Deputy Manager - Operation & Maintenance

Adani Group; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Power Limited in Gondia, Maharashtra, India seeks a Deputy Manager - Operation & Maintenance to supervise plant performance, monitor boilers, turbines, and electrical systems, and lead start-up/shut-down operations.

The role emphasizes safety, emergency response, energy conservation, FGD operations, and digitization initiatives to enhance efficiency in a challenging thermal power environment.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 6+ years of experience in power plant operations, preferably thermal.
• Experience with plant safety and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Monitor boiler, turbine, generator, and electrical systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Execute start-up and shut-down operations as required.
• Maintain close observation of plant parameters and respond to deviations.
• Handle BTG emergencies and coordinate responses to grid issues.
• Ensure safe isolation and normalization of equipment during needs or emergencies.
• Oversee FGD operations and monitor system parameters.
• Promote energy conservation focusing on SOC, APC, DM water, and heat rate.
• Maintain accurate logbooks of plant parameters.
• Ensure IMS, AWMS, DISHA, CHETNA compliance and PTW adherence.

Skills

Operations management

System monitoring

Emergency handling

Automation awareness

Safety protocols

Education

BE/BTech in Mech or Elec

Job description

Deputy Manager - Operation & Maintenance

Gondia, Maharashtra, India

Responsibilities

System Monitoring and Operations:

Monitor Boiler, Turbine, Generator, BOP, and Electrical Systems to ensure optimal performance.

Execute start-up and shut-down operations of the plant systems, as required.

Maintain close observation of plant parameters and respond promptly to any deviations.

Perform routine changeover of equipment and trial of emergency drives.

Emergency Response and Equipment Handling:

Handle plant emergencies related to Boiler-Turbine-Generator (BTG) and coordinate responses.

Manage emergencies related to switchyards and grid problems to minimize impact on operations.

Ensure safe isolation and normalization of equipment in response to operational needs or emergencies.

Perform Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) operations and monitor FGD system parameters.

Maintain all plant parameter logbooks accurately and up-to-date.

Energy Conservation and Environmental Compliance:

Promote energy conservation in all activities, focusing on Specific Oil Consumption (SOC), Auxiliary Power Consumption (APC), Demineralized (DM) Water usage, and Heat Rate.

Monitor critical chemistry parameters to ensure environmental compliance and operational efficiency.

Implement and oversee FGD operations to reduce emissions and comply with environmental regulations.

Business Sustainability:

Ensure adherence to IMS, AWMS, DISHA, CHETNA guidelines within the department.

Maintain safety of personnel and equipment through proper training and adherence to safety protocols.

Adhere to Permit to Work (PTW) systems and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Notify and report defects, problems in the plant to the shift in charge in a timely manner.

Digitization and Automation:

Execute comprehensive digitization strategies to optimize operational efficiency.

Implement automation solutions to support overall organizational goals/strategy.

Implement process and system improvements, adopting newer technologies and innovative ideas.

Key Stakeholders - Internal:

Maintenance Engineers

Key Stakeholders - External:

NA

Qualifications

Educational Qualification:

BE/B.tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field from a recognized institution.

Work Experience (Range of years):

Minimum of 6+ years of experience in power plant operations with a focus on thermal power plants

Preferred Industry:

Experience in the power generation industry, specifically with thermal power plants, is highly preferred.

Job Info

• Job Identification 59160
• Job Category Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution
• Posting Date 09/25/2026, 05:26 AM
• Locations Adani Power Limited, Tiroda, Gondia, Maharashtra, 441911, IN

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