Associate Manager - Operations and Maintenance

Adani Enterprises Ltd; Faridabad District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Enterprises Ltd is seeking an Associate Manager for Operations & Maintenance focusing on PNG Project Execution and SCADA Integration. You will drive on-time, within-budget delivery of automation projects across multiple domains and ensure SCADA integration of assets within 30 days of commissioning.

The role emphasizes PM discipline, data accuracy, and governance across internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in Automation Projects Execution, SCADA integration and Metering & Surveillance.
• Education: B.E./B.Tech in Instrumentation / Electronics & Communication / Electrical or related fields.
• Experience preferred in City Gas Distribution (CGD) or related energy utilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-time project execution and within-budget delivery; monitor milestones and mitigate delays.
• Oversee SCADA integration of newly commercialized assets within defined timelines.
• Plan and execute Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules for SCADA, telemetry and metering assets.
• Resolve breakdowns with RCA and ensure high system uptime and reliability.
• Manage metering, surveillance, and data integrity across CNG, domestic, industrial and commercial assets.
• Ensure accurate CNG billing data upload in SAP and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Coordinate vendor invoices via Ariba; ensure timely payments and compliant records.
• Deliver MIS and governance reports with strict attendance and CoC compliance.

Skills

Project management

SCADA integration

Maintenance planning

Vendor management

MIS reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Instrumentation/Electronics & Communication/Electrical

Tools

SAP Ariba

SAP Billing

Job description

Associate Manager - Operations & Maintenance PNG Project Execution & SCADA Integration

• Drive on-time and within-budget delivery of automation projects across R1, R3 and Inspire Soul Center domains.
• Ensure ≥97% of newly commercialized assets are integrated into SCADA within 30 days of commissioning.
• Monitor milestone adherence (FAT, SAT, commissioning, I/O checks) and proactively mitigate delays with vendors and GA teams.

Maintenance & System Reliability

• Ensure ≥95% on-time completion and compliance of Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules for SCADA, telemetry and metering assets.
• Achieve 100% timely resolution of Breakdown Maintenance (BM) activities through structured root-cause analysis.
• Maintain high system uptime and communication availability through spares planning and structured maintenance practices.

Metering & Surveillance Operations

• Oversee CNG, Domestic, Industrial and Commercial metering systems to ensure accurate measurement, calibration and monitoring.
• Conduct monthly site visits in each GA (minimum 12 per year per GA) for surveillance, audit and performance checks.
• Ensure field-level data integrity, tamper / anomaly detection and compliance with operational and metering standards.

Billing & Data Accuracy (CNG Operations)

• Ensure ≥99% accuracy and timeliness of CNG billing data upload in SAP.
• Ensure all billing transactions are updated within 24 hours of generation.
• Resolve billing discrepancies or errors within 1 working day.

Vendor & Invoice Management

• Manage vendor coordination, service-entry and invoice processing through the SAP Ariba portal.
• Ensure ≥90% of invoices are processed within contractual timelines (≤3 working days).
• Maintain zero deviations in documentation, pricing and approval workflows.

Governance, Reporting & Discipline

• Ensure 100% timely and accurate MIS / operational reporting to SOUL leadership.
• Ensure 100% compliance with attendance, discipline and the company Code of Conduct; maintain ≥99% attendance-record accuracy with zero payroll discrepancies.
• Adhere to internal controls, HSE norms and enterprise risk management practices.

Internal Stakeholders

• Lead / Head – SOUL GA O&M and CNG Operations Teams
• Projects / Engineering Team
• IT / OT & Cybersecurity Team
• Finance & Accounts (Billing, Payables)
• Procurement / Contracts (C&P)
• HR (Attendance & Payroll)
• HSE Team

External Stakeholders

• SCADA / Automation System Integrators
• Meter, EVC & Flow Computer OEMs
• Telecom / Network Service Providers
• O&M and Field Service Contractors
• CNG Dealers / Station Operators
• Industrial & Commercial Customers
• Regulatory & Audit Bodies (PNGRB, Legal Metrology, Auditors)

Accountability Area

• 1 Project Execution Deliver automation projects on time and within budget; track milestones and mitigate delays Assets commissioned as per plan with no cost overrun
• 2 SCADA Integration Integrate newly commercialized assets into SCADA within 30 days of commissioning Full real-time visibility of network assets
• 3 Preventive Maintenance Plan and execute PM schedules for SCADA, telemetry and metering assets High reliability and uptime
• 4 Breakdown Maintenance Resolve breakdowns within defined TAT with RCA Minimal downtime and repeat failures
• 5 Metering & Surveillance Oversee CNG / Domestic / I&C metering; conduct GA surveillance visits and audits Accurate measurement and data integrity
• 6 CNG Billing Accuracy Upload CNG billing data in SAP accurately; update within 24 hrs; resolve errors in 1 working day Error-free revenue realization
• 7 Vendor & Invoice Management Process vendor invoices via Ariba with zero documentation / pricing / approval deviations Timely vendor payments and audit-ready records
• 8 Reporting & Governance Deliver MIS and operational reports; ensure attendance, discipline and CoC compliance Transparent governance and zero payroll discrepancy

Education Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech in Instrumentation / Electronics & Communication / Electrical or related fields.

Work Experience: 8–12 years of experience in Automation Projects Execution, SCADA integration, Metering & Surveillance, with exposure to PM/BM management, SAP-based billing and vendor invoice processing.

Preferred Industry: Experience in the City Gas Distribution (CGD) sector is preferred; related industries such as oil & gas, pipelines, power or utilities are beneficial.

Experience Level Mid Level