General Manager
N R Brothers Multitrade · Not specified · onsite · Posted 57d ago
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About this role
Role & responsibilities
1. POSITION SUMMARY
The General Manager Electro-Mechanical will be responsible for the overall planning, execution, supervision, commissioning, and performance of all electro-mechanical works associated with the Hydro Power Project.
The position will provide senior technical and managerial leadership for the installation, testing, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of hydro turbines, generators, transformers, switchgear, protection systems, electrical systems, mechanical equipment, auxiliary systems, and associated electro-mechanical infrastructure.
The role requires strong project management capability, technical expertise, contractor management skills, and the ability to coordinate effectively with engineering consultants, EPC contractors, OEMs, government authorities, and project management teams.
2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Electro-Mechanical Project Execution
- Lead and oversee all electro-mechanical activities from engineering and procurement through installation, testing, commissioning, and handover.
- Develop and implement detailed execution plans, schedules, manpower plans, and resource requirements.
- Ensure execution is carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project schedules.
- Monitor progress against project milestones and take corrective action to avoid delays.
- Coordinate interfaces between civil, electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and other project disciplines.
- Ensure proper sequencing and integration of electro-mechanical works with civil and hydro infrastructure.
B. Hydro Turbine & Generator Systems
- Supervise installation and commissioning of hydro turbines, generators, governors, excitation systems, cooling systems, lubrication systems, and associated auxiliaries.
- Review OEM technical documents, drawings, specifications, and installation procedures.
- Ensure alignment, assembly, erection, and testing of major rotating equipment are performed as per OEM requirements.
- Coordinate turbine and generator performance testing and commissioning activities.
- Monitor equipment performance during trial runs and commercial operation.
- Ensure proper documentation and handover of equipment to the operations and maintenance team.
C. Electrical Systems
- Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of:
- Generators and associated electrical systems
- Power transformers
- HT/LT switchgear
- GIS/AIS systems, where applicable
- Protection and relay systems
- Control and relay panels
- Busbars and cable systems
- Earthing and lightning protection
- Station auxiliary power systems
- DC systems and battery chargers
- SCADA and electrical control systems
- Ensure protection coordination, relay testing, functional testing, and system energization are completed safely and correctly.
- Coordinate grid synchronization and power evacuation requirements with relevant authorities and utilities.
D. Mechanical Systems
- Oversee installation and commissioning of mechanical auxiliaries and balance-of-plant equipment.
- Ensure proper installation of:
- Cooling and ventilation systems
- Drainage and dewatering systems
- Compressed-air systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Lubrication systems
- Fire-fighting systems
- Cranes and lifting equipment
- Gates, valves, and associated mechanical equipment
- Ensure equipment installation complies with approved engineering standards and OEM recommendations.
E. Instrumentation, Control & Automation
- Coordinate installation and commissioning of PLC, SCADA, DCS, control panels, instrumentation, sensors, protection systems, and communication interfaces.
- Ensure integration of turbine controls, generator controls, protection systems, and plant-level automation.
- Review control logic, interlocks, alarms, trip systems, and operating sequences.
- Ensure successful communication and integration between various plant control systems.
F. Procurement & Vendor Management
- Coordinate with procurement teams for timely procurement and delivery of electro-mechanical equipment and materials.
- Review technical specifications and vendor offers.
- Participate in technical evaluation and selection of OEMs, suppliers, and contractors.
- Monitor vendor performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
- Coordinate factory inspections, FAT, dispatch, site delivery, installation, and commissioning support.
- Manage technical issues, warranty matters, and vendor claims.
G. Contractor & Consultant Management
- Manage and supervise EPC contractors, subcontractors, OEM representatives, consultants, and specialist agencies.
- Review contractor work programs, manpower deployment, equipment availability, and progress reports.
- Conduct regular coordination meetings and site progress reviews.
- Ensure contractors comply with approved technical, quality, safety, and environmental requirements.
- Identify delays, performance gaps, and contractual risks and escalate them appropriately.
H. Testing & Commissioning
- Develop and monitor comprehensive testing and commissioning plans.
- Ensure pre-commissioning checks, equipment testing, functional testing, synchronization, trial operation, and performance testing are completed systematically.
- Coordinate commissioning of individual systems and integrated plant operation.
- Ensure all punch points, defects, and commissioning observations are closed before final handover.
- Review commissioning reports, test certificates, and performance documentation.
I. Quality Assurance & Technical Compliance
- Ensure all electro-mechanical works comply with approved drawings, technical specifications, applicable codes, standards, and contractual requirements.
- Coordinate with the QA/QC team for inspection and testing.
- Review inspection reports, NCRs, quality records, and corrective actions.
- Ensure proper documentation of equipment installation, testing, commissioning, and final acceptance.
J. Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
- Ensure strict compliance with project HSE policies and statutory safety requirements.
- Maintain safe working practices during heavy equipment erection, electrical works, lifting operations, testing, and commissioning.
- Ensure proper permit-to-work, lockout/tagout, electrical isolation, and safety procedures are followed.
- Conduct regular safety reviews and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
K. Project Planning, Cost & Reporting
- Monitor project progress, manpower utilization, material consumption, and equipment deployment.
- Support project management in controlling electro-mechanical project costs.
- Prepare periodic management reports covering:
- Project progress
- Engineering status
- Procurement status
- Installation progress
- Testing and commissioning
- Manpower
- Cost and budget
- Risks and delays
- Critical issues and required decisions
- Provide regular updates to the Project Head and senior management.
3. OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE READINESS
- Develop and implement the electro-mechanical maintenance strategy before commercial operation.
- Establish preventive and predictive maintenance schedules.
- Ensure availability of critical spare parts and special maintenance tools.
- Support recruitment, training, and development of the plant O&M team.
- Prepare SOPs, maintenance manuals, emergency procedures, and equipment documentation.
- Ensure smooth transition from project execution to commercial operation.
4. KEY DELIVERABLES
The position will be accountable for:
- Timely completion of electro-mechanical works.
- Safe and reliable installation of all major equipment.
- Successful testing and commissioning of the hydro power plant.
- Achievement of project performance and generation targets.
- Effective contractor and OEM management.
- Compliance with technical, quality, safety, and environmental standards.
- Timely closure of project punch points and commissioning issues.
- Complete and accurate technical documentation and handover.
- Operational readiness of the plant before commercial operation.
5. QUALIFICATION
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- A Master's degree or relevant professional certification will be an added advantage.
- Professional registration or membership with a recognized engineering institution is preferred.
6. EXPERIENCE
- 15+ years of relevant experience in hydro power, power generation, EPC, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Significant experience in electro-mechanical installation, erection, testing, commissioning, and project execution.
- Proven experience in hydro turbine and generator projects is strongly preferred.
- Experience managing large contractors, OEMs, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Experience in international or remote project locations will be an advantage.
7. TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Strong knowledge of:
- Hydro turbines and generators
- Power transformers and switchgear
- HT/LT electrical systems
- Protection and relay systems
- SCADA, PLC, automation and control systems
- Generator excitation and governor systems
- Mechanical auxiliaries and balance-of-plant systems
- Testing and commissioning procedures
- Grid synchronization and power evacuation
- Electrical and mechanical safety systems
- Project planning and execution
- Engineering drawings and technical specifications
- QA/QC systems and documentation
- Contractor and OEM management
8. LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES
- Strong leadership and decision-making capability.
- Excellent project execution and coordination skills.
- Ability to manage multidisciplinary technical teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Excellent contractor and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work under demanding project schedules and remote-site conditions.
- Strong communication, reporting, and negotiation skills.
- High level of accountability, integrity, and professional discipline.
9. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)
Performance will be evaluated based on:
- Timely completion of electro-mechanical project milestones.
- Successful installation and commissioning of major plant equipment.
- Achievement of commissioning and generation targets.
- Equipment reliability and availability.
- Project cost control and resource optimization.
- Contractor and vendor performance.
- Quality compliance and reduction of rework/NCRs.
- Safety performance and compliance.
- Timely resolution of technical and project issues.
- Successful project handover and operational readiness.
10. AUTHORITY & ACCOUNTABILITY
The General Manager Electro-Mechanical will have appropriate authority to coordinate and supervise electro-mechanical contractors, OEMs, consultants, engineers, supervisors, and site teams within the approved project structure.
The incumbent will be accountable for the technical integrity, execution quality, safety, schedule adherence, commissioning readiness, and successful delivery of all electro-mechanical systems under the Hydro Power Project.
11. WORKING CONDITIONS
- Full-time position based at the Hydro Power Project site.
- Willingness to work in remote and challenging project locations.
- Ability to work extended hours during critical installation, testing, and commissioning phases.
- Frequent coordination with contractors, consultants, OEM representatives, and senior management.
ROLE OBJECTIVE
To provide overall leadership for the electro-mechanical execution of the Hydro Power Project and ensure that all electrical, mechanical, turbine, generator, automation, control, auxiliary, testing, and commissioning activities are completed safely, efficiently, within approved timelines and budgets, and in accordance with the required technical and performance standards.
Preferred candidate profile
- 15+ years of relevant experience in hydro power, power generation, EPC, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
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