BRL-LDR-01 · Leadership & Board

Chief Technology Officer

Corporate Pune (Head Office) · On-site 20–25 years · Leadership Board track

Set BARREL's technology direction across power engineering and software. The CTO decides which generation, storage, grid and hydrogen technologies BARREL adopts, keeps engineering standards world-class, and ensures BARREL OS, PIP and the exchanges are built on a secure, scalable platform.

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Scope of work

Own the group technology roadmap across solar, wind, hydro, pumped storage, BESS, thermal storage, hydrogen, nuclear and grid.
Run technology selection and qualification for major equipment, with bankable evidence for each choice.
Set engineering standards, design review gates and lessons-learned processes for every project.
Lead the technology partnerships with OEMs, research institutes and universities.
Guide the long-term evaluation of small modular reactors and other emerging generation options.
Oversee the architecture, security and reliability of BARREL OS, PIP, the Project Manager app and the exchanges.
Build the engineering and software leadership bench and the technical career ladder.
Lead the digital twin, SCADA and data strategy across operating assets.
Represent BARREL in technical committees, standards bodies and with regulators on technical matters.

Technical description

Deep understanding of power system engineering: grid integration, protection, stability and the Indian Electricity Grid Code 2023.
CEA Technical Standards for Connectivity to the Grid, including requirements for inverter-based resources and storage.
Technology risk for BESS chemistries, electrolysers, long-duration storage and pumped hydro.
IEC, IS and IEEE standards relevant to modules, inverters, transformers, batteries and substations.
Software architecture for regulated, high-availability platforms: cloud, data pipelines and cybersecurity.
CEA (Cyber Security in Power Sector) Guidelines and CERT-In directions for critical infrastructure.
Atomic Energy Act 1962 and AERB regulatory approach as relevant to any future nuclear participation.

Commercial description

Technology choices shape capex, yield, degradation and O&M costs over the full life of each asset.
Own the group technology and R&D budget and the software platform budget.
Sign off technology risk in investment committee papers alongside finance.
Measured on technology-related project performance, platform uptime and security, and time to adopt new technology.
Engage with OEMs, technology partners, lenders' technical advisors and regulators at senior level.
Sit on the investment, risk and technology committees.

Skills required

Senior leadership of engineering in a power or energy company.
Credibility with both power engineers and software engineers.
Evaluating new technologies objectively against bankability.
Setting standards and governance without slowing projects.
Building partnerships with OEMs and research institutions.
Communicating technical risk clearly to the Board.
Developing technical leaders and specialists.
Cybersecurity governance for operational and IT systems.

Talent we look for

Technically deep and genuinely curious about what comes next.
Pragmatic: chooses proven over fashionable when the project needs it.
Inspires engineers to do the best work of their careers.
Open about failures and quick to share lessons.
Thinks of safety and reliability as non-negotiable.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical or electronics engineering; a master's or doctorate is welcome.
Twenty or more years in power and energy engineering, with at least eight in senior technical leadership.
Experience with digital platforms or software organisations in energy is a strong advantage.
Recognition through standards bodies, publications or industry committees is a plus.

At a glance

Role code: BRL-LDR-01
Business vertical: Corporate
Function: Leadership & Board
Level: Leadership
Experience: 20–25 years
Location: Pune (Head Office)
Work mode: On-site
Employment: Full-time
Openings: 1

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What BARREL offers

Industry-best package. Pay benchmarked against the leading power, infrastructure and technology employers, reviewed every year, with health cover for you and your family.
Work freedom. Own your outcomes, not your hours. Hybrid and remote work where the role allows, and the authority to decide within your scope without layers of approval.
Performance incentive & bonus. Quarterly performance incentives and an annual bonus tied to clear, measurable goals for you, your team and the company.
Project-wise stock sharing. Share in the value you build: eligible people receive a stake in the projects they deliver, under the company's equity plan.
A seat at the table. Outstanding performers can be invited to a Board committee or the Board itself. Senior roles marked “Board track” are built for it.
Learning without limits. Certifications, conferences and international technology exposure paid by BARREL, and moves across generation, storage, grid, digital and markets.

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