Sr. Director, Engineering And Operations

Position Title : Sr. Director - Operations & Engineering Accountable to: Chief Development & Operations Officer Location: Bangalore, India Seniority: Executive Introduction Edify Engineering solution is a Bangalore based advanced engineering and consulting organization that specializes in Strategic consulting services, Turnkey solutions, Manufacturing and Supply chain management services with a team of 20+ members from various technical & non-technical disciplines. Backed by a combined experience of over 120+ years, we deliver unique& disruptive solutions catering to customer needs and are driven by enthusiasm and endurance to achieve this goal. Our client, Energy Vault is the creator of renewable energy storage products that are transforming the worlds approach to utility-scale energy storage for grid resiliency. Our clients comprehensive offerings include our proprietary gravity, battery, hybrid/green hydrogen energy storage solutions and our technology-agnostic software suite that orchestrates and integrates multiple energy asset types (storage & generation) while optimizing dispatch, costs, revenues, and overall asset performance. About the role We are seeking a senior leader to serve as Vice President of Engineering and Operations for Energy Vaults India operations center (IOC) within Edify Engineering Solution. IOC shall be set up in Bangalore, Karnataka and house various engineering disciplines who shall work with team leads in USA and Australia. This is a pivotal and key leadership position to help Energy Vault set up and scale its engineering and operations capabilities which shall support businesses in Americas, EMEA and APAC. IOC shall staff roles in Electrical, power systems and civil design engineering for project drawing packages review and approval, power systems engineering for electrical studies, application engineering for system sizing and costing, CAD drafting for electrical SLD and layouts, project support roles such as document controls and management, project controls and contracts management, project scheduler etc. What you will do Work closely with Energy Vaults legal, finance and people ops team to set up office and operations facilities in Bangalore, India. Includes office and facility set up, payroll and legal entity set up and other frame work necessary to execute operations for Energy Vault in India. Lead and develop key strategies for hiring and training a high-performance engineering team and operations teams with fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Develop and execute the strategy aligned with the company's business objectives. Set up SOP(standard operating procedures) across all work streams with stake holders in Applications Engineering, Project Engineering, Software and controls engineering to deliver ongoing tasks and work order requests. Set up a remote operations and monitoring center for Energy Vault’s projects to provide with 24x7 plant monitoring with technical support and ticket tracking system. Drive continuous improvement by utilizing Kaizen and lean six sigma processes to improve quality and accuracy of deliverables and reduce waste. Implement best practices in engineering and project management to ensure timely delivery of work orders with great quality and accuracy. Work closely with internal and sometimes external stakeholders, including customers, partners, and regulatory bodies, to ensure alignment on technical specifications, compliance, and market needs. Identify and mitigate risks related to design, development, and deployment. Ensure compliance with regional standards, industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental policies. Manage the overall India operations budget, including any capital expenditures, staffing and facilities. Allocate resources effectively to maximize productivity and project outcomes. What a qualified candidate should possess Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Power systems Engineering, or a related field; Master’s or Ph.D. with MBA preferred. 15+ years of experience in running engineering and operations in leadership roles, with a focus on power systems and project execution and delivery. Experience with Solar, Wind, Gas turbine or Energy Storage necessary Proven track record of managing diverse team and delivering projects. Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to inspire and develop engineering talent. Excellent project management skills, with experience managing complex, multidisciplinary projects. Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization. Experience with regulatory compliance UL, IEC and AS standards for Power systems projects in US and Australia is required.