Nishant Sharma

Agency Representation & Business Development for foreign manufacturers of Extra High Voltage (EHV) transmission line equipment. Including, end to end execution of Stadium Lighting Projects.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

• Spearheaded end-to-end operations of an agency representing international manufacturers of EHV transmission line products (e.g., Insulators, OPGW Cables, OPGW Fittings, Lightning Arresters, etc.) in the Indian market and with Indian EPC Contractors.
• Built and maintained strategic relationships with major Indian utilities (like Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.), EPC contractors, Consultants, and Procurement Departments.
• Managed technical and commercial representation in Government tenders, RFQs, and Pre-qualification processes for high-value transmission line product projects.
• Served as the primary liaison between Foreign Principals and Indian clients for Offer Submission, Technical Documentation and Clarifications, Drawing & Report (Type Test & FAT) Approvals, and compliance with applicable IEC/International standards.
• Coordinated Type Testing including witnessing, and post-order support including Purchase Order vetting, CPBG Submission, Technical Approval, LC Opening, FAT Inspection, Dispatch Documentation and Coordination, and after-sales service.
• Bid Proposal preparation of Stadium Lighting Projects, including pre bid tie ups with OEMs of High Masts and LED Floodlights.
• Project Execution of Stadium Lighting Projects including all Engineering, Procurement and Construction Activities linked with the project until successful handover to end client.

Project execution for Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) Cable and Insulator Supply Contracts with Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. and Indian EPC Contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation and Submission of Complete Tender Bid Proposal as per the tender requirements
• Assistance to Principals in Signing of Contract Agreements / Purchase Order including vetting of all terms and conditions.
• Preparation of L2 Bar Charts based on Project Delivery Requirements
• Preparation and Submission of Complete Technical Documents (Drawings, Technical Datasheets, FAT Reports, etc.) for obtaining Approval from the End Client / Consultants.
• Arranging Manufacturing Clearance (MFC) and LC Opening from the Client/Contractor.
• Coordinated all activities with transmission utilities and EPC contractors to ensure timely project delivery.
• Managed all project documentation, including invoicing.
• Arranging Customs Clearance of materials from Indian Port including arranging required documents from the importer (End Client / EPC Contractor)
• Inland Transportation of Materials up to Site Stores
• Joint Verification of delivered material and Material Handing Over at various site stores.
• Obtaining Final Delivery Extension from End Client and Project Reconciliation and Project Closing.