Abhishek Singh

With extensive experience in Project Management, Operations & Maintenance, Site Management, Procurement, and Financials, I now lead end‑to‑end O&M for HVDC converter stations and HVAC terminals. My role involves driving system reliability, coordinating with grid operators, and ensuring seamless project execution with a strong focus on safety, quality, and innovation. I am passionate about mentoring cross‑functional teams, fostering technical excellence, and implementing digitalization initiatives that enhance performance and resilience. Looking forward to continuing this journey of delivering reliable infrastructure and contributing to AESL’s growth story.

15-year HVDC professional specializing in LCC-based 500 kV converter station project execution, commissioning, and O&M. Strong expertise in end-to-end station operations, troubleshooting of complex faults, protection & control systems, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Proven track record in ensuring high system reliability, safety, and operational efficiency throughout the full asset lifecycle—from construction and commissioning to steady-state operations and maintenance.

With 14 years of extensive experience in the field of HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) and HVAC Transmission, I have developed a deep understanding and expertise in various critical aspects of this domain. My experience spans across: Leadership & Team Building: • Proven leadership in guiding teams and fostering collaboration. Asset Management: • Extensive experience in optimizing and managing assets for operational efficiency. Project Management: • Skilled in leading projects from planning to execution, ensuring quality and timeliness. Operational Excellence: • Committed to continuous improvement and strategic business management. Sustainable Development: • Focused on integrating sustainable practices for long-term growth.

±500kV 2500MW HVDC Bipole Transmission System: • Key role in grid stability. • Expertise in Pole Control, Station Control, interstate communication systems, DC line fault locators, Control & Protection (C&P) systems, and HVDC communication systems. • Proficient in Valve Hall basic C&P, Station Control, and Pole Control Cards, with a solid understanding of their functions. Operations & Maintenance: • Extensive experience in overseeing operations and maintenance of: o ±500kV HVDC terminal, Mahendragarh. o 400kV AC substation. o 02 MW Solar plant. o 12Ω GIS Series Reactor. Leadership: • Strong leadership skills in team building, asset management systems, and people development. Safety: • Strong focus on maintaining a culture of safety and ensuring compliance in all operations. Operational Excellence & Management: • Dedicated to implementing best practices for enhanced operational efficiency and effectiveness.

- Operations & Maintenance: Experience in overseeing the operations and maintenance of a • ±500kV HVDC System, • 400kV AC sub-station, • 02 MW Solar plant and • 12Ω GIS Series Reactor. - Lead the project of 400kV 12ohm GIS Series Reactor right from planning stage, civil works, erection stage, testing phase, commissioning stage and O&M stage in two of the 400kV outgoing line to reduce the fault levels of Northern Region. - Safety: Strong focus on maintaining a culture of safety and compliance in all operations. - Operational Excellence & Management: Dedicated to implementing best practices for enhanced operational efficiency and effectiveness. - Fault Analysis & CAPA: Proficient in fault analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions. - IMS (Integrated Management Systems): Knowledgeable in ISO standards including ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001, and 55001.

• Managed the operation and maintenance of a ±500 kV HVDC terminal, including conducting fault studies and analyses to develop effective maintenance strategies and implement operational improvements. • Spearheaded the implementation of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) and Materials Management (MM) modules. • Successfully implemented Integrated Management Systems (IMS) in accordance with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, OHSAS 18001:2007, ISO 50001:2018, and ISO 55001:2014 standards. • Developed and streamlined various processes, including inventory management, operational procedures, maintenance protocols, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA), along with their corresponding Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). • Oversaw the erection, testing, commissioning, and subsequent operation and maintenance of 01 MW Solar Power Plant. • Lead in the erection, testing, commissioning, and O&M of a 100 KVAr Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM).

-O&M of ±500KV HVDC C&P cubicles, Converter transformers, Thyristors, VCS and Valve hall equipment, AC & DC filters subbank equipment, DC yard equipment and 400KV HVAC switchyards equipments etc. - Effective CAPA, Fault rectification and root cause analysis (RCA) and system restoration.

-Worked as Senior Engineer at ±500KV HVDC terminal, Mahendragarh, -Our main responsibilities included Erection of equipment, Testing and commissioning of HVDC system including C&P cubicles, AC & DC filters, Converter Transformers and 400KV switchyards equipment like CB, CVT, CT, IVT, Isolators, & LA etc.

I am incredibly honored to receive my Diploma certificate from Columbia Business School and Tuck Executive Education at Dartmouth.