Job Description

Job Category: Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution
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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 Power Limited (APL): Adani Power Limited (APL), a part of the diversified Adani Group, is the largest private thermal power producer in India. We have a power generation capacity of 15,250 MW comprising thermal power plants in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand, and a 40 MW solar power project in Gujarat.
Job Purpose: This role is responsible for ensuring the availability and optimal performance of C&I systems related to the BoP area. This role involves strategic planning and execution of maintenance activities, by coordinating with other departments to enhance productivity, driving the adoption of new technologies and managing budgetary and manpower resources.
Responsibilities:
Section Head - BOP
Maintenance and Operational Efficiency:
Develop and execute strategic and tactical plans in collaboration with peers and HOD ensuring healthiness for 100% availability of control and instrumentation systems related to Fire Alarm, CHP, Water Circuit, AHP, RO, CCTV, PA systems, and auxiliaries.
Regularly schedule back-ups of PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) systems.
Monitor and ensure timely completion of Belt weigher and WT Weighbridge calibrations.
Coordinate with other departments to minimize delays and enhance productivity.
Ensure ZFO implementation and strive for zero human error.
Ensure the implementation and adherence to actionable based FMEA, MOC, RCA, and other safety and compliance directives.
Conduct short-term and long-term planning for routine maintenance and unit overhaul.
Oversee plant improvement projects for system reliability and plant performance improvement.
Budget Management:
Prepare, review and manage section budget including CAPEX identification/implementation in alignment with organizational objectives.
Manage manpower within the section to align with budgetary constraints and operational needs.
Oversee spares and inventory management, focusing on the development of indigenous spares for cost optimization.
Monitor financial performance and implement cost-saving measures.
Business Sustainability:
Ensure adherence to IMS, AWMS, DISHA, and CHETNA guidelines within the department.
Ensure the safety of personnel and equipment through proper training and adherence to safety protocols.
Ensure compliance with all legal and statutory requirements relevant to the department.
Foster a culture of safety and compliance to achieve zero incidents.
Digitization and Automation:
Lead and execute comprehensive digitization strategies to optimize operational efficiency.
Innovate and implement automation solutions to support overall organizational goals and strategy.
Review and implement process and system improvements, adopting newer technologies and innovative ideas.
Regularly update and back up digital systems to ensure data integrity and operational continuity.
Monitor the impact of digitization and automation on operational performance and adjust strategies as needed.
People and Team Engagement:
Participate in the recruitment process to attract and retain skilled personnel for the C&I maintenance team.
Drive and enhance employee engagement and retention across the team to sustain a positive workplace culture.
Lead, inspire, and mentor the team to foster a high-performance culture and ensure cross-skilling through job rotation, technical and behavioural training.
Ensure proper succession planning within the team.
Key Stakeholders - Internal:
Environment & Sustainability
Techno Commercial
Operations & Maintenance
Security
Stores
Support Functions
ENDORSE
ENOC
Key Stakeholders - External:
Vendor
Business Associates
Qualifications:
Educational Qualification:
Bachelor's degree in C&I or Electronics & Communication or equivalent degree.
Work Experience (Range of years):
15+ years of experience in maintenance and operations, preferably in the power or heavy industries.
Preferred Industry:
Experience in power generation, with exposure to BoP (Balance of Plant) operations including coal handling plant, water treatment plant and ash handling plant, CCTV, PA systems, FDA systems, etc.