Assistant Manager – CHP Operations

Adani Group; India; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Power Limited is seeking a qualified professional for coal handling operations with a strong supervisory background. The role focuses on FIFO-based stake yard management, overseeing shift operations, and ensuring health and safety of fire detection systems.

The candidate should have BE/B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 5+ years in coal handling and a proven track record in management within the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Educational Qualification: BE/B.tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field is required.
• Work Experience (Range of years): 5+ years of experience in coal handling operations, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Preferred Industry: Experience in the power generation or energy sector, specifically with expertise in coal handling and operations management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the stake yard according to the First-In-First-Out (FIFO) principle to ensure systematic coal handling.
• Execute regular trials to ensure the healthiness of the fire fighting and detection systems.
• Oversee shift operations, including control room monitoring and ensuring no generation loss occurs.
• Conduct housekeeping quality checks to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Operate CHP equipment to achieve desired requirements with optimum load and efficiency.
• Perform optimization of Auxiliary Power Consumption (APC) and Bottom Ash Furnace (BUF) systems as well as testing, calibration, and maintenance of interlocks and protection equipment.
• Diligently monitor the condition and performance of pipes within the CHP to ensure the integrity of the system and prevent any disruptions in operations.
• Manage the operation of the auto coal sampler to guarantee accurate coal quality assessments, which are critical for maintaining efficiency and meeting environmental standards.
• Perform checks for defects, follow up on work orders, and pursue necessary permits for equipment maintenance.
• Monitor coal pile height and implement coal yard guidelines for effective yard management.
• Implement and follow IMS, AWMS, DISHA, CHETNA, and other relevant guidelines within the department.
• Maintain full compliance with the Permit to Work (PTW) system during the shift to ensure a safe working environment.
• Support initiatives to reduce environmental impact, optimize resource utilization, and ensure sustainable operations.
• Collaborate with other departments to align sustainability efforts with overall business objectives.
• Implement process and system improvements, adopting newer technologies and innovative ideas.
• Drive the adoption of digital tools and platforms for real-time monitoring and decision-making.
• Perform the integration of automation in routine operations to enhance productivity and reduce manual intervention.

Education

BE/B.tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Maintain the stake yard according to the First-In-First-Out (FIFO) principle to ensure systematic coal handling.

Execute regular trials to ensure the healthiness of the fire fighting and detection systems.

Oversee shift operations, including control room monitoring and ensuring no generation loss occurs.

Conduct housekeeping quality checks to maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Equipment and System Optimization:

Operate CHP equipment to achieve desired requirements with optimum load and efficiency.

Perform optimization of Auxiliary Power Consumption (APC) and Bottom Ash Furnace (BUF) systems as well as testing, calibration, and maintenance of interlocks and protection equipment.

Diligently monitor the condition and performance of pipes within the CHP to ensure the integrity of the system and prevent any disruptions in operations.

Manage the operation of the auto coal sampler to guarantee accurate coal quality assessments, which are critical for maintaining efficiency and meeting environmental standards.

Perform checks for defects, follow up on work orders, and pursue necessary permits for equipment maintenance.

Monitor coal pile height and implement coal yard guidelines for effective yard management.

Business Sustainability:

Implement and follow IMS, AWMS, DISHA, CHETNA, and other relevant guidelines within the department.

Maintain full compliance with the Permit to Work (PTW) system during the shift to ensure a safe working environment.

Support initiatives to reduce environmental impact, optimize resource utilization, and ensure sustainable operations.

Collaborate with other departments to align sustainability efforts with overall business objectives.

Digitization and Automation:

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

Drive the adoption of digital tools and platforms for real-time monitoring and decision-making.

Perform the integration of automation in routine operations to enhance productivity and reduce manual intervention.

Key Stakeholders - Internal:

Operations & Maintenance

Port Team

Business Development

Key Stakeholders - External:

NA

Qualifications

Educational Qualification:

BE/B.tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field is required.

Work Experience (Range of years):

5+ years of experience in coal handling operations, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or management role.

Preferred Industry:

Experience in the power generation or energy sector, specifically with expertise in coal handling and operations management.

Job Info

• Job Identification 59539
• Job Category Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution
• Posting Date 10/26/2026, 12:18 AM
• Locations Adani Power Limited, Korba, Chhattisgarh, 495445, IN