Sameer Meher
Bridgeport,WV
Summary
- Looking for the opportunities to improve technical and professional acumen. Would like to handle challenging assignments and give them a better shape through innovative ideas.
- Electrical Engineer with almost 19 years of experience in Aluminum & steel industries.
- Presently designated with Lead Engineer Electrical in Light Gauge Fairmont Plant, M/s Novelis Inc.
- Sound Technical Knowledge in field of Electrical power system, automation & Instrumentation Engineering.
- An effective communicator with strong analytical, problem solving & organizational abilities.
- Executor of several projects in Aluminum & Steel with high level safety standards.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Engineer Electrical
Novelis Inc
Fairmont,WV, United States
10.2022 - Current
- Arc Flash analysis of all electrical panels inside plant along with necessary actions for safeguarding all employee
- Harmonics & power factor analysis of entire plant & installation of active Filters for suppression
- Energy management across all machine centers & linking them with plant production
- Making a data base for all Motors, Transformers & electrical panels across the plant & ensuring its reliability
- Taken up a project to ensure round the clock vibration & temperature monitoring of all critical motors across the plant
- Trained professional for Rockwell RS Logix 5000 & its trouble shooting.
Hindalco Industries Ltd
India
08.2010 - 09.2022
- Basic Engineering, Detail Engineering, Erection Testing & Commissioning of 132 KV /11.5 KV Switch yard
- Basic & detailed engineering & commissioning of Duplex Scalper machine (Ingersoll) Roll Grinder (Waldrich & Naxos), an automated Ingot saw machine, annealing furnace, Degreasing line, tension leveler, N2 Plant, sample station
- Refurbishment of several Transformers, HT/LT Motors & Electrical Panels (Both HT/LT) brought from Rogerstone UK & several modifications as per Indian Conditions
- Successful commissioning of several CAPEX related projects
- Technical Assistance to electrical maintenance teams as & whenever required
- Co-ordination with chief electrical inspector of Odisha during annual supervision of all electrical installation of FRP plant
- Lead auditor for Integrated management system
- (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001 :2015 & ISO 45001:2018)
Bhushan Steel Ltd
Angul, India
06.2009 - 08.2010
- Erection, testing & commissioning of 220KV/34.5KV/6.6 KV Switch yard, 2 No’s of 180 MVA Transformer & 4 No’s 100 MVA Transformers, 33 KV 185 MVAR Static VAR Compensation switchyard.
Adhunik Metalliks Ltd
Rourkela, India
08.2005 - 05.2009
- Erection testing & commissioning of 132KV /33/6.6/3.3 KV Switchyard & 30MW Power Plant
- Involved in several Projects like Steel Melting Shop, Coke Oven, Sinter Plant, Mini Blast Furnace, lime calcinations plant, slag recycling plant.
Education
Bachelors in Engineering (Electrical) -
BPUT Odisha
Skills
- Technical Support
- Project Management
- Power system
- High Voltage engineering
- Plant Automation
Present Company Profile
Novelis Inc., Novelis is the world’s largest producer of rolled aluminum sheet, with operations spanning 11 countries and nearly 11,000 employees. The company divides its operations into four regions: North America, Europe, Asia, and South America., Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Corecompetencies
Establishing project implementation methods & procedures including network resource allocations; creating & maintaining budget., Monitoring the project to meet committed timelines, planning for material and cash flow for the completion of work., Supervising the installation and commissioning of equipment; conducting tests & inspections to ensure operational effectiveness of plant & utilities., Reviewing drawings, layouts, diagrams, technical specifications, cost estimates for erection & commission of plant; reviewing & analyzing contractor's change order proposals & submittals., Overseeing the identification of areas of obstruction and taking steps to rectify it; supervising technical assessments; reviewing existing processes and re-designing the same to enhance operational effectiveness., Scheduling and planning predictive, preventive maintenance for process plants, and root cause analysis including budgeting and cost control activities., Focusing on optimization of process parameters and initiating process improvements to achieve bottom line objectives & productivity targets., Identifying areas of improvement and recommending control & Automation modifications to enhance operational efficiencies of the systems.
License
HT Supervisory License, Up to 33 KV, Electrical Licensing Board of Odisha, India, 2025
Personality Traits
- Analyzing and creating the technical requirements of the system.
- Recommending design concepts/ modifications-based project requirements.
- Managing technical & commercial interface with the vendors.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/03/83
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
- Permanent Address: BM 10 Basanti colony
Rourkela-769012
India .
Timeline
Lead Engineer Electrical
Novelis Inc
10.2022 - Current
Hindalco Industries Ltd
08.2010 - 09.2022
Bhushan Steel Ltd
06.2009 - 08.2010
Adhunik Metalliks Ltd
08.2005 - 05.2009
Bachelors in Engineering (Electrical) -
BPUT Odisha