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:

The role is responsible for leading the maintenance and strategic improvement of the Switchyard and Power Transformer areas, ensuring operational excellence and reliability. This role plays a pivotal role in maintaining equipment availability and implementing best practices to support the company's growth and operational goals.

Responsibilities

Section Head Electrical Switchyard & Transformer

Strategic Planning And Process Improvement

Develop and implement strategic and tactical plans in conjunction with peers for the continuous improvement of the Switchyard, Transformer and associated areas.Review and implement process/system improvements as per future needs and identify system upgradation opportunities.Coordinate with other departments to ensure integrated operations and compliance with company policies.Participate in cross-site knowledge sharing, conclaves, and seminars.

Operational Excellence And Maintenance Management

Provide direction and guidance to ensure efficient and reliable maintenance of Switchyard, Power Transformer, and associated areas.Lead proactive planning and execution of systems to prevent future problems, including the preparation and review of SOPs, JSAs, and SMPs.Oversee the annual overhaul planning and execution, ensuring the availability of all power transformer and switchyard equipment like circuit breaker, Current Transformer, PT (Potential Transformer), CVT (Capacity Voltage Transformer), Isolators, Earth Switch, Earthing systems, etc. along with the protection systems, SCADA and metering systems.Monitor and ensure timely completion of preventive maintenance (PM), corrective maintenance (CM), and condition monitoring.Oversee timely testing of electrical equipment and monitoring of planned switchyard area outages.Monitor and ensure timely closure of notifications and work orders on SAP.

Budget And Inventory Management

Preparation and finalization of the budget for Switchyard, Power Transformer, and associated areas.Approve purchase requests (PRs) raised by Leads based on the Delegation of Authority (DoA) matrix.Manage spares inventory and development of vital indigenous spares associated with the area (including radiators, bushings, Turret CT, Circuit breakers, CT, PT, CVT, isolators, relays etc.).Monitor contractor performance and certify bills for payment.Ensure cost-effective management of resources and operations within the department.

Business Sustainability

Perform RCA, MoC, FMEA, ZFO and ensure implementation of timely technical audits including ISO, IWMS, 5S, etc.Ensure adherence to IMS, AWMS, DISHA, ABEM and CHETNA guidelines within the department.Ensure the safety of personnel and equipment through proper training and adherence to safety protocols.Mitigate hazardous processes and ensure participation in mock drills.Compliance with legal and statutory requirements, including electrical license renewals and certifications.Coordinate with government agencies such as GETCO, PGVCL, SLDC, WRLDC, ALDC, NRLDC for integration and compliance with Digitalisation initiatives.

Digitalisation And Automation

Implement process improvement projects and review newer technology for adoption.Lead and execute comprehensive Digitalisation strategies to optimize operational efficiency.Innovate and implement automation solutions to support overall organizational goals/strategy.Oversee system improvement through innovative ideas and best practices.

People And Team Engagement

Participate in the recruitment process to attract and retain skilled personnel for the team.Drive and enhance employee engagement across the team and business associated to sustain a positive workplace culture.Lead, inspire, and mentor the team to foster a high-performance culture and ensure cross-skilling through job rotation, technical, and behavioural training.Ensure proper succession planning in the team.Foster a conducive environment for high employee retention by ensuring team satisfaction and professional development.

Key Stakeholders - Internal

All DepartmentsHead OfficeENDORSEService DepartmentsTechno Commercial

Key Stakeholders - External

Govt AgenciesVendorsContractors - Material and services

Qualifications

Educational Qualification:

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

Work Experience (Range Of Years)

18+ years of experience in electrical maintenance and management within a power distribution.

Preferred Industry

Experience in the power sector, specifically with expertise in switchyard operations and maintenance, is highly desirable.