Section Head - Mechanical AHP & BOP

Adani Power; Singrauli; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Power Ltd. seeks a Section Head – Mechanical (AHP & BOP) to lead mechanical operations, preventive and breakdown maintenance, and project/installation activities for the Ash Handling Plant (AHP) and Balance of Plant (BOP) systems in a thermal power plant.

The role emphasizes high equipment availability, strict safety compliance, and cost-effective management of rotating and static equipment. Responsibilities include supervising daily O&M, maintenance shutdowns, planning budgets,

Qualifications

• 15+ years of hands-on experience in O&M or project execution of Thermal Power Plants (Coal/Gas).
• Dedicated focus on AHP and BOP systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.E./B.Tech).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily O&M and shutdown/overhaul maintenance for AHP and BOP systems.
• Execute preventive, predictive, corrective, and condition-based maintenance programs.
• Manage work orders, spare parts reservations and history tracking through CMMS.
• Lead root-cause analysis and failure investigations for chronic equipment breakdowns.

Skills

Rotating equipment

Static equipment

Pumps

Compressors

Ash handling

Cooling towers

Piping networks

Vibration analysis

Alignment

CMMS SAP

MS Office

Leadership

Crisis management

Education

B.E./B.Tech Mechanical

Tools

CMMS/SAP

MS Office

Job description

The Section Head – Mechanical (AHP & BOP) leads the overall mechanical operation, preventive and breakdown maintenance, and project/installation activities for the Ash Handling Plant (AHP) and Balance of Plant (BOP) systems in a thermal power plant. The role ensures high equipment availability, strict adherence to safety standards, and cost-effective management of rotating and static equipment.

1. Operations & Maintenance Management

• Oversee daily O&M and shutdown/overhaul maintenance for AHP (dry/wet ash handling, compressors, vessels, ash slurry pumps) and BOP systems (cooling towers, CW/ACWP pumps, water treatment plants, compressed air, piping and valves).
• Execute preventive, predictive, corrective, and condition-based maintenance programs.
• Manage work orders, spare parts reservations, and history tracking through CMMS (e.g., SAP).
• Lead root-cause analysis (RCA) and failure investigations for chronic equipment breakdowns (pumps, gearboxes, valves, ash lines)

2. Resource, Budget & Spare Parts Planning

• Plan and control departmental budgets, maintenance consumables, and strategic mechanical spares.
• Coordinate contractor manpower deployment, productivity tracking, and service bill certifications.

3. Safety, Compliance & Quality

• Enforce statutory safety regulations, Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures, and PPE compliance.
• Maintain compliance with Integrated Management Systems (IMS), ISO, and environmental norms

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.E. / B.Tech)

Experience: 15+ years of hands‑on experience in O&M or project execution of Thermal Power Plants (Coal/Gas), with a dedicated focus on AHP and BOP systems

Technical Skills:

• Deep knowledge of rotating and static equipment (pumps, compressors, ash handling systems, cooling towers, piping networks).
• Familiarity with predictive tools (vibration analysis, alignment, thickness gauging).
• Proficiency in CMMS/SAP modules and MS Office

Soft Skills: Strong leadership, cross‑functional coordination, problem‑solving, and crisis management abilities.