Assistant General Manager/Deputy General Manager - EBOP Lead - Renewable Energy

The EBOP Lead O&M (AGM/DGM) for a renewable energy corporate office manages the enterprise-wide electrical Balance of Plant (eBoP) infrastructure.

The role focuses on technical governance, high-voltage asset reliability, grid compliance, and lifecycle optimization across large-scale solar and wind portfolios.

Role Purpose & Scope:

Designation Level: Assistant General Manager (AGM) or Deputy General Manager (DGM)

Location: Corporate Office

Core Objective: Ensure safe, compliant, and maximum-uptime operation of HV/EHV substations, transmission lines, and switchyard systems across a multi-gigawatt renewable fleet.

Key Responsibilities:

Asset & Portfolio Governance:

- Oversee end-to-end eBoP performance, reliability indices (MTBF/MTTR), and condition-based monitoring programs (THERMO, DGA, IR/PD) for numerous pooling substations.

Grid & Regulatory Compliance:

- Drive coordination with SLDC, RLDC, and CEA for smooth power evacuation, grid code compliance, outage approvals, and scheduled curtailment management.

HOTO & Due Diligence:

- Lead Handover-Takeover (HOTO) evaluations for new assets, checking as-built designs, protection settings, and closing punch-lists with internal EPC teams.

Vendor & Contract Management:

- Manage external contractors, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), spare inventory optimization, and major warranty claims.

Statutory & Safety Standards:

- Enforce zero-harm HSE protocols, CEIG approvals, regular statutory testing, and proper electrical safety audits across regional clusters.

Candidate Requirements:

Experience:

- 13+ years of relevant working experience in power transmission, distribution, or utility-scale renewable energy (Solar/Wind) O&M, with at least 4 - 5 years in a senior corporate/portfolio management role.

Domain Knowledge:

- Deep expertise in EHV/HV substation equipment (transformers, GIS/AIS switchgear, breakers, relays), protection coordination, and state/central grid regulations.