Executive Leadership
Anandavel Kaliyan
Director Senior Manager / Electrical Project Execution Head (EHV Substations & Transmission)(projects)
Electrical Engineer with 24+ years of experience in EHV substations (up to 765kV), transmission lines, and renewable energy projects, delivering high-quality execution with strong safety and compliance focus.
Biography
Result-driven Electrical Engineering professional with 24+ years of experience in EHV substation and transmission line project execution up to 765kV.
Extensive expertise in electrical project execution, quality audits, energy trading and risk management (ETRM), procurement coordination, and supply chain integration.
Proven experience in handling AIS substations (132kV to 765kV), transmission line execution, tower design, survey, foundation, erection, and stringing with end-to-end project delivery.
Strong background in coordinating with major organizations such as PGCIL, NTPC, Adani, WBSETCL, KPTCL, OPTCL, APTRANSCO, and international clients.
Skilled in EHS compliance, safety audits, ISO documentation, and risk mitigation with a strong focus on quality and zero-incident project execution.
Expertise in project planning, L2 scheduling, billing, contractor coordination, material inspection, and manpower management.
Experienced in grid connectivity, renewable energy integration, and coordination with government bodies (SRLDC, SLDC, WRLDC) under Electricity Act regulations.
Extensive expertise in electrical project execution, quality audits, energy trading and risk management (ETRM), procurement coordination, and supply chain integration.
Proven experience in handling AIS substations (132kV to 765kV), transmission line execution, tower design, survey, foundation, erection, and stringing with end-to-end project delivery.
Strong background in coordinating with major organizations such as PGCIL, NTPC, Adani, WBSETCL, KPTCL, OPTCL, APTRANSCO, and international clients.
Skilled in EHS compliance, safety audits, ISO documentation, and risk mitigation with a strong focus on quality and zero-incident project execution.
Expertise in project planning, L2 scheduling, billing, contractor coordination, material inspection, and manpower management.
Experienced in grid connectivity, renewable energy integration, and coordination with government bodies (SRLDC, SLDC, WRLDC) under Electricity Act regulations.
Professional Experience
Senior Manager – GR Infraprojects Limited (Oct 2024 – Present)
Leading EHV substation and transmission execution projects
Managing shutdown planning, SOP preparation, and grid integration
Lead Site Management Specialist – GE T&D India Ltd (2006 – 2014)
Executed AIS substations and transmission systems up to 765kV
Managed engineering coordination, procurement, and site execution
Senior Engineer – Hitech Engineering Pvt Ltd (2004 – 2006)
Handled electrical execution and project coordination
Site Engineer – Larsen & Toubro (1998 – 2004)
Managed field execution of substations and transmission lines"
Leading EHV substation and transmission execution projects
Managing shutdown planning, SOP preparation, and grid integration
Lead Site Management Specialist – GE T&D India Ltd (2006 – 2014)
Executed AIS substations and transmission systems up to 765kV
Managed engineering coordination, procurement, and site execution
Senior Engineer – Hitech Engineering Pvt Ltd (2004 – 2006)
Handled electrical execution and project coordination
Site Engineer – Larsen & Toubro (1998 – 2004)
Managed field execution of substations and transmission lines"
Key Achievements
Education
Electrical Engineering
Quick Facts
IndustryPower & Energy
Statusactive
RegionDomestic & Global