Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) 2011 Recruitment for Regulatory Officer-Technical, Finance and Renewable Energy, Last Date 14th Feb 2011
Posted on January 18th, 2011Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC)-Mumbai
REQUIRES REGULATORY OFFICERS-(TECHNICAL/FINANCE/RENEWABLE ENERGY)
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) was established on August 5, 1999 under the Electricity Regulatory Commission Act, 1998. The said Act was superceded by Electricity Act (EA), 2003. The Commission has continued to function under Section 82 of the Electricity Act, 2003, wherein the role and functions of the Commission have been elaborated. The functions of the Commission are quasi judicial, quasi legislative and executive.
A copy of the Electricity Act, 2003, Regulations notified by the Commission, Orders released till date by the Commission and other related information is available on the MERC’s website
www.mercindia.org.in.
For discharging its functions the Commission carries out work/activities related to Technical/Finance/Renewable Energy tasks. The Commission intends to appoint “Regulatory Officers (Technical/Finance/Renewable Energy)” for the office of the Commission.
The Commission is inter alia mandated to deal with the following
Technical/Financial/Renewable Energy matters:-
Technical & Financial Matters
-Evaluation and approval of Annual Revenue Requirement (ARR) and Determination of Electricity Tariff/Multi Year Tariff chargeable to the consumers by the Distribution Licensees, Transmission Licensees and Generation Companies;
-Vetting of Fuel Adjustment Charges (FAC) and examining the capital expenditure (CAPEX) proposals of Distribution and Transmission licensees;
-Proposal regarding procurement/purchase of power;
-Determination of Tariff and Regulations for Renewable Sources of Energy;
-Promotion of Co-generation and generation of electricity from Renewable Energy Sources;
-Load Shedding Protocol;
-Demand Side Management (DSM);
-Demand Forecasting.
Renewable Energy Matters
a) Preparation of Orders related to Renewable Energy Source:
-Wind Energy
-Biomass
-Small Hydro
-Bagasse based Co-generation
-Municipal Solid Waste
-Solar
-And Any other specific technology approved by MERC
b) Data Collection related to Renewable Energy.
c) Preparation of replies for MoP, FoR, CERC, GoM, etc related to Renewable Energy.
d) Preparation of Presentation for the Commission on Renewable Energy.
e) Any other work assigned by the Commission from time to time
The methodology for carrying out the above tasks would inter alia include examination of the proposals received from the Distribution/Transmission Licensees. Generating Companies,
Generator of Renewable Energy and to make suggestions /recommendations to the Commission in the matter. The work assigned to the Regulatory Officers (Technical/Finance/Renewable Energy) will be required to be done by them independently under the guidance of experienced officers / consultants of the Commission.
Regulatory Officer (Technical/Finance/Renewable Energy): 5 to 10 Posts
Qualification & Experience:
Regulatory Officer (Technical):
(1) Educational Qualification
(a) Degree in Electrical / Power Engineering from a recognized university Or (b) Post Graduate in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems or two years MBA in Financial Management/Power Management from AICTE approved
University / Institute.
Or
(c) Degree from a recognized university with MBA from AICTE approved
University / Institute or a Chartered Accountant.
(d) Preference will be given to the candidates having Post Graduate in
Electrical Engineering / Power Systems or MBA (Financial Management /
Power Management) from AICTE approved University / Institute or a
Chartered Accountant.
(2) Experience:-
(a) Minimum 3 years experience in Power Sector/Electricity Utility/Licensee/ Regulatory Commission;
(b) Preference would be given to the candidates having experience in Generation,Transmission, Distribution, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, and ability in Economic Analysis, Modeling and Statistical techniques;
Regulatory Officer (Finance):
(1) Educational Qualification:-
Bachelor degree from Recognized University/Institute.
Or
CA / ICWA / Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Two years MBA (Finance) from AICTE approved recognized University/Institute.
(2) Experience:-
3 years experience in Finance of Central / State Government Department Undertakings, or Utilities, or Electricity Regulatory Commission, Finance Institute, Public Sector Company is essential;
Regulatory Officer (Renewable Energy):
(1) Educational Qualification:-
(a) He/she should be B.E./B-Tech (Electrical/Electronics and Power) from reputed university recognized by UGC / AICTE with minimum 60% marks in their final examination and a good academic record.
OR
He/she should be M.E./M.Tech in Energy Science and Engineering/PowerSystem/Renewable Energy such as M.Tech in Wind/Solar/Biomass energy from reputed University/Institute recognized by UGC/AICTE with minimum 60% marks in their final examination and a good academic record.
(b) Preference will be given to the candidates having Degree in Electrical Engineering with two years MBA in Financial Management/Power Management from AICTE approved University / Institute.
(2) Experience:
The Candidate should possess the following:-
(a) Should have atleast 3 years experience in the Renewable Energy field.
(b) Technical exposure to Wind/Solar/Biomass/Bagasse Co-generation based project and other Renewable Energy based projects.
(c) Knowledge of CERC and other SERC Regulation, MNRE and GoM
renewable energy policies and determination of tariff for Renewable Energy Projects.
(d) Technical and financial evaluation of Renewable Energy Projects.
Age: Maximum 35 years as on date of publication of Advt.
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Application with full details should reach either by post or by courier to the Secretary, MERC on or before 14/02/ 2011 in prescribed format.
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