Satyajit Das
Montepuez, Mozambique
Contact: +91-9937294398 | Email: satyajit.das229@yahoo.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/satyajit-das-2988b755
Professional Summary
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Experienced engineering and operations leader with 23+ years in plant operations, maintenance, and project management across power, metals, mining, and manufacturing industries, Solar and Battery BESS systems.
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Proven expertise in P&L management, electrical/automation, project execution (EPC), and process optimization.
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Skilled in vendor development and supply chain management with international vendors like China for Power-Solar-BESS equipment, cost control, digitization, and Six Sigma process improvements.
Core Competencies
? Plant Operations & Maintenance ? Project & EPC Management ? Electrical & Automation
? Power Transmission & Distribution ? Process Optimization ? Cost Control & Budgeting
? Supply Chain & Vendor Management ? EHV Substation operation & EPC ? Power network & Distribution
? Green field projects ? Multination vendor development and management with China,India,Turkey,Germany, France etc.
Education & Certifications
2017-2020: MBA (Operations & Project Management) – IMI, Bhubaneswar (Rank Holder) 1998-2002: B.Tech (Electrical Engineering) – NIT, Hamirpur
MDP program from XLRI,Jamshedpur.
Six Sigma Black Belt | PMP & SAP (PM, MM) | TQM, 5S, Kaizen | Power & Automation (ABB, Siemens, Schneider), Solar and BESS
Professional Experience
April 2022 – Present: FURA Gems, Mozambique as Head – Plant Electrical & Automation.
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Leading design, operation, and maintenance of 33/0.380KV power system for plant operations.
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EPC for 500TPH Beneficiation and DMS (Dense media separation) plant, Water treatment thickener plant for Ruby mining.
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1500KVA UPS and 2MWH BESS EPC for DMS (Dense media separation) Plant.
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Solar power back plant project initiation:4MW Ground mounted Solar Plant and 8MWH BESS EPC project vendor visit at China, selection and procurement is WIP .
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EPC of Plant automation with Delta, Siemens PLC, HMI,SCADA systems.
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Overseeing gemstone processing plant maintenance and material handling operations.
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Managing CapEx/Opex planning, workforce, and cost reduction strategies.
Achievements:
500TPH Beneficiation & Ruby Mining Plant – Fura Gems, Mozambique (2022–Present)
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Led project, commissioning and O&M of a 500TPH Plant, water treatment plant, DMS-based beneficiation plant, 33KV/0.38KV power network, and 1500KVA UPS with 2000KWH BESS storage.
Jun 2021 – Mar 2022: Apex Group, Botswana as Head–EPC, Transmission & Distribution.
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Led EPC projects for solar plants, electrical, and utility systems.
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Installed 2X100KW Solar plant with 2X160KWH Li-Ion Battery BESS AC-DC Coupled system for Botswana Govt school projects at 2 locations with Fronius (On Grid), Victron (Off Grid) inverters and Jinko Panels.
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Looked after Business development for Solar business for C&I and roof top solar with all panel, structure, PCS, Inverter, Li-Ion Battery selection at China, Junko, Sofar, Growatt etc vendors,
Achievements:
Solar Plant & BESS Lithium Battery Storage – Apex, Botswana, Africa (2021–2022)
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Drove business development & implementation for Botswana’s rural education power systems with China vendors.
Aug 2020 – May 2021: SOMIKA S.A.R.L, DRC as Head – Project, Engineering & Maintenance
Oversaw 120/11/0.433KV power system, copper processing plants, and substation maintenance.
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EPC for Copper smelter plant with ABB Rectifier system.
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Managed hydraulic, pneumatic, and transformer systems, ensuring operational efficiency.
Achievements:
6KT Copper green field Smelter & 120KV Transmission Line – Somika, DRC, Africa (2020–2021)
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Spearheaded project, commissioning of a 9KA rectifier, 120/11KV substation, and distribution network.
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Setting up Copper smelter electrolysis plant and associated systems.
Aug 2004 – Aug 2020: Vedanta Ltd,2MT Green field Smelter: Multiple Roles.
Growth Path:
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Jan 2019 – Aug 2020: Head – Power Plant Operations & Maintenance (4×600MW IPP)
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May 2013 – Jan 2019: Project,O&M In-charge – Smelter Electrical Utility.
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Feb 2004 – May 2013: Plant Electrical & Automation Lead Carbon and cast house plant for Projects and O&M.
Job Role:
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Managed Project and O&M of 400KV/220KV/33KV/11KV switchyards, power distribution, and transmission systems.
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Installed, commissioned and O&M of 400KV:750KVA ICT,120KVA transformer;220KV 142MVA Rectiformer transformers;33KV 25MVA and 11KV Distribution transformers.
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Led coal/ash handling operations and maintenance.
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Project, operation and maintenance of 2000MW captive load management with 400/220/33/11kv distribution system,340KA ABB rectifier systems, and harmonic filter .
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Oversaw SCADA-based power management, Rectifier system, switchyard operations.
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Project, operation and maintenance of Bake oven, GAP, induction furnaces, and material handling systems of Smelter Carbon Plant at 0.5MT BALCO, Chhattisgarh, India and 2.0MT Vedanta Jharsuguda Plant.
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Led automation, PLC, SCADA, and energy conservation projects.
Achievements:
Aluminium Smelter Carbon Plant & Cast House – Vedanta, Balco, India (2004–2008)
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Led project, commissioning & startup of carbon plant and cast house operations.
2MT Aluminium Smelter & 2000MW Power Network – Vedanta, Jharsuguda, India (2009–2014)
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Managed project, commissioning of a 400KV/220KV substation, 33KV/11KV/0.38KV distribution, and 340KA AC-DC rectifier system.
TATA BSL Steel, India (Jun 2002 – Aug 2004)
Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer (Sheet Galvanizing Line)
Personal Details:
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D.O.B: November 29, 1979.
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Linguistic Proficiency: English (Fluent) French and Portuguese (Basic)