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 oversee the maintenance, optimization, and innovation of control and instrumentation systems to ensure uninterrupted plant operations and enhance performance. This includes supervising maintenance activities, and driving performance improvements through technological advancements and team engagement. The role is pivotal in maintaining system reliability and achieving operational excellence within the plant.
Section Head - C&I 330_660
Maintenance Excellence and System Availability Leadership:
Develop and execute strategic and tactical plans in collaboration with peers and HOD for the unit ensuring healthiness for 100% availability of control and instrumentation systems.
Ensure continuous availability and optimal functioning of control loops, protection systems, and maintenance processes.
Regularly review and ensure updating Preventive Maintenance schedules, annual overhauling and maintenance planning to prevent system failures and enhance reliability.
Supervise daily maintenance activities, providing cost-effective solutions and ensuring completion within timelines.
Ensure proper functioning of C&I labs and manage role permits (PTW) in SAP, ensuring timely approvals and resolution of defects notifications.
Achieve benchmarks by ensuring minimum breakdown of C&I equipment and avoiding repetition of issues related to breakdowns.
coordinating with other departments for improved PLF, heat rate, and other critical performance metrics.
Manage the Note for Approval (NFA) process to secure authorization for system modifications.
Performance Optimization and Innovation:
Ensure regular back-up of DCS (Distributed Control System) and PLC (Programmable Logic control System) to safeguard operational data and system configurations.
Complete schedule calibrations and ensure zero error in measurements, adhering to DISHA process requirements.
Create and maintain detailed drawings and documentation, including cross-references for system modifications.
Optimize control systems for the unit as well as study control system logics and modifications for improved reliability and performance of the plant.
Perform RCA, FMEA, and conduct Technical audits to maintain high standards of quality and safety.
Ensure the implementation and adherence to actionable based FMEA, MOC, RCA, and other safety and compliance directives.
Oversee contractor performance, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
Oversee plant improvement projects for system reliability and plant performance improvement.
Budget and Resource Management:
Provide inputs, control and manage section budget including CAPEX identification/implementation in alignment with organizational objectives.
Prepare Bills of Quantities (BoQ) and collaborate with department heads for timely approvals.
Track purchase requests (PRs) and purchase orders (POs) for the section, ensuring fiscal responsibility.
Coordinate with the procurement team/agencies for timely submissions of bills by agencies/contractors and closure of bills.
Manage manpower planning and development, ensuring the team is well-equipped to meet operational demands.
Conduct spares inventory management, including the development of indigenous spares, to ensure resource availability.
Manage inventory to prevent non-moving items (NMI) and ensure efficient use of materials.
Business Sustainability:
Ensure adherence to IMS, AWMS, DISHA, CHETNA guidelines, and other statutory compliance requirements.
Conduct SI/SRF audits for safety as per CHETNA guidelines and ensure statutory compliance for C&I, including CMS and Calibration compliances.
Identify and implement cost optimization and savings projects with the necessary approvals.
Ensure implementation of ZFO to achieve zero human error and maintain the highest quality standards.
Ensure zero harm as per CHETNA guidelines and manage third-party safety equipment inspections and certifications.
Conduct safety audits, technical audits, and Business Excellence assessments, addressing observations and implementing outcomes.
Digitization and Automation:
Review and ensure implementation of process and system improvements, adopting new technologies, automation solutions and driving digital transformation.
Develop and maintain up-to-date technical drawings and documentation using tools like AutoCAD.
Coordinate with other departments to integrate advanced technology and digitization into daily operations.
People and Team Engagement:
Participate in the recruitment process to build a skilled and capable C&I maintenance team.
Drive employee engagement and retention by fostering a positive workplace culture through regular feedback sessions and team-building activities.
Lead, mentor, and provide technical and behavioural training to promote a high-performance culture and cross-skilling.
Ensure proper succession planning and professional development opportunities within the team.
Key Stakeholders - Internal:
Environment & Sustainability
Techno Commercial
Operations & Maintenance
Security
Stores
Support Functions
ENDORSE
ENOC - Energy Network Operations System
Key Stakeholders - External:
External Stakeholders:
Vendors
Adani West Port
Educational Qualification:
Bachelor's degree in C&I or Electronics & Communication or equivalent degree.
Work Experience (Range of years):
16+ years of experience in control and instrumentation within power plants or heavy industrial settings.
Preferred Industry:
Experience in the power generation industry, particularly with 330/660 MW units or similar large-scale industrial plants.
