About the role
In line with our philosophy of “Growth from Within”, we are offering an unparalleled opportunity to our high-performing business leaders for the position of COO Power, Vedanta Jharsuguda.
Responsibilities:
•Ensuring Operations & Maintenance of CPP (9*135 MW) and IPP (4*600 MW) units with 100% PLF, 100% plant availability, and optimize APC & SCC for CPP and IPP units. •Lead Strategic Projects: Oversee OH/AOH/COH, infrastructure upgrades, and ESG-linked construction (ash ponds, silos, ZLD). •Maximize Fly Ash Utilization: Increase DFA usage by 40%, ensure 100% sustainable disposal, and streamline rake logistics. •Drive Cost Efficiency: Meet power cost targets, eliminate EBITDA loss, and reduce GWC. •Ensure Zero Harm: Drive zero fatality and LTI with 100% compliance to safety protocols (VSAP, CAPA, CRM, etc.). •Enhance Digitalization: Implement 50% of digital projects (APC, dashboards, SPARK) and integrate smart monitoring tools. •Strengthen ESG Compliance: Achieve zero environmental/legal non-compliance and meet ESG goals as per plan. •Improve Organizational Metrics: Boost AO audit score, 5S audit score and QMS. •Develop Talent & Culture: Ensure 100% succession planning, reduce attrition, and increase diversity to 12%. •Foster Innovation: Champion new technologies like online sensors, fly ash bricks, and containerized DFA dispatch Desired Skills: •Education Qualification - B.E. /B.Tech. with strong systems & process orientation with 20 - 25 years of experience of proven leadership in large-scale power plant operations (preferably >2000 MW). •Strong track record in safety, compliance, and ESG. •Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability. •Experience in digital transformation and cost optimization. •Passionate about people development and inclusive leadership.