Job Role Text Group Lead Engineering - Battery Energy Storage System

Job Purpose:

Plan, organise and ensure engineering & reliability of BESS with focus on scaling up the system to GW power keeping in view approved budgets and cost optimisation measures.

Job Accountabilities

• Accountable for engineering & reliability of energy storage systems and detailed design review with DEC.
• Accountable for engineering of BESS systems integration with Grid as per industry benchmark / international standards
• Accountable for selection of appropriate Battery and Power Converters for integration as BESS system packgae.
• Accountable for commissioning and testing of Battery Energy Storage System along with Power Converters in co-ordination with DEC, OEM & user teams.
• Accountable for Periodic review of Performance monitoring & benchmarking as per international standards.
• Accountable for ensuring continuous improvement in design and modification by means of active interaction with stakeholders, optimizing engineering practices
• Accountable for Overseeing Statutory and Regulatory compliance at engineering stage.
• Accountable for Preparation and review of engineering specification document for energy storage systems.
• Liaise with OEMs / packagers / consultants to be abreast of latest trends in technology, design etc. Support for procurement / services scope finalization, vendor selection, validation for BESS.
• Improve reliability through Continuous Improvement techniques/ up-gradation/ Projects / implementation of advance diagnostic and online condition monitoring techniques
• Standardization of best maintenance practices related to energy storage systems
• Identify training needs and facilitate for learning, skill development of Engineers at sites in energy storage system.
• Prioritize and set milestones for the team. Coordinate with technology vertical heads for commercializing new schemes/processes
• Evaluation of Repairs & refurbishment facilities for energy storage system.
• Represent Organisation in various industrial forums, participate in national level conference, seminars & other networking events related to energy storage system.

Skills Required (Knowledge and Skills)

• Profound knowledge in detailed engineering of BESS & Power Converter systems.
• Knowledge of power electronics principles, practices and codes and standards associated with various systems and equipment
• Functional expertise in developing/review robust design basis, guidelines for systems.
• Ability to review and optimize Layout, Electrical SLD, BOQ etc.
• Knowledge of the latest technological trends in the Power electronics & Energy Storage sector.
• Knowledge of tools for simulation, modelling, configuration of systems
• Knowledge of system sizing calculations, integration techniques.
• Participate & conduct design reviews with all cross functional teams.
• Knowledge of industrial testing procedures.
• Analytical thinking, Managing Ambiguity
• Decision making, Strategic direction & Managing Change

Key Attributes (Experience and Qualifications)

• Candidate should have BE / B Tech / M Tech in Electrical Engineering with specialization in Power Electronics with 15 years of experience in detailed engineering of Power electronics Converters & BESS.
• Strong analytical skills, Networking skills and communication skills.