Deputy General Manager

About Company

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.

Job Description

Designation: Deputy General Manager

Qualification: BE/B.Tech - Electrical

Experience: 20-25 years

Location: Bhuj, Gujarat

 Role & Responsibilities:

1. State-wide Wind Operations Leadership- Lead the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) activities of multiple wind farms across the state. Ensure achievement of generation targets and operational excellence. Drive plant availability and turbine reliability improvements. Develop and implement state-specific operational strategies. Ensure seamless coordination among site teams, regional leadership, and support functions.

2. Asset Management & Performance Optimization- Manage the overall health and performance of wind assets. Monitor key performance indicators and identify opportunities for improvement. Drive asset optimization initiatives to maximize revenue and energy output. Oversee root cause analysis (RCA) of recurring failures and implement corrective actions. Coordinate with OEMs and service providers for performance enhancement programs.

3. Financial & Commercial Management- Own the state's O&M budget, cost optimization initiatives, and financial performance. Monitor operational expenditure (OPEX) and asset lifecycle costs. Drive productivity improvements and cost reduction programs. Review and manage vendor contracts, AMC agreements, and service level commitments. Support P&L objectives and business profitability targets.

4. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)Ensure implementation of all HSE standards across wind project locations. Promote a strong safety culture and zero-harm environment. Conduct regular safety reviews, audits, and compliance assessments. Ensure timely closure of audit observations and corrective actions. Lead incident investigations and preventive action plans.

5. Regulatory & Compliance Management- Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, grid, and contractual requirements. Coordinate with State Electricity Boards, DISCOMs, SLDCs, and government authorities. Ensure timely reporting and documentation under applicable regulations. Support licensing, inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.

6. Team Leadership & Talent Development- Lead Site Managers, Plant Heads, Engineers, and operational teams. Drive capability development and succession planning. Ensure manpower planning and workforce optimization. Establish a high-performance culture through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.

7. Stakeholder Management- Build strong relationships with customers, landowners, investors, OEMs, and regulatory agencies. Act as the key escalation point for operational and commercial matters. Participate in management reviews, customer meetings, and strategic discussions. Ensure timely resolution of customer concerns and contractual issues.

8. Continuous Improvement & Digitalization- Drive implementation of predictive maintenance and condition monitoring practices. Promote data-driven decision-making through SCADA and analytics tools. Lead reliability improvement and operational excellence initiatives. Support digital transformation projects across the wind portfolio.