Himanshu Chordia

Experience

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  TATA Power

  Jun 2009 - Jun 2009

  Summer Trainee

  Exposure to functions of Thermal Power Plant

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  Steel Authority of India Limited

  May 2010 - Jun 2010

  Summer Trainee

  Exposure to Power Distribution System of Steel Plant

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  Powergrid Corporation of India Ltd.

  Aug 2011 - Jan 2017

  Worked in Commercial Dept., Western Regiona-II Headquarter, Vadodara (Gujrat) with following functions - 1. Analysed Feasibility Reports and Cost Estimates of various projects2. Justified Cost-overrun/ Time overrun of assigned projects3. Prepared and submitted the Cost Data and Tariff Petition for transmission projects of more than ~INR 100 Bn for filing with CERC (Central Electricity Regulatory Commission)4. Ensured timely realization of payments (~INR 3300 Mn/month) by maintaining requisite amount of LC, prompt submission of bills and periodic reconciliation5. Addressed the various queries of CERC petitions in a logical and efficient manner6. Facilitated data for maintaining ERP database7. Executed 12 Connectivity Agreements with Generating Stations as per CERC Guidelines. Show less Worked in different areas of the company as per the following - 400/220 kV Itarsi (MP) and Pirana (Gujrat) Substation-1. System Operation- Ensured proper safety, efficiency to maintain system availability2. Maintenance and testing of switch-yard equipments and auxiliaries3. Quality Assurance- Inspected and tested (Type, Routine tests etc.) 500 MVA Transformer at BHEL4. Initiated proposals for enhancing efficiency and security of nation power systemConstruction of 765 kV GIS, Vadodara and associated transmission lines- Route alignment, Route survey, Foundation work for transmission line, preparation of proposals for forest approvals.Contracts Services and Material Management, Vadodara- Tender document preparation, Award of contract, Preparation of cost estimates, Verification of Price Variation Bills, Bank Guarantees and Liquidated Damages Calculation, Processing Amendments and Billing Break-upsReceived appreciation from General Manager for detailed project report on effects of Competitive Bidding in Transmission Projects execution Show less

  • Senior Engineer

    Jun 2014 - Jan 2017

  • Engineer

    Aug 2011 - May 2014
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  Power System Operation Corporation Ltd

  Feb 2017 - now

  Currently working as a Grid Operator at Southern Region Load Dispatch Center, Bengaluruwith following functions - 1. Supervision, monitoring and control of integrated operation of Southern Regional Power Grid in coordination with all state power utilities in the region, central generating stations etc. 2. To ensure stability and security of the grid operation in accordance with Indian Electricity Grid Code.3. To coordinate and issue drawl schedule of state power utilities from all Central Generating Stations & their dispatch schedules.4. To facilitate short-term open access power transactions by analyzing the transmission corridors, which results in cheaper and consistent power to consumers.5. To issue clearance for outage of grid elements for maintenance work as per the real time grid conditions. Show less

  • Manager

    Apr 2019 - now

  • Deputy Manager

    Feb 2017 - Mar 2019