Assistant Manager, Business Development

About Adani Power

Adani Power Limited (APL), part of the Adani Group, is India's largest private thermal power producer with a generation capacity of 15,250 MW, including a 40 MW solar project. APL operates thermal power plants across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand.

Job Purpose

This role is responsible for maintaining efficient power generation operations through continuous monitoring and real-time management of scheduling adjustments. The individual will ensure compliance with power sector regulations, minimize Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) penalties, and facilitate accurate communication of schedule changes between plants, buyers, and regulatory bodies.

Key Responsibilities

Lead - RMDC Long Term & Medium Term

• Monitor and manage power generation commitments and declarations as per Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with State Load Dispatch Centers (SLDC), Regional Load Dispatch Centers (RLDC), and Government bodies to receive and update requisitions and schedules.
• Ensure all changes received via calls or emails are promptly uploaded to the portal and communicated to power generation plants.
• Communicate and manage any issues in power generation to buyers or power procurers in real-time.
• Regularly receive availability updates from power plants and update schedules accordingly.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with the Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) to minimize penalties.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure instantaneous reactions to operational changes.

Short Term

• Monitor and manage real-time changes in power generation schedules and declarations.
• Ensure compliance with different regulations governing short-term and merchant transactions, including Temporary General Network Access (TGNA) and General Network Access (GNA).
• Collaborate with buyers to facilitate revisions in power schedules as per regulatory requirements.
• Monitor State Load Dispatch Center (SLDC) portals for schedule updates and ensure accurate punching of schedules to avoid billing queries.
• Facilitate and document change requests in the portal for transparent and accurate reporting.

Operational Excellence

• Provide real-time coordination and monitoring with power plants and stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
• Create comprehensive reports on all activities conducted during night shifts to maintain operational transparency and accountability.

Key Stakeholders

• Internal: Short, medium, and Long Term Energy Trading Team, Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Team.
• External: Regional Load Dispatch Center (RLDC), State Load Dispatch Center (SLDC), Buyers (in case of Short Term Contracts).

Qualifications

Educational Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech (Mechanical, Electrical, related field).

Experience & Skills

• Freshers permitted.
• Preferred industry background in the power and energy sector.
• Strong emphasis on power plant knowledge.
• Understanding of power sales, load dispatch procedures, DSM regulation compliance, and power contract frameworks.