COO Power

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.