- Microsoft Excel
N Narayanan
Assistant Manager – Operation Efficiency
Madurai
Summary
Energetic and detail-driven power professional with 16+ years of cross-functional expertise in engineering, erection, commissioning, and operation of 600 MW pulverized coal-fired thermal power units. Gained foundational knowledge from NPTI Neyveli and advanced operation training at CHD power plants in Guigong and Baotou, China. Currently serving as Assistant Manager – Maintenance Planning & Operation Efficiency (MTP&OE), where I lead performance improvement initiatives, monitor KPIs, and guide strategic maintenance planning across the unit.
Certified as a BEE-approved Energy Manager, with hands-on experience in heat rate optimization, coal blending strategies, and EBITDA reporting, integrating operational data with financial performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Assistant Manager
MPGL, ADANI
08.2024 - Current
- Led initiatives to optimize heat rate and reduce auxiliary power consumption, improving overall unit efficiency.
- Monitored and analyzed KPI trends (PLF, SHR, APC) using Excel and Power BI dashboards to identify performance gaps.
- Led cross-functional collaboration to implement corrective actions for recurring performance bottlenecks, especially in boiler and turbine operations.
- Conducted root cause analysis for deviations in boiler and turbine performance, proposing actionable solutions.
- Developed and updated SOPs to enhance operational reliability and safety.
- Benchmarked unit performance against CERC norms and ASME PTC standards, calculating deviations and improvement scope.
- Managed coal blending strategies to optimize combustion efficiency and reduce slagging/fouling risks
- Facilitated training sessions for operators on best practices in efficiency monitoring, and emergency handling.
- Maintained and updated EBITDA calculation sheets, aligning operational efficiency with business performance metrics, and financial impact.
Assistant Manager
Coastal Energen Pvt.Ltd.
03.2022 - 08.2024
- Oversee real-time plant operations, ensuring safe, stable, and efficient functioning of boiler, turbine, and generator systems.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as PLF, SHR, APC, and SCC, and initiate corrective actions for deviations.
- Conduct daily performance reviews using dashboards and trend analysis tools (Excel, Power BI) to identify inefficiencies.
- Optimize coal blending strategies and fuel-mix ratios to maintain combustion efficiency, and reduce heat losses.
- Analyze weighbridge reconciliation data to validate coal input, monitor losses, and support financial reporting (EBITDA).
- Manage emergency scenarios such as blackouts, load throw-offs, and equipment trips, ensuring swift recovery and documentation.
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring performance issues, and implement long-term reliability improvements.
Assistant Manager
Coastal Energen Pvt. Ltd
06.2018 - 03.2022
- Provide shift supervision for the safe and efficient operation of the power plant (600 MW Boiler, Turbine, generator, CHP, AHP and Mill reject) in accordance with established rules and regulations.
- Promote a proactive culture and a safe work environment.
- Trains personnel in Control Room operations.
- Performs actions necessary to maintain Unit stability, (i.e. managing critical equipment failure and safe shut down of Unit when an emergency arises).
- Conducted 50+ Unit startups. Hot, warm and Cold starts and stops as well.
- Attended Black out, Home load and load throw off condition and ensured critical equipment safety (BWCP, APH, Seal oil system, etc.).
- Accurately maintains log book entries, trends and inputs of critical equipment.
- Compile daily Management Information Report, data pertaining to per day coal steam and water usage and non-available equipment in a presentable dashboard.
- Point of contact for lock out/tag out Permit to works and all maintenance actions within the Power Plant while standing control room operator.
- Assessing the risk involved and isolating the necessary systems.
- Communicate effectively with SRLDC, TANGEDCO shift in charge engineers and plant superiors.
- Attended SRLDC meetings and workshops and voiced the concerns over charges incurred and equipment damage due to inconsistent load schedules.
- A complete understanding of all operating auxiliary systems and equipment.
- Reviewed the technical information issued by Coal Mill and fan manufactures.
- Interpretation of P&ID, manuals, specifications and procedures.
- Developed performance calculations for boiler, Turbine, Air preheater, pumps, fans etc.
- Developed and Implemented necessary up gradation in interlocks and logics of equipment.
- Prepared protocols and SOPs for implementation of new processes in conjunction with operations.
- Documentation and Reports prepared in SAP PM Module.
- Emergencies attended: Load throw of at 300 MW and Unit in home load condition, Station blackout and BWCP motor cavity temperature raising APH stopped at local but had running feedback in DCS, Load throw of at 600MW and drum level went low, Coal mill Explosion device not lifted and furnace pressure went high, Boiler drum safety valve lifted during Trevi testing and not reset, GCB tripped after synchronization, SH platen coil heavy leak and drum level low.
Senior Engineer
Coastal Energen
10.2013 - 05.2018
- Erection and Commissioning of Boiler and its auxiliaries.
- Erection and alignment of Boiler Structures, Ceiling Girder and Boiler Pressure Parts.
- Drum Lifting using Strand Jack Method, Tangential firing Burner Alignment of Boiler.
- Routing and Erection of Critical piping.
- One of the responsible person in completion of Drainable and Non-Drainable Hydro test of Boiler Proper and Critical Piping.
- EDTA Cleaning of Boiler and Acid Cleaning of Oil Pipe Lines.
- Commissioning of Forced Draught and Induced Draught Fans.
- Nullified the vibration caused by Parallel operation of ID fans.
- Boiler light up and Steam blowing.
- Commissioning of MPS roller Coal mill and hydraulic system for roller lifting.
Assistant Engineer
Coastal Energen
07.2009 - 09.2013
- Engineering and Quality Inspection.
- Participated in Pre Bid and Post bid meeting with BTG Equipment manufactures.
- Preparation of Technical Evaluation Report of the Bidders.
- Assisted to Finalize the Contractor and Preparation of Contract Documents (Technical).
- Part of the team in Basic engineering meetings to finalize the Basic parameters and Basic Drawings.
- Engineering Coordination and Revision of Drawings.
- Took part in Detail Design of BTG Equipment and its auxiliaries.
- Finalization of Thermal calculations, Heat balance and water balance, Piping and Instrumentation Drawings and scope of work.
- Quality Inspection for dimensions, NDT, Hydro and Painting, Packing inspection of Boiler Drum, Deareator, Headers, Super Heater, Reheater, Economizer Coils and Water Wall Tubes.
- Collection of IBR Documents from the manufacture and verification of Chinese standards (GB Standards) to IBR requirements.
Education
B.E. - Mechanical
Sethu Institute of Technology
Madurai, TN 06.2004 - 04.2008
Skills
- Heat Rate Optimization
- KPI Monitoring & Benchmarking
- Coal Blending Strategy
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Data Visualization & Reporting
- Regulatory Compliance Awareness
- Financial Acumen (EBITDA Focus)
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Budget-Conscious Planning
Certification
Certified operation and maintenance Engineer, CHD power plant Guigong and Baotou in China
Training
- National workshop on 'Solar and CBM Power technology', 05/01/09, IIT Madras
- Workshop on 'Grid management and Web based scheduling', 05/01/19, Mettur TPS
Additional Information
Tamil, English, Hindi, S1989502, 10.5 lacs per annum, 1 month
Accomplishments
- Successfully led operation of 2×600 MW thermal units with over 50+ startups including hot, warm, and cold conditions.
- Attended and resolved complex emergencies including full-load throw-offs, blackouts, seal oil system failures, and mill explosion scenarios
- Played a key role in commissioning major boiler and turbine auxiliaries, including hydro testing, flushing, and steam blowing
- Developed and maintained EBITDA calculation sheets, linking operational metrics with financial performance
- Participated in SRLDC meetings and workshops, advocating for plant-side load schedule stability and voicing technical concerns
- Recognized for accuracy and consistency in preparing MIS dashboards, daily shift logs, and long-term KPI analysis
Software
Power BI
- MS office
Interests
- Thermal efficiency benchmarking and process optimization
- Energy conservation strategies and heat rate improvement
Coal logistics, blending ratios, and reconciliation analytics
- Advanced data visualization and digital reporting tools
Regulatory compliance (CERC norms, ASME PTC standards)
- Safety protocols and technical quiz participation
- Financial alignment of plant metrics (EBITDA linkage)
- Continuous improvement through RCA and performance audits
Timeline
Energy Manager - BEE
03-2025
Assistant Manager
MPGL, ADANI
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager
Coastal Energen Pvt.Ltd.
03.2022 - 08.2024
Assistant Manager
Coastal Energen Pvt. Ltd
06.2018 - 03.2022
Senior Engineer
Coastal Energen
10.2013 - 05.2018
Certified operation and maintenance Engineer, CHD power plant Guigong and Baotou in China
01-2012
Assistant Engineer
Coastal Energen
07.2009 - 09.2013
Certified Power plant Engineer, NPTI (National power Training Institute)
01-2009
B.E. - Mechanical
Sethu Institute of Technology
06.2004 - 04.2008