JAYENT DADHICH
Power & Water Utilities Project Management Professional
New Delhi
Summary
Senior Metrology, Smart Metering & Utility Engineering Professional with 19+ years of experience across electricity, water & wastewater utilities in India and the Middle East. Proven expertise in AMI/AMR systems, metrology standards, meter testing & calibration, and large-scale deployment programs. Demonstrated success in delivering 10M+ smart metering portfolio, ensuring compliance with ISO, OIML, ANSI, IEC standards, and driving improvements in data accuracy, revenue assurance, and asset performance. Strong experience in vendor approvals, FAT, technical specifications, and meter test bench validation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Manager QA/QC – AMI Smart Metering
Bharat Grid Pvt. Ltd.
06.2025 - Current
- Key Achievements:
- Strengthening QA/QC frameworks for large-scale AMI deployments (>1M meters)
- Reduced meter rejection rates by ~25–30% through enhanced inspection & audit processes
- Ensured full compliance with IS 16444 & utility technical specifications
- Responsibilities:
- Lead quality assurance, testing, and inspection processes for smart meters
- Conduct vendor audits, FAT/PDI, and compliance verification
- Support technical approvals and metrology validation processes
Program Manager (AMI Smart Metering)
Kimbal Technologies (Crystal Power)
11.2023 - 05.2025
- Key Achievements:
- Managed 10M+ smart meter portfolio across India (RDSS projects)
- Improved installation efficiency by ~25% via execution optimization
- Delivered multi-state AMI programs with >98% billing accuracy improvement
- Ensured on-time delivery of HES, MDM, RF communication systems
- Responsibilities:
- Led end-to-end AMI project execution (meters + IT systems)
- Managed key accounts, SLAs, KPIs, and stakeholder engagement
- Oversaw integration of HES, MDM, mobile workforce systems
- Directed post-deployment support, incident management, and analytics
Project Manager – Smart Metering (Electricity & Water)
Tech Mahindra – Kahramaa
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Key Achievements:
- Contributed to rollout of 300K–600K smart meters (electricity & water)
- Achieved >99% AMI data acquisition success rate
- Reduced deployment cycle time by ~20%
- Responsibilities:
- Managed AMI rollout for national utility (electricity & water)
- Ensured compliance with GCC metrology & utility standards
- Supported commissioning, validation, and meter accuracy verification
- Coordinated Siemens HES (UDIS) & MDM (EnergyIP) systems
Manager – Metering Solutions (Projects)
Genus Power Infrastructures Ltd.
06.2018 - 10.2022
- Key Achievements:
- Delivered multi-utility AMI projects (3.5L – 10L meters per project)
- Led technical approvals, FAT, and metrology compliance activities
- Improved field performance & reduced failures through analytics-driven QA
- Responsibilities:
- Managed metering solution delivery (1Ф, 3Ф, LTCT, HT meters)
- Led vendor technical evaluation and product approvals
- Ensured compliance with utility standards and international practices
Sr. Engineer (Project Consulting)
Tata Consulting Engineers (ANI Instruments)
12.2014 - 05.2018
- Delivered consulting for power infrastructure & metering systems
- Supported design validation, technical documentation, and commissioning
Sr. Engineer (Projects)
Enexco Teknologies (Beumer Group)
10.2011 - 12.2014
- Managed industrial automation & electrical projects
- Supported system integration and commissioning activities
Project Coordinator
JMD Energy System
05.2007 - 09.2011
- Executed substation & electrical infrastructure projects
- Managed project scheduling, coordination, and execution
Education
MBA - Operations / Project Management
B.E. - Electrical Engineering
Skills
Metrology Engineering, Calibration & Compliance
Water & Wastewater Metering Systems
AMI / AMR Smart Metering Programs
Meter Testing, Validation & Test Bench Operations
Technical Specifications & Standards Development
Vendor Evaluation, Factory Audits & Approvals
Flow Measurement, NRW & DMA Analysis
QA/QC, ISO Compliance & Regulatory Alignment
SCADA / AMI / HES / MDM Integration
Data Analytics, Reporting & Performance Optimization
Certification
- PMP Certified
- QMS Lead Auditor – ISO 9001:2015 (T
Timeline
Manager QA/QC – AMI Smart Metering
Bharat Grid Pvt. Ltd.
06.2025 - Current
Program Manager (AMI Smart Metering)
Kimbal Technologies (Crystal Power)
11.2023 - 05.2025
Project Manager – Smart Metering (Electricity & Water)
Tech Mahindra – Kahramaa
11.2022 - 10.2023
Manager – Metering Solutions (Projects)
Genus Power Infrastructures Ltd.
06.2018 - 10.2022
Sr. Engineer (Project Consulting)
Tata Consulting Engineers (ANI Instruments)
12.2014 - 05.2018
Sr. Engineer (Projects)
Enexco Teknologies (Beumer Group)
10.2011 - 12.2014
Project Coordinator
JMD Energy System
05.2007 - 09.2011
B.E. - Electrical Engineering
MBA - Operations / Project Management
METROLOGY, TESTING & LAB EXPERIENCE
- Hands-on experience with meter test benches & calibration labs
- Performed:
- Initial & periodic accuracy verification
- Defective meter analysis & validation
- Familiar with ISO/IEC 17025 lab standards & audit requirements
- Developed test procedures, reports, and compliance documentation
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
- ISO 9001 – Quality Management
- ISO/IEC 17025 – Calibration Labs
- OIML R49 / ISO 4064 – Water Meters
- ANSI Z540 – Calibration
- IEC Standards – Smart Metering
- Exposure to MID (EU)
TOOLS & SYSTEMS
- MS Project, Advanced Excel
- Oracle / Database Systems
- HES / MDM (Siemens EnergyIP, UDIS)
- SCADA / AMI Platforms
WATER & WASTEWATER METERING EXPERIENCE
- Experience in water meter deployment & validation (India & GCC exposure)
- Expertise in:
- Ultrasonic, Electromagnetic & Mechanical water meters
- Bulk flow meters, DMA & NRW monitoring
- Wastewater flow (weirs, flumes, level sensors)
- Conducted calibration, field testing, and accuracy verification programs
- Supported flow measurement campaigns and metrology compliance
METERING OEM EXPOSURE
- GCC / International OEMs:
- Sensus (Xylem), Itron, Kamstrup, Diehl, Honeywell (Elster), Badger Meter
- India OEMs:
- Genus, Secure, HPL, L&T, CG Power