Accountabilities:
Heading Communication (RF Mesh / Cellular) planning and monitoring for AMI projects during implementation and O&M phases. Provide technical support to Site Managers.
- Responsible for implementation of all types of Communications system e.g. RF Mesh and Cellular for successful AMI projects.
- Review and Finalization of RF Mesh and Cellular Network Planning and optimization in line with operational needs.
- Review Consumer Indexing data for ensuring compliance to the RF signal requirement for most effective Meter / Gateway placement.
- Development and deployment of Network Management System (NMS) in line with operational needs.
- Inspection of SIMs, Network Interface Module (NIC) including Antenna pre-dispatch in line with specification requirement.
- Joint discussions with Communication and Meter OEM for resolution of Non-Communication cases.
- Day to day monitoring and coordination with System Integrator for resolution of Communication related SLA gaps.
- Analyze SIM, NIC module failures, complete root cause analysis (RCA) and suggest the modifications.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Educational Qualifications
- Engineering Graduate with specialization in Communication
Functional Skills
- Exposure to RF/ Cellular Technology
Relevant and total years of Experience
- 15+ years
Skills Required
- Engineering graduate with specialization in Communication
- 15+ years relevant experience in communications for AMI projects
- Hands-on experience implementing RF Mesh and Cellular communication systems
- Experience in RF/Cellular network planning and optimization
- Experience developing and deploying Network Management Systems (NMS)
- Ability to inspect and validate SIMs, NICs and antennas against specifications
- Experience performing root cause analysis (RCA) for SIM/NIC/module failures
- Experience coordinating with System Integrators and OEMs to resolve issues and SLA gaps
What We Do
Apraava Energy is India’s leading integrated energy solutions provider headquartered in Mumbai. It is jointly owned by the CLP Group —one of the largest investor-owned power businesses in Asia and La Caisse (formerly CDPQ), a global investment group. Founded in 2002, Apraava has evolved from being a single-asset business to a forward looking, climate-conscious organisation spread across 13 states in India. Its portfolio comprises ~3.4 GW of installed capacity which includes ~1200 MW of wind and 250 MW of solar energy projects, a 1320 MW coal-fired super critical power plant and two power transmission assets (~494 kms). In addition, four greenfield transmission projects (~500 kms of transmission lines and substations with over 10 GW of combined capacity), a wind project (300 MW) and two solar projects (550 MW) are under construction. The company has also forayed into Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) business and is executing orders of ~7.8 million smart meters in Assam, Gujarat, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Puducherry and Madhya Pradesh. Apraava Energy is among the handful of Indian power sector companies to commit to the SBTi and only the second in the sector to have them validated. The company aims to invest in low-carbon growth areas, including renewable energy, power transmission and distribution, as well as other non-generation, customer-focused energy businesses. Apraava is proud to be certified as a Great Place To Work® for the second consecutive year (Dec 2024 – Dec 2025), reflecting its commitment to fostering a workplace built on trust, performance, and positivity. In 2024, the company was also featured among the Top LinkedIn Companies in India. For more information, please visit: www.apraava.com
