Job Description

Job Category: Engineering
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About Business:
Adani Group: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.
Adani Solar: Adani Solar is India's 1st and largest vertically integrated solar PV manufacturer with 4 GW cells & modules and 2 GW of ingots & wafers manufacturing capacities
Job Purpose: The job purpose of a Head - Cell Maintenance is to oversee and optimize maintenance operations across both plants, ensuring high performance and reliability. This role includes managing KPIs, budgets, and cross-functional coordination, maximizing machine uptime, and maintaining effective OEM relationships. Additionally, the Head - Cell Maintenance ensures compliance with safety standards and drives continuous improvement in maintenance practices.
Responsibilities:
Safety and Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and regulatory requirements during maintenance activities.

Innovation:

• Driving continuous improvement by leading R&D efforts to develop advanced solar technologies and identifying market trends to maintain a competitive edge.

Digitalization/Data-Driven Decision Making:

• Overseeing the implementation of digital tools and smart technologies to optimize manufacturing processes and enhance data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Organizational & Culture Building:

• Fostering a collaborative, agile culture that aligns with company values, driving employee engagement, and ensuring organizational growth and development.

Leadership in Change Management:

• Leading effective change management strategies to guide the organization through transitions, ensuring smooth adoption of new processes and technologies.

People Development:

• Leading from the front & being accountable for the professional growth of your teams. Developing/conducting/promoting training & learning initiatives to enhance skills & empowering them to take ownership of key processes and decisions.

Customer Satisfaction:

• Ensuring high product quality, timely delivery, and customer-centric service, while continuously integrating customer feedback to enhance overall satisfaction.

Overall Operations Management:

• Oversee and coordinate all cell maintenance operations across both plants. Ensure that maintenance activities are aligned with organizational goals and that both facilities operate efficiently and effectively.

KPI Delivery:

• Define, monitor, and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cell maintenance, such as machine uptime, maintenance efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Ensure that maintenance performance meets or exceeds established targets.

Cross-Functional Coordination:

• Collaborate with other departments, including production, quality assurance, and engineering, to ensure seamless integration of maintenance activities with overall plant operations. Facilitate effective communication and teamwork across functions to address maintenance challenges.

OEM Dealing:

• Manage relationships with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for maintenance support, equipment upgrades, and troubleshooting. Coordinate with OEMs to ensure timely and effective resolution of equipment issues and adherence to maintenance best practices.

Budgeting and Cost Management:

• Develop and manage the maintenance budget, including allocation for labor, parts, and equipment. Monitor and control maintenance expenditures to stay within budget while optimizing resource utilization.

Machine Uptime:

• Focus on maximizing machine uptime by implementing and overseeing preventive and corrective maintenance strategies. Analyze downtime data to identify patterns and areas for improvement, and implement solutions to enhance equipment reliability.

Strategic Planning:

• Develop and execute long-term maintenance strategies to support plant goals and improve operational efficiency. Implement best practices and technological advancements in cell maintenance to drive continuous improvement.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead and manage the cell maintenance team, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the maintenance department.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare and present reports on maintenance performance, including KPI achievements, budget adherence, and operational issues. Use data and analysis to drive decision-making and strategic planning.

Key Stakeholders - Internal:

• Cluster Managers in Cell Maintenance
• Shift Engineers and Technicians within Cell Maintenance
• Production Managers

Key Stakeholders - External:

• Equipment Suppliers
• Maintenance Contractors
• Regulatory Agencies

Qualifications:
Educational Qualification:

• B.Tech/ Diploma - Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical
• Desired Qualification : MTech Preferred.

Work Experience (Range of years):

• Min 15- 22 years of extensive experience in cell maintenance operations in the solar industry, including managing maintenance teams, equipment reliability, and implementing preventive maintenance strategies.