Assistant Manager - Operations (Renewables)

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Job Purpose

Plan, implement, and drive effective asset management for wind power assets (typically 50 MW to 100 MW wind farms). The role is responsible for managing site-level Operations & Maintenance (O&M) activities and ensuring compliance with O&M contracts, internal policies, and applicable industrial rules and regulations. The objective is to ensure smooth operations, optimal asset performance, and a strong culture of operational excellence at the site through effective coordination with internal teams and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

Asset & Business Planning

• Support business planning by providing projected generation, revenue, and budget inputs for the wind asset, including O&M, manpower, statutory fees, and other operational costs.
• Track asset performance against approved budgets and business plans and provide periodic updates to management.
• Stay updated on best practices and emerging technologies in wind asset management and recommend feasible improvements.

Operations & Asset Management

• Plan and execute asset management activities including performance monitoring, availability management, HSSE compliance, and knowledge management as per defined guidelines.
• Ensure smooth site operations in line with contractual obligations and operational standards.
• Coordinate with OEMs/O&M partners to ensure machine availability and adherence to O&M contract terms.
• Ensure proper training of site personnel and contractors on operating procedures and SOPs.

Performance Monitoring

• Monitor wind asset performance to meet business plan targets, including availability guarantees (typically 96.5% or higher).
• Ensure preventive maintenance adherence of 99%, avoiding pendency of safety-critical or availability-critical actions.
• Prepare annual maintenance plans for Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) and Balance of Plant (BOP).
• Carry out day-ahead planning for manpower deployment and contractor activities.
• Conduct periodic (fortnightly) performance review meetings with O&M partners.
• Provide performance forecasts and inputs for business plan revisions as required.
• Maintain a structured repository of asset documents including contracts, invoices, land records, and compliance documents for audit readiness.

HSSE Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) policies and statutory norms.
• Conduct regular safety meetings, toolbox talks, and awareness sessions for employees and contractors.
• Report accidents, incidents, and near misses within defined timelines and ensure implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Highlight and escalate any HSSE non-compliance to relevant stakeholders.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain effective relationships with distribution companies, government bodies, and local authorities to ensure timely billing and revenue realization.
• Coordinate community engagement activities in collaboration with corporate CSR and local administrative teams.
• Maintain effective working relationships with OEMs, O&M contractors, and service providers.

Administrative & Material Management

• Provide site-level administrative oversight and people management support.
• Monitor material consumption and ensure timely requisition when inventory reaches reordering levels.
• Ensure physical verification of materials and timely creation of material reservations.

Quality & Audit

• Conduct random quality audits, including inspection of a defined percentage of wind turbines post preventive maintenance to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Ensure timely statutory payments, approvals of O&M invoices, and accurate operational data entry in relevant systems and compliance portals.
• Ensure timely submission of operational and performance reports and maintain proper documentation.

Decision-Making Authority

• Decisions and approvals as per defined authority and approval matrix within approved budgets.

Key Interactions

Internal:

• Finance and Commercial teams for billing, invoicing, and budget-related matters.

External:

• Distribution companies for revenue realization.
• Government authorities, local bodies, and statutory agencies for compliance.
• O&M contractors and OEM partners for site operations.

Skills & Knowledge

Educational Qualification

• B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electronics Engineering (Full-time)

Functional Skills

• Strong understanding of wind farm operations and O&M processes
• Knowledge of wind resource assessment and performance analysis
• Understanding of regulatory and contractual frameworks
• Commercial and financial awareness of renewable energy operations
• Strong coordination and negotiation skills
• Working knowledge of SCADA and performance monitoring tools

Experience

• 7–8 years of total experience
• Hands-on experience in supervising and managing O&M of wind power plants