Hardik Aboti

Results-driven Renewable Energy Professional with 7.5+ years of experience in Wind and Solar Power Plant including Wind BOP operations, Solar O&M, 66kV and 33kV transmission systems, and substation coordination. Experienced in handling 70 MW Wind Power Plant operations with expertise in plant performance monitoring, breakdown analysis, SCADA monitoring, shutdown planning, OEM coordination, and grid compliance. Strong capability in improving plant reliability, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring efficient project execution and operation.

Sr. Engineer - Juniper Green Three Pvt. Ltd.

(2024-07)

• Managing operation and monitoring activities of a 70 MW Wind Power Plant ensuring maximum plant availability and generation performance.
• Handling operation and coordination of 66kV and 33kV transmission systems including line shutdown planning and fault monitoring.
• Coordinating with Suzlon OMS team for preventive and breakdown maintenance activities to minimize turbine downtime.
• Monitoring turbine power curve, warning trends, repeated faults, and breakdown patterns for performance improvement.
• Achieved improved turbine availability through timely escalation and coordination with OMS and BOP teams.
• Preparing Daily Generation Reports (DGR), Monthly Performance Reports, and MOM reports for management review.
• Cross-verifying WTG breakdowns, shutdowns, and special stoppages as per contractual stoppage categories.
• Ensuring timely execution of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities through effective team coordination.
• Supporting forecasting and scheduling teams for better grid compliance and generation planning.
• Maintaining turbine history records, maintenance logs, and special activity reports for operational tracking.
• Ensuring spare and consumable availability for uninterrupted O&M activities.
• Maintaining compliance with safety standards and site operational procedures.
• Participating in root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring turbine and electrical faults.
• Coordinating with internal teams and contractors for shutdown execution and restoration activities.
• Ensured smooth operation of evacuation systems including 66kV and 33kV infrastructure.
• Maintained zero major safety incidents during plant operation activities.

Solar O&M Engineer - Juniper Green Sigma Pvt. Ltd.

(2021-07 - 2024-07)

• Operation and maintenance of MW-scale Solar PV Plants.
• Ensured maximum DC availability through continuous DC rectification and monitoring.
• Performed SCADA monitoring at array and string level for performance optimization.
• Conducted IV testing, thermography, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Managed operation of 66/11kV substations and transformers up to 50 MVA.
• Operated HT/LT panels, SF6 breakers, VCBs, and protection systems.
• Prepared generation reports, breakdown reports, and maintenance schedules.
• Performed fault finding and corrective maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Ensured compliance with electrical safety procedures and permit systems.

Retainer - Avaada Sunbeam Energy Pvt. Ltd.

(2020-07 - 2021-07)

• Monitoring of Solar Rooftop Power Plants.
• Daily, Monthly, and Quarterly generation reporting.
• Analysis of plant performance and fault identification.
• Operation and maintenance coordination.
• Preparation and maintenance of service records and logs.

Sr. Technician - Max Energy Care Pvt. Ltd. - Kutch, Gujarat; Rawra, Jodhpur, Rajasthan

(2018-10 - 2020-07)

• Location: 20 MW TATA SOLAR POWER Kutch, Gujarat
• Location: 50 MW TATA POWER Pvt Ltd Rawra, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
• Location: 20 MW TATA SOLAR POWER Kutch

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering - HJD Institute of Technology Education & Research

Diploma - Electrical Engineering - Government Polytechnic Bhuj