Chinmay Chapalgaonkar PMP has a diverse work experience in the field of wind energy and electrical engineering. Chinmay currently works as a Wind Engineering Specialist at Meridian Energy since December 2019. Prior to this, they worked at Suzlon Energy Australia for three years as a Technical Field Service Engineer. In this role, they provided technical support to wind farm sites, performed root cause analysis of component failures, and optimized WTG performance through software and hardware improvements. Chinmay also managed spares and conducted quality audits.
Before joining Suzlon Energy Australia, Chinmay worked at Suzlon Energy Ltd as a Manager-Global OMS for two years, where they focused on improving operational and maintenance practices. Chinmay also gained experience as a Service Engineer and Commissioning Engineer at Suzlon Wind Energy Corp. In these roles, they provided technical support to wind farm sites, performed electrical commissioning, and optimized installation procedures and routines.
Chinmay started their career at Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co as a Junior Engineer, where they were responsible for troubleshooting and routine testing of protection schemes and power transformers. Chinmay also worked as an Apprentice Engineer at Goodyear South Asia Tyres Pvt. Ltd, where they were involved in maintenance, energy audits, and working with PLCs and drives.
Overall, Chinmay has a strong background in wind energy engineering, with expertise in technical support, maintenance, optimization, and commissioning.
Chinmay Chapalgaonkar PMP completed their Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical, Electronics, and Power from Doctor Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University from 1997 to 2001. Prior to that, they attended Shri Saraswati Bhuvan in Aurangabad from 1995 to 1997, although the specific degree and field of study are not specified. Chinmay also holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) in the USA, but the exact month and year of obtaining the certification are not provided.
December, 2019 - present