Lead Mechanical Turbine

Adani; Thoothukudi; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to oversee power plant maintenance operations, focusing on turbine upkeep, spares, and process optimization. The role emphasizes safety, compliance with IMS and CHETNA guidelines, and continuous improvement through RCA, FMEA, and audits.

The ideal candidate will coordinate resources, prepare AOH/COH reports, and contribute to SMP development while ensuring budget adherence and timely procurement of materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in power plant maintenance and management.
• Experience in thermal power generation or utilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance notifications and ensure equipment availability.
• Maintain housekeeping and history records for all equipment.
• Perform in-house maintenance of main turbine and support emergency handling.
• Prepare AOH and COH reports within budget and resources.
• Assist Team Lead with attendance, verification, and resource planning.
• Raise PRs and issue spares to site per Team Lead directions.
• Contribute to SMP development and safety compliance checks.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA), FMEA, ZFO, and audits.
• Support safety training (Level 2/3) for contractors and staff.
• Drive digitization and automation initiatives across operations.
• Ensure KRONOS updates and adherence to IMS, AWMS, DISHA and CHETNA guidelines.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Team coordination

Safety training delivery

Budgeting & cost control

SMP development

Education

B.Tech/B.E. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

KRONOS

IMS

AWMS

CHETNA

Job description

Execute the completion of notifications for predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance to ensure equipment availability.

Maintain housekeeping standards and history records for all equipment, ensuring a clean and organized work environment.

Execute in-house maintenance of main turbine and support emergency handling, ensuring minimal downtime and swift response to unforeseen issues.

Prepare Annual Overhaul (AOH) and Capital Overhaul (COH) reports, ensuring projects are completed within budget and allocated resources.

Resource Management:

Assist the Team Lead with attendance and quantity verification, ensuring accurate tracking of manpower and material.

Ensure adherence to the resource plan for the turbine area, including allocation and utilization of manpower and materials.

Provide input for budget preparation and contribute to the development of Standard Maintenance Procedures (SMPs) for review.

Issue spares from stores and ensure their availability at the site, managing inventory effectively to prevent delays.

Raise Purchase Requests (PRs) as directed and approved by Team Leads, facilitating the timely acquisition of necessary resources.

Reporting and Continuous Improvement:

Prepare reports as per inputs from Team Leads/Section Heads for Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Zero Forced Outage (ZFO), and technical audits.

Provide inputs for Training Needs Identification (TNI) to Team Leads, ensuring continuous improvement and professional development.

Participate in structural training and audits to maintain the availability and reliability of the turbine area.

Support in skill development of technicians and business associates, enhancing the team's capabilities and performance.

Business Sustainability:

Conduct Level 2 and Level 3 safety trainings for contractors, ensuring all activities are updated in the KRONOS system.

Maintain compliance with IMS, AWMS, DISHA and CHETNA guidelines, fostering a safe and compliant work environment.

Optimize resource utilization during work execution, prioritizing safety and quality standards.

Support the Team Lead in quality checks, review material and equipment procurement, ensuring compliance with technical and safety specifications.

Prepare and send compliance confirmations for safety compliances as per GENSUITE, leveraging digital tools for efficient tracking and reporting.

Digitization and Automation:

Support comprehensive digitization strategies to optimise operational efficiency.

Implement automation solutions to support overall organisational goals / strategy.

Key Stakeholders - Internal:

Operations & Maintenance

Support Functions

Key Stakeholders - External:

Contractors

Qualifications

Educational Qualification:

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

Work Experience (Range of years):

5+ years of experience in power plant maintenance, and management.

Preferred Industry:

Thermal power generation, utilities, or energy sector.

Job Info

• Job Identification 57279
• Job Category Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution
• Posting Date 09/22/2026, 01:34 PM