Hardik Gadani, P.Eng.,C.E.T. Email and Phone Number
I'm a dedicated Electrical Engineer with a passion for optimizing power distribution. With a strong background in electrical systems and years of experience, I currently serve as a Control Centre Manager at Toronto Hydro, where I play a pivotal role in ensuring a reliable and efficient flow of electricity to our customers.My expertise lies in overseeing and coordinating the control center operations, where I lead a team in monitoring, analyzing, and responding to the real-time demands of our electrical grid. I take pride in my ability to make data-driven decisions, implement automation solutions, and maintain the highest standards of safety and reliability in our power distribution network.My journey in the field has given me valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities within the electrical utility sector. I'm committed to staying at the forefront of industry trends, including smart grids, renewable energy integration, and grid resilience, to ensure our operations remain forward-looking and sustainable.
Toronto Hydro
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Manager, Distribution Grid OperationToronto Hydro Apr 2023 - PresentToronto, Ontario, Canada -
Program Management ConsultantToronto Hydro Mar 2022 - Apr 2023Toronto, Ontario, Canada -
Capital & Maintenance Program AnalystToronto Hydro Feb 2020 - Mar 2022Toronto, Ontario, Canada• Prepared the weekly switching work planning process with the distribution grid operation scheduling team and construction supervisors and ensuring the work plan balances the available switching resources with planned work in the downtown core• Maintained and optimized the maintenance management tools and process through Alteryx workflow, tableau dashboard, and python scripts to support the weekly switching work planning• Assisted program management consultants in developing longer-term outlook tools and process to synergize the planned capital maintenance projects for assigned client groups -
Associate , Engineering And Asset ManagementMetsco Energy Solutions Sep 2017 - Feb 2020Mississauga, Ontario, Canada• Assisted in designing, estimating and preparing bill of materials for different projects including overhead & underground electrical transmission and distribution system planning for multiple utilities of Ontario• Assisted METSCO senior engineers in developing an excel based tool with the objective to implement a single uniform selective grounding procedure (generic to all feeders and equipment variations) that would provide coordination of step and touch voltages with safe body withstands• Identified best-in-class maintenance practices for power transformer, circuit breakers, instrument transformers, distribution transformers, poles, overhead conductors, switches and switchgear and performed assessment and gap analysis to optimize maintenance programs• Provided support to Ontario’s LDCs in preparing the Distribution System Plan to be filed as part of the Cost of Service Application• Assessing condition of distribution assets by calculating asset health index score utilizing asset age and other data collected during inspection and maintenance• Aiding technical evaluations through detailed analyses & extensive walkdowns to resolve emergent issues, mitigate delays and meet deadlines• Assisted in analysing and assessing asset data integrity and provide clients with strategicrecommendations for data quality improvements and data gap mitigation• Aligned utility asset management and risk-based analyses to comply with industry standards,including PAS 55 and ISO 55000• Performed ground grid testing and modeling in communication shelters, wind turbines, solar farms, transformer stations and hydroelectric generating stations• Designed grounding systems to be compliant with IEEE-80 and Ontario Electrical Safety Code• Modeling and testing for current splits on counterpoise, multi-grounded neutral and transmission tower skywire -
Electrical Tech LeadEssilor Ltd Aug 2015 - Aug 2017Toronto, Canada AreaUpdated and prepared Electrical drawings using AutoCAD for power distribution equipment such asswitchboard, panel board, control panels and power connection boxes• Reviewed single line diagram, multiline diagram, communication block diagram, control wiring andlayouts• Supported Electrical Engineers in the preparation of project documentations such as instruction andoperation manuals, pre-tender packages and breaker data entry schedule tables• Performed troubleshooting of protection and control equipment such as AC/DC systems and switchgearequipment• Analyzed the equipment condition and prepared a long-term reliability plan to schedule proactivereplacement and maintenance of equipment as well as a preventative maintenance plan
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QaMobilelive Inc Sep 2014 - Aug 2015 -
Electrical EngineerTorrent Power Jul 2010 - Aug 2012Bhiwandi, Thane, Mumbai• Worked on operation, maintenance and commissioning of 11kV,22kV and 33kV electrical distributionpower network and substation equipment• Assisted in design and drafting using AutoCAD on a variety of ongoing projects with specialties inroadway lighting, traffic signals and power distribution• Conducted cost analysis reviews which includes capital projects, work order, bill of material andmanpower• Prepared and reviewed technical documents such as electrical drawings, design and testing proceduresfor the advancements of quality and safety of substation equipment such as power transformer andcircuit breaker• Created drawings, schematics and diagrams for electrical distribution, metering and communicationsystems
Hardik Gadani, P.Eng.,C.E.T. Education Details
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Mba Essential -
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First Class
Frequently Asked Questions about Hardik Gadani, P.Eng.,C.E.T.
What company does Hardik Gadani, P.Eng.,C.E.T. work for?
Hardik Gadani, P.Eng.,C.E.T. works for Toronto Hydro
What is Hardik Gadani, P.Eng.,C.E.T.'s role at the current company?
Hardik Gadani, P.Eng.,C.E.T.'s current role is Manager, Distribution Grid Operations (Control Centre) at Toronto Hydro.
What schools did Hardik Gadani, P.Eng.,C.E.T. attend?
Hardik Gadani, P.Eng.,C.E.T. attended University Of Toronto - Rotman School Of Management, Humber College, Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University.
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Hardik Gadani, P.Eng.,C.E.T.'s colleagues are Ola Dutkiewicz-Duminuco, Cole Austen, Daniela Duarte, John-Paul (Jp) Musaazi, Mba, Akiff Maredia, P.eng., Pmp, Sahil Ahuja, Pgd. Cclp, Amy Morrison.
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