AGM/ DGM- Lead- eBoP Asset Management (Solar Power Business O AND M) , HO, MUMBAI

Job Description:

Principal Accountability/ Key Result

Generation & Revenue

- Ensure system availability through effective preventive, breakdown, and predictive maintenance of HV/EHV assets.
- Track KPIs, grid conditions, and asset health to minimize downtime and improve MTBF/MTTR.
- Drive condition monitoring (thermal, oil, relay, PD/IR) and use diagnostic tools.
- Lead RCA, PFMEA, and corrective actions to prevent repeat issues and improve reliability.
- Complete shutdowns and annual maintenance on schedule and meet AEP targets.

Asset Availability & Reliability

Grid Compliance & Regulatory Adherence

- Ensure compliance with CEA/CERC/RLDC/SLDC requirements, including protection audits, relay coordination, and grid conditions.
- Oversee grid compliance checks, statutory inspections, and closure of audit findings.
- Maintain documentation for events, disturbances, and regulatory submissions.
- Coordinate with Load Dispatch Centers for approvals, outages, synchronization, and compliance activities.
- Apply standards and best practices to maintain protection system and relay performance.

Plant availability/Fault Management & Restoration

- Lead technical response and restoration for transmission line faults, substation failures, and protection trips.
- Use systematic troubleshooting and investigation to prevent repeat faults.
- Improve event reporting, outage classification, root-cause documentation, and timely issue closure.
- Strengthen readiness through emergency plans, spare availability, and vendor mobilization.
- Cut outage time through faster diagnosis, skilled support, and remote monitoring tools.

Spare Parts & Resource Planning

- Prepare annual and long-term spare strategies for critical equipment (breakers, CT/PT, relays, LA, batteries, insulators, OPGW/HT cables etc).

- Track consumption trends, optimize inventory levels, and ensure procurement forecasts align with budget.
- Develop new vendors and negotiate contracts to reduce cost without compromising quality and delivery timelines.
- Maintain spare traceability, documentation, and stock audits for compliance and operational readiness.

Project Handover & Technical Due Diligence

Lead the operational acceptance of new Wind & Solar project eBoP infra by reviewing as-built documentation, testing reports, protection settings, and SCADA integration.
- Identify punch points, evaluate EPC deliverables, and ensure closure prior to O&M takeover.
- Conduct technical due diligence for asset acquisitions, assessing risk, design adequacy, and compliance gaps.
- Provide recommendations on mitigation measures, upgrade requirements, and future O&M implications.

- Collaborate closely with EPC, Engineering, and Quality teams for seamless transition into operational phase.     

Job Context:

The eBoP O&M/ Asset Management Lead operates in a complex, multi-state renewable energy environment, overseeing a large and diversified fleet of Wind and Solar assets comprising HV/EHV
substations, transmission lines, switchyards, protection systems, and associated grid-interface equipment.
The role encompasses technical governance of more than 50+ substations and extensive transmission
infrastructure, requiring deep expertise in electrical systems, grid compliance, and O&M process management.
Working at the corporate level, the jobholder is responsible for defining, standardizing, and implementing robust O&M strategies, including preventive, predictive, and condition-based monitoring, to optimize
asset reliability and lifecycle performance. The position demands coordination with EPC, Projects, Digital/SCADA teams, regulatory bodies (CEA, CERC, RLDC/SLDC), and multiple internal stakeholders to
ensure seamless asset takeover, operational readiness, and statutory compliance.

Major Challenges:
1. Multi-Stakeholder Coordination across a Large Portfolio:
2. Managing Operational Risks & Safety Compliance
3. Regulatory Compliance

Generation & Revenue

- Ensure system availability through effective preventive, breakdown, and predictive maintenance of HV/EHV assets.
- Track KPIs, grid conditions, and asset health to minimize downtime and improve MTBF/MTTR.
- Drive condition monitoring (thermal, oil, relay, PD/IR) and use diagnostic tools.
- Lead RCA, PFMEA, and corrective actions to prevent repeat issues and improve reliability.
- Complete shutdowns and annual maintenance on schedule and meet AEP targets.

Asset Availability & Reliability

Grid Compliance & Regulatory Adherence

- Ensure compliance with CEA/CERC/RLDC/SLDC requirements, including protection audits, relay coordination, and grid conditions.
- Oversee grid compliance checks, statutory inspections, and closure of audit findings.
- Maintain documentation for events, disturbances, and regulatory submissions.
- Coordinate with Load Dispatch Centers for approvals, outages, synchronization, and compliance activities.
- Apply standards and best practices to maintain protection system and relay performance.

Plant availability/Fault Management & Restoration

- Lead technical response and restoration for transmission line faults, substation failures, and protection trips.
- Use systematic troubleshooting and investigation to prevent repeat faults.
- Improve event reporting, outage classification, root-cause documentation, and timely issue closure.
- Strengthen readiness through emergency plans, spare availability, and vendor mobilization.
- Cut outage time through faster diagnosis, skilled support, and remote monitoring tools.

Spare Parts & Resource Planning

- Prepare annual and long-term spare strategies for critical equipment (breakers, CT/PT, relays, LA, batteries, insulators, OPGW/HT cables etc).

- Track consumption trends, optimize inventory levels, and ensure procurement forecasts align with budget.
- Develop new vendors and negotiate contracts to reduce cost without compromising quality and delivery timelines.
- Maintain spare traceability, documentation, and stock audits for compliance and operational readiness.

Project Handover & Technical Due Diligence

Lead the operational acceptance of new Wind & Solar project eBoP infra by reviewing as-built documentation, testing reports, protection settings, and SCADA integration.
- Identify punch points, evaluate EPC deliverables, and ensure closure prior to O&M takeover.
- Conduct technical due diligence for asset acquisitions, assessing risk, design adequacy, and compliance gaps.
- Provide recommendations on mitigation measures, upgrade requirements, and future O&M implications.
- Collaborate closely with EPC, Engineering, and Quality

• Internal (Other Functional Teams- (Position Name- Function Name), Senior Management, Board) Central Team (HO Cross functional team)

• Daily Coordinate on plant performance data, budget alignment, grid availability tracking, deviation analysis, and timely reporting to ensure targets are met and issues are escalated/resolved swiftly.

  HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) Team

  Weekly/ as needed Interact to implement safety standards, ensure site safety audits, incident reporting (UA/UC/NM/LTI), and promote zero-harm practices across the plant workforce.
  Implement stringent Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) standards, conduct toolbox talks, site audits, and safety drills.

  Central Procurement & Commercial Team

  As needed Coordinate for spare part procurement, service contracts, vendor onboarding, and support in resolving invoice and compliance-related issues at site level.

  Finance & Accounts Team As needed Share documentation for vendor invoices, expense tracking, and coordinate for timely processing of payments in line with compliance and approval processes.
  External (Customers, Government Bodies, Other Organizations)
  DISCOM/Utility Operators As needed Liaise with State DISCOMs, PGCIL, CTUIL, and regulatory agencies for permits, outages, and statutory clearances.

  Vendors & Service Contractors

  As needed Manage vendor activities for maintenance, cleaning, security, and other site services; ensure compliance with contracts, monitor performance, process invoices, and address service quality concerns.

  Local Community & Stakeholders

  As needed Maintain positive relations to address any site-related concerns, support corporate social responsibility initiatives, and ensure smooth local operations without disruptions.

  Regulatory Authorities & Government Bodies

  As needed

1. Electrical Inspectorate / Chief Electrical Inspector (CEIG / CEA)
    Approval of electrical installations (substations, transmission lines, switchyards).
    Statutory inspections & certifications (before commissioning and periodic checks).
    Reporting major electrical incidents/accidents and ensuring corrective actions. Compliance with CEA regulations, safety codes, and grid standards.
2. SLDC / RLDC (State / Regional Load Dispatch Centres)

•  Real-time coordination for scheduling, shutdown approvals, and synchronization. 
   Ensuring grid code compliance (reactive power, frequency support, fault ride- through).
   Submission of AMR/JMR readings and energy data for settlement.
   Communication during grid disturbances, curtailments, or outages. teams for seamless transition into operational phase.

• Document Name Description (in at least 10 words for each document) Preventive Maintenance (PM) Schedules

  Planned maintenance calendars outlining routine checks and servicing activities to ensure uninterrupted plant operations.

  HSE Documentation of all safety audits, incident reports (UA, UC, NM, LTI), and corrective actions taken to maintain zero-harm standards.

  Vendor Service Agreements AND  Contracts

  Contracts with OEMs and service providers detailing scope, deliverables, timelines, and compliance requirements for O&M activities.

  Spare Parts Inventory Records of spare parts availability, consumption, and reorder status to support timely maintenance and avoid downtime.

  Budget & Cost Reports Financial documents detail operational expenditure, maintenance costs, and budget adherence.

  Warranty Claims Documentation

  Records and correspondence related to warranty support and claims with OEMs for defective equipment.

  Emergency Response Plans Detailed procedures and contact lists for responding effectively to emergencies such as fire, natural disasters, or equipment failure.