Vedanta - Head - Growth Power Project

Head - Growth Power Project

Description:

Vedantas Power Business is among the top private players in India in thermal power generation with an installed capacity of 4780 MW, serving various discoms and utilities, across the nation.

Vedanta Power operates a robust portfolio of thermal power assets across three strategic locations: Punjab, Chhattisgarh, and Andhra Pradesh.

Located in Punjabs Mansa district, Talwandi Sabo Power Ltd.
(TSPL) represents the largest private thermal power facility in North India, with an installed capacity of 1980 MW, contributing nearly 30% of the states electricity demand.
Meenakshi Energy Ltd.
(MEL) in Andhra Pradeshs Tirupati district has a capacity of 1000 MW, while Vedanta Ltd.
Chhattisgarh Thermal Power Plant (VLCTPP) in Singhitarai village, Sakti district, is a 1200 MW coal-based thermal power plant.
Together, these plants reflect Vedanta Powers commitment to powering progress through high-performance assets and regional impact.
Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic planning for greenfield and brownfield power generation or transmission projects.
• Oversee end-to-end project lifecycle: from concept development, feasibility, and detailed engineering to execution and commissioning.
• Ensure adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Ensure full regulatory compliance throughout project execution.
• Engage with government authorities, utilities, and regulatory bodies for permits, policy support, and clearances.
• Work closely with finance to develop CAPEX budgets, project cost tracking, and risk mitigation plans.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure smooth progress and minimize delays or cost overruns.
• Ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Promote innovation in project execution to improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
• Build and lead a multidisciplinary project team including project managers, engineers, planners, and commercial professionals.

Education and Qualifications:

• Seasoned professional having capability of handling large-scale capital or growth projects.
• Deep understanding of power sector regulations, energy market dynamics, and power trading mechanisms.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills to deal with vendors, partners, and government bodies.