Assistant Manager - Terminal Operations

Adani Ports and SEZ; Ludhiana; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group in Ludhiana is seeking a Team Member - Terminal Operations to support daily terminal activities, cargo handling, and logistics coordination to ensure smooth port operations and customer satisfaction.

You will work with automation systems (PLC/SCADA/HMI), monitor loading operations for tank trucks and rail wagons, and coordinate with OEMs and service providers. A Bachelor's degree in Automation, Electrical, or Computer Engineering and at least 3 years in a tech-lead role are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Automation, Electrical, or Computer Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years as tech lead in software/automation projects.
• Experience with large software projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth functioning of terminal automation systems including PLC, SCADA, and HMI.
• Monitor and maintain loading automation systems for tank trucks and railway wagons.
• Attend breakdowns and restore automation systems within timelines.
• Coordinate with automation OEMs, service providers, and vendors for issues.
• Maintain system health, backups, licenses, and configuration records.
• Monitor instruments like Mass Flow Meters and pressure/temperature transmitters.
• Ensure accurate tank inventory reporting and reconciliation.
• Maintain PLC panels, Remote I/O, switches, cables, and network architecture.

Skills

Tech lead experience

Automation systems

Industrial communication

Education

B.Tech in Automation/Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

PLC

SCADA

HMI

MODBUS

Ethernet/IP

Job description

About Business

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

Logistics:

Over the past few years, we have evolved from a basic logistics company to a comprehensive logistics services provider. We are the largest logistics organization for the past two decades, offering a diverse range of services including transportation, warehousing, supply chain management, and end-to-end logistics solutions.

Job Purpose:

Team Member - Terminal Operations supports daily terminal operations, including cargo handling and logistics coordination, to facilitate efficient port activities and ensure customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth functioning of terminal automation systems including PLC, SCADA, HMI, and associated hardware.
• Monitor and maintain loading automation systems for tank truck and railway wagon loading operations.
• Attend breakdowns and restore automation systems within stipulated timelines.
• Coordinate with automation OEMs, service providers, and vendors for issue resolution.
• Maintain system health, backups, software licenses, and configuration records.
• Maintain Mass Flow Meters (MFM), flow transmitters, pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, and associated

instruments.

• Monitor calibration schedules and coordinate periodic calibration of field instruments.
• Monitor and maintain Automatic Tank Gauging (ATG) systems including level, temperature, and density measurement

devices.

• Ensure accurate tank inventory reporting and reconciliation.
• Maintain PLC panels, Remote I/O panels, switches, communication cables, and network architecture.
• Ensure uninterrupted communication between field devices, control room systems, and server infrastructure.
• Manage LAN, industrial communication networks, MODBUS, Ethernet/IP, and communication interfaces.
• Prepare and execute preventive maintenance schedules for automation equipment.
• Maintain critical spare parts inventory for automation systems.
• Conduct periodic health checks and system audits.
• Ensure compliance with OISD, PESO, electrical safety, and company standards.
• Maintain AMC and annual maintenance records.- Generate monthly maintenance reports and improvement plans.
• Support dispatch operations for TT and railway loading.
• Minimize downtime through effective maintenance practices.
• Maintain all automation-related SOPs, checklists, calibration records, and maintenance logs.
• Evaluate new technologies for improving reliability and operational efficiency.
• Execute system modifications and enhancement activities.
• Coordinate with customers, OEMs, contractors, and service providers.
• Monitor AMC performance and ensure compliance with service

Operation Initiatives

Initiatives in improve work efficiency, focus on reduction, elimination and repetition of activities for safety

improvement and smooth operation.

Operation Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Guidelines

Initiate, Checks, Review and implementation of SOP & Checklists of various maintenance activiites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.Tech) in Automation, Electrical, or Computer Engineering or equivalent
• At least 3 years of as tech lead (monitoring and control) in software development company, preferably handled large software projects.