<ul><li>Worked on 320 kV High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission Project, Mumbai<br>Project Cost: ₹6,652 Cr | Authority: MERC (Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission)</li><li>Project Overview:<br>Maharashtra’s first 320 kV HVDC Cable Project, spanning 80 km (30 km overhead from Usar–Mandvi and 50 km underground from Mandvi–Aarey), it also includes the construction of substations at both Usar and Aarey ends and a converter station at Mandvi, enhancing Mumbai’s power reliability.</li></ul><p>Key Responsibilities &amp; Achievements:<br></p><ul><li>Project Management &amp; Coordination: Led planning, scheduling, and on-site execution for the 50 km underground cable network, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and safety standards.<br></li><li>Construction Oversight: Supervised civil duct bank construction, RCC Cable Joint Bays, and road reinstatement while maintaining field quality and technical compliance.<br></li><li>Stakeholder &amp; Regulatory Liaison: Managed statutory permissions, coordinated with government authorities, and secured Right of Way (ROW) approvals.<br></li><li>Cost &amp; Quantity Management: Prepared project estimates, verified subcontractor bills, and supported cost tracking and reporting for management review.<br></li><li>Technical Execution: Oversaw trenchless construction methods including Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD), Jack Pushing, and Core Cutting; implemented steel bridge installations for cable crossings.</li></ul><p>Innovation &amp; Process Improvement:</p><ul><li><span style="background-color: initial;">Applied Fluidized Thermal Backfill (FTB) to improve cable heat dissipation.</span></li><li>Conducted GPR and DGPS surveys for subsurface mapping and as-built documentation.<br></li><li>Performed Thermal Resistivity assessments to ensure long-term reliability of underground installations.</li></ul>