Senior Manager - Operations (Transmission)

1. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Accountabilities	Major Activities
Operational Management (35%)	Oversee day-to-day O&M of 765/400/220 kV substation and 765/400 kV transmission lines. Ensure grid availability, system reliability, and timely fault restoration. Implement preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
Safety & Compliance (20%)	Ensure strict adherence to safety standards and permit-to-work systems. Drive safety culture and ensure zero-harm operations. Ensure compliance with CEA, CERC, POSOCO, SLDC and internal HSEE standards.
Maintenance Planning & Execution (15%)	Develop and implement maintenance schedules for substation and transmission lines. Coordinate planned outages with grid authorities and stakeholders
Team & Contractor Management (15%)	Lead site teams and contractors to ensure performance, discipline, and skill development. Monitor contractor compliance with quality and safety standards.
Asset Performance & Reporting (10%)	Monitor KPIs, system availability, and outage statistics. Provide reports to Zonal Head and corporate teams.
Stakeholder Coordination (5%)	Liaise with grid operators, regulatory bodies, local authorities, and OEMs for smooth operations.

1. DECISIONS

Decisions made by job holder

Prioritize maintenance activities and resource deployment at site.

Decide immediate corrective actions during faults or emergencies.

Allocate manpower and contractor resources for operational needs.

Implement site-level safety measures and work controls.

Recommendations to or approval by superior:

Propose major shutdowns and outage schedules.

Recommend capital replacements or major repairs.

Propose manpower strengthening and contractor engagement.

Seek approval for budgetary expenditures beyond delegated authority.

1. INTERACTIONS

Internal Clients

Zonal Head – Transmission Operations: Operational reporting, escalation, and performance reviews.

Corporate Transmission Operations Team: Coordination on standards, reporting, and best practices.

HSEE Corporate Team: Safety governance, audits, and improvement initiatives.

Procurement & Finance Teams: Vendor management and budget control.

Engineering / Project Teams: Coordination during defect liability, upgrades, and asset improvements.

External Clients

Grid Operators (POSOCO, SLDC, RPC): Outage coordination, OCC/PCC meetings, grid compliance.

OEMs / Contractors / Service Providers: Maintenance support and technical resolution.

Local Administration & Statutory Authorities: Statutory compliance and liaison.

1. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Educational Qualifications

Degree in Electrical Engineering. Postgraduate qualification in Power Systems or Management preferred.

Functional Skills

Strong expertise in EHV substation and transmission line O&M. Knowledge of grid operations and regulatory frameworks. Leadership and team management capability. Safety management and compliance expertise. Contractor and vendor management skills. Strong communication and stakeholder coordination abilities.

Relevant and total years of Experience

12–15 years of experience in transmission operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.