Sai Gopal Patra

Senior Manager - Maintenance & Operations

• Job Details:Led maintenance of billet casting machines, wire rod mill, PFA, and ingot casting machines, ensuring 96% equipment availability to meet production targets. Developed and executed an annual maintenance budget to optimize operation costs and production output. Implemented transparency in the maintenance system, leading to improved equipment reliability from 91% to 95.5%. Designed contingency plans for single-line equipment, securing capex approvals for backup systems such as cryogenic nitrogen plants and compressor houses. Spearheaded capacity enhancement projects, increasing billet production from 27kt to 40kt and wire rod production from 7kt to 22kt. Successfully implemented LOTOV safety standard and fostered a culture of safety excellence.

Deputy Manager - Operations & Maintenance

• Job Details:Led the handover and stabilization of a newly commissioned plant, establishing a structured maintenance system. Developed workforce training programs and SOPs, addressing skill gaps due to high attrition rates. Managed the plant shift workforce, ensuring full capacity utilization within 8 months post-handover. Ensured zero safety incidents and compliance with regulatory standards.

Assistant Manager - Maintenance & Process Engineering

• Job Details:Led the modification of brownfield caster from level 0 to level 1 auto-starting of mold filling. Implemented ISO documentation for quality and process standardization. Optimized tundish refractory consumption, reducing costs through strategic reuse. Contributed to commissioning of M-EMS in billet caster and other process improvement initiatives.