Jindal India Power Limited (JIPL) has announced an excellent leadership career opportunity for experienced professionals in the Coal Commercials domain. The company is hiring for the position of General Manager (GM) / Assistant Vice President (AVP) – Coal Commercials to lead coal procurement, fuel management, commercial operations, regulatory coordination, and strategic business support for its power generation business.

This is a senior management role suitable for professionals with extensive experience in the power, mining, or energy sector who possess strong expertise in coal sourcing, fuel security, commercial negotiations, and regulatory compliance.

About Jindal India Power Limited

Jindal India Power Limited (JIPL) is one of India’s leading power generation companies, focused on delivering reliable and sustainable electricity through efficient fuel management and operational excellence. The company continues to strengthen its leadership team by recruiting experienced professionals capable of driving business growth and ensuring uninterrupted fuel supply for power generation.

Job Details

Company Name: Jindal India Power Limited (JIPL)

Position:

General Manager (GM)

Assistant Vice President (AVP)

Department:

Coal Commercials

Industry:

Power Generation

Job Category:

Senior Management

Key Responsibilities

1. Coal Procurement & Fuel Security

Manage coal sourcing through linkages, Fuel Supply Agreements (FSAs), auctions, and other procurement channels.

Ensure uninterrupted fuel availability for power plants.

Optimize fuel costs through source evaluation and logistics planning.

2. Coal Quality Management

Monitor coal quality parameters including GCV trends and grade slippage.

Implement quality assurance systems.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

3. Stakeholder & Contract Management

Coordinate with coal companies, transporters, regulators, and government agencies.

Review commercial contracts.

Handle disputes, EMD recoveries, refunds, and commercial issues.

4. Regulatory Affairs & Liaison

Engage with Ministries, CEA, Coal India Limited (CIL), and regulatory authorities.

Track policy developments affecting coal procurement.

Represent the organization in industry forums.

5. Commercial & Business Support

Prepare fuel availability forecasts.

Develop fuel cost projections.

Support power sales, bidding activities, and linkage adequacy assessments.

6. Reporting & Management Support

Prepare management reports and dashboards.

Monitor KPIs.

Support strategic decision-making through data analysis.

Eligibility Criteria

The ideal candidate should have:

15–25 years of relevant experience.

Strong background in:

Coal Procurement

Fuel Management

Commercial Operations

Regulatory Affairs

Experience in the Power or Mining Industry.

Excellent stakeholder management and commercial negotiation skills.

Leadership capability with strong business acumen.

Required Technical Skills

Coal Procurement Strategy

Fuel Supply Agreement (FSA) Management

Coal Auction Processes

Coal Logistics Planning

GCV Analysis

Coal Quality Monitoring

Contract Management

Regulatory Compliance

Cost Optimization

Commercial Negotiation

KPI Reporting

Power Sector Operations

Why Join Jindal India Power Limited?

Leadership position in a reputed power company.

Opportunity to manage strategic fuel procurement.

Exposure to government and regulatory coordination.

High-impact role influencing business profitability.

Excellent career growth in the energy sector.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their updated profile to:

Email: Hrd_Power@Jindalgroup.com

Email Subject: Application – GM/AVP – Coal Procurement & Fuel Management

Official Website: https://www.jitpl.com

Selection Process

Application Screening

Technical Evaluation

Leadership Interview

HR Discussion

Final Offer

Technical FAQs

1. What is a Fuel Supply Agreement (FSA)?

A Fuel Supply Agreement (FSA) is a long-term commercial contract between a coal supplier and a power company that ensures continuous coal supply under predefined quality, quantity, pricing, and delivery conditions.

2. Why is GCV important in coal procurement?

Gross Calorific Value (GCV) measures the energy content of coal. Higher GCV provides better efficiency and lower fuel consumption, directly affecting power generation costs.

3. What are the primary responsibilities in coal commercial management?

Coal commercial management includes procurement planning, cost optimization, logistics coordination, contract management, quality monitoring, supplier negotiations, and ensuring uninterrupted fuel availability.

4. Which regulatory organizations are commonly involved in coal procurement for the power sector?

Professionals in this role frequently interact with the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Coal India Limited (CIL), various government ministries, and other regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and fuel security.

5. Which technical skills are most important for this position?

Key skills include coal sourcing, FSA management, logistics optimization, coal quality analysis, regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, commercial analytics, stakeholder management, and strategic reporting.