Our 2026 Hiring Report is out — see what 146,050 job postings say about getting hired.

Read the report →
JOB DETAILS

Deputy Manager - Operations & Maintenance

CompanyAdani Group
LocationIndia
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 5, 2026
About The Company
Adani Group is India’s leading integrated infrastructure conglomerate, comprising 12 publicly traded companies across energy, utilities, transport, logistics, airports, ports, data centres and more. Since 1988, the Group has been building businesses that move India’s power, cargo and passengers. The philosophy of Nation Building shapes how projects are designed, with sustainability built into how they are run and community development programmes carried out alongside operations. Explore leadership perspectives, landmark projects and ideas shaping India’s infrastructure journey.
About the Role

Responsibilities

Maintenance Execution and Reliability:

Execute Protection testing activities for the 220/400 KV Switchyard relays, Line Protection relays, Generator Protection relays, Transformer/Motor/Feeder Protection relays.

Having experience in various software for communications of protection relays like PCM600 ,SIPROTEC(DIGSI) ,S1 AGILE .etc.

Identify exact fault cause with study of disturbance records for protection relays.

Execute testing of HT/LT Breakers/protection release.

Must be capable of handling and managing testing of electrical equipment during AOH or COH and generate its report. 

Conduct annual (AOH) and comprehensive (COH) overhauling and manage testing activities during outages, focusing on safe, timely, and efficient project completion within budgets and allotted manpower.

Troubleshoot equipment failures and conduct equipment failure analysis to prevent recurrence and improve system reliability.

Process Improvement and Innovation:

Regularly updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and Standard Maintenance Plans (SMPs) to reflect current best practices and operational requirements.

Ensure the effective use of SAP for tracking maintenance activities, managing spare parts inventory, and ensuring the timely closure of notifications.

Provide accurate and timely information for Necessary Formal Approvals (NFAs) for license renewals and contribute to the preparation of comprehensive reports for RCA, FMEA, ZFO, and technical audits.

Implement actionable as per Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Management of Change (MoC), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Zero Forced Outage (ZFO) reports to prevent incidents and improve safety outcomes.

Maintenance Standards and specifications:

Provide information/support for communications with the govt. agencies such as SLDC, WRLDC, ALDC, NRLDC and other regulatory authorities for Energy meters.

Support Team Leads in quality assurance processes, ensuring that materials and equipment procured meet specified standards and contribute to operational excellence.

Allocate work areas to business associates efficiently, ensuring optimal use of resources and adherence to testing schedules.

Assist Team Leads with attendance and quantity verification to ensure accurate record-keeping and accountability.

Prepare detailed reports for Annual Overhaul (AOH) and Capital Overhaul (COH), as directed by Team Leads and Section Heads, to document maintenance activities and outcomes.

Support Team Leads in the execution of performance metrics and the preparation of requirements for equipment and services for budget preparation.

Provide training and development requirements to Team Leads for development of business associates.

 

Business Sustainability:

 

Implement and Follow IMS, AWMS, DISHA, ABEM, CHETNA guidelines, and other environmental and safety protocols to ensure a sustainable and safe workplace.

Maintain compliance with all legal and statutory requirements, including timely renewal of electrical licenses and certifications.

Conduct safety training for all business associates and employees, ensuring a high level of safety awareness and competence across the department.

Maintain meticulous records of all equipment histories, ensuring that any issues are documented and learnings are applied to future operations.

Inventory Management:

Assist in the spares inventory management and development of vital indigenous spares associated area.

Ensure the availability and reliability of all spares of relays for BTG equipment and systems.

Create PRs for materials and services and follow up with Techno commercial team for procurement and contracts awarding and end-to-end closing of process.

Prepare SES (Service Entry Sheets) for completed services and tracking of payment cycle.

 

Digitalization and Automation:

 

Support comprehensive Digitalization strategies to optimize operational efficiency.

Innovate and implement automation solutions to support overall organizational goals / strategy.

 

Qualifications

Education Qualification:

BE/B. Tech in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required; a master’s degree is preferred.

Work Experience:

7+ years of experience in electrical maintenance within power generation or a related heavy industry.

Preferred Industry: 

Experience in the power sector, specifically with expertise in the Generation and transmission industry.

 

Key Skills
Protection TestingSwitchyard MaintenanceRelay CommunicationPCM600DIGSIS1 AGILEFault AnalysisHT/LT BreakersAOH/COH ManagementSAPRoot Cause AnalysisFMEAElectrical SafetyInventory ManagementAutomationProject Management
Categories
EnergyEngineeringManagement & LeadershipManufacturingSecurity & Safety
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Deputy Manager is responsible for executing protection testing, maintenance, and overhauling of electrical equipment in 220/400 KV switchyards and power generation systems. They will also manage operational documentation, safety protocols, inventory, and digitalization strategies to ensure system reliability and efficiency.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
21990
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
Apply Now →

You'll be redirected to
the company's application page