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DHRUV DIXIT

DEPUTY ENGINEER

Summary



  • Power Distribution Engineering professional with 12+ years of experience in various private and government organizations with variable portfolios.
  • Significant experience in Power Distribution sector like Planning, Network Designing, Execution, Operation & Maintenance, Testing, fault Analysis, Project Management and Coordination consumer dealing etc.
  • Handling critical projects such as Erection of new Distribution networks of High tension and low tension lines and distribution transformers, new service line installation and Energy meters as per the Indian Electricity Rules and Indian Electricity Act 2003 and Gujarat Electricity regulatory commission supply code 2015.
  • Shifting of Distribution networks and system improvement works planning and execution like Bifurcation of 11 kV High Voltage over load Feeders, conversion of HT/LT network overhead under capacity network to underground by 185/240Sqmm XLPE Cables to enhance the network capacity. Installation /Supervision of Rooftop Solar plants, Installation of Bi-Directional metering system for same.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages

Work History

Deputy Engineer O&M

M.G.V.C.L.
VADODARA
09.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for Site Surveys for new Power Distribution Network (HT & LT), designing networks As per Indian Standards REC Norms and IE Rules, Estimation, Costing, Equipment Sizing, Material Management, Supervision and Execution of works through sub-contractors.
  • Co-ordinate multiple electrical engineering projects as Team Lead to ensure on-time, on-budget completion in time. Responsibilities included team and contractor, oversite project development, documentation, submission and approval, design, scheduling and execution.
  • Supervision of Disconnection activity for revenue collection to reduce AT&C losses of sub Divisional area.
  • Internal Material Inspection at Manufacturer plant for HT Overhead Arial bunch cables for various capacity, HT UG XLPE Cables inspection, Distribution Transformers etc. as per Indian Standards.
  • Working as in-house faculty lecturer for Line Man training center for safe working practices, HT & LT OH and UG cable network erection maintenance etc.
  • Supervision of LT Solar Rooftop Installation and metering Installation. Supervision of throughout Solar panel installation works with bidirectional metering units in LT 1PH, 3 PH Consumers and HT Consumers.
  • Working as Deputy Engineer is role of Consumer relationship Manager by solving various power related, bill related complaints of variety base of Consumers like Agriculture consumers, Industrial Consumers, Residential Consumer.
  • Monitoring of timely billing of consumers and timely collection activities from consumers through Oracle based ERP software

Junior Engineer Technical

M.G.V.C.L.
VADODARA
04.2017 - 09.2021
  • Responsible for Estimation Costing, Payback Calculation, obtaining project approval for shifting of new development of LT and HT networks under Vadodara city area.
  • Technical scrutiny of System improvement works proposal for Load balancing of LT Distribution Transformers, proposing new Distribution transformers at load centers.
  • Technical scrutiny of proposals of Conversion of Overhead HT/LT network to Underground network in the downtown areas for safety and reliability.
  • Tendering procedures for erection and maintenance works and HT Underground cable works, Inventory checking and contractor billing procedures.
  • Supervision of GPS mapping of network through in-house GIS Software (Geo-Urja) In which All networks of HT,LT, Transformer and Consumer are mapped.
  • DTR Meter Installation and Modem Installation project supervision and DTR level T&D loss analysis.
  • Load flow studies, future load growth calculation, planning for new 66kv substation and proposals initiation for same. .


Junior Engineer Vigilance

M.G.V.C.L. Lalbaug Div.
Vadodara
09.2016 - 04.2017
  • Responsible for Verification and installation checking of LT and HT consumers (both Residential and Commercial) to determine illegal usage and reduce T&D losses in the network by utilizing MDAS ( online metering system) system.
  • Testing of 1PH, 3PH meters at consumers site through accuracy check meters. Testing of CT Operated or Composite meters and reporting to the consumers with detailed test reports including meter MRI Analysis.

Junior Engineer Meter Testing

M.G.V.C.L. Lalbaug
Vadodara
09.2015 - 09.2016
  • Energy meter testing laboratory as Junior Engineer in Vadodara City meter testing laboratory.
  • Responsible for throughout testing of newly procured 1Ph, 3PH, HT, Solar Bidirectional Meters on testing bench.
  • Industrial meter testing at site through Accuracy check Meters and Meter MRI.
  • Consumers over billing complaint resolving at laboratory by testing consumer meter on testing bench in presence of consumer.
  • Testing of 66kv & 11kv Panel meters of all 66kv Substations twice a year for accurate T&D Calculations.

Junior Engineer Sub Division

M.G.V.C.L. Vasna Sub Division
Vadodara
03.2013 - 01.2015
  • Shutdown Maintenance Planning and Supervision of 11 kV line, LT line and Transformers.
  • Customer Relationship Management by providing Consumer Support, Supervision of teams handling Power Failure Correction, Low Voltage, High Voltage, Short Circuit-related Complaints.
  • Material accountability, providing various materials to the contractors timely to complete each and every consumer projects in time mentioned in SOP.
  • Supervision of Electricity billing activity for Residential Commercial and Industrial Consumers.

Junior Engineer Sub Division

M.G.V.C.L. Petlad
Anand
08.2010 - 02.2013
  • Shutdown Maintenance Planning and Supervision of 11 kV line, LT line and Transformers.
  • Network mapping under APDRP ( Advanced Power Distribution reforms Project.
  • Bulk electrostatic meter to static meter replacement projects in sub division area.
  • Project handling of old deteriorated LT Copper and Aluminum 4 wire lines by Arial Bunch LT Cable of 55sqmm.

Assistant Engineer Electrical

Road and Building Department, Government of Gujarat
Ganhinagar
08.2009 - 08.2010

As the name signifies, the R&B Department is in charge of all activities pertaining to planning, Construction and maintenance of all categories of Roads and all Government owned Buildings in the State of Gujarat. These activities constitute a vital component of developmental work in the State.

  • Responsible for distribution substation operation and maintenance.
  • Designed Electrical Wiring Systems for new government building ( New Secretariats building, Government Hospitals, Court, Other Government Buildings electrification design, Planning, Tendering, Execution Supervision Inventory Measurements and Contractor Billing.
  • Sizing and Selection of Electrical Equipment and Cables and procurement.
  • Operation & Maintenance of Centralized AC plant and High Speed Elevators.
  • Responsible for the completion of assigned sub-projects on-time and within the assigned budgets.
  • Installation of Fire Alarm System in Gujarat State Secretariats Building.
  • Design, Planning and execution of temporary government function wirings for public gathering Dom. Planning procurement of material and man power for the execution of temporary function Lighting and AC wiring.

Testing Engineer

HiREL Electronics Pvt Ltd
Gandhinagar
06.2008 - 08.2009

Hi-Rel, today known as Hitachi HI-rel is a leading manufacturer of Industrial UPS, IT & Infra UPS, Medium & Low Voltage Variable Frequency Drives, Grid Tied Solar Inverters, Air Compressors and Railway Inverters. Hitachi Hi-Rel is an ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2008 certified company having export house status.

  • Design & Development of Industrial UPS up to 160 kVA.
  • Testing and development of Rectifiers, Inverters and Battery Chargers.Assembly, Testing and Client Inspection of AC/DC Distribution Panels, Battery Chargers, Rectifiers, Inverters etc.
  • Handled the Client Inspection of Industrial UPS (notable client inspection teams included those from BHEL, ONGC, EIL, Reliance, Siemens, Honeywell, Bureau Veritas )
  • Responsible for Short Circuit Testing, Over-load, Over-current, Under-Voltage, Over-Voltage, Heat Run testing of Industrial UPS, IP testing and verification of UPS panels as per the Indian Standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University
Government Engineering College Modasa
04.2004 - 05.2008

Certificate - Power Distribution Management

Indira Gandhi National Open University
Ahmedabad
01.2011 - 07.2011

Skills

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Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 55 staff members including Lineman and office Staff.
  • Provided proactive role during IPDS (Integrated power Development Scheme) (Link:https://www.ipds.gov.in) project Implementation at Vadodara City.

Software

Ms Office

E-Urja (Oracle Based ERP)

Geo-Mapping Software

Certification

Certificate for Solar Installation by RENAC

Interests

Cricket, Music

Timeline

Deputy Engineer O&M

M.G.V.C.L.
09.2022 - Current

Certificate for Solar Installation by RENAC

01-2020

Junior Engineer Technical

M.G.V.C.L.
04.2017 - 09.2021

Junior Engineer Vigilance

M.G.V.C.L. Lalbaug Div.
09.2016 - 04.2017

Junior Engineer Meter Testing

M.G.V.C.L. Lalbaug
09.2015 - 09.2016

Junior Engineer Sub Division

M.G.V.C.L. Vasna Sub Division
03.2013 - 01.2015

Certificate - Power Distribution Management

Indira Gandhi National Open University
01.2011 - 07.2011

Junior Engineer Sub Division

M.G.V.C.L. Petlad
08.2010 - 02.2013

Assistant Engineer Electrical

Road and Building Department, Government of Gujarat
08.2009 - 08.2010

Testing Engineer

HiREL Electronics Pvt Ltd
06.2008 - 08.2009

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University
04.2004 - 05.2008
DHRUV DIXITDEPUTY ENGINEER