JOB DETAILS
Head EMD
CompanyAdani Group
LocationButibori
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 21, 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
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Electrical Maintenance Management
- Lead maintenance of HT/LT electrical systems, switchyards, transformers, switchgear, motors, MCCs, PCCs, UPS systems, battery banks, drives, and lighting systems.
- Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs.
- Ensure minimum downtime and rapid restoration during electrical breakdowns.
- Monitor equipment health and implement reliability improvement initiatives.
Plant Reliability & Asset Management
- Develop strategies to improve equipment availability, reliability, and lifecycle.
- Analyze electrical failures and execute Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
- Drive condition monitoring initiatives including thermography, insulation testing, vibration analysis, and oil analysis.
- Maintain critical spares inventory and optimize maintenance costs.
Shutdown Planning & Execution
- Plan and execute annual, major, and minor shutdown activities.
- Coordinate with operations, mechanical, instrumentation, and project teams.
- Ensure shutdown schedules are completed within timelines and budgets.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with Electrical Safety Rules, CEA regulations, Factory Act, and applicable statutory requirements.
- Lead electrical safety audits, permit-to-work systems, and lockout-tagout (LOTO) implementation.
- Investigate electrical incidents and implement corrective actions.
- Promote a strong safety culture across the department.
Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor electrical engineers, supervisors, and technicians.
- Conduct competency assessments and training programs.
- Establish clear KPIs and performance management systems for the team.
Energy Management
- Monitor energy consumption and identify opportunities for optimization.
- Improve power factor management, demand control, and energy efficiency.
- Support sustainability and cost-reduction initiatives.
Budget & Cost Control
- Prepare annual maintenance budgets and monitor expenditure.
- Optimize maintenance costs without compromising reliability and safety.
- Manage vendor contracts, AMC activities, and procurement requirements.
Projects & Continuous Improvement
- Support electrical system upgrades, modernization projects, and commissioning activities.
- Implement best practices in maintenance management and digitalization.
- Drive initiatives related to automation, predictive maintenance, and reliability engineering.
Qualifications
Educational Qualification
- Diploma / B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering.
- MBA/PGDM preferred.
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18-25 years of relevant experience in power plants, manufacturing industries, steel, cement, chemicals, or heavy process industries.
Key Skills
Electrical MaintenancePreventive MaintenancePredictive MaintenanceRoot Cause AnalysisAsset ManagementElectrical SafetyShutdown PlanningEnergy ManagementBudgetingTeam LeadershipReliability EngineeringAutomationCondition MonitoringProject ManagementCompliance
Categories
EngineeringManagement & LeadershipManufacturingEnergySecurity & Safety
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Head EMD will lead electrical maintenance operations, ensuring high equipment reliability and availability through preventive and predictive maintenance strategies. They are responsible for managing budgets, safety compliance, shutdown planning, and mentoring the electrical engineering team.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
22073
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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