Head of Protection and Metering Systems

adani capital pvt ltd; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Capital Pvt Ltd in Ahmedabad, India seeks a senior leader for Protection & Metering to steer design, deployment and maintenance of critical protection systems. You will oversee project planning, budgets, resource allocation, and ensure ISO 9001 compliance while pushing efficiency with predictive maintenance and new digital tools.

Strong experience in power/renewables and protection relays essential. Responsibilities include cost-aware implementation, timely delivery, and leadership of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Power Engineering.
• Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, or related field) preferred.
• Strong foundation in power systems, electrical engineering, and project management.
• 18+ years in power/renewable energy, focusing on project engineering, testing, and certification.
• Hands-on experience in protection relays and metering systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Ensure budgets, timelines, and prompt issue resolution.
• Utilize diagnostic tools and predictive maintenance to boost performance.
• Manage protection systems budget with cost-effective maintenance.
• Uphold ISO 9001 and environmental compliance.
• Provide expert leadership to project and maintenance teams.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Power Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Head - Protection & Metering Responsibilities

Direct all project and maintenance operations to ensure they meet strategic goals and technical standards, optimizing performance metrics and compliance. Lead detailed project planning, including schedules and resource allocation, ensuring adherence to budgets and timelines, and resolving any issues promptly. Utilize advanced metrics and diagnostic tools to enhance system performance, reduce downtime, and integrate predictive maintenance models for improved efficiency. Manage the budget for protection systems, ensuring cost-effective implementation and maintenance without compromising on quality or compliance. Promote sustainability by incorporating environmentally responsible practices and materials into protection system design and operations. Conduct regular compliance audits, manage documentation, and address deviations to ensure adherence to ISO 9001 and environmental regulations. Offer expert leadership to project and maintenance teams, resolve technical challenges, and ensure best practices and standards are consistently applied. Identify and implement new digital tools or technologies to enhance efficiency, streamline workflows, and improve data analysis in commissioning processes.

Qualifications Qualification & Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Power Engineering. Master's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, or related field) is preferred. Strong academic foundation in power systems, electrical engineering, and project management. In-depth knowledge of standards and best practices for power system equipment and components. 18+ years of experience in the power or renewable energy sector, with a focus on project engineering, testing, and certification. Hands-on experience in protection relays and metering systems