Senior Manager

Adani Power Ltd.; Raipur; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Power Ltd. Raipur; a senior Mechanical Maintenance Lead will oversee boiler systems in a large thermal power plant, driving preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance to ensure high reliability and safety.

You will plan shutdowns, major overhauls, and capital repairs, and guide RCA/RCM initiatives. You will coordinate with Operations and Engineering teams, deliver performance dashboards, and optimize maintenance using SAP PM, while mentoring teams and ensuring regulatory and safety

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
• M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
• MBA (Operations) or equivalent management qualification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead preventive, predictive, breakdown, and condition-based maintenance of boiler systems.
• Plan and execute annual overhauls, shutdowns, and major maintenance within budgets.
• Drive RCA and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure safe execution with PTW, safety standards, and Adani safety protocols.
• Coordinate with Operations, C&I, Electrical, and Engineering for seamless unit operation.
• Drive digital maintenance through SAP PM and maintenance analytics.
• Manage contractors, service providers, and OEM representatives.

Skills

Boiler maintenance

RCM TPM practices

SAP PM

Root Cause Analysis

Maintenance planning

Vibration monitoring

Thermography

Contractor management

Safety compliance

Performance dashboards

Education

B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

MBA (Operations) or equivalent management qualification

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

• Lead preventive, predictive, breakdown, and condition-based maintenance activities of Boiler systems and auxiliaries.


• Ensure high reliability and availability of Boiler equipment including Pressure Parts, APH, ESP, PA Fans, FD Fans, ID Fans, Soot Blowers, Dampers, Ducting, Expansion Joints, Coal Piping, and associated systems.


• Plan and execute annual overhauls, capital repairs, shutdown activities, and major maintenance projects within approved timelines and budgets.


• Monitor Boiler performance parameters and identify opportunities for reliability improvement, efficiency enhancement, and equipment life extension.


• Drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of recurring failures and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.


• Ensure effective implementation of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), TPM initiatives, vibration monitoring, thermography, and condition monitoring practices.


• Coordinate closely with Operations, C&I, Electrical, CHP, Ash Handling, and Engineering teams to ensure seamless unit operation.


• Review and optimize maintenance schedules, manpower deployment, spare management, and contractor productivity.


• Monitor inventory levels of critical spares and ensure availability of essential materials during planned and emergency maintenance activities.


• Ensure strict adherence to safety standards, PTW systems, statutory regulations, and Adani safety protocols during all maintenance activities.


• Manage and supervise contractors, service providers, OEM representatives, and maintenance teams to achieve project and maintenance objectives.


• Drive digital maintenance practices through SAP PM, maintenance analytics, failure tracking systems, and performance dashboards.


• Identify and implement cost optimization initiatives without compromising safety, quality, and equipment reliability.


• Develop maintenance team capabilities through training, coaching, technical guidance, and succession planning.


• Support management in achieving plant KPIs related to PLF, equipment availability, forced outage reduction, heat rate improvement, and maintenance budget adherence.

Qualifications

Educational Qualification

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.

Mandatory

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.

Preferred

• M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.


• MBA (Operations) or equivalent management qualification.

Experience Requirements

• 15 -20 years of relevant Mechanical Maintenance experience.


• Minimum 6-8 years specifically in Boiler Maintenance of Thermal Power Plants.


• Experience in large utility power units (300 MW and above preferred).


• Hands‑on exposure to Supercritical and Subcritical Boilers.


• Experience in planning and executing major shutdowns and annual overhauls.


• Knowledge of Boiler pressure parts, APH, ESP, Fans, Pneumatic Systems, and associated auxiliaries.


• Experience in SAP PM-based maintenance management.


• Exposure to contractor and manpower management.