Associate General Manager - Engineering Services

Adani Group; Surat; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Ports & SEZ Ltd in Gujarat seeks a seasoned Head - Engineering to supervise the maintenance, repair, and operation of port Material Handling Systems and related electrical/instrumentation. Lead engineering projects, manage spare parts, and drive new technologies to maximize equipment availability.

The role demands extensive experience in maintenance strategy, budget control, safety, and regulatory compliance, with strong leadership and stakeholder management across internal and external

Qualifications

• Minimum 15–20 years in managing engineering function at port/shipyard.
• BE/BTech in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics.
• Experience in maintenance strategy, project management, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee maintenance for mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Lead projects and manage Capex/Opex for port maintenance.
• Coordinate with HOWE and align with port master plan.
• Oversee spare parts, procurement, and energy optimization.
• Ensure safety, IMS compliance, and regulatory adherence.
• Develop talent, mentor staff, and drive cross‑functional collaboration.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Project management

Budget control

Energy management

Safety & compliance

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

SAP PM

Education

BE/BTech in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

Purpose/Objective

• Head - Engineering is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, and operation of the port's Material Handling Systems (MHS), Material Handling Cranes (MHC), electrical and instrumentation systems, and mobile equipment.
• This role ensures the execution of engineering projects, spare parts management, and the introduction of new technologies to maintain uninterrupted port operations and maximize equipment availability.

Key Responsibilities of Role

• Maintenance Strategy and Execution: Plan and oversee breakdown, preventive, and predictive maintenance for mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems to improve Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) and Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).
• Utilize modern maintenance tools to enhance system reliability and availability.
• Project Management: Execute and manage mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and CWS projects, ensuring they are completed by the AKPL Port Maintenance Team according to specifications.
• Budget Control: Monitor, review, and control Capex and Opex expenses, ensuring cost-effective operations.
• Review and manage spare parts, consumables, maintenance, and repair costs to optimize expenditures.
• Use of capex for asset creation and supporting infrastructure.
• Strategic Infrastructure Development: Serve as the primary interface for new projects and infrastructure modifications in consultation with HOWE and align with the master plan of ports.
• Equipment Procurement and Evaluation: Conduct technical evaluations and advise on the procurement of best-in-class equipment to meet the port's current and future operational needs.
• Energy Management: Analyze energy consumption trends, identify energy-saving opportunities, and implement energy conservation measures.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure safety during maintenance activities, maintain IMS certification, and adhere to all statutory compliance requirements.
• Resource Management: Allocate manpower and resources effectively, ensuring cross-functional utilization of skills across the department.
• Innovation and Sustainability: Foster continuous innovation for enhanced tech and efficiency.
• Promote sustainable practices.
• Seek local production opportunities, work with engineers, and adopt novel solutions.
• Health & Safety: Conduct emergency drills, emphasize safety compliance, and promote a culture of safety within the team.
• SAP and Safety Management: Maintain data in the SAP PM module and conduct safety meetings to develop new ideas and encourage an agile approach to growth prospects.
• Capability Building: Create a framework for functional capability building, coaching, and mentoring employees to foster talent development and drive employee engagement initiatives at the site.
• Stakeholder Engagegement: Coordinating with diffrent stakeholders for smooth execution of work.
• Legal & statutory compliance: Ensure compliance with legal & statutory matters.
• Brand Positioning: Ensure Adani's brand values are shown in all interactions.
• Strengthen relationships to boost the organization's brand and trust within the market and company.
• Digital Mindset: Keep up with digital and AI advancements to enhance business and maintain competitiveness.
• Team Development: Promote a respectful and safe workplace, lead collaborative and productive teams, and mentor for growth and success.
• Key Stakeholders - Internal: CEO - ports, All ports CEO's & Marine heads, Other Departments - HoDs
• Key Stakeholders - External: Vendors, government and regulatory bodies, Competitors, Prospective clients,

Technical Competencies

• Cost Engineering & Budget Control-APSEZ-P
• Electrical System Optimization-APSEZ-P
• Emergency Preparedness & Response-APSEZ-P
• Energy Management-APSEZ-P
• Instrumentation and Control Systems-APSEZ-P
• Manpower Allocation and Management-APSEZ-P
• Material Handling Systems-APSEZ-P
• Mechanical System Optimization-APSEZ-P
• Preventive and Predictive Maintenance-APSEZ-P
• Project Management-APSEZ-P
• Regulatory Compliance-APSEZ-P
• Safety Protocols and Regulations-APSEZ-P

Qualifications and Experience

• Education Qualification: B.
• Tech/B.
• E in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics Work Experience: Minimum 15-20 years experience in managing engineering function in port /shipyard as the head of the function.