Senior Manager - Boiler Maintenance and Reliability

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

Job summary

Adani Enterprises Ltd. in Raipur seeks a Senior Manager to lead preventive, predictive, breakdown, and condition-based maintenance for boiler systems and auxiliaries.

The role focuses on high reliability, spearheading annual overhauls, shutdowns, and major repairs while driving RCA and TPM initiatives. You will coordinate with multiple technical teams, optimize schedules and spares, and ensure strict safety and PTW compliance.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of Mechanical Maintenance experience in power/utility sectors.
• Minimum 6-8 years in Boiler Maintenance of Thermal Power Plants.
• Experience in large utility units (300 MW+ preferred) and Supercritical/Subcritical boilers.
• SAP PM based maintenance management and contractor oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead preventive, predictive, breakdown, and condition-based maintenance of boiler systems and auxiliaries.
• Plan annual overhauls, major shutdowns, and capital repairs within timelines and budgets.
• Drive RCA for recurring failures and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Implement Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), TPM, vibration monitoring, and thermography.
• Coordinate with Operations, C&I, Electrical, CHP, Ash Handling, and Engineering teams.
• Oversee maintenance schedules, manpower, spares, and contractor productivity.
• Monitor safety, PTW compliance, and Adani safety protocols during maintenance.

Skills

Boiler maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

RCA (Root Cause Analysis)

RCM (Reliability-Centered Maintenance)

Vibration monitoring

Thermography

Maintenance planning

Shutdown planning

Safety & PTW

Performance analytics

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

MBA (Operations) or equivalent

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

Senior Manager 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.

Educational Qualification 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.

Experience Level

• Senior Level