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. Technical Planning & Design Interface. Translate Sunsures BESS specifications into clear technical guidelines for site PMs and EPCs. Review & validate engineering documents (SLDs, GA, GTPs, functional specs) with D&E team. Verify PCSBMSEMS compatibility, container specs, HVAC/fire systems, grounding, auxiliary loads. Evaluate design readiness for civil/structural components: pads, foundations, trenching, MCC/SCADA rooms. Participate in design reviews with OEMs, EMS/SCADA partners and EPCs; recommend changes where needed. Execution Guidance & Deployment Oversight. Guide Project Managers on BESS-related installation, erection and commissioning requirements. Prepare and issue SOPs, checklists and quality protocols for Container placement & mechanical installation. Electrical integration, cabling, terminations, PCS wiring. Fire suppression & HVAC systems. Ensure technical issues raised at site are resolved quickly with OEMs and internal design teams. Validate readiness of infrastructure before equipment arrival (pads, crane access, power availability, IT/SCADA readiness). Vendor & OEM Coordination. Track FAT/SAT results, review reports, and ensure closure of punch points. Support SCM in technical evaluation, delivery scheduling, warranty/performance guarantee reviews and monitoring vendor performance throughout deployment. Grid Integration, Commissioning & Regulatory Interface. Coordinate pre-commissioning, functional testing, interlock checks, EMS logic validation and SCADA integration. Act as technical liaison for CTUIL/STU/DISCOM discussions related to: Protection & metering requirements, Charging/discharging permissions, SLDC telemetry compliance. Maintain complete documentation for certifications, audits and O&M handover. Safety, Quality & Compliance. Develop and enforce BESS-specific safety protocols for Battery handling, Electrical/HV safety, Fire detection & suppression, Thermal runaway management, Emergency response procedures. Ensure adherence to CEA/CEIG regulations, Sunsure OH&S guidelines and OEM-recommended safety norms. Essential. Required Experience & Background. 812 years total experience with 28 years in BESS projects. Good technical understanding of o Battery racks, BMS, thermal & fire systems. o PCS, transformers, switchgear, HV/LV equipment. o EMS/SCADA, communication protocols. o Protection and grid-synchronisation requirements. Experience working with top BESS OEMs/PCS suppliers/EPCs preferred. Education: BE/BTech (Electrical/Electronics/Power Systems). MTech preferred but not mandatory. What Success Looks Like in 12 Months. Zero-safety-incident BESS deployment across Sunsures sites. Smooth technical coordination across SCM, D&E, Approvals and PM teams. On-time, on-cost commissioning of storage assets. Strong OEM engagement, predictable delivery & integration. A complete Sunsure BESS Playbook-SOPs, design standards, commissioning protocols. Demonstrated ability to scale Sunsures storage program from 100 MWh to 1 GWh+ annually.
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