Shashaank Shekhar

CEO

Bokaro, Jharkhand, India18 yrs 1 mo experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 15 years in India's steel sector.
Expert in translating shop-floor realities into ESG outcomes.
Certified Energy Auditor with hands-on sustainability experience.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a sustainability-focused operations leader in the steel manufacturing industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Sustainability & EsgEnergy Efficiency

Other Skills

BRSR ReportingEnergy Efficiency & Energy AuditsLeadership DevelopmentEnergyProject ManagementPower GenerationPhotovoltaicsCommissioningAutomationProject EngineeringPLCPower SystemsFactoryElectriciansEnergy Management

About

I work at the intersection of operations, maintenance, energy management, and sustainability in large steel manufacturing environments.Over 15+ years in India’s steel sector, I have seen that sustainability outcomes are rarely decided in frameworks or reports. They are shaped on the shop floor—through maintenance discipline, process stability, energy quality, water systems, and data ownership.While ESG and BRSR are often approached as compliance exercises, my experience suggests otherwise:they are mirrors of operational maturity.My work spans:Electrical and maintenance leadership in integrated steel plantsEnergy efficiency, energy auditing, and carbon-related considerationsLinking sustainability metrics with day-to-day operational decisionsUnderstanding where ESG disclosures diverge from ground realityThrough “Sustainability from the Shop Floor,” I share practical insights on:How sustainability numbers are actually generatedWhy good intentions still lead to weak ESG outcomesWhat manufacturing leaders often overlook in sustainability decisionsMy focus is simple:clarity over complexity, and operations over narratives.

Experience

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Deputy General Manager

Jul 2024 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos · Bokaro Steel City · On-site

Leading electrical maintenance for critical process lines and utilities in an integrated steel plant
Responsible for reliability, energy efficiency, and loss reduction through maintenance discipline
Direct exposure to sustainability-linked issues such as energy intensity, emissions drivers, water usage, and waste interfaces
Supporting ESG and BRSR data inputs through operational controls, audits, and governance mechanisms

Sustainability & ESGBRSR ReportingEnergy Efficiency & Energy AuditsEnergy Efficiency

Steel authority of india limited

2 roles

Assistant General Manager

Promoted

Aug 2020 – Jul 2024 · 3 yrs 11 mos · B S City · On-site

Team Lead for electrical maintenance of Hot Dip Galvanizing Line (HDGL) and Electrolytic Cleaning Line (ECL)
Managed preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance for motors, drives, PLCs, and process equipment
Worked closely on energy efficiency initiatives, utility optimisation, and operational loss reduction
Involved in sustainability-relevant data generation through energy audits, metering, and process monitoring

Sustainability & ESGBRSR ReportingEnergy Efficiency & Energy AuditsEnergy Efficiency

Senior Manager/AGM

Sep 2015 – Jan 2020 · 4 yrs 4 mos · BOKARO

Posted in the Contract Cell, responsible for end-to-end management of service contracts across plant operations
Handled tendering activities including preparation of NITs, bid invitation, tender opening, comparative evaluation, and award of work
Ensured strict compliance with SAIL guidelines, CVC norms, and internal governance procedures
Managed high-value service contracts with an annual portfolio of approximately ₹200 crore
Coordinated with user departments, finance, and legal teams to ensure technical, commercial, and contractual alignment
Gained exposure to procurement governance, vendor management, and compliance controls, strengthening understanding of risk management and transparency

Sail-bokaro steel plant

Manager/Deputy Manager

Jul 2007 – Aug 2015 · 8 yrs 1 mo · Bokaro Steel City

Officer-in-charge for electrical systems of Sinter Plant (~4.8 MTPA), including crushers, conveyors, HT/LT motors, drives, and PLCs
Led a team of ~25 personnel across operations, maintenance, and contracts
Hands-on experience with energy conservation, efficiency improvements, and equipment reliability
Certified Energy Auditor (BEE) with exposure to carbon and clean energy considerations