Deputy Manager - Operations & Maintenance

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 executing electrical maintenance activities for Balance of Plant and Coal Handling Plant systems, ensuring continuous operations. This role is pivotal for conducting AOH/COH to enhance system integrity and performance. This role also manages resources including business associates and maintains compliance with safety and legal standards to drive operational efficiency and business sustainability.

Responsibilities

Lead Electrical BoP/CHP

Maintenance Strategy Execution:

Execute proper electrical maintenance activities for Bop, CHP, including RO Plant, Sea Intake, FGD, Hydrogen plant, DM plant, Conveyor belts, Crusher house, Stacker Reclaimers, etc. and associated areas to ensure continuous operational reliability.

Prepare and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and Standard Maintenance Plans (SMPs) for Bop/CHP and associated areas to reflect current best practices and operational requirements.

Support the implementation of improvement projects for BoP, CHP, and associated areas.

Execute comprehensive maintenance strategies, including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.

Conduct annual overhauling and manage maintenance during outages, focusing on safe, timely, and efficient project completion and adherence to established protocols and standards.

Perform execution of AOH and COH within budgets and allotted manpower.

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

Maintenance and System Enhancement Operations:

Execute proactive maintenance and testing to ensure equipment operates within permissible limits and suggest corrective actions, as needed.

Monitor business associate’s performance, bill certifications, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

Engage in repairing and refurbishment activities for associated area equipment, ensuring that all maintenance work is carried out to the highest standards.

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

Inventory and Resource Management:

Monitor the condition and availability of all Bop/CHP equipment, ensuring that Service Transformers, HT and LT Switchgear, HT and LT motors, DC Systems, DG Sets, Lifts in Chimney and Chimney lightings, Stacker Reclaimer Electrical Auxiliaries, Wagon Tripler are functioning optimally.

Assist in the spares inventory management and development of vital indigenous spares for Bop/CHP equipment.

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.

Business Sustainability:

Maintain compliance with legal and statutory requirements, including electrical license renewal and certifications for elevators.

Mitigate hazardous processes, participate in mock drills, and ensure the safety of personnel and equipment through proper training and adherence to safety protocols.

Digitalization and Automation:

Execute comprehensive Digitalization strategies to optimize operational efficiency.

Implement process and system improvements, adopting newer technologies and innovative ideas.

Monitor data from digital systems to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Internal Stakeholders:

All Departments

Service Departments

External Stakeholders:

Contractors - Material and services

Qualifications

Education Qualification:

BE/B. Tech in Electrical Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution.

Work Experience: 

7+ years of experience in electrical maintenance within power distribution.

Preferred Industry:

Experience in the power generation, transmission, or distribution industry, with a focus on BoP/CHP area maintenance.