Wind Asset Management & O&M

Role: Asset Management - Wind
Industry: Renewable Energy / Wind Power
Location: Khavda
Experience: 5-10 Years
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical

Job Purpose

We are looking for a dynamic professional for Wind Asset Management who will be responsible for maximizing Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) performance, asset reliability, energy generation, and operational efficiency across utility-scale wind assets. The role will focus on SCADA-based performance monitoring, PLC troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), budget management, cost optimization, and effective resource allocation to enhance asset performance and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Asset Performance & Monitoring

• Monitor fleet and site-level performance of WTGs through SCADA and Remote Monitoring Systems.
• Analyze asset KPIs including Availability, PLF, Energy Generation, and Generation Losses.
• Identify underperforming turbines and drive performance improvement initiatives.
• Monitor forecasting and scheduling compliance.

Reliability Engineering & RCA

• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for recurrent turbine failures and generation losses.
• Investigate major breakdowns and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive reliability enhancement projects across wind assets.
• Monitor critical fault trends and ensure timely closure.

WTG, PLC & SCADA Management

• Monitor and analyze WTG health and operational parameters.
• Troubleshoot PLC-based turbine control systems and fault logs.
• Perform data-driven diagnostics using SCADA and remote monitoring tools.
• Coordinate with OEMs for fault resolution and reliability improvement initiatives.

Budget Planning & Cost Optimization

• Prepare annual O&M budgets and maintenance forecasts for wind assets.
• Monitor budget utilization and ensure adherence to approved financial plans.
• Identify and implement cost optimization initiatives across maintenance, contracts, and spares management.
• Track OPEX performance and recommend cost reduction opportunities without compromising asset reliability.
• Support vendor negotiations and contract performance management.

Resource Planning & Asset Management

• Drive effective resource allocation across multiple wind sites and assets.
• Optimize manpower utilization, maintenance schedules, and spare parts deployment.
• Support long-term asset lifecycle planning and plant reliability initiatives.
• Ensure efficient utilization of available resources to maximize asset performance.

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with Site O&M Teams, OEMs, Asset Managers, Engineering, SCM, Finance, and HSE teams.
• Participate in performance reviews and management reporting.
• Provide recommendations for generation enhancement and reliability improvement.

Key Skills

• Wind Turbine Generator (WTG)
• PLC Systems & Turbine Controls
• SCADA & Remote Monitoring Systems
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Reliability Engineering
• Performance Analysis & Loss Accounting
• Budget Planning & Utilization
• Cost Optimization & OPEX Management
• Resource Allocation & Planning
• SAP PM / CMMS
• Asset Lifecycle Management
• Forecasting & Scheduling

Preferred Experience

• Experience in utility-scale Wind Power Plants.
• Exposure to OEMs such as Suzlon, Siemens Gamesa, Vestas, GE, Nordex, Enercon, or Inox.
• Strong understanding of turbine performance, reliability, and asset optimization.
• Hands-on experience in data analytics, SCADA monitoring, and fault diagnostics.