Santanu  Das, Chief Project Consultant

Santanu Das

Chief Project Consultant

Feedback Infra Pvt. Ltd

Location
India
Education
Master's degree, Sociology
Experience
37 years, 6 Months

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Total years of experience :37 years, 6 Months

Chief Project Consultant at Feedback Infra Pvt. Ltd
  • India - Bhubaneswar
  • My current job since December 2015

Name of assignment or Project:
Deen Dayal Upadhaya Gram Joyti Yojana (DDUGJY) & Integrated Power Development Project (IPDS)
Year:
2015 to till date
Location:
Bhubaneshwar, Odisha.
Client:
Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited.
Main Project Features:
Electrification works including 220/33/11KV Substation erection, 33KV bay extension, construction /augmentation of 33KV lines, construction/augmentation of 33/11KV substations, 11KV bay extension, 11KV line erection, installation of HT Tri vector meters, installation /augmentation of 11/.433 KV distribution Transformer substations, installation of LT Tri vector meters, new and replacement AB cabling, erection of HVDS (11KV) line, consumer metering, feeder separation /ring fencing, modem and SIM installation for meter data acquisition system, GIS survey for asset mapping and consumer indexing, Centralized control and monitoring of power distribution network through SCADA based distribution automation system, SCADA based system for power distribution to view details of each device and its control by a mouse click on the Graphical User Interface (GUI) of the control center, online tracking of different changes in network, energy audit through intelligent analysis tool to calculate /identify technical and commercial losses at any point in the network, installation of capacitor banks, reduction of Aggregate Technical & commercial losses, establishment of IT enabled customer service centre, installation of rooftop solar panels etc.
Position held:
Chief Project Consultant
Activities performed
Project Management Consultancy including preparation of Detailed Project (DPR), bid document preparation, organizing bidding process, issue of LOA, selection of Turn Key Contractors (TKC).
Project Cost:
1215 Crore

Deputy General Project Manager at Intercontinental Consultants and Technocrats Pvt. Ltd.
  • India - Delhi
  • July 2011 to November 2015

Name of assignment or project:
Feeder Separation Project -Phase-II
Year:
2013 to 2015
Location:
Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh
Client:
Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Co. Ltd
Main project features:
Objective of continuous supply of electricity for house hold use in rural area would be met by laying separate 11kVfeeders for domestic and agricultural supply. Commercial Viability of the project shall be ensured by restricting Distribution losses of each DTR to12% by converting overhead bare conductor of LT line by AB cables, providing meters etc. Improvement of renewable energy portfolio through grid connected solar power plants.
Positions held:
Deputy General Manager.
Activities performed:
Project Work Involves Erection of 11 kV additional bays & renovation of existing bays with VCB and Laying of 11 kV lines on 140 Kg 8 mtr long PCC poles with (rabbit) AAA conductor; Installation of 25 kVA 11/0.433 kV DTR and its metering; Replacement of bare conductor of LT lines by AB cables in abadi area, damaged service lines by PVC armoured cables & installation of meters in unmetered / defective / new consumers; re-location of DTR at load center; consumer indexing and its updation in billing software; asset mapping of HT & LT network using GPS; certification of distribution loss from distribution transformer to consumer Premise. Supervision includes quality surveillance of all activities from engineering, survey, erection, construction upto final testing and commissioning during execution of the works. Project management includes Feeder BOQ approval, vendor approval, inward material inspection, store material reconciliation, measurement, billing of major material advance and erection, development of MIS, client co-ordination etc.
Project Cost:
INR 698 crore
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Name of assignment or project:
Railway Electrification Project
Year:
2011 to 2013
Location:
Chhapra Kacheri to Barauni section of East Central Railway (140 km)
Client:
Indian Railway
Main project features:
Over Head Electrification of Indian Railways with 25 KV 50 Hz Single Phase AC Supply.
Positions held:
Resident Engineer
Activities performed:
Project Management Consultancy for erection of three Traction Substations (TSS) with 2*20MVA, 132/25 transformer, twelve switching stations, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system for Overhead electrification of 140 Km Double track line of Indian Railways. Job responsibility includes review of design prepared by the contractor including pegging plan, overhead equipment layout, cross section drawing, structural erection drawing, general supply diagram, OHE design calculation, traction power simulation studies, bill of materials of approved drawing etc, superintendence of contractor’s performance of railway electrification, progress monitoring and preparation of daily progress report, supervision for technical conformity and quality control, evaluation of construction, certification of completion of works by the contractor, verification of payment invoices of the contractor, duties related to taking over and defect liability period. Assurance of quality through visual examination, review of test results/ quality control documentation and witnessing important tests including those for acceptance/precommissioning system. Maintaining records of engineering quality like worksite notebook, worksite report, work orders, minutes of preliminary and final work acceptance. Communication with client and processing request for information.
Project Cost:
INR 175 crore

Project Control Manager at Areva T&D (I) Ltd.
  • India - Kolkata
  • September 2004 to June 2011

Name of assignment or project:
Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojna
Year:
2009 to 2011
Location:
Dhanbad, Jharkhand
Client:
Jharkhand State Electricity Board.
Main project features:
Rural electrification through BPL & APL connection to 1016 no. villages.
Positions held:
Project Manager
Activities performed:
Erection, construction, testing and commissioning of addl./aug. 33/11Kv s/s, new 11kv lines, L.T lines lines, new 33/11 kV power substation, new 11/0.4 kv distribution substation; installation of circuit breakers etc. providing H.T/L.T metering arrangements in 33/11 kV new power substation and on distribution transformer substation and installation of small capacity distribution transformer and other related works.
Project Cost:
INR 101crore
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Name of assignment or project:
220 KV D/C transmission line
Year:
2007 to 2009
Location:
Baripada to Mendhasal
Client:
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.
Main project features
Construction of 140 KM 220 KV D/C lines including survey, foundation, erection, stringing, testing and commissioning.
Positions held:
Project Manager
Activities performed:
Review of drawings, erection manual& job details, scheduling of procurement, installation and testing, ensuring safety measures in carrying out erection in accordance with approved drawing and documentations, monitoring the progress of project and organize meeting at site as well as at the corporate office to review progress for identifying hold up and suggesting corrective measures.
Project Cost:
INR 85crores
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Name of assignment or project:
132 KV D/C Transmission line
Year:
2005 to 2007
Location:
Bina to Guna
Client:
Madhya Pradesh Transmission Company Limited.
Main project features:
Design, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of 150 KM, 132 KV D/C Transmission Line
Positions held:
Project manager
Activities performed:
Engineering review of project documents containing detail scope of work, technical specification, relevant drawings, erection manuals, method statements etc, Field quality control, daily routine inspection of ongoing construction work to monitor non conformance, hold points and advice corrective action prior to client acceptance., manpower control, cost control. etc.
Project Cost:
INR 60crores

Project Control Manager at EMC Ltd.
  • India - Kolkata
  • November 1993 to August 2004

Name of assignment or project:
Railways Electrification Project.
Year:
1993 to 2004
Location:
Patna-Gaya section of East Central Railway (92 RKM)/Udhna-Jalgaon section of Central & Western Railway (306 RKM)/Ludhina-Amrirsar section of Northern Railway (137 RKM).

Total Project Cost :INR390 Crore
Client:
Indian Railways
Main project features:
Design, Supply, erection, testing, commissioning of 25 KV, 50 Hz, single phase over head electrification system for Indian Railways.
Positions held:
Project Manager
Activities performed:
Setting up of the office, site stores, mobilization of tools and tackles to start the project, preparation and client approval of cross section drawing (CSD), structure erection drawing (SED) etc., procurement of material from RDSO approved manufacturers, identification and engagement of suitable contractors and allocation of resources, planning and scheduling of site activities, implementation of plans, review and monitoring of performance of the project, site staff and subcontractors, execution of project program for casting of foundation, mast/boom erection, wiring, dropping and clipping, tower car checking etc., construction of traction substation/switching station, execution of project within time & cost in compliance with health & safety regulation, maintaining complete project documents with respect to design and construction, communication with client and discussion about the progress, contractual issues, contract validation etc., testing, commissioning and handover of assets to the client, preparation of realization of bill, monitoring of cash flow, passing of subcontractor payment, material reconciliation with subcontractor, provision of service in defect liability period.
Project Cost:
INR 390crore

Sr. Quality Assurance Manager at General Electrical Company (India) Ltd.
  • India - Kolkata
  • November 1986 to October 1993

Name of assignment :
Total Quality Management
Year:
1986-1993
Location:
Kolkata
Company:
General Electrical Company (India) Limited.
Job responsibility:
Quality control of manufacturing divisions for transformer, switch gear, Energy meters, industrial motors etc.
Positions held:
Sr. Manager ( QualityAssurance)
Activities performed:
Vendor development, incoming material inspection, statistical quality control, waste reduction, cost control, total productive maintenance of machine, equipment and process, inspection and testing, manufacturing defect analysis, improvement of packaging, customer complaint review, product modification as per customer’s requirement, improvement of after sales service support to ensure six sigma quality level to improve customer satisfaction.

Education

Master's degree, Sociology
  • at IGNOU
  • December 2015

MSO (Master of Sociology), First Class (62%) Subjects: Urban Sociology, Democracy and Development, Decentralisation and local governments, Diaspora and transnational communities, Sociology of Development, Sociological Research Methodologies and methods, Sociological theories and concepts etc

Bachelor's degree, Engineering
  • at Bengal Engineering College, Shibpur, Howrah, West Bengal, India
  • September 1986

Secured First Class (70%) in Electrical Engineering. Completed compulsory project work on Control System. Vocational training was completed in Kolaghat Thermal Power Plant, West Bengal. Important subjects were Electrical machines,Power System,Control system, Electrical & electronics measurements,Digital electronics, Microprocessors, protective relays etc.

Specialties & Skills

Inspection
Installation
Commissioning
Transformer
Testing
Total Quality Management
Project Management
Microsoft Office

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Expert
Bengali
Native Speaker

Memberships

International Association of Engineers (IAENG) Society
  • Exchange of information and ideas among the engineers and scientists
  • June 2011

Training and Certifications

AutoCAD (Training)
Training Institute:
Education Department, Autodesk Inc.
Date Attended:
August 1990
Duration:
600 hours

Hobbies

  • Sustainable Development
    Volunteer of Earth Charter International (http://earthcharter.org/) The mission of Earth Charter International is to actively participate in the present transition to sustainable ways of living on the planet, founded on a ethical framework that includes care for the future generation, ecological integrity, universal human rights, respect for diversity, social and economic justice,
  • Photography
    I am interested about photography and truth which deals with the uses and functions of pictures; how they are to be understood and interpreted; whether they have clear-cut content and meanings; how they are shaped by politics, economics, and social life.
  • Social work
    Volunteer of care India welfare Trust (www.careindiawelfaretrust.org) Our vision is to work towards the development of the society by providing education, medical facilities, assistance and other facilities to all those in need and to provide pecuniary assistance to those unable to fend for themselves due to oldage, disease or any physical or mental handicap.