Assistant Director - Regional Lab (ERDA - West)

Role & Responsibilities

Position: Assistant Director - Regional Lab (ERDA - West)

Employment Type: Fixed Term Employment on ERDA Rolls initially for 03 Years

Location: Vadodara / Rabale (Navi Mumbai)

Objectives of the Position:

To lead the Regional laboratories of ERDA - West as Head of Division and to take forward the regional laboratories as per vision plan (Rabale / Nerul, Satara and Rajahmundry labs and future labs / utility labs at various locations).

Experience Description:

Minimum 15 years of work experience in the field of electrical testing laboratory, research institute, or quality control department in industries.

• Testing and evaluation of electrical products such as transformers, switchgears, motors, solar modules, cables, CT/PTs, energy meters, T&D line conductors, insulators and hardware, electrical insulations (solid & liquid), structural components of T&D lines, CRGO & CRNO laminations as per national & international standards.
• Experience in laboratory quality management system accredited as per ISO 17025:2017.
• Knowledge of ERP / SAP.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Plan, execute, and monitor activities of Regional Lab division (ERDA - West).
2. Plan and arrange for resources (manpower and capital equipment) as per requirement.
3. Implement and maintain quality system in the laboratories as per ISO 17025.
4. Develop new areas of business as well as new test facilities as per business development plan.
5. Uplift the competence level and develop new competences of personnel.
6. Report to top management about future plans, vision, and status updates.

Key Result Areas (KRAs):

1. Achieve revenue of the Regional laboratory (ERDA West) as per target set every year.
2. Achieve customer satisfaction as per goal set.
3. Reduce the Turn-Around-Time for delivery.
4. Motivate and involve personnel in R&D projects, expert services, and paper publications.
5. Improve productivity.
6. Meet the requirements of capex & operational expenses.

Technical Competencies/Skills Required:

Technical:

1. Knowledge of electrical engineering, particularly power equipment, insulation systems, and materials used in the same (Essential).
2. Knowledge of evaluation of equipment as per national & international standards for all electrical parameters including high-voltage, impulse, short-circuits, EMI/EMC, environmental parameters such as IP, Vibration, Shock, etc. (Essential).
3. Knowledge of data analysis techniques, error & measurement uncertainty analysis (Essential).
4. Knowledge of applications of power sector products such as transformers, switchgears, motors, solar modules, cables, CT/PTs, energy meters, T&D line conductors, insulators and hardware, electrical insulations (solid & liquid), and structural components of T&D lines (Desirable).
5. Knowledge of laboratory quality system accredited as per ISO 17025:2017.

Behavioural & IT Competencies:

Behavioural:

1. Leadership: Ability to manage and work as part of a team, support colleagues, and mentor junior staff.
2. Analytical: Broad vision about organizational growth through laboratory expansion.
3. Communication Skills: Ability to interact positively and effectively with superiors, subordinates, and team.
4. Lead, mentor, and manage staff and resources to achieve team goals.

IT Skills:

1. Knowledge of ERP system and advanced knowledge of computers & MS Office.

Qualification:

Essential: Master in Electrical Engineering

Desirable: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Experience Range: 20 years and above

Salary Range: 20-29 LPA