Operation and Maintenance Manager - Thermal Power Plant

Manager - Operation & 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 to conduct daily site inspections, prioritize and manage plant housekeeping tasks, and maintain meticulous records of cleaning activities, ensuring adherence to safety and environmental protocols. This role is crucial in managing cleaning operations, emergency responses, and inventory control to uphold business sustainability and regulatory compliance.

Plant Operations Execution:

Perform the on-field operational activities for the thermal power plant units, including the Boiler-Turbine-Generator (BTG), switchyard, and Balance of Plant (BoP).
Support activities during plant startup, shutdown, and tripping events to ensure smooth and safe operations.
Monitor plant parameters and performance to optimize efficiency and reduce auxiliary power consumption.
Execute recommissioning of units after Annual Overhaul (AOH) and Capital Overhaul (COH) under the direction of the Maintenance Department.
Adhere to the department budget, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation.
Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as per the DISHA process and implement measures to improve them.
Provide operational support for equipment isolation, normalization, and routine changeovers.
Support initiatives aimed at reducing specific demineralized (DM) water consumption, leakages, and improving heat rate for energy conservation.

Coordination and Documentation:

Provide necessary information required by the fuel team and technical committee (TC) teams for manpower requirements and support services.
Provide support to the Maintenance Department during overhauling and unit outage activities as per instructions from the Team Lead.
Assist with the follow-up on PRs raised by the team and support technical evaluations as needed
Maintain accurate documentation of all plant parameters, equipment trials, changeovers, and compliance with legal requirements.

Business Sustainability:

Adhere to IMS, AWMS, DISHA and CHETNA guidelines within the department.
Assist in external audits as part of the departmental team.
Maintain cleanliness and order in the plant operations area.
Adhere to safety protocols to ensure personnel and equipment safety.
Adhere to the Permit to Work (PTW) system and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for efficient operations within the plant.
Update and maintain SOPs, ensuring they reflect current best practices and regulatory standards.
Instruct desk and field operators on the safe operation of the power plant, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.

Digitization and Automation:

Execute comprehensive digitization strategies to optimize operational efficiency.
Implement automation solutions to support overall organizational goals/strategy.
Implement process and system improvements, adopting newer technologies and innovative ideas.

 

Education Qualification:

BE/B.tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field from a recognized institution.

Work Experience:

Minimum of 9+ years of experience in power plant operations with a focus on thermal power plants

Preferred Industry:

Experience in the power generation industry, specifically with thermal power plants, is highly preferred.

Experience Level

Senior Level