Job Description

Role & responsibilities In Power Management S/he shall have the expertise in coordinating with all statutory entities like TANGEDCO/ TANTRANSCO/TNERC/ CEIG for supporting internal cross functional team for Shall have the experience in effective coordination with various departments of utilities for the processing of initial applications for power sanction and for further processes up to the stage of commissioning of both side infrastructure at utility and consumer end (AIS or GIS) substations respectively. Shall have understanding and knowledge on power infrastructures like bay extension works at utility substations (22/33/110/230 KV) and related equipment / accessories like breaker, switches, relays for protection and metering system at both end of utility and consumer Shall have the expertise in the field of UG cabling specifications, laying, termination and inter departmental approval practices Shall have the expertise in utility & consumer portion of 22/33/110/230 KV GIS, Metering & protection standards & requirements of TANGEDCO/TANTRANSCO Shall have the experience in coordination with various utility departments for the enhancement of contract demand Shall have the interest to update on daily basis in monitoring the prevailing state policies and to coordinate with concern departments to ensure the process of availing incentive benefits of state and central statutory entities S/he shall have the adequate knowledge of Grid connectivity network of Tamil Nadu w.r.t 110 KV, 230 KV and 400 KV levels and prevailing practices of connectivity and sourcing practices from utility sources thru each voltage levels respectively. S/he experience in coordinating with offices of Power Utilities, Transco, SLDCs, RE suppliers, Power Traders, Power Exchanges, Power Departments of State, Regulatory Authorities etc. on regular basis. In Renewable Energy Management S/he shall review the monthly energy bills of Power Utilities, Renewable Energy (RE) suppliers and Power Traders of Data Centres in Tamil Nadu. S/he shall have the knowledge of prevailing billing methodology, banking facility and have the knowledge on forecasting & Scheduling S/he shall keep abreast her/himself on Open Access Regulations, Renewable Energy Policies, Tariff Orders of DISCOM/TRANSCO of each state where Company has their Data Centres. S/he shall ensure the timely recovery of the outstanding dues from the customer. S/he shall review and update the power situations in and around the existing data centre campuses and upcoming new sites on regular basis to ensure the stable and reliable supply to the existing DC campuses and future plans Preferred candidate profile Candidate should have knowledge of Power Sector Structure and Grid network in TN and its various stakeholders, Electricity Act, Electricity Rules, Policies, Power Procurement Guidelines etc. Shall have regulatory understanding to summarise orders given by/ of SERCs/APTEL /CERC/High Courts/Supreme Court etc time to time w.r.t. various stakeholders of the power sector. Shall have good understanding of various clauses of Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) and handled power procurement transactions under Bilateral, Group Captive Structure for Thermal power & RE for Commercial & Industrial Consumers including billing, settlement of payments etc. Shall have independently handled the operations of PPAs Shall have experience to deal with DISCOMS, SLDCs, RLDCs, Transco, PGCIL etc. for Open Access clearance under Short, Medium and Long Term Effectively interacted and negotiate with Power suppliers (renewable and non-renewable), Responsible for managing and accurately calculating the monthly power usage pattern and to calculate RE requirements to meet STT GDC Indias short-term ad long-term sustainability targets of respective states Analyse complex problems, prepare and maintain effective MIS and various kinds of other reports & documents Excellent analytical, critical thinking and negotiation skills. Extensive knowledge of the power market industry, particularly aspects related to generation, transmission, distribution, and fuel supply, as well as understanding key energy industry issues, including opportunities, threats and trends. Should be able to evaluate techno-commercial bids of Power suppliers (renewable and non-renewable), Aware of tariff trends of various tenders closed in past by State level (Discoms etc) Good understanding of engineering and economic principles related to Power Sector Ready to work with various stake holders and under Ability to work as a team player and strive to deliver excellent customer services to both internal and external clients. Experience in setting up new electrical substation would be an added advantage Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) with MBA will be an added advantage. Minimum 8-10 years of related experience with Power Utility/ Power Generator/Power Trader or with Large Power Consumer. A detail orientation, ability to prioritize work and clearly communicate, lead and drive the team Awareness about the Datacentre business Technical understanding of electrical concepts like Generating Plants, Transmission Lines, Power Distribution, Power Sub-stations, All type of Feeders, HT/LT panels, Associated Electrical Components Good relationship and networking with Power sector stakeholders viz; Renewable Energy Generators, Power Traders, Power Exchanges, Power Utilities, SERCs, etc. Sound ethical and business judgment while demonstrating creative problem solving and professional communications. Perks and benefits