Assistant Manager - Horticulture

Adani Power Ltd.

Raigarh

On-site

INR 800,000 - 1,400,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Adani Power Limited (APL) is seeking an Assistant Manager - Horticulture to oversee greenbelt and landscape maintenance across the plant and township. You will lead in-house nursery operations, supervise horticulture staff, and coordinate with multiple departments to meet the plant's horticulture needs.

The role includes managing irrigation, equipment maintenance, budget planning, and adherence to CPCB/State PCB norms.

Qualifications

4+ years of experience in horticulture management.
Bachelor's degree in horticulture or related fields.

Responsibilities

Oversee greenbelt and landscape maintenance at plant and township areas.
Lead nursery operations and manage horticulture equipment.
Coordinate with departments to fulfil horticulture requirements.
Monitor irrigation systems and plant care practices.
Prepare and manage budget for horticulture activities and SAP-based procurement.
Ensure safety and compliance with guidelines and audits.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Botany, Agriculture, Forestry or a related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

About Business

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 manage and enhance the plant's greenbelt and landscape areas through regular maintenance. Lead effective measures for managing in-house nursery operations, and maintaining horticulture equipment. Engage and develop the horticulture team, while coordinating with various departments to fulfil the plant's horticulture requirements.

Responsibilities

Assistant Manager - Horticulture

Greenbelt And Landscape Management

Oversee the maintenance of greenbelt areas in the plant and township area including removal of wild growth and ensure regular maintenance of plants.

Manage the maintenance of lawns through grass cutting, watering, and maintenance of existing hedges and shrubs by trimming.

Manage the maintenance of landscape areas by pruning, lawn mowing, hedge cutting, unwanted weeding, pesticide and weedicide spray.

Arrange plantation events as required and support other zones of the plant with their horticulture needs.

Ensure removal of unwanted grass and vegetation in fire-restricted areas and address concerns raised on GENSUITE, as they arise.

Conduct regular meetings with horticulture agencies to ensure the progressive increase and development of green zone areas as per CPCB and State PCB norms.

Coordinate with Corporate affairs for liaisoning with contractors for Greenbelt development.

Horticulture Production And Equipment

Lead in-house production and utilization of vermicompost.

Optimize growing conditions and apply advanced horticultural techniques to enhance plant quality and productivity in the nursery.

Lead nursery staff, manage vendor coordination, and ensure compliance with horticultural standards and regulatory requirements.

Manage the maintenance and repair of horticulture equipment, including the issuance of diesel and monitoring equipment running.

Ensure to follow procedures as per the manufacturer guide lines and proper documentation of activities through checklists.

Irrigation And Plant Care

Maintain the water distribution system, sprinklers, and related fittings for efficient irrigation.

Ensure regular application of fertilizers and medicines to plants as required.

Monitor all green zone areas to receive regular water as per requirement and establish new green zones.

Maintain fruit-bearing trees and ensure they receive appropriate care.

Budget And Resource Management

Prepare and manage the budget for horticulture jobs within the plant.

Raise purchase requisitions (PR) for procurement of materials.

Process service entry sheets, inward/outward material gate passes, and material reservations in SAP.

Verify monthly bills from contracting agencies and scrutinize for accuracy.

Preparation of weekly and daily work programs as per approved schedules and action plans to complete work within the timeframe.

Business Sustainability

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

Ensure the safety of personnel and equipment by guiding workmen on safe working practices, providing proper training, and supporting safety audits to address and close audit findings.