Ashish Kumar Bhadra
About Ashish Kumar Bhadra
Ashish Kumar Bhadra is a Lead Engineer at thyssenkrupp in Korba, Chhattisgarh, India, with extensive experience in electrical and electronics engineering.
Title
Ashish Kumar Bhadra currently holds the title of Lead Engineer at thyssenkrupp, based in Korba, Chhattisgarh, India. He plays a pivotal role in managing daily maintenance activities, troubleshooting digital AC drives, and overseeing the Shift In-charge operations at the Anode Rodding Shop at the Balco (VEDANTA LTD.) site.
Current Company
Ashish is currently employed at thyssenkrupp in Korba, Chhattisgarh, India. His responsibilities include handling daily maintenance activities, performing troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and ensuring the operational efficiency of various equipment at the Balco site.
Previous Experience
Prior to joining thyssenkrupp, Ashish worked at Tata Sponge Iron Limited as an Assistant Manager from 2019 to 2020. Before that, he spent six years at Usha Martin Limited in a similar role, where he managed a vast area from the furnace to the compacting of the wire rod. His career started at Usha Martin Limited, and he was promoted to Assistant Manager before the company's acquisition by Tata Sponge Iron Limited.
Education and Expertise
Ashish completed his Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Odisha, which he attended from 2008 to 2012. He has developed substantial expertise in handling maintenance activities, troubleshooting AC drives, and working with Allen Bradley RS Logic 5000. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Ashish also began learning new skills and courses related to the digital world.
Skills and Responsibilities
In his current role, Ashish is responsible for preventive maintenance of AC Motors, MCC Panels, and PDB Panels. He is involved in the erection, testing, and calibration of instruments like Density Gauge, Belt Weigher, and Proximity Switches. He prepares root cause analysis, conducts Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), and generates maintenance reports to minimize downtimes. Additionally, Ashish handles job safety analysis, toolbox talks, and implements the work permit system and LOTO for all jobs.