Manager - Operations And Maintenance

Adani Group; Kachchh; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group is seeking a senior role to oversee housekeeping, yard maintenance, and MIS for its Coal Handling Plant. You will manage coal stock verification, belt utilization reporting, and cross-functional coordination with BD, O&M, and procurement teams.

The role requires a BE/B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 8+ years in coal handling operations and at least 5 years in a supervisory capacity. Experience in the power/energy sector is preferred.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in coal handling operations.
• At least 5 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience in power generation or energy sector, with coal handling expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead housekeeping, yard maintenance, and MIS activities for the Coal Handling Plant.
• Monitor coal quantity data (received, reclaimed, stacked) and generate daily MIS reports.
• Coordinate belt wear and calibrations with C&I; ensure inventory accuracy.
• Manage plant vehicles, equipment, and ACSU operations; oversee maintenance and spare parts.

Skills

Leadership

Coal handling

MIS reporting

Operational efficiency

Education

BE/B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

About Business:

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 oversee and manage the housekeeping, yard maintenance, and Management Information System (MIS) activities within the Coal Handling Plant, ensuring operational efficiency, safety compliance, and accurate reporting.

Responsibilities

Lead - Housekeeping, Yard Maintenance, and MIS

Coal and Heat Accounting and MIS:

Monitor coal quantity data, including received, reclaimed, and stacked coal and calculate the Belt Utilization Factor to generate daily accurate MIS reports for internal stakeholders.

Track and manage the blend of coal with Business Development (BD) to optimize usage.

Conduct physical verification of coal stock to ensure inventory accuracy.

Utilize and manage the Pile age Management Tool for effective pile management.

Monitor belt wear and coordinate with Control & Instrumentation (C&I) for timely calibrations.

Provide budgetary requirements to the section Head.

Housekeeping and Yard Maintenance:

Manage housekeeping tasks, including Kronos entry punching and attendance bill certifications for the assigned area.

Manage water washing of conveyor galleries and bunkers to maintain cleanliness and operational efficiency.

Conduct corrosion surveys and manage diesel consumption for the assigned area.

Conduct seating surveys on conveyor galleries and bunkers and oversee bunker management.

Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance (Auto base):

Manage the maintenance of plant vehicles and Coal Handling Plant (CHP) vehicles, including heavy earth movers, cranes, dumpers, and JCBs.

Manage inventory and spare parts for all vehicles and equipment.

Execute maintenance and operations of the Auto Coal Sampler Unit (ACSU) to ensure quality sampling.

Business Sustainability:

Implement and follow AWMS, IMS, ABEM, CHETNA, and DISHA guidelines within the department.

Participate as a member of the Cross-Functional Audit Team and JAGRITI Team, promoting workplace safety and compliance.

Ensure compliance with work order notifications, breakdown data, and maintenance schedules, including Permit to Work (PTW), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Risk Analysis (RA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).

Strive for Zero Force Outage (ZFO) by adhering to preventive and predictive maintenance practices.

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:

Operations & Maintenance

Port Team

Business Development

Key Stakeholders - External:

Suppliers

Qualifications

Educational Qualification:

BE/B.tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field is required.

Work Experience (Range of years):

8+ years of experience in coal handling operations, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or management role.

Preferred Industry:

Experience in the power generation or energy sector, specifically with expertise in coal handling and operations management.