Assistant Manager - Terminal Operations

Adani Enterprises Ltd; Ludhiana; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Enterprises Ltd. seeks an Assistant Manager – Terminal Operations to oversee daily terminal activities and automation systems, ensuring efficient port operations and customer satisfaction.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLC/SCADA/HMI and strong coordination with OEMs, service providers and vendors. A bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 3+ years in a monitoring/control leadership role are preferred for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Automation, Electrical, or Computer Engineering.
• At least 3 years as tech lead in monitoring and control.
• Experience handling large software projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support daily terminal operations to facilitate port activities and customer satisfaction.
• Manage terminal automation systems including PLC, SCADA, and HMI hardware.
• Monitor and maintain loading automation systems for tank truck and railway operations.
• Attend breakdowns and restore automation within timelines.
• Coordinate with automation OEMs, service providers, and vendors for issue resolution.
• Maintain system health, backups, licenses, and configuration records.

Skills

Automation systems

PLC/SCADA/HMI

Maintenance planning

Vendor coordination

Industrial networks

Education

B.Tech in Automation/Electrical/Computer Engineering

3+ years as tech lead in monitoring and control

Tools

SCADA

PLC programming

MODBUS

Ethernet/IP

Job description

Assistant Manager - Terminal Operations

About Business: 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.
• 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.

Education and Experience

• 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.
• Experience Level Mid Level