AVP- Head Asset Commissioning

Purpose/Objective

Lead end-to-end commissioning of utility-scale Solar, Wind, Hybrid, and BESS assets, ensuring safe, timely, and quality handover of projects from construction to Operations.
Drive standardization, reliability, performance optimization, and stakeholder coordination across AGEL's renewable energy portfolio

Key Responsibilities of Role

Key Responsibilities Strategic Responsibilities - Develop commissioning strategy, framework, SOPs, and governance for Solar, Wind, Hybrid, and BESS projects.
- Drive standardization of commissioning processes across all renewable assets.
- Ensure readiness for project handover to O&M with zero critical defects.
- Establish commissioning KPIs, quality benchmarks, and reliability targets.
Functional Responsibilities - Lead commissioning of Solar PV plants, Wind Farms, BESS systems, Tracker systems, Inverters, SCADA, SAS, Protection & Metering systems.
- Review engineering drawings, commissioning procedures, FAT/SAT reports, and operational readiness plans.
- Monitor pre-commissioning, testing, synchronization, performance testing, and final asset acceptance.
- Ensure compliance with CEA, Grid Codes, CTU/STU requirements, OEM specifications, and safety standards.
- Coordinate with Projects, O&M, Engineering, EPC contractors, OEMs, and regulatory bodies.
- Drive resolution of critical commissioning issues and technical escalations.
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implementation of corrective actions.
Stakeholder & Grid Coordination - Liaise with CTU/STU, RLDC/SLDC, DISCOMs, EPCs, and OEM partners.
- Ensure successful grid synchronization and commercial operation declaration.
- Manage commissioning approvals and regulatory compliance requirements.
Leadership Responsibilities - Build and lead a high-performing commissioning team across Solar, Wind, and BESS technologies.
- Mentor regional commissioning leads and establish capability-building programs.
- Foster a culture of safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Technical Competencies

Solar PV & Wind Plant Commissioning,Protection & Metering Systems,Grid Synchronization & Regulatory Compliance,Strategic Planning & Execution

Qualifications and Experience

Qualification - B.
E.
/B.
Tech in Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Power Systems, Renewable Energy or related discipline.
- MBA preferred.
Experience - 18-22 years of experience in Renewable Energy, Power Generation, Transmission or EPC.
- Minimum 8-10 years in leadership roles managing commissioning of large-scale Solar/Wind/BESS assets.
- Proven experience in commissioning utility-scale renewable projects (>500 MW portfolio preferred).