Plant Head (PSP Hydro- O&M)

Adani Group; Anantapuram; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Renewable Energy Forty Two Limited in Tadimarri, Andhra Pradesh, is seeking an experienced O&M leader for hydro/pump storage plants. The role requires 20+ years in hydro operations, strong regulatory knowledge, and proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams to ensure safe, reliable power generation.

The position focuses on overseeing end-to-end O&M, developing budgets and P&Ls, coordinating with regulators and utilities, and driving continuous improvements through modernization and

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in operations and maintenance within the hydro power generation sector.
• Strong knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements pertaining to Hydro and PSS Plants.
• Must have O&M experience in large-scale hydropower plants/ pump storage plants.
• Experience leading a team of managers, engineers and technicians for large scale hydro/pump storage power Plants operations and maintenance works.
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) for Plant Operations and Maintenance works.
• Knowledge of analytics tools for performance optimization and risk assessment.
• Advanced certifications in operations management or power generation technologies are preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliable, safe, and efficient operation of all generating units, auxiliaries, and balance of plant systems.
• Oversee safety systems and maintain SSOW procedures (HIRA, PTW, LOTO, JSA).
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements from central/state bodies.
• Oversee O&M activities, management of teams, financial control, contract and risk management.
• Achieve generation targets and coordinate with SLDC/RLDC and regulators.
• Lead reliability-centered maintenance including preventive, predictive, and corrective actions.
• Maintain O&M records and prepare monthly/quarterly/annual reports.

Skills

CMMS

Education

B.E/B.Tech in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

• Ensure reliable, safe, and efficient operation of all generating units, auxiliaries, and balance of plant systems.


• Develops and maintains safe system of work (SSOW) procedures, including HIRA, PTW, LOTO, JSA etc.


• Ensures full compliance with Statutory HSS, environmental and technical requirements from central and state governmental bodies (i.e. CEA, CERC, DSA, SCEI, AP/CPCB, Cybersecurity etc. compliances).


• To provide oversight of all operational & maintenance activities, management of the operational and maintenance teams, financial control, contract management, environmental compliance, regulatory compliance, technical compliance, risk evaluations and relationship management.


• Achieve generation targets, pumping schedules, and meet SLDC / RLDC instructions. Liaison with SLDC/RLDC, DISCOMs, OEMs, regulatory bodies and government agencies, as and when required.


• Strategic oversight of reliability centered maintenance (RCM), including preventive, predictive, condition based and corrective maintenance approach.


• Maintaining and sharing complete plant operation & maintenance records, including daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting needed to corporate office management team.


• Prepare and manage plant O&M budget and P&Ls, work to optimize the costs and maximize production. This includes developing and tracking the monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets and keeping them within approved limits.


• Responsible for overseeing end‑to‑end O&M contract management, including contractor performance monitoring, compliance, service delivery, budgeting, and risk mitigation.


• Responsible for local co-ordination with Government authorities / clients / Vendors and local community representees. Effective Coordination and dispute settlements with O&M contractor, local community and other stakeholders, as and when required.


• Ensure availability of critical spares inventory to meet the exigencies, in co-ordination with plant maintenance heads.


• Support billing, PPA compliance, DSM management, and settlements, as and when required.


• Define and monitor O&M Plans to achieve yearly Generation targets (including minimization of APC) and yearly agreed of Plant/Machines Availability targets.


• Delegates and assigns work tasks to Plant O&M team to maintain optimum plant operations.


• Assess plant operational procedures to identify areas of inefficiency and formulate action plan for continuous improvements.


• Lead plant improvement projects, modernization initiatives, digital transformation, and automation upgrades.


• Lead, train and develop a multi-disciplinary team at Plant level: i.e. for operations, mechanical, electrical, C&I, safety, civil and other support functions.


• Develop and execute risk management strategies to mitigate O&M risks and ensure compliance with internal audits.


• Ensure implementation on approved CSR plan at plant level.


• IMS implementation at Plant and coordination with central IMS team.

Qualifications

• B.E/B.Tech in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.


• 20+ years of experience in operations and maintenance within the hydro power generation sector.


• Strong knowledge of Statutory and regulatory requirements pertaining to Hydro and PSS Plants.


• Must have O&M experience in large-scale hydropower plants/ pump storage plants.


• Experience leading a team of managers, engineers and technicians for large scale hydro/pump storage power Plants operations and maintenance works.


• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) for Plant Operations and Maintenance works.


• Knowledge of analytics tools for performance optimization and risk assessment.


• Advanced certifications in operations management or power generation technologies are preferred

Job Info

• Job Identification 58878


• Posting Date 09/29/2026, 05:12 AM


• Locations Adani Renewable Energy Forty Two Limited, Tadimarri, Andhra Pradesh, 515631, IN


• Apply Before 10/30/2026, 05:12 AM


• Job Schedule Full time