Circle Incharge

Job Purpose:

To lead and manage end-to-end deployment of smart meter installation projects, ensuring timely execution, adherence to quality standards, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder coordination, thereby achieving operational efficiency and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning & Execution

• Prepare detailed project execution plans, timelines, and resource allocation schedules.
• Manage the complete lifecycle of smart meter installation including site surveys, logistics, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, DISCOMs, and field personnel for seamless operations.

• Team Management

• Supervise and guide field engineers, installation teams, and subcontractors.
• Monitor productivity, adherence to SOPs, safety protocols, and training compliance.

• Stakeholder Coordination

• Interface with utility clients (DISCOMs), government agencies, and OEMs.
• Attend review meetings, resolve escalations, and ensure timely communication of progress and bottlenecks.

• Quality & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to technical standards, statutory norms, and safety regulations.
• Conduct random audits and ensure quality control of installations and data accuracy.

• Reporting & MIS

• Generate daily/weekly/monthly progress reports (installation status, faults, replacements).
• Track KPIs (target vs achievement, TAT, SLA compliance, etc.) and maintain project dashboards.

• Risk Management

• Identify risks or delays in execution and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Maintain backup plans for manpower, inventory, and site-level contingencies.

Key Requirements:

• Education:

  B.E./B.Tech in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation / Energy / Power Systems or equivalent.

• Experience:

  510 years in utility, EPC, or smart meter/AMI rollout projects. Prior DISCOM experience preferred.

• Certifications:

  PMP or PRINCE2 preferred (optional).

Skills:

• Strong project management and execution capabilities
• Leadership and team supervision
• Understanding of smart metering systems, RF/GPRS/NB-IoT, and HES/MDC protocols
• Proficient in MS Project / Excel / MIS tools
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management