Gopesh Kumar Jhajharia

Kurukshetra

Summary

HVDC Engineer with 9 years' experience in commissioning, testing, and maintaining HVDC system (up to 800kV, 6GW). Experienced in control & protection systems ensures reliable operation. Proven track record in troubleshooting and managing the HVDC system.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

Power Grid corporation of India Ltd

Kurukshetra

10.2014 - Current

Played a pivotal role in the installation and commissioning of a landmark 6000 MW HVDC system at HVDC Kurukshetra (2015-2020)
Associated in the factory acceptance testing (FAT) of the HVDC control and protection software, ensuring its functionality and compliance
Contributed to the successful site acceptance test (SAT) of the 6000 MW HVDC system
Experienced in HVDC control and protection hardware troubleshooting and rectification
Successfully commissioned a 500 MVAR Thyristor Controlled Reactor (TCR) post-HVDC commissioning (2020 onwards)
Skilled in fault analysis using disturbane recorders and event data for maintaining system reliability
Extensive experience in valve hall maintenance, including Thyristor and Valve cooling system
Strong proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical drawings
Authored three CIGRE papers on HVDC technology, contributing to the advancement of the field.

Education

M.Tech - Power Systems Engineering

IIT Delhi

Delhi

07.2013

B.Tech -

VIT

Vellore

05.2011

Skills

HVDC System Commissioning
Fault Analysis
Reading electrical drawings

Maintenance of HVDC System
Troubleshooting of HVDC Control Systems

Languages

Hindi

First Language

English

Proficient (C2)

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