Operations & Maintenance Head

About Business:

Adani Group: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL): AGEL is part of the Adani Group’s promise to provide a better, cleaner, and greener future for India. Driven by the Group’s philosophy of Growth with Goodness’, the Company develops, builds, owns, operates, and maintains utility- scale grid-connected solar, wind farm and energy storage (Hydro PSP and Battery) projects. The electricity generated is supplied to central and state government entities and government- backed corporations. On the back of long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with central and state government entities, AGEL has leveraged its capabilities and expanded its presence across 12 Indian states. With the integration of pump storage and battery storage projects with large solar & wind portfolio, AGEL shall be best placed amongst peers to supply round-the-clock green power to India’s grid. The Company continuously adopts and deploys the latest technologies in its projects. With the target of 50 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030, AGEL is driving India on its renewable energy journey.

Job Purpose: Incharge - Protection is responsible for managing site activities related to the implementation, operation, and maintenance of protection systems. The role ensures compliance with safety and regulatory standards, fault management to optimize the reliability and performance of protection systems.

Educational Qualifications:

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is preferred.

Strong academic foundation in power systems, metering, and communication systems. In-depth knowledge of metering standards, protocols, and data management.

Work Experience:

10+ years of experience in metering and grid integration for power systems, preferably in the renewable energy sector.

Proven track record in leading metering teams, managing metering projects, and ensuring grid compliance. Strong understanding of power market regulations, tariffs, and commercial agreements.

Site Management of Protection Systems:

Oversee the installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of protection systems at the site level, ensuring alignment with technical specifications and operational requirements.

Monitor system performance to ensure optimal functionality and provide immediate technical support when required.

Coordinate with vendors and contractors to ensure timely delivery, installation, and quality assurance of protection equipment.

Fault Identification and Management:

Lead the on-ground team to promptly identify, analyze, and resolve faults or failures in protection systems to ensure minimal downtime.

Implement root cause analysis techniques and provide insights to the Lead - Protection for system improvements and upgrades.

Maintain detailed logs of incidents, resolutions, and preventive measures, ensuring compliance with organizational protocols.

Safety and Regulatory Compliance:

Ensure all protection systems adhere to applicable national and international safety standards and regulatory frameworks.

Conduct regular site audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards.

Ensure all documentation related to safety and compliance is maintained and updated as per company and regulatory requirements.

Coordination and Reporting:

Serve as the primary point of contact for protection system-related activities at the site, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

Provide regular updates and reports on the status of protection systems, including performance metrics, incident reports, and compliance status.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, safety, and procurement for seamless project execution.

Optimization of Protection Systems:

Identify opportunities for improving the performance and reliability of protection systems by integrating advanced technologies and best practices.

Support the Lead - Protection in the development and execution of system enhancement plans, including technical upgrades and process optimizations.

Key Stakeholders - Internal:

Direct Supervisors & other Department Leaders

Project Manager

Engineering Head

Procurement Team

Finance Team

Legal Team

Quality Control

Safety Officer

IT Department

Key Stakeholders - External:

Protection Relay Suppliers

Government Regulatory Bodies

Grid Authority

Consultants

Testing Laboratories

Certification Bodies

Industry Associations

Financial Institutions