C&I Maintenance Lead

Adani Transmission (ATL); Anantapuram; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Transmission (ATL) seeks a senior C&I/SCADA engineer to ensure reliable, safe operation of hydro plant systems. You will manage maintenance, cybersecurity compliance, and regulatory reporting while guiding PM activities and RCA driven improvements.

Required 15+ years in instrumentation for hydro plants, with expertise in IEC standards, Modbus/OPC, and CMMS usage. Based on-site in India, reporting to Electrical Section Head.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Electronics or Instrumentation engineering.
• 15+ years in instrumentation within hydro power generation.
• Strong knowledge of C&I, cybersecurity and regulatory requirements for Hydro/PSP plants.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliable, safe operation of all generating units and balance of plant systems.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, environmental and cybersecurity requirements.
• Oversee OT/IT SCADA and control system operation and maintenance.
• Lead PM schedules, RCA investigations, and budget management for C&I.
• Coordinate interfaces with SLDC/RLDC and remote control interfaces.
• Train engineers on maintenance and troubleshooting of SCADA/control systems.

Skills

Instrumentation experience

Hydro power sector

Regulatory compliance

ISMS 27001

CMMS

SCADA/Control systems

C&I maintenance

Education

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

Tools

IEC 104

IEC 101

IEC 61850

Modbus

OPC

RCI Interface

Job description

• B.E/B.Tech in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation Engineering.
• 15+ years of instrumentation experience within hydro power generation sector.
• Strong knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements pertaining to C&I and Cybersecurity for Hydro/PSP Plants.
• Knowledge of IEC 104, IEC 101, IEC 61850, Modbus, OPC, and similar control system network protocols.
• Experience in IMS implementation for operational Plant. Including ISMS 27001.
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) for Plant maintenance works.
• Proven experience with C&I system, including specification, design, assessment, verification, testing, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of Hydro/PSP Plant SCADA and Control system.
• Knowledge of analytics tools for performance optimization and risk assessment.

• Ensure reliable, safe and efficient operation of all generating units, auxiliaries, and balance of plant systems.
• Ensures full compliance with Statutory HSS, environmental, cybersecurity and technical requirements from central and state governmental bodies (i.e. CEA, CERC, DSA, SCEI, cybersecurity etc. compliances).
• Responsible for PTW, LOTO, isolations, HIRA, TBT, JSA for assigned areas.
• Operation & Maintenance of OT and IT systems for Plant SCADA and control system.
• High level understanding of SCADA and Control System site acceptance testing and its associated documentation.
• Manage external interfaces to the plant i.e. RCI, EMI, AGC, interface to SLDC / RLDC over PLCC and Forte etc. Co-ordination for implementation of Remote-Control Interface (RCI) at Plant with central team.
• Handle all operational emergencies/trouble shooting pertaining to C&I area, for sustainable production. Monitoring critical parameters and render technical help to resolve the anomalies.
• Active co-ordination with Control Room Operators for smooth functioning of Control room equipment. Analyze the performance and bring operational improvement.
• Manage inventory of instruments, Plant OT, IT system and maintain all licenses.
• Create and implement maintenance procedures for Plant SCADA/control system equipment.
• Guide and train engineers and technicians on maintenance and troubleshooting of plant SCADA/ control system equipment.
• Ensure timely calibration of field instruments installed at Plant.
• Lead equipment failure investigations and analysis for C&I part, establish RCA framework and implement performance monitoring, corrective actions and continuous improvement methodology.
• Preparation of service contract and contract management for C&I maintenance for works outsourced to external service providers.
• Preparation and implementation of C&I maintenance reports and checklists, including daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and checklists. Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, testing results, and plant drawings etc.
• Prepare and manage plant C&I maintenance budget, work to optimize the costs and maximize production.
• Support electrical maintenance section head in plant improvement projects, modernization initiatives, digital transformation, and automation upgrades.
• To devise appropriate PM schedules for all critical equipment as per OEM recommendations/maintenance plan and ensure proper implementation.
• IMS implementation, documentation preparation and updating, pertaining to your area.
• Ensures adherence to Cybersecurity requirements and compliance for Plant process control system. Support IT team in documentation and implementation of ISMS 27001.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Electrical Section Head, from time to time.