Assistant Manager - Inplant Fuel Management

Adani Power; Mundra; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Power is seeking a Shift Engineer for CHP Operations to manage coal handling, drive equipment performance, and ensure safe, compliant shift execution across the plant’s CHP section.

The role focuses on optimizing APC/BUF, monitoring interlocks, and maintaining furnace and dust control systems while coordinating with O&M teams for smooth generation supply.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required.
• 3+ years of experience in coal handling operations, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or management role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the stake yard according to FIFO to ensure systematic coal handling.
• Execute regular trials to ensure healthiness of fire fighting and detection systems.
• Oversee shift operations, including control room monitoring and ensuring no generation loss.
• Conduct housekeeping quality checks to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Operate CHP equipment to achieve desired load and efficiency.
• Perform optimization of APC and BUF systems and test interlocks and protection equipment.
• Monitor pipes condition in CHP to ensure system integrity.
• Manage auto coal sampler operations for accurate coal quality assessments.
• Check defects, follow up on work orders, and pursue necessary permits for maintenance.
• Monitor coal pile height and apply coal yard guidelines.

Skills

Shift operations

Coal handling

Equipment maintenance

Fire safety testing

Monitoring

Education

BE/BTech

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), 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 for operating Coal Handling Plant (CHP) equipment for optimal performance and efficiency, while ensuring systematic coal handling. This role is responsible for shift operations to prevent generation loss, maintain equipment health through regular testing, calibration, and monitoring and executing trials for fire safety systems, optimizing air pollution control, and maintaining a clean work environment.

Responsibilities

Shift Engineer CHP Operations

Operational Management And Maintenance

• 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)

• 3+ 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.