Project Director

• ​Provide technical leadership for the operation, maintenance, and optimisation of hydroelectric power plants to maximise performance and reliability.
  
• Monitor plant performance, analyse operational trends, and identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, improve reliability, and extend asset life.
  
• Support the planning, engineering, commissioning, rehabilitation, and upgrading of hydroelectric power facilities.
  
• Perform technical evaluations, feasibility studies, and due diligence assessments for new hydropower development projects.
  
• Review engineering designs, technical specifications, and contractor submissions to ensure compliance with project requirements, engineering standards, and regulatory guidelines.
  
• Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programmes for hydro-mechanical and electromechanical equipment.
  
• Analyse operational data, investigate equipment failures, conduct root cause analyses, and recommend corrective and preventive measures.
  
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory regulations, environmental requirements, health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards, and company policies.
  
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, equipment suppliers, and regulatory authorities throughout the project lifecycle.
  
• Prepare technical reports, operating procedures, budgets, performance analyses, and presentations for management.
  
• Provide technical support for procurement activities, including the evaluation and selection of equipment, materials, and service providers.
  
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to operations and maintenance teams to strengthen technical capabilities and operational excellence.
  
• Stay informed of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in hydroelectric power generation and asset management.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related engineering discipline.
  
• Professional Engineer (PE/Ir.) certification will be considered an added advantage.
  

• Minimum of 8–15 years of relevant experience in hydroelectric power generation, dam engineering, or renewable energy projects.
  
• Proven experience in the development, construction, commissioning, operation, or maintenance of hydroelectric power plants.
  
• Hands-on experience with turbine-generator systems, hydro-mechanical equipment, electromechanical systems, and balance-of-plant facilities is preferred.
  
• Experience in project management, contract administration, and stakeholder coordination is advantageous.
  

• Strong understanding of hydroelectric power generation systems, plant operations, and maintenance practices.
  
• Sound knowledge of turbines, generators, governors, excitation systems, protection systems, SCADA, and plant control systems.
  
• Good understanding of dam safety, hydraulic structures, water resource management, and environmental compliance requirements.
  
• Familiarity with relevant engineering standards, industry codes, and statutory regulations.
  
• Proficiency in engineering analysis, troubleshooting, root cause investigation, and technical report preparation.
  
• Strong knowledge of HSE requirements, risk assessment, and asset integrity management principles
  

• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  
• Strong planning, organisational, and project coordination abilities.
  
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
  
• Demonstrated leadership, sound judgment, and effective decision-making capabilities.
  
• Results-driven with a strong commitment to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and safety.
  
• Willingness to travel to project sites and work in remote locations as required.