Head - Protection & Metering

Adani Green Energy Ltd.; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Green Energy Ltd. is seeking an experienced Electrical/Power Engineer to lead project engineering, testing and certification across power and renewable energy projects in Ahmedabad.

The role demands 18+ years of hands-on experience, expertise with protection relays and metering systems, and a strong grounding in power systems and project management.

You will direct multi-disciplinary teams, optimize budgets, ensure ISO 9001 compliance, and drive sustainability through advanced digital tools.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Direct all project and maintenance operations to meet strategic goals and standards.
• Lead detailed project planning including schedules and resource allocation.
• Utilize advanced metrics and diagnostic tools to enhance system performance and reduce downtime.
• Manage the budget for protection systems, ensuring cost-effective implementation and maintenance.
• Promote sustainability by incorporating environmentally responsible practices into design and operations.
• Conduct regular compliance audits and manage documentation to meet ISO 9001 and environmental regulations.
• Provide expert leadership to project and maintenance teams and resolve technical challenges.
• Identify and implement new digital tools to enhance efficiency and data analysis in commissioning processes.

Skills

Project engineering

Leadership

Budget management

Data analysis

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Power Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Protection relays

Metering systems

Job description

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