1. Job Summary

The Senior Manager – Regulatory & CEA Compliance will be responsible for ensuring that all solar power plants of the company comply with CEA, CERC, SERC, IEGC, Grid Standards , and all statutory regulations applicable to renewable energy generators in India.

This role will monitor, track, maintain records, and ensure timely submissions to authorities such as CEA, RLDC/SLDC, STU/CTU, DISCOM, MNRE , and other regulatory bodies.

The candidate will act as the central compliance authority for O&M; and will support all plants for adherence to technical, operational, grid code, and documentation requirements.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. CEA Technical Compliance (Connectivity, Grid Standards, Metering, Communication)

- Ensure full compliance with:
- CEA (Technical Standards for Connectivity to Grid), 2007
- CEA (Metering) Regulations, 2006
- CEA (Grid Standards) Regulations, 2010
- CEA (Technical Standards for Communication System in Power System Operations), 2020
- CEA (Furnishing of Statistics, Returns and Information), 2007
- Review plant-level adherence to voltage limits, frequency response, reactive power, protection coordination, islanding, and grid connectivity norms.
- Ensure renewable generator compliance with grid disturbance recording, event logging, FRT, ramping control, PPC/APPC requirements.

B. CERC / SERC / IEGC Compliance

- Monitor compliance with:
- CERC Indian Electricity Grid Code (IEGC) Regulations, 2023
- State Grid Codes and STU/SLDC directions
- CERC/SERC Renewable Energy Framework, forecasting & scheduling rules
- Ensure all commercial, operational, and grid-related requirements are adhered to.

C. Metering, Energy Accounting & Communication System Compliance





- Ensure compliance of ABT meters, SEM meters, CT/PT accuracy class, meter sealing, meter data retrieval, and meter testing as per CEA Metering Regulations.
- Ensure correct functioning of RTU, PLCC, FO communication, SCADA/Telemetry , and integration with SLDC/RLDC.
- Coordinate with the metering wing, STU, SLDC for meter replacement, testing, and calibration.

D. Forecasting & Scheduling (F&S;) Compliance

- Ensure plant compliance with F&S; regulations including day-ahead and intra-day schedules.
- Review penalties, deviations, DSM charges, and corrective measures.
- Coordinate with forecasting agencies and SLDC for schedule revisions, generation reporting, availability declaration etc.

E. Documentation, Reporting & Statutory Filings

- Ensure timely filing of statutory returns, technical information, and compliance documents to:
- CEA
- SLDC / RLDC
- STU / CTU
- DISCOM
- Maintain updated compliance register, license documents, approvals, NOCs, and audit records.
- Prepare compliance dashboards, MIS reports, and monthly/quarterly regulatory summaries.

F. Internal Audits & Compliance Monitoring

- Conduct periodic compliance audits for all solar power plants.
- Identify any gaps in regulatory adherence and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Prepare SOPs, checklists, and guidelines for regulatory compliance at site level.





G. Coordination with Authorities & Internal Teams

- Liaise with CEA, SLDC, STU, DISCOM, RLDC/RPC, and other government agencies.
- Support site O&M; teams in resolving compliance issues raised by utilities.
- Work closely with internal teams – Engineering, SCADA, Projects, Legal, Commercial, and Operations.

H. Training & Awareness

- Conduct training for site and HO teams on regulatory requirements, grid code revisions, metering norms, and communication system standards.
- Ensure awareness of changes in CERC/SERC/CEA regulations.

3. Required Qualifications & Experience

- B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical Engineering.
- 7–15 years of experience in Renewable Energy / IPP / Utility Grid Compliance .
- Robust understanding of CEA, CERC, SERC, IEGC , and metering regulations.
- Experience in regulatory documentation, grid connectivity compliance, energy accounting, forecasting & scheduling norms.
- Experience interacting with SLDC/RLDC, STU/CTU, DISCOM is mandatory.
- Knowledge of SCADA/Communication/SEM metering is an advantage.

4. Key Skills & Competencies

- Strong analytical skills and regulatory interpretation ability.
- Excellent coordination and communication (with authorities & internal teams).
- High attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
- Strong report writing and compliance tracking skills.
- Ability to manage multiple plants and regulatory obligations simultaneously.

5. Preferred Certifications (Optional)

- Certification in Energy Regulations / Renewable Grid Compliance.
- Training in Forecasting & Scheduling / DSM.
- SCADA/Telemetry/Communication System certification.

📌 Manager–Regulatory & CEA Compliance (Solar) (GTB Nagar)
🏢 SAEL
📍 GTB Nagar