Assistant Manager - Operations (Renewables)

1. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide inputs to Head – O&M (Solar) on projected generation & revenue figures and budget requirement for Veltoor asset (such as for O&M, manpower, statutory fees and other related charges and fees)
• Maintain high availability of plant & grid and high forecasting accuracy
• Track asset performance against budgets/business plan and provide periodic updates to management on the same.
• Ensure warranty management & claims with the OEM’s in line to the agreement.

• Support on-site implementation of defined systems, policies and procedures for effective asset management in line with the best practices in global solar energy market
• Efficiently execute all activities pertaining to Asset management, Dispatch Management (incl. F&S), Performance Management, Availability management, HSSE compliance and Knowledge management as per defined norms and guidelines
• Keep abreast of the latest practices and technologies in solar asset management; identify practices feasible for Apraava Energy  to ensure continuous improvement of the assets. 
• Ensure proper training of all contract personnel on asset operating procedures and SOPs
• Train and Authorize contract personnel for related HSSE Compliance
• Ensure conduct of Audits w.r.t O&M and HSSE systems based on defined timelines.
• Support the CSR Team by providing references of local community stakeholders
• Support the Admin / Land Team by providing first hand information w.r.t local ROW issues and coordinate with local stakeholders / AMC contractor for resolution of RoW issues, as required

• Monitor asset performance to ensure O&M performance as per business plan; Identify issues impacting asset performance, analyse reasons.
• Provide inputs for adjustment of the business plan as per performance and provide forecasts to the management
• Develop strong relationships with Dis Coms and other government bodies to ensure timely submission of all invoices and realization of revenue for Veltoor asset
• Ensure timely maintenance and collation of all asset management documents, contract copies, invoices, land documents etc. for future reference and audit preparedness
• Ensure that documentation management is at all times updated . for future reference and audit preparedness.

• Provide inputs for finalization of HSSE policies and procedures for Veltoor asset in line with global standards and best in-class practices
• Conduct periodic meetings and toolbox talks for all asset personnel (including contractors and sub-contractors) to drive awareness and knowledge of Apraava’s  HSSE policies and procedures
• Report all HSSE accidents and near misses as per defined timelines; Monitor timely implementation of corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence
• Ensure compliance to HSSE norms and guidelines for all asset activities; Highlight cases of non-compliance to Head – O&M (Solar)

1.   INTERACTIONS

Internal Clients

External Clients 

1.   SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Educational Qualifications

• Mandatory Qualification: B.E/B.Tech Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics

Functional Skills

• Expertise in handling operations/key processes of a Solar Asset
• Knowledge of solar resource assessment
• Understanding of Solar Asset operations and maintenance
• Understanding of Contracting and Regulatory frameworks
• Commercial understanding of the functioning of the Apraava Energy business
• Negotiation skills
• 5-6 years of overall experience
• Specific experience of handling and supervising O&M of solar plant
• Proficient in Asset Management of Solar Assets (upto  100 MW)

Relevant and total years of Experience