Lead - C&I Maintenance

Adani Power; Raigarh; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Power Limited (APL) is seeking a Senior Field Instrumentation Engineer to manage the reliability of C&I systems for Ash Handling Plant and water treatment. You will lead maintenance, backups, calibration, and safety programs across BoP operations in multiple plants.

You will coordinate with contractors, support RCA/FMEA processes, implement MoC, and ensure statutory compliance while optimizing costs and uptime.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous availability and reliability of C&I systems for AHP and water treatment.
• Perform regular maintenance to prevent system failures and optimize performance.
• Schedule and perform PLC backups to prevent data loss and downtime.
• Calibrate weighbridges and road weighbridges for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with contract manpower for on-field maintenance to sustain efficiency.
• Provide on-field support for RCA, FMEA, and ZFO to enhance reliability.
• Implement MoC protocols for safe, compliant modifications.

Skills

Field instrumentation

AHP & water treatment

C&I systems

PLC systems

Root Cause Analysis

FMEA

MoC protocols

Safety protocols

Data backups

Education

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

Job description

About Business

Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world-class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large-scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG-rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Adani Group:

Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world-class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large-scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG-rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Adani Power Limited (APL):

Adani Power Limited (APL), a part of the diversified Adani Group, is the largest private thermal power producer in India. We have a power generation capacity of 15,250 MW comprising thermal power plants in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand, and a 40 MW solar power project in Gujarat.

Job Purpose

This role is responsible to manage the continuous availability and reliability of Control & Instrumentation (C&I) systems for the Ash Handling Plant (AHP) and water treatment systems through regular maintenance, system backups, and technical audits. This role involves managing business associates and ensuring adherence to budgets for optimal system performance.

Responsibilities

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

• 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
• Stores

Key Stakeholders - External

• Vendor

Qualifications

Educational Qualification

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

Work Experience (Range Of Years)

10+ 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.