Assistant Manager - Inplant Fuel Management

Adani Group; Mundra; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group in Mundra, Gujarat seeks a Shift Engineer CHP Operations to manage daily coal handling with FIFO discipline, monitor equipment health, and execute fire safety trials. You will oversee control room activities, ensure no generation loss, maintain a clean environment, and drive optimization of APC, BUF and interlock systems during shifts.

Ideal candidates have BE/B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 3+ years in coal handling operations and at least 5 years in a

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in coal handling operations with at least 5 years in supervisory/management roles.
• Experience in power generation or energy sector preferred, focusing on coal handling and operations management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain FIFO stake yard for systematic coal handling.
• Execute regular trials for fire safety systems healthiness.
• Oversee shift operations with control room monitoring.
• Conduct housekeeping quality checks for a clean work environment.
• Operate CHP equipment to meet load and efficiency targets.
• Optimize APC and BUF systems; test and maintain interlocks and protection gear.
• Monitor CHP pipes for integrity and uninterrupted operations.
• Manage auto coal sampler for accurate quality assessments.
• Check defects, follow work orders, and obtain maintenance permits.
• Monitor coal pile height and implement yard guidelines.
• Follow IMS, AWMS, DISHA, CHETNA guidelines within the dept.
• Maintain PTW compliance during shifts.
• Support environmental impact reduction and resource optimization.
• Collaborate with other departments to align sustainability goals.
• Drive digitization and automation for real-time decision making.

Skills

Coal handling operations

Shift supervision

Equipment health monitoring

Fire safety trials

Environmental compliance

Education

BE/B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Interlocks & protection equipment

Job description

Purpose/Objective

• 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.

Key Responsibilities of Role

• 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

Technical Competencies

• Coal Quality Management-APL,Coal Transportation and Logistics-APL,Compliance, Audit, and Safety Management-APL,Environmental Compliance and Sustainability-APL,Housekeeping and Yard Maintenance-APL,IPFM Emergency Response and Risk Management-APL,Process Optimization-APL,Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)-APL

Qualifications and Experience

• 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.