Engineer - Performance Analyst (Wind O&M)

Founded in 2011, ReNew, is one of the largest renewable energy companies globally, with a leadership position in India. Listed on Nasdaq under the ticker RNW, ReNew develops, builds, owns, and operates utility-scale wind energy projects, utility-scale solar energy projects, utility-scale firm power projects, and distributed solar energy projects. In addition to being a major independent power producer in India, ReNew is evolving to become an end-to-end decarbonization partner providing solutions in a just and inclusive manner in the areas of clean energy, green hydrogen, value-added energy offerings through digitalisation, storage, and carbon markets that increasingly are integral to addressing climate change. With a total capacity of more than 13.4 GW (including projects in pipeline), ReNew's solar and wind energy projects are spread across 150+ sites, with a presence spanning 18 states in India, contributing to 1.9 % of India's power capacity. Consequently, this has helped to avoid 0.5% of India's total carbon emissions and 1.1% India's total power sector emissions. In the over 10 years of its operation, ReNew has generated almost 1.3 lakh jobs, directly and indirectly. ReNew has achieved market leadership in the Indian renewable energy industry against the backdrop of the Government of India's policies to promote growth of this sector. ReNew's current group of stockholders contains several marquee investors including CPP Investments, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Goldman Sachs, GEF SACEF and JERA. Its mission is to play a pivotal role in meeting India's growing energy needs in an efficient, sustainable, and socially responsible manner. ReNew stands committed to providing clean, safe, affordable, and sustainable energy for all and has been at the forefront of leading climate action in India.

*Key Responsibilities:*

• 24x7 monitoring of SCADA systems to ensure smooth operation and identify any anomalies or issues.
• Take prompt action on alerts and notifications generated from SCADA to address any abnormalities or deviations.
• Maintain a detailed logbook for generation and stoppages, ensuring accurate recording of events.
• Validate the logbook with the OEM's Daily Generation Report (DGR) to identify any deviations and take necessary actions.
• Conduct repetitive/critical errors analysis to identify root causes and implement corrective measures.
• Collaborate with the RPDC and provide feedback on issues highlighted to ensure effective resolution and continuous improvement.
• Maintain records and monitor curtailments, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Raise tickets for SCADA/IT-related issues related to servers and connectivity, and coordinate with the appropriate teams for timely resolution.
• Monitor and manage the operation of feeders, PSS, and GSS to maintain efficient power distribution.
• Prepare and submit action taken reports for breakdowns exceeding 4 hours, detailing the cause, actions, and resolutions implemented.
• Generate daily generation reports at the state level, providing accurate and timely information.
• Maintain and update the risk tracker, conducting power curve analysis, and critical parameter analysis to assess system performance and identify potential risks.
• Track equipment calibration schedules and ensure adherence to maintenance procedures.
• Manage major component failures, coordinating with relevant stakeholders for timely resolutions and minimizing downtime.
• Prepare daily curtailment reports, documenting curtailment events and analysing causes.
• Ensure on-time communication of critical and downtime events to the relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), promptly communicating any issues related to new projects to achieve stabilization before the agreed timeline.

*Qualifications And Skills:*

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in SCADA operations, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with remote operation and control systems, preferably in coordination with OEMs.
• Strong analytical skills to analyse repetitive/critical errors and implement corrective actions.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with the Central team, OEMs, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of power generation, transmission, and distribution systems.
• Proficiency in using SCADA software and tools.
• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping abilities.

*Key Responsibilities:*

• 24x7 monitoring of SCADA systems to ensure smooth operation and identify any anomalies or issues.
• Take prompt action on alerts and notifications generated from SCADA to address any abnormalities or deviations.
• Maintain a detailed logbook for generation and stoppages, ensuring accurate recording of events.
• Validate the logbook with the OEM's Daily Generation Report (DGR) to identify any deviations and take necessary actions.
• Conduct repetitive/critical errors analysis to identify root causes and implement corrective measures.
• Collaborate with the RPDC and provide feedback on issues highlighted to ensure effective resolution and continuous improvement.
• Maintain records and monitor curtailments, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Raise tickets for SCADA/IT-related issues related to servers and connectivity, and coordinate with the appropriate teams for timely resolution.
• Monitor and manage the operation of feeders, PSS, and GSS to maintain efficient power distribution.
• Prepare and submit action taken reports for breakdowns exceeding 4 hours, detailing the cause, actions, and resolutions implemented.
• Generate daily generation reports at the state level, providing accurate and timely information.
• Maintain and update the risk tracker, conducting power curve analysis, and critical parameter analysis to assess system performance and identify potential risks.
• Track equipment calibration schedules and ensure adherence to maintenance procedures.
• Manage major component failures, coordinating with relevant stakeholders for timely resolutions and minimizing downtime.
• Prepare daily curtailment reports, documenting curtailment events and analysing causes.
• Ensure on-time communication of critical and downtime events to the relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), promptly communicating any issues related to new projects to achieve stabilization before the agreed timeline.

*Qualifications And Skills:*

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in SCADA operations, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with remote operation and control systems, preferably in coordination with OEMs.
• Strong analytical skills to analyse repetitive/critical errors and implement corrective actions.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with the Central team, OEMs, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of power generation, transmission, and distribution systems.
• Proficiency in using SCADA software and tools.
• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping abilities.