Lead- Performance Monitoring, Data Analytics & support RPDC

ReNew is seeking a Lead for Performance Monitoring and Data Analytics at their Gurugram office. The role involves overseeing operations, managing risks, and reporting on performance of renewable assets. Candidates should have expertise in wind turbines and solar plants, team management skills, and experience with SCADA systems. The position requires collaboration with top management and addressing investor queries, focusing on enhancing asset performance and reliability.
ReNew is a leading decarbonisation solutions provider and the first Indian clean energy company to list on Nasdaq (Nasdaq: RNW). With ~15.6 GW of commissioned and pipeline utility-scale projects, we are a global company with strong Indian roots. Founded in 2011, ReNew is at the forefront of fighting climate change by offering decarbonisation solutions through utility-scale wind and solar offerings, green hydrogen, carbon markets, and energy storage. ReNew has been a pioneer in leveraging digital technologies to accelerate the transition to green energy and address the unique requirements of the B2B segment in India, where we are the market leader. Our mission is to play a pivotal role in meeting India’s growing energy needs in an efficient, sustainable, and socially responsible manner. ReNew is the world’s first clean energy company to be recognised as a Lighthouse by the World Economic Forum. In 2023, we were recognised among ‘Top 15 Climate Tech Companies to Watch’ by the MIT Technology Review. We are a recipient of the Sustainable Market Initiative’s Terra Carta Seal. The COP28 UAE Presidency presented ReNew the ‘Energy Transition Changemaker’ award for developing and deploying the country’s first round-the-clock power project. ReNew’s solar and wind energy projects currently contribute to 1.9% of India’s power capacity and are spread across 150+ sites and 18 Indian states. We have helped prevent 0.5% of India’s total carbon emissions and 1.1% of India’s total power sector emissions, in addition to generating around 130,000 jobs over the past decade.

Key Responsibilities:
• Overall operations of the ReNew Diagnostic Centre, with prevention by prediction philosophy
• Oversee the performance & operations of assets
• Monitoring Key Performance Indicators & Manage risks
• All management reporting - internal & external
• Digital projects - act as a business translator, track implementation and report value achievements
• Data ownership - Single source of the asset related data for all internal & external consumption
• Provide routine & non-routine inputs to Wind & Solar asset management teams for enhancing performance, productivity & reliability of assets.

Good Knowledge On Wind Turbines And Solar Plants:
• Apply in-depth knowledge of wind turbines and solar plants to optimize performance
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies.

Team Management:
• Capable of leading and managing a team of monitoring and control professionals.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture.

Collaboration With Top Management:
• Work closely with top management to align operational strategies with overall business goals.
• Provide regular updates and insights on the performance of renewable assets.

SCADA Configuration:
• Demonstrate expertise in SCADA configuration.
• Configure and optimize SCADA systems for efficient monitoring and control.

Investor Queries:
• Capable of answering investor queries regarding the operation and performance of renewable energy assets.
• Provide clear and concise information to stakeholders.

Repetitive Errors Analysis:
• Conduct in-depth analysis of repetitive errors in the operation of renewable energy assets.
• Implement corrective measures to mitigate and prevent recurring issues.

Record Keeping And Monitoring Of Curtailments:
• Maintain comprehensive records of curtailments, including reasons and durations.
• Monitor curtailments closely to optimize energy generation efficiency.

Power Curve Analysis:
• Perform power curve analysis to optimize the energy output of wind turbines.
• Identify and implement improvements based on analysis outcomes.

Critical Parameter Analysis:
• Analyze critical parameters affecting the performance of solar plants and wind turbines.
• Develop strategies to enhance system efficiency and reliability.

Module Cleaning Tracker:
• Develop and maintain a tracker for module cleaning activities.
• Ensure optimal cleanliness for efficient solar energy conversion.

Inverter Availability Tracker:
• Monitor and track the availability of inverters.
• Take proactive measures to minimize downtime and enhance performance.

Major Component Failure Management:
• Develop and implement effective strategies for managing major component failures.
• Minimize downtime and optimize system performance.

Daily Curtailment Report:
• Prepare and distribute daily reports on curtailment activities.
• Provide insights into curtailment trends and possible improvements.

Daily Generation Report - Portfolio Level:
• Generate comprehensive daily reports on energy generation at the portfolio level.
• Analyze and present key performance indicators to management.

LPF Report:
• Analyze Loss of Power Factor (LPF) and prepare detailed reports.
• Propose measures to maintain optimal power factor levels.

PLF/LPF Trend Report:
• Monitor trends in Power Load Factor (PLF) and LPF.
• Prepare trend reports to identify patterns and optimize generation.

Prolonged Stoppages/Major Breakdown Report:
• Investigate and prepare reports on prolonged stoppages and major breakdowns.
• Provide recommendations for minimizing future occurrences.

Reliability Profile:
• Develop and maintain reliability profiles for renewable energy assets.
• Ensure high availability and reliability of the entire system.

SCADA Report:
• Generate SCADA reports, presenting key operational data and system performance indicators.
• Use SCADA data to optimize the control and monitoring of renewable assets.

Performance Ratio Reports:
• Prepare performance ratio reports, evaluating the efficiency of energy conversion.
• Identify areas for improvement in performance ratios.

Contractual Availability:
• Monitor and ensure compliance with contractual availability requirements.
• Report any deviations and propose corrective actions.

Outlier/Red Flag Report:
• Identify outliers and red flags in operational data.
• Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for corrective actions.

Radiation Analysis:
• Conduct radiation analysis to optimize energy generation.
• Implement strategies for maximizing solar energy conversion.

Qualifications And Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related field.
• 8 to 10 years’ experience in monitoring and controlling renewable energy assets.
• Expertise in SCADA configuration and operation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Knowledge of wind turbines and solar plants.
• Leadership skills and experience managing a team

Key Responsibilities:
• Overall operations of the ReNew Diagnostic Centre, with prevention by prediction philosophy
• Oversee the performance & operations of assets
• Monitoring Key Performance Indicators & Manage risks
• All management reporting - internal & external
• Digital projects - act as a business translator, track implementation and report value achievements
• Data ownership - Single source of the asset related data for all internal & external consumption
• Provide routine & non-routine inputs to Wind & Solar asset management teams for enhancing performance, productivity & reliability of assets.

Qualifications And Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related field.
• 8 to 10 years’ experience in monitoring and controlling renewable energy assets.
• Expertise in SCADA configuration and operation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Knowledge of wind turbines and solar plants.
• Leadership skills and experience managing a team