Associate Manager - Operations And Maintenance PNG

Adani Group; Faridabad District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group in India seeks an experienced Automation Projects Lead to drive on-time delivery of SCADA integration and metering systems across CGD operations. You will coordinate with GA O&M, IT/OT and vendor teams to ensure milestones are met.

The role emphasizes PM/BM management, SAP-based billing, and strict adherence to safety, governance and discipline, with extensive field visits and data accuracy.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech in Instrumentation / ECE / Electrical or related fields.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver automation projects on time and within budget, with milestones tracked and delays mitigated.
• Integrate assets into SCADA within 30 days of commissioning.
• Plan PM schedules for SCADA, telemetry and metering assets to ensure uptime.
• Oversee metering systems and perform monthly GA surveillance visits and audits.
• Ensure CNG billing data is uploaded in SAP within 24 hours and discrepancies resolved promptly.
• Process vendor invoices via Ariba with timely payments and zero deviations.
• Provide MIS/operational reports and enforce attendance and CoC compliance.

Skills

SCADA

Automation

Vendor management

SAP Ariba

Billing in SAP

PM/BM management

Metering

Auditing

Education

BE/BTech in Instrumentation / ECE / Electrical or related fields

Tools

SAP

Ariba

SCADA software

Job description

Job Description:

Responsibilities

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

• # | Accountability Area | Key Accountability | End Result / Outcome
• 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

Qualifications

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.