Dipanjan Saha

Dipanjan Saha

Energy Infrastructure Analyst | Transforming CNG station performance in India’s CGD sector through audits & digital process improvements| MBA in Finance | MBA Candidate (General Management) at Deakin University Australia

Petroleum Engineer with 7+ years of experience in Machinery Diagnostics, Condition Monitoring, and Reliability Engineering for critical rotating equipment in oil & gas industries. Expertise in vibration analysis, failure investigations, troubleshooting, and reliability improvement of Compressors and PNG related work. Skilled in condition-based monitoring, root cause analysis, equipment overhauls, and cross-functional reliability support with a strong focus on operational excellence and risk reduction. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex rotating machinery issues. Collaborative cross-functional mindset — effectively partners with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to implement diagnostic findings and corrective actions. Strong focus on reliability improvement, risk mitigation, and operational excellence in high-energy machinery environments. Continuous improvement and value-driven approach — proven ability to identify proactive diagnostics opportunities and drive sustainable reliability gains. Experienced technical mentor — capable of guiding and developing condition monitoring engineers and junior diagnostics staff.

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Operations & Maintenance Engineer (PNG)
Mahanagar Gas Ltd.
2022 — 2024Navi Mumbai, India
  • Monitored Methane transportation and ensured compliance with operational safety standards
  • Led emergency response operations, ensuring rapid mitigation of potential risks to safety and infrastructure
  • Optimized performance of high-pressure systems, gas distribution networks, and pumping stations to meet regulatory and environmental standards
  • Used SAP-based work permit management to ensure safe operations and regulatory compliance
  • Led predictive maintenance for reciprocating compressors, improving reliability by 20%
  • Coordinated environmental audits to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory emissions reporting
  • Enhanced GHG energy management systems and supported net-zero emissions strategies
  • Developed and optimized maintenance schedules for high-pressure CNG systems, reducing breakdowns
  • Conducted root cause failure analysis (RCFA) to resolve recurring equipment issues and improve asset performance
  • Provided technical support for reliability improvement initiatives, ensuring operational availability.
Machinery Diagnostics Engineer
Mahanagar Gas Limited
Jan 2016 — PresentCurrentMumbai, India
  • Developed automated audit workflow for CNG stations, reducing audit points by 30%
  • Improved reciprocating compressor reliability by 20% through predictive maintenance initiatives
  • Successfully identified and mitigated methane gas leaks in underground pipelines, supporting sustainability efforts
  • Executed advanced diagnostics on critical rotating equipment, enhancing operational efficiency
  • Provided technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering skills development and knowledge sharing.
  • Received GEM Award in MGL for contributing toward prevention of high-pressure incidents affecting approximately 1.5 lakh customers through timely identification and coordination of malfunctioning DRS systems.
  • Successfully managed and tracked audit closures across multiple operational regions, improving maintenance compliance and monitoring efficiency.
  • Created and standardized more than 2000 unique functional locations in SAP for improved asset traceability and maintenance planning efficiency.
  • Improved maintenance tracking and reporting workflows using SAP-based data analysis and monitoring systems.
  • • Drive Preventive Maintenance Optimization (PMO) reviews, achieving 18% reduction in maintenance spend and improving OEE from 91.2% to 96.4% across critical assets.
  • • Mentor and coach a team of 6 condition monitoring engineers; developed internal diagnostics competency framework adopted site-wide.
  • • Manage lubrication analysis program (MLA Level II) across 120+ rotating assets, reducing lubrication-related failures by 34%.
  • • Conducted root cause analysis (RCA) investigations for 12 major machinery failures; recommendations implemented resulted in an average MTBF improvement of 23% across investigated equipment.
  • • Supported 5 major equipment overhauls — providing pre-overhaul diagnostics, shop inspection support, and post-overhaul acceptance testing — consistently bringing machines back within OEM vibration specifications.
  • • Developed vibration trending dashboards using OSIsoft PI System, enabling real-time remote monitoring for 30 critical machines.• Participated in root cause failure analyses using SBM Software condmasterruby.
Skills
Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)Predictive Maintenance & Asset IntegrityData Analysis & ReportingReliability Engineering & Risk ManagementEnvironmental Audits & MonitoringContinuous Improvement & Process OptimizationSAP & Maximo for Maintenance ManagementGHG Management Systems: PI, EC, LIMS, EEST, CEMISReliability Tools: Vibration Monitoring (VTMS 3500), FLIR Cameras, ThermographyDCS (Honeywell C300), SCADA (Schneider)Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Education
Bachelor of Technology, Petroleum Engineering
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology
2013 — 2017
Certificates
LNG Operations & Reliability
PetronetLNG
2024
Gas Flow Measurement Systems
FCRI, Kerala
Data Analysis Certification
CLOUDYML
2025
Intensive Operations & Safety Training
Mahanagar Gas Ltd.
Live Fire Fighting Training
IMU Mumbai
TGTU Unit Certification
HPCL (Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.)
Vibration Meter Certificate
SPM
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent