Senior Energy and Decarbonization Engineer
On-siteSānand, Gujarat, India
Job Summary
Develop and implement site energy strategies aligned with decarbonization and cost reduction goals, establishing baselines, EnPIs, and long-term targets for consumption and renewable energy. Lead ISO 50001 implementation, conduct energy audits to identify savings opportunities across HVAC, motors, and manufacturing equipment, and prepare detailed roadmaps covering electrification and storage. Identify and execute renewable energy projects including solar PV, wind, and battery storage systems, managing feasibility studies, due diligence, and commissioning while monitoring generation and contractual performance. Evaluate Physical and Virtual PPAs, Open Access arrangements, and captive power models, performing financial analysis and coordinating with procurement, finance, and legal teams on negotiations and regulatory compliance. Develop dashboards for renewable generation and energy costs, prepare monthly scorecards, and track regulatory changes to ensure ESG and financial reporting accuracy.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical, Mechanical, Energy, Environmental Engineering, or related fields
- Solid understanding of industrial utilities, energy systems, and renewable electricity procurement
- 10-14 years in industrial energy management, renewable energy, or electricity procurement
- 4-5+ years in energy-intensive industries such as Semiconductor, Electronics, Automotive, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Process Industries, or Large Manufacturing Facilities
- Experience in ISO 50001 implementation/maintenance, Renewable PPAs, Open Access, Captive & Group-Captive projects, Energy baselines, EnPIs, SEUs, action plans, Energy audits, metering systems, dashboards, savings verification, collaboration with developers, utilities, regulators, and consultants, ISO audits, management reviews, corrective actions
- ISO 50001:2018 EnMS
- Renewable energy project development
- Solar, Wind, Hybrid & Energy Storage Technologies
- Physical & Virtual PPAs
- Open Access & Captive Power Models
- Tariff and Landed-Cost Analysis
- Energy Baselines, EnPIs & SEUs
- Load Profiling & Demand Forecasting
- Measurement & Verification (M&V)
- Financial Modelling & Lifecycle Costing
- GHG Accounting (Purchased Electricity Emissions)
- Contract & Commercial Risk Assessment
- Advanced Excel
- Analytics Tools & Dashboards
- Facility Monitoring & Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Commercial and contractual awareness
- Structured project management
- Negotiation and partner management
- Ability to convert technical analysis into management recommendations
- High attention to data integrity and documentation
- Cross-functional collaboration with EHS, Facilities, Procurement, Finance, Legal, and Manufacturing teams
Desired Qualifications
- Preferred Master's/Postgraduate qualification in Energy Management, Power Systems, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, or MBA or equivalent experience
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM) / Certified Energy Auditor (CEA)
- ISO 50001 Lead Implementer/Auditor certification
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