Deepak Meinke

Dm - Projects & Maintenance (Co-gen) @Khanna Paper Mills Ltd

Amritsar, IN

Key Contributions and Projects:<Capacity Enhancement Projects:* Upgraded the Steam Turbine Generator from 17.5 MW to 23.3 MW, increasing self-power generation by 5 MW/hr and minimizing grid power dependency.* Commissioned a new m³ cooling tower and a 100 TPH boiler with auxiliaries, enhancing the power plant\'s operational capacity.* Replaced and upgraded coal handling systems, including crushers, vibrating screens, and other fuel-handling equipment, ensuring seamless operations:* Reduction in power consumption of cooling tower fans by 20%.* Reduction in power consumption by coal handling plant upto 40 KW/hr.* Streamlined bed material feeding operations for AFBC boilers, achieving significant power and manpower reduction.* Optimised use of air compressors and achieve reduction in power consumption. Waste-to-Energy Initiatives:* Successfully led the planning, erection, and commissioning of a 200 TPD Sludge Dryer Plant to convert waste sludge into boiler fuel with 75% dryness, reducing coal consumption by 40 MT per day and significantly lowering energy costs:* Project Leadership: Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of CAPEX projects, including planning, execution, and commissioning.* Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinate with clients, vendors, and contractors to ensure alignment with project goals and timelines.* Resource Allocation: Efficiently deploy resources, ensuring project milestones are met without compromising quality.* Maintenance Excellence: Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to achieve zero mechanical equipment breakdowns.* Health & Safety Compliance: Promote behavioral safety through regular toolbox talks (TBT) and ensure adherence to HSE protocols.* Documentation & Analysis: Maintain comprehensive project records and perform root-cause analyses using fishbone diagrams and why-why analysis methodologies.* SAP Implementation: Lead the effective use of SAP PM and MM.

Chandigarh College of Engineering & Technology (Degree Wing), Panjab University

3 years Diploma, Mechanical Engineering

Chitkara institute of engineering & Technology , Punjab

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Mechanical Engineering

NEBOSH

International General Certification in Occupational health and safety, OHS