Associate Manager- Protection and Metering O&M Solar

About Business:

Adani Group: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL): AGEL is part of the Adani Group’s promise to provide a better, cleaner, and greener future for India. Driven by the Group’s philosophy of Growth with Goodness’, the Company develops, builds, owns, operates, and maintains utility- scale grid-connected solar, wind farm and energy storage (Hydro PSP and Battery) projects. The electricity generated is supplied to central and state government entities and government- backed corporations. On the back of long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with central and state government entities, AGEL has leveraged its capabilities and expanded its presence across 12 Indian states. With the integration of pump storage and battery storage projects with large solar & wind portfolio, AGEL shall be best placed amongst peers to supply round-the-clock green power to India’s grid. The Company continuously adopts and deploys the latest technologies in its projects. With the target of 50 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030, AGEL is driving India on its renewable energy journey.

Job Purpose: Associate - Protection is responsible for supporting the strategic development and oversight of protection systems within the vertical, ensuring effective fault management, compliance with safety standards, and the optimization of protection infrastructure across renewable energy assets.

Implementation of Protection Systems:

Assist in the implementation and maintenance of advanced protection systems across renewable energy assets.

Ensure that these systems function optimally to meet the company's operational needs, while adhering to industry standards and supporting future scalability. Collaborate with the team to enhance fault detection, isolation, and protection capabilities.

Support in Fault Management:

Support the fault identification, analysis, and resolution processes within protection systems.

Assist in promptly detecting and isolating faults and implementing corrective measures to minimize downtime. Ensure the continuous functioning of critical infrastructure and help maintain operational continuity across renewable energy assets.

Adherence to Safety Standards:

Contribute to ensuring that all protection systems comply with national and international safety standards, regulations, and internal policies.

Participate in safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments, and assist in identifying potential hazards. Address any non-compliance issues to maintain full regulatory adherence.

Assisting in Optimization Efforts:

Assist in optimizing protection infrastructure by helping to integrate new technologies and best practices.

Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to analyze performance data and identify areas for improvement. Support the implementation of technical upgrades to enhance system efficiency and reliability.

Team Collaboration and Skill Development:

Work closely with the protection team and provide support in executing tasks under the guidance of senior team members.

Engage in continuous learning and development activities to build technical expertise in protection systems. Promote teamwork and contribute to achieving departmental objectives.

Stakeholder Support and Reporting Assistance:

Support coordination with internal departments, external stakeholders, and regulatory bodies regarding protection systems.

Assist in preparing reports and presentations on system performance, risks, and improvement strategies, ensuring accurate and timely information is provided to the lead and other senior management.

Key Stakeholders - Internal:

Direct Supervisors & other Department Leaders

Project Manager

Engineering Head

Procurement Team

Finance Team

Legal Team

Quality Control

Safety Officer

IT Department

Key Stakeholders - External:

Protection Relay Suppliers

Government Regulatory Bodies

Grid Authority

Consultants

Testing Laboratories

Certification Bodies

Industry Associations

Financial Institutions

Educational Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution is mandatory. Specialization in power systems, electrical machines, or control systems is preferred.

Postgraduate degree in a relevant field can be an added advantage.

Work Experience:

5 - 7 years of experience in the electrical domain, with a strong preference for experience in the renewable energy sector.

Hands-on experience in electrical systems testing, quality control, and standards is essential.