrical Engineer with 21 years in the Power sector, including Nuclear Power Plants and pharmaceuticals. Expertise in manufacturing engineering, operations and maintenance management, and supply chain management. Proficient in data analysis using Excel and knowledgeable in ERP and CMMS platforms.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Operator
Nanoform Finland Oyj
12.2022 - 03.2026
- Coordinated maintenance and calibration tasks for GMP manufacturing, R&D operations biologics, and QC lab to ensure compliance and operational readiness.
- Managed ordering, invoicing, and inventory control for spare parts and consumables for GMP engineering operations, R&D, bio, and QC.
- Sourced GMP materials and services, negotiated contracts, and managed commercial terms to support engineering operations.
- Wrote and reviewed engineering and maintenance SOPs, deviations, CAPA, and CRF to align with regulatory standards.
- (Pharmaceutical Industry -API Nanoforming ,GMP operations)
Spare Part Engineer -SCM
Olkiluoto-3 Nuclear power plant
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Created and revised spare part list for client approval, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project specifications.
- Prepared and inspected handing over certificates and spare parts for client delivery, ensuring quality and completeness.
- Prepared spare part handing over certificates and delivered spares to client on-site.
- Checked documentation and coordinated handover to client, including TPQ, COC, QR, and DOC to facilitate project closure.
- (On behalf of Areva NP SAS) An EPR -1650 MWe nuclear power project
Infield Operator (OIO)
Olkiluoto-3 Nuclear power plant
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Coordinated and executed permit-to-work activities (isolations and blockings) according to best practices in the nuclear industry.
- Managed record keeping, report writing, and documentation, ensuring timely communication of non-conformance reports to process owners.
- Performed and Managed Nuclear Axillary system commissioning by following the Commissioning sequence, Instructions and flow chart.
- Executed extensive field measurements and analyzed results against established standards.
- Supervised sub-contractors and trained team members on commissioning tasks, enhancing team competencies.
- Ensure safety at work and ensure all HSE requirements are fulfilled.
- (On behalf of Areva NP SAS) An EPR -1650 MWe nuclear power project.
Freelance Consultant
Ashwamegh Electrical Pvt Ltd.
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Consulted on electrical power generation, transmission, and distribution projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Serviced power backup equipment, including EDG and UPS systems, enhancing operational reliability for technical facility.
- (Trunky Electrical project Execution and Service)
Executive Manager Plant Maintenance
Cummins Generator Technologies India Pvt Ltd
11.2006 - 07.2019
- Established and implemented preventive maintenance program based on OEM guidelines, instructions, and maintenance history, enhancing equipment reliability and uptime.
- Implemented operational excellence practices across disciplines, driving consistent improvement in maintenance and operational standards.
- Implemented IBM’s MAXIMO CMMS software–Asset Management Module for Maintenance Process. (PM Plan, check sheets ,Spare part Management)
- Maintenance, calibration, testing, commission, repair, maintain, and troubleshoot and lifecycle management of Plant Machinery, Test Benches and facility Equipment’s and Building.
- Managed pre-commission and commissioning activities according to established sequences and schedules.
- Plan, direct, review and coordinate preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, specifications, manuals and schedules, to ensure customer contract requirements are met.
- Managed fulfillment of internal and external customer demand through timely delivery of products/services, optimizing supply chain processes.
- CAPEX preparation, define and follow spend matrix to meets the objectives.
- Actively participated in HSEMS, Energy Conservation & CSR projects.
Maintenance Engineer
Kinetic Engineering Limited
Ahmednagar
08.2005 - 10.2006
- Established and implemented preventive maintenance program based on OEM guidelines, instructions, and maintenance history for plant facility and machining plant.
- Troubleshoot, repair and maintenance of Plant Machinery, facility Equipment and Buildings by following the engineering standard.
- Defined procedures for asset maintenance aligned with maintenance and performance records.
- Motorbike manufacturer & Auto Component Supplier.
Commissioning Engineer
Industrial Boilers
Kolhapur
09.2004 - 07.2005
- Commissioned and installed industrial boilers, conducting performance tests and documenting results, drawings, and other related documentation.
- Manufactured industrial boilers per specifications, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Developed maintenance plan for industrial boilers and executed tasks according to standards.
- Serviced and resolved breakdowns to enhance boiler performance and reliability.
Education
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering -
Pune University
Pune, Maharashtra, India01-2004
Diploma in Electrical Engineering -
MSBTE
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India01-2000
Diploma in Advanced Industrial Safety -
MSBTE
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India01-2014
Skills
- Project management
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Self-Directed
- Flexible and adaptable
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Quick learner
Certification
- Six Sigma- Green Belt.
- NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace)
- Electric Arc Flash and Thermography
- Crane operation & safety
- Maintenance and Troubleshooting – PLC
- QMS (ISO 9001:2015)
- EMS (ISO 14001:2009)
- OHSAS (ISO 18001:2007)
- Energy efficiency and conservation (ISO 50000:2011)
References
Mr. Darren Corcoran, +358 44 493 7205
Professional Highlights
- Played a key role in the commissioning of the nuclear auxiliary circuit of Olkiluoto NPP.
- Experienced in manufacturing process, Quality & Testing, safety & legislation.
- Experienced Operation, Maintenance and calibration of Plant Equipment facility and Firefighting system.
- Experienced in materials procurement, engineering service contracts, and evaluation of suppliers.
- Experienced in a SCM as a Spare Part Handing over Engineer.
- Experienced in permit to work department for execution of isolation & Blockings as per best practice in Biggest Nuclear Plant (1600 Mwe).
- Experienced in identifying maintenance and operational requirements for components and structures based on their safety classifications.
Timeline
Engineering Operator
Nanoform Finland Oyj
12.2022 - 03.2026
Spare Part Engineer -SCM
Olkiluoto-3 Nuclear power plant
05.2022 - 07.2022
Infield Operator (OIO)
Olkiluoto-3 Nuclear power plant
01.2020 - 02.2022
Freelance Consultant
Ashwamegh Electrical Pvt Ltd.
08.2019 - 12.2019
Executive Manager Plant Maintenance
Cummins Generator Technologies India Pvt Ltd
11.2006 - 07.2019
Maintenance Engineer
Kinetic Engineering Limited
08.2005 - 10.2006
Commissioning Engineer
Industrial Boilers
09.2004 - 07.2005
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering -
Pune University
Diploma in Electrical Engineering -
MSBTE
Diploma in Advanced Industrial Safety -
MSBTE