Protection & Commissioning Engineer/Manager (EHV/UHV Substation)

JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title
Project Commissioning cum Protection Manager
Superior Position Title
Vice President - Construction and Project Management (Functional
reporting)
Head - Substation Construction (Administrative reporting)
Project Management and Construction
Department
Company
Location
Apraava Energy Private Limited
Respective Project Sites spread over India
1. JOB PURPOSE
In this, the incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the commissioning process of EHV Substation and large
Solar Power project. This role involves ensuring that all systems and components are installed, tested, and operational
according to specifications and regulations.
2. ORGANISATIONAL CHART
Head – Construction
Vice President -
Head - Substation
Construction and Project
Construction
Management
Project Commissioning
Manager
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3. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Accountabilities
Major Activities
Project
Commissioning
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Lead and manage the commissioning process for PV solar plant/ EHV Substation
from initial testing to Commissioning and full operation.
Establish the Protection Philosophy inline with the best Industry practices and the
RFQ agreed with the CTU – CEA guidelines.
Preparation of Test Plans and Protocols and implement with EPC & witness criteria
during the Testing & Commissioning phase at Site.
Coordinate with EPC contractors, OEM for major equipment supplies & protection
system for the Test protocol and acceptance criteria.
Coordinate with downstream developers for necessary commissioning protocols and
Procedures successful commissioning and Power evacuation.
Coordinate with LDC and RLDC for end to end test and communication systems and
adherence of Electricity authority regulations.
Coordinate with CEA inspection authorities and obtaining necessary clearance for
commissioning the Substation.
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Field Testing and Pre-commissioning Check List in line with the Substation scope of
services and Renewable Projects.
Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure timely
project completion in a sequential priority manner for smooth parallel testing progress
to achieve the overall completion target.
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Develop and execute comprehensive commissioning plans, including testing
procedures for electrical, mechanical, and control systems.
Conduct performance testing to validate that systems meet design specifications and
efficiency targets.
Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental
guidelines throughout the commissioning process.
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Review and approve technical documentation and test reports.
Identify and resolve any issues that arise during the commissioning phase, working
closely with engineering teams.
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Analyze system performance data to diagnose problems and implement solutions.
Maintain clear and effective communication with stakeholders, including clients,
contractors, and regulatory agencies.
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Manage the commissioning team, including assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and
ensuring adherence to schedules.
Coordination with the PV EPC Contractor & BOP Contractor to commission the
project
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4.DECISIONS
Decisions made by job holder
As per the defined authority matrix
Approvals within the budgets defined and decision matrix
Recommendations to or approval by superior
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Recommend mitigation plans for to overcome delays/ risks
5. INTERACTIONS
Internal Clients
Roles you need to interact with inside the organization to enable success in your day-to-day work
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Apraava Planning & Controls Team at HO
Apraava Engineering Team
Apraava Solar O&M Team and Apraava Substation Team
External Clients
Roles you need to interact with outside the organization to enable success in your day-to-day work
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PV EPC Contractor & BOP Contractor Teams – to align their deliverables to the overall project
schedule. EPC contractors of Substation and OEM of major equipment and protection relays.
6. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Educational Qualifications
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BE/ B.Tech (Electrical)
Functional Skills/ Competencies
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Understanding the project commissioning sequence of large-scale Solar PV Projects and EHV substation Projects
Experience of having worked at construction project sites and understanding of the challenges faced at the site
in commissioning of the solar projects and Substation projects
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Strong understanding of protection philosophy prevailing in substation and solar PV systems, electrical
engineering principles, and relevant software tools.
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Strong communication and reporting skills
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Relevant and total years of Experience
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Overall, 10-12 years of experience in power sector, EHV Substation, Switch Yard AIS, GIS & Rebewables
Min. Experience of 5 years at EHV substation commissioning and Solar Project sites (Mandatory)
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