Sanghveena Vijay Jondhle
Electrical Asset Management Executive
Chandigarh,CH
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Manager with 18 years of extensive experience in substation maintenance and asset management at Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. Expertise includes project development, commissioning, contract management, and engineering protection and automation schemes for GIS and AIS substations at UHV/EHV levels. Proven track record in implementing advanced substation automation protocols, conducting fault analysis, and enhancing asset reliability through innovative overhauling techniques that extend equipment life without OEM support. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement through training and adherence to industry best practices.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
3
3
Language
Work History
Manager under Northen Region-II
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.
07.2019 - 08.2025
- Overseeing critical transmission asset management across multiple substations.
- Driving digital transformation initiatives including advanced SCADA/SAS integration and cybersecurity audits.
- Leading cross‑functional teams for commissioning, fault analysis, and reliability enhancement.
- Implementing predictive maintenance strategies to extend asset life without OEM support.
- Representing POWERGRID in specialist groups and regulatory compliance audits.
Dy Manager Under Northen Region-II
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.
07.2019 - 06.2024
- A ‘Maharatna’ PSU & Central Transmission utility in India.
- Led asset management and O&M of 400/220 kV AIS/GIS substations in Northern Region-II.
- Commissioned 500 MVA ICTs, bus reactors, and multi‑voltage substations.
- Directed SCADA/SAS upgrades, RTU/Gateway integration, and digital substation automation.
- Conducted protection audits, relay coordination, and RCA of system events.
- Awarded POWERGRID Pratifal Uttam Award (2021); spearheaded Pink Substation initiative.
Additional Executive Engineer–Protection & Automation substation Maintenance incharge
Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Ltd.
01.2008 - 06.2019
- Directed testing & commissioning of ICTs, bus reactors, and switchgear systems.
- Configured and retrofitted numerical/static/electromechanical relays across substations.
- Developed SAS‑operated schemes to convert conventional substations into digital substations.
- Conducted fault analysis, DR interpretation, and RCA for system disturbances.
- Managed inventory, vendor coordination, and SAP/ERP documentation.
Deputy Executive Engineer
Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Lt
03.2011 - 07.2015
- Led testing, commissioning, and retrofitting of protection relays (AREVA, GE, ABB, Siemens).
- Managed operation & maintenance of 400/220/132 kV substations.
- Prepared cable schedules, drawings, and SAS schemes for automation projects.
- Oversaw procurement, budgeting, SAP/ERP processes, and e‑tendering.
- Delivered projects including ICT bays, line bays, and transformer commissioning.
Assistant Engineer (400kV TESTING UNIT)
Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company
01.2008 - 02.2011
- Largest State Transmission utility in India.
- Supervised construction, erection, testing & commissioning of AIS/GIS substations (22–400 kV).
- Installed and commissioned AREVA SCADA systems for monitoring and control.
- Conducted fault analysis, troubleshooting (DC leakage, mal‑operations), and RCA reporting.
- Coordinated with vendors and internal teams for procurement and services.
Education
PG Diploma - AI & ML
IIIT Bangalore
Bangalore02-2025
M.Tech - Electrical Control Systems
College of Engineering Pune
Pune06-2008
B.E. - Electrical, Electronics & Power
Government Engineering College, Aurangabad
Aurangabad08-2005
Diploma - Electrical
Government Polytechnic College Nanaded
Nanaded01-2002
Skills
Management of AIS and GIS substations
Certification
Expert level training of ABB MICROSACADA & IEC61850 at ABB, Bangalore.
Accomplishments
UTTAM PRATIFAL AWARD by ED NR II PWERGRID for Inhouse overhauling and excellent presentation SS AM
Timeline
Manager under Northen Region-II
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.
07.2019 - 08.2025
Dy Manager Under Northen Region-II
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.
07.2019 - 06.2024
Deputy Executive Engineer
Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Lt
03.2011 - 07.2015
Additional Executive Engineer–Protection & Automation substation Maintenance incharge
Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Ltd.
01.2008 - 06.2019
Assistant Engineer (400kV TESTING UNIT)
Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company
01.2008 - 02.2011
PG Diploma - AI & ML
IIIT Bangalore
M.Tech - Electrical Control Systems
College of Engineering Pune
B.E. - Electrical, Electronics & Power
Government Engineering College, Aurangabad
Diploma - Electrical
Government Polytechnic College Nanaded