Head Operations and Maintenance

Viviid Renewables Pvt. Ltd.; Lalpur; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Viviid Renewables Pvt. Ltd. is seeking an experienced Plant-in-Charge to oversee the evacuation system from the 33 kV collection network through pooling substations to CTU grid bays.

You will manage operations, outages, and subcontractors, ensuring high availability of transmission assets. You will lead the O&M sub-contractor, maintain strong client interfaces, and drive safety culture with strict permit-to-work controls.

Qualifications

• 18-25 years of experience in Power Transmission Lines & Substations industry.
• Working knowledge of SCADA, substation automation and communication systems (RTU, OPGW / FOTE, PLCC) and of the SLDC / RLDC interface, Indian Electricity Grid Code obligations, scheduling and metering.
• Diploma/B.Tech / B.E. degree in Electrical or relevant field (Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) preferred).
• MBA, or certification in asset management, safety (NEBOSH / IOSH) or protection engineering.
• Prior field experience in Gujarat; working command of Gujarati and Hindi.
• O&M of ISTS-connected renewable pooling stations, or of transmission assets for POWERGRID, a state transmission utility or a private transmission licensee.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale projects involving high-voltage equipment installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Act as Plant-in-Charge for the evacuation system from the 33 kV collection network through pooling substations and the 220 kV lines to CTU grid substation.
• Manage plant operations, including maintenance management, outage management, and subcontractor management.
• Lead the selection, mobilisation and performance management of the O&M sub-contractor, through a single instruction line to its Site Manager.
• Ensure effective client interface and reporting to maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Oversee electrical engineering activities such as EHV substation operation and maintenance.
• Develop strategies for improving operational efficiency and reducing downtime.
• Lead a zero-harm safety culture across our team and sub-contractor teams; own the permit-to-work procedure and audit it independently of the people who operate it.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues related to power transmission infrastructure.

Skills

Power Transmission

SCADA

Substation Automation

RTU/OPGW/PLCC

SLDC RLDC interface

Grid Code knowledge

Metering

HV Equipment

Project Management

Gujarati/Hindi

Education

Diploma / B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical

Electrical & Electronics Eng (EEE) preferred

MBA or safety/asset management certs

NEBOSH / IOSH or protection certs

Tools

SCADA

RTU

OPGW

PLCC

FOTE

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Act as Plant-in-Charge for the complete evacuation system, from the 33 kV collection network through both pooling substations and the 220 kV lines to the bays at the CTU grid substation.
• Manage plant operations, including maintenance management, outage management, and subcontractor management.
• Lead the selection, mobilisation and performance management of the O&M sub-contractor, through a single instruction line to its Site Manager.
• Ensure effective client interface and reporting to maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Oversee electrical engineering activities such as EHV substation operation and maintenance.
• Develop strategies for improving operational efficiency and reducing downtime.
• Lead a zero-harm safety culture across our team and sub-contractor teams; own the permit-to-work procedure and audit it independently of the people who operate it.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues related to power transmission infrastructure.
  

Desired Candidate Profile

• 18-25 years of experience in Power Transmission Lines & Substations industry.
• Working knowledge of SCADA, substation automation and communication systems (RTU, OPGW / FOTE, PLCC) and of the SLDC / RLDC interface, Indian Electricity Grid Code obligations, scheduling and metering.
• Diploma/B.Tech / B.E. degree in Electrical or relevant field (Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) preferred).
• MBA, or certification in asset management, safety (NEBOSH / IOSH) or protection engineering.
• Prior field experience in Gujarat; working command of Gujarati and Hindi.
• O&M of ISTS-connected renewable pooling stations, or of transmission assets for POWERGRID, a state transmission utility or a private transmission licensee.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale projects involving high-voltage equipment installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance.