JSW Energy Ltd has appointed Vijay Ingole as the new Head of Plant (Vice President) for its 4×300 MW Ratnagiri Thermal Plant. He will be based in Ratnagiri and work closely with Feby Koshy, Head – Thermal, as part of the company’s strategic focus on performance excellence and operational leadership in thermal energy.
Vijay holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Nagpur University and an MBA from IMT Gurgaon. With over 25 years of extensive experience in coal-fired power plants and cement industries, he brings deep expertise in plant operations, safety, compliance, strategic sourcing, and financial management. Before joining JSW Energy, he served as Deputy COO – Plant Operations at Vedanta Ltd, Jharsuguda, and held senior leadership roles at Talwandi Sabo Power Plant and Bharat Aluminium Company Limited.
At JSW Energy, Vijay will oversee the safe, efficient, and sustainable operation of the Ratnagiri plant, driving key metrics such as PLF, SHR, and APC while ensuring alignment with the company’s high standards for environment, health, and safety (EHS). His notable achievements in the past year include achieving a record PLF of 90%, reducing non-coal costs by 18%, and implementing innovative initiatives such as a world-class safety park and green ash utilization avenues. He is also credited with leading award-winning initiatives recognized by SEEM, TQM Bangalore, and QC Nagpur.
JSW Energy warmly welcomes Vijay Ingole, his wife Jaishree Vijay Ingole, and their sons Krishn and Shivansh to the JSW family. The organization looks forward to a long, productive, and mutually enriching association under his leadership as it continues to drive India’s energy future through innovation and operational excellence.