Associate Manager - C&I Maintenance

Adani; Raipur; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Power Limited in Raipur invites an experienced Lead - Field Instrumentation Engineer to oversee AHP and water treatment C&I systems. You will manage maintenance, calibration, and backups of PLC systems, while coordinating with contract manpower for field upkeep and supporting RCA/FMEA and ZFO initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor's in C&I or E&C and 8+ years in control instrumentation within power/heavy industry, with BoP exposure. Strong focus on safety, MoC, and digital upgrades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in C&I or Electronics & Communication or equivalent degree.
• 8+ years of experience in control and instrumentation within the power plant or heavy industry sector.
• Experience in power generation with BoP operations including coal handling plant, water treatment plant and ash handling.

Responsibilities

• Manage the availability and reliability of C&I systems for AHP and water treatment.
• Conduct regular maintenance for AHP and water treatment systems to prevent failures and ensure performance.
• Schedule and perform backups of PLC systems to safeguard data and uptime.
• Calibrate weighbridges and road weighbridges to ensure accurate measurements and compliance.
• Coordinate with contract manpower for on-field maintenance of AHP and water treatment systems.
• Provide on-field support for RCA, FMEA, ZFO to enhance reliability.
• Implement MoC protocols for safe modifications to equipment and processes.
• Lead digitization and automation initiatives within the C&I domain.

Skills

Field instrumentation

PLC & SCADA

Maintenance planning

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in C&I or E&C

Tools

PLC programming

SCADA systems

AutoCAD

Job description

Lead - Field instrumentation Engineer AHP and Water circuit (BoP)

System Availability and Maintenance:

Manage the continuous availability and reliability of Control & Instrumentation (C&I) systems related to Ash Handling Plant (AHP) and water treatment systems including analysers.

Conduct regular maintenance activities for AHP and water treatment systems to prevent system failures and ensure optimal performance.

Schedule and perform regular backups of PLC systems to safeguard against data loss and system downtime.

Manage the timely calibration of weighbridges and road weighbridges to ensure accurate measurements and compliance with regulatory standards.

Coordinate with contract manpower for on-field maintenance of AHP and water treatment systems to maintain system efficiency.

Provide on-field support for Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Zero Forced Outage (ZFO) to enhance system reliability.

Implement MoC (Management of Change) protocols to ensure safe and compliant modifications to equipment and processes.

Budget, Inventory and Documentation Management:

Provide requirements of C&I systems for AHP and water treatment systems, to ensure effective budget planning.

Manage spares and inventory, including the development of indigenous spares for cost optimization.

Manage documentation and as-built drawings for the section.

Business Sustainability:

Implement and Follow IMS, AWMS, DISHA and CHETNA guidelines within the department, promoting a culture of sustainability.

Develop the skills of Contract Supervisors and Technicians through knowledge sharing to build a competent workforce.

Maintain the safety of personnel and equipment through rigorous training and strict adherence to safety protocols.

Ensure the implementation of and compliance with proper work permit systems to maintain operational safety and efficiency.

Implement filed related ZFO to eliminate human error and maintain operational excellence.

Maintain a thorough understanding of PLC systems for AHP and water treatment systems to ensure compliance with technical specifications.

Manage contractor safety and oversee departmental business associates to ensure a safe working environment.

Ensure adherence to statutory compliances and regulations.

Digitization and Automation:

Execute comprehensive digitization strategies to optimize operational efficiency within the C&I systems domain.

Implement automation solutions to support the overall organizational goals and strategy.

Implement process and system improvements, adopting newer technologies and innovative ideas to stay ahead of industry trends.

Key Stakeholders - Internal:

Operations & Maintenance

Security

Key Stakeholders - External:

Qualifications

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor's degree in C&I or Electronics & Communication or equivalent degree.

Work Experience (Range of years):

8+ years of experience in control and instrumentation within the power plant or heavy industry sector.

Preferred Industry:

Experience in power generation, with exposure to BoP (Balance of Plant) operations including coal handling plant, water treatment plant and ash handling plant, CCTV, PA systems, FDA systems, etc.

Job Info

• Job Identification 43963
• Job Category Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution
• Posting Date 05/20/2026, 07:23 AM
• Locations Adani Power Limited, Raikheda, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, 493225, IN