Deputy Manager : Avaada Group

Avaada Group is a visionary energy conglomerate with a presence across the entire spectrum of the energy transition value chain, including the production of Solar Modules, Renewable Power Generation, and the development of large scale projects for Green Hydrogen, Green Methanol, Green Ammonia, and Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Under the astute leadership of Mr. Vineet Mittal, the group has established itself as a significant player on the global energy stage. Avaada Energy, the group’s flagship arm for renewable power generation, is on track to reach an impressive 11 GW of installed capacity by 2026. With its robust execution capabilities and a solid track record, Avaada has earned the trust of international investors, as evidenced by the equity raise of US $1.3 Billion in early 2023, including a US $1 Billion investment commitment from Brookfield’s Energy Transition Fund and $300 million from GPSC, PTT Group of Thailand.

Experience 3 Years

Job description

1.Shall assist the new initiative team in sourcing electrolysers for Ammonia and Methanol Plants planned by Avaada Group

2.Should have adequate knowledge and hands-on experience about the electrolyser stack components i.e electrodes, membrane/diaphragm, electrolyte, Bi-polar plate etc.

3.Shall be responsible for drafting the technical specifications of electrolysers based on the requirement of Hydrogen for the Ammonia plant. The candidate shall also be responsible for designing specifications for the balance of the plant, like:

a. Electrical equipment’s – Rectifier
b. Process equipment – Pumps, Heat Exchangers, Dryers, Reactors/Purification Unit
c. Any other equipment

4.The candidate shall help the team in floating RfP for sourcing electrolysers. He/she will assist in answering technical queries by bidders

5. The candidate will help the team evaluate the technical and commercial proposals and suggest modifications. He will recommend/present the same to the management.

6. Shall prepare comparative technical/ commercial evaluation reports to ease the selection of electrolyser technology

7.Shall assist the team in mapping vendors (local and global) for the balance of plant equipment for electrolysers to be used in projects executed by Avaada Group

8. Shall help prepare a detailed requirement for the manufacturing of electrolysers in terms of raw materials, capital equipment, etc.

9. shall develop detailed manufacturing process flow diagrams and list of machinery for the manufacturing of components involved in the electrolyser stack

10. Shall assist in manufacture inhouse/ outsource decisions for component and equipment manufacturing/ sourcing

11.Shall develop a network of vendors to supply raw materials and capital equipment for electrolyser manufacturing

12.He/she will also assist in the evaluation of the JV/ acquisition opportunities for electrolyser manufacturing companies in India / abroad from technical perspective

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering or M.Sc/Ph.D. in Electro- Chemistry.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the electrolyser / green hydrogen domain. The candidate should hands-on experience about the selection and designing of electrolyser stack components i.e electrodes, membrane/diaphragm, electrolyte, Bi-polar plate etc.