سانديب ساكسينا

• Provided technical services oversight for Red Sea Utility and Amaala Utility programs covering transmission, distribution and dry utility infrastructure.
• Led technical governance for power supply networks, distribution systems and district cooling utility electrical interfaces.
• Supported BOOT/PPP and Design & Build delivery, including employer requirements, tender documentation, bid evaluation and consultant/contractor coordination.
• Oversaw design review, construction progress, testing, commissioning, reliability testing and technical acceptance readiness for utility assets.
• Reviewed engineering studies, design reports, drawings, O&M manuals, technical advisor reports, independent engineer submittals and operational readiness documentation.
• Supported risk mitigation, cost control, schedule monitoring, claims verification, technical issue resolution and interfaces with Operations, Commercial, Metering and New Developments.
• Drove continuous improvement in utility reliability, safety compliance, technical governance, productivity and project delivery performance.

Led multiple high-voltage substation projects (GIS, AIS, EHV) across the Eastern, Western, and Southern regions of Saudi Arabia for key clients, including Saudi Electricity Company, managing a project portfolio worth over 363 Mn SAR. Accomplishments: Managed project lifecycles from planning and procurement to execution, commissioning, and project closure, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery. Closed long-standing substation projects, resolving complex technical issues and ensuring final acceptance by clients, demonstrating technical and operational expertise. Negotiated vendor contracts, optimizing procurement processes and reducing overall costs, while ensuring timely delivery of key substation components. Supported tendering teams by preparing detailed construction estimates and providing current market cost data to improve bid accuracy and competitiveness.

Led Project management, execution & commissioning of 765kV & 400kV EHV substations, ensuring zero safety incidents.
Managed long-term O&M contracts, implementing predictive maintenance strategies that reduced downtime by 98%.
Maintained 100% client satisfaction, resolving technical issues and ensuring efficient substation operations and maintenance.
Supported Business development by promoting new Asset Managment tools, spare parts and newproduct marketing to potential customer like UPPTCL, PGCIL and private clients

Successfully delivered 3 major EHV substation projects on schedule, enhancing overall project efficiency by 12% through advanced coordination and workflow optimization.
Developed and implemented real-time risk tracking systems, leading to a significant reduction in project delays and ensuring strict adherence to budget and compliance standards.
Led cross-functional teams, facilitating seamless collaboration between engineering, procurement, and construction teams to improve operational execution.
Spearheaded technical advancements in power system integration, optimizing substation reliability and minimizing downtime.
Established proactive issue resolution frameworks, mitigating potential bottlenecks and enhancing overall system performance.

Supervised operation & maintenance (O&M) of 220kV substations, ensuring high system reliability and reducing downtime by 95% through advanced predictive maintenance strategies.
Developed and enforced structured maintenance schedules, improving overall efficiency by 100% while ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
Led power system diagnostics & troubleshooting, effectively identifying and resolving complex issues related to transformers, circuit breakers, and protection systems, ensuring uninterrupted power transmission.
Conducted equipment performance analysis & upgrades, implementing new methodologies that enhanced power distribution reliability and operational efficiency.
Coordinated with cross-functional teams, regulatory bodies, and contractors to facilitate seamless execution of substation O&M activities, improving response times and minimizing operational risks.

Led the design and supervision of electrical engineering projects for Hyper Malls, Retail Outlets, A1 Plaza
Fuel Stations, and BTS Stations.
Directed installation and commissioning of key systems including 3000 kVA generators, HVAC units
(Blue Star 3x15 ton per floor), and cooling towers, ensuring operational readiness and system
integration.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to provide design support, including cable calculations,
electrical layout designs, and power system planning for large-scale commercial and industrial
installations.