Pune Manager BESS 411014

Job Description 

• Provide expert advice and services throughout the lifecycle of solar power systems, from planning and implementation to monitoring and maintenance.
• Ensure that Solar inverter meet high standards of quality and can withstand various environmental conditions.
• Focus on developing and implementing cutting-edge technologies to improve Solar inverter efficiency and durability.
• Provide deep technical knowledge on BESS design, engineering, execution, operations & maintenance.
• Support project teams with battery technology selection, sizing, and system integration.
• Recommend improvements to enhance availability, performance, reliability, and lifespan of storage solutions.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable ENGIE policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines for BESS.
• Establish processes, protocols, and guidelines for BESS projects to ensure consistency and high-quality execution.
• Continuously improve and refine processes based on lessons learned from past projects.
• Lead efforts to industrialize BESS solutions, driving scalability, cost-efficiency, and standardization.
• Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturers, and other industry stakeholders to leverage technical best practices and innovations, together with ENGIE’s teams (BESS Procurement & Digital, Laborelec Storage Lab).
• Conduct and oversee technical peer reviews to validate project viability and ensure best practices are adhered to.
• Lead technical due diligence efforts on new technologies, partnerships, or acquisitions in the BESS domain.
• Mentor and train project teams on BESS-related technical topics, ensuring the consistent upskilling of company personnel.
• Facilitate the exchange of technical knowledge and best practices across global teams.
• Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of battery technologies, power electronics, grid integration, and energy storage system design.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and guide teams to successful completion.
• Process Development: Skill in designing and optimizing workflows and procedures to improve efficiency and quality.
• Analytical Capabilities: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex technical challenges and propose solutions.
• Collaboration & Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex technical information to a variety of stakeholders.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in solar technology and integrate them into existing processes.
• Review and approve PV module specifications and recommend engineering and manufacturing changes.
• Conduct detailed technical specification reviews and inspections of PV module manufacturing facilities.
• Time to time plant visit and monitor manufacturing processes, including cell soldering, lay-up, lamination, assembly, testing, and final inspection.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems and health, safety, and Perform thermal and IV (current-voltage) testing of PV modules.
• Analyze and report test results, ensuring modules meet performance and reliability standards.
• Conduct field performance analysis and reliability assessments of PV modules.
• Identify and address quality issues in solar component production.
• Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, and finished solar components.
• Write technical reports, testing protocols, and trend analyses.
• Ensure the testing of solar cells as per standard operating procedures.
• Manage internal, third-party, and customer audits to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Ensure PV module must meet several standards to ensure their safety, performance, and reliability. Like IEC 61215, IEC 61730, IEC61701 standards.

Pre-requisites:

• Masters/Bachelor’s degree in engineering BE/BTech or equivalent (Full time) AICTE recognised University
• 10+ years of relevant work experience in an Module manufacturing, Inspection and Testing
• Strong understanding of PV module manufacturing processes and quality assurance protocols.
• Expertise in BESS and balance of system (BoS) specifications.
• Proficiency in using simulation software for energy yield analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret statistical data.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written in English.
• Knowledge of the solar market and ability to travel periodically to remote PV plant locations