Aditya Birla Renewables Limited
Website:
adityabirlarenewables.com
Job details:
1) Job Purpose
To lead the O&M and asset management of eBoP systems, including 220 kV / 400–420 kV substations, transmission lines, and associated electrical infrastructure for renewable energy projects. The role will ensure high asset availability, grid compliance, reliable operations, and effective coordination with vendors, utilities, SLDC/NRLDC, and other stakeholders.
2) Job Context & Major Challenges
The role is responsible for ensuring reliable and compliant operation of high-voltage electrical assets across renewable energy projects, including substations, transmission lines, transformers, protection systems, SAS, PLCC, and communication infrastructure.
Key challenges include maintaining high asset reliability, managing multiple O&M vendors, ensuring seamless grid communication, coordinating with SLDC/NRLDC, managing emergency situations and critical spares, and ensuring timely closure of technical and operational issues.
The role requires strong technical expertise in substation and transmission O&M, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to drive vendors and service providers to deliver results.
3) Principal Accountabilities & Supporting Actions
eBoP Asset Management
Lead O&M of 220 kV / 400–420 kV substations, transmission lines, and associated eBoP assets to ensure safe and reliable operation.
Substation & Transmission O&M
Ensure maintenance of substations, transmission lines, USS, IDT, power transformers, switchgear, and associated electrical systems.
Protection & Relay Coordination
Oversee relay protection systems, protection coordination, testing, and troubleshooting to ensure system reliability.
Grid Coordination
Coordinate with SLDC, NRLDC, DISCOMs, and other grid stakeholders for seamless grid operations and data communication.
Forecasting & Scheduling
Ensure understanding and effective coordination of forecasting and scheduling requirements under Hybrid / RTC / BESS models for captive and DISCOM projects.
SAS / Communication Systems
Oversee systems including SAS, PLCC, Fortee/communication systems, and ensure reliable data and communication connectivity.
Vendor Management
Drive O&M vendors, OEMs, and service providers for timely maintenance, issue resolution, performance, and contractual deliverables.
Spare Management
Ensure critical spare identification, availability, inventory control, and timely replenishment to minimize asset downtime.
Emergency Preparedness
Develop and maintain Emergency Preparedness Plans and ensure readiness for critical electrical and grid-related emergencies.
Commissioning Knowledge
Possess strong understanding of substation commissioning, testing, protection systems, and energization processes to effectively support O&M readiness.
Performance & Reporting
Monitor asset performance, downtime, maintenance activities, and prepare monthly GMR and operational reports.
Commercial & Invoicing
Coordinate O&M service invoices, vendor deliverables, and commercial closure with relevant internal teams.
Qualifications & Experience
- Full-time B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering – Mandatory.
- 14–16 years of experience in eBoP / Substation / Transmission O&M, preferably in Renewable Energy / Power sector.
- Strong hands-on exposure to 220 kV and 400/420 kV substations and transmission lines.
- Expertise in relay protection, relay coordination, USS, IDT, power transformers, SAS and PLCC.
- Experience coordinating with SLDC, NRLDC, DISCOMs and grid authorities.
- Understanding of Forecasting & Scheduling, including Hybrid, RTC and BESS models for captive and DISCOM projects.
- Strong knowledge of emergency preparedness, critical spare management, maintenance planning, and substation operations.
- Working knowledge of substation commissioning and energization processes.
- Proven ability to manage multiple O&M vendors and service providers and drive timely resolution of issues.
- Strong communication, leadership, networking, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with government and regulatory stakeholders.
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