Deputy Head Power Plant

15 years

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Job Type

Part Time

Job Description

Sub Department
Power Plant
Job posted on
Dec 23, 2025
Employee Type
Executive
Experience range (Years)
0 - 0
Function
Refinery

Grade - M3

1. Power Operations & Reliability
  • Ensure uninterrupted power supply to the alumina refinery and associated units.
  • Monitor plant performance metrics including PLF, heat rate, auxiliary consumption, and emissions.
  • Lead troubleshooting and reliability improvement initiatives across boilers, turbines, and auxiliaries.
2. Power Sales & Regulatory Interface
  • Manage surplus power sales through open access or bilateral agreements.
  • Interface with SLDC, DISCOMs, and regulatory bodies for scheduling, compliance, and settlements.
  • Ensure adherence to CERC/SERC norms and grid code requirements.
3. Coal Handling System (CHS)
  • Oversee end-to-end coal logistics including sourcing, unloading, stacking, and feeding.
  • Ensure coal quality management to support boiler efficiency and emission control.
  • Optimize coal inventory and consumption in line with production needs.
4. Ash Handling System (AHS)
  • Manage dry and wet ash handling systems ensuring safe disposal and utilization.
  • Coordinate with cement and brick industries for fly ash off-take.
  • Ensure compliance with MoEF & CC guidelines on ash utilization and disposal.
5. Maintenance & Asset Management
  • Lead preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs.
  • Drive reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and root cause analysis (RCA) for chronic issues.
  • Plan and execute annual shutdowns and capital maintenance activities.
6. Safety, Environment & Compliance
  • Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and environmental norms.
  • Liaise with internal EHS teams and external agencies for audits and inspections.
  • Promote a culture of safety and sustainability across the power business.
7. Team Leadership & Development
  • Lead a team of engineers, technicians, and support staff across shifts.
  • Foster skill development, succession planning, and performance culture.
  • Collaborate with refinery operations for integrated utility planning.

Qualifications & Experience:
  • B.E./B.Tech in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering/ PGD in Thermal Power Plant Engineering
  • 15+ years of experience in thermal power plant operations, preferably in captive setups.
  • Experience in alumina or metal industry utilities shall be preferred.
  • Strong understanding of power trading, coal logistics, and ash management.

Key Skills:
  • Strategic planning and operational excellence
  • Technical expertise in thermal power systems
  • Regulatory and commercial acumen
  • Leadership and cross-functional collaboration
  • Safety and environmental stewardship

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