Shift operations Engineer (O&M- Electrical)

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliable, safe and efficient operation of all generating units, auxiliaries, and balance of Plant systems. 
• Supports operations head in ensuring full compliance with Statutory HSS, environmental and technical requirements from central and state governmental bodies (i.e. CEA, CERC, DSA, SCEI, AP/CPCB, Cybersecurity etc. compliances).  
• Issuance and closure of Permit to work (PTW), verification of isolations and LOTO, ensures documentation and PTW process completeness, prior to PTW issuance and closure.
• Preparation of generation schedules (day ahead, intraday revisions etc.), in consultation with head operations and its coordination with internal and external stake holders. 
• Effective coordination with SLDC / RLDC, CTU, STU, CEA, SCEI etc. as and when required for day-to-day operations of Plant. 
• Leads shift operations team, as shift in-charge to achieve generation targets, pumping schedules, and to meet SLDC / RLDC instructions. Liaison with SLDC/RLDC, DISCOMs, TSO, as and when required in day-to-day shift operation.
• Delegates and assigns work tasks to shift operations team to maintain optimum Plant operations.
• Supports operations head in preparation and implementation of complete Plant operations reports and checklists, including daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and checklists. 
• Support operations head in billing, PPA compliance, DSM management, and settlements.
• Works in line with the approved operations plan to to achieve yearly Generation targets (including minimization of APC) and yearly agreed Plant/Machines Availability targets.
• Supports head operations in Plant improvement projects, modernization initiatives, digital transformation etc.
• Prepares and maintains Plant shift operations records on day-to-day basis.
• IMS implementation, documentation preparation and updating, pertaining to assigned area.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the head operations, from time to time

Qualifications

• B.E/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering. 
• 4+ years of experience in the shift operations within hydropower generations sector or pump storage plants.
• Advanced certifications in operations management or power generation technologies are preferred.