Senior Manager - Electrical

Adani Group; Raipur; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group in India is seeking a seasoned Electrical Project Lead to manage all electrical activities for thermal power plant projects, from engineering review through commissioning. You will oversee switchyards, GTs, transformers, EHV systems, and plant electrical balance of plant while ensuring safety, schedule adherence, and cost control.

The role requires 12–17 years of experience in electrical project execution, a degree in Electrical Engineering, and proven ability to coordinate with

Qualifications

• Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering required.
• 12–17 years of relevant experience in electrical project execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical project execution from engineering review to commissioning.
• Develop project schedules, resource plans and erection milestones.
• Monitor progress to meet timelines, quality, safety and budget targets.
• Coordinate with consultants, OEMs, contractors, vendors and cross‑functional teams.
• Establish monitoring mechanisms and prepare periodic progress reports.
• Oversee installation: GT/UAT, switchyards, GIS/AIS, HT/LT, bus ducts, protections.
• Review drawings, SLDs, cable schedules, load lists and specs.
• Ensure design compliance with regulations and standards.
• Lead testing and commissioning for major electrical equipment.
• Review test procedures and performance guarantee tests.
• Ensure equipment readiness before handover to operations.
• Manage contractors and vendors and evaluate performance.
• Conduct site reviews and risk assessments; drive cost control.
• Validate contractor bills and project variations.
• Drive safety, quality and EHS compliance on site.
• Ensure compliance with CEA, IS, IEEE/IEC standards.
• Engage stakeholders and support management reviews.

Skills

Electrical project execution

HT/LT electrical systems

Protection relays

SCADA monitoring systems

Education

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

Job description

Purpose/Objective

• To lead and manage all electrical project activities for Thermal Power Plant projects, ensuring timely execution, quality compliance, safety standards, cost optimization, and successful commissioning of electrical systems including switchyard, generators, transformers, EHV systems, and plant electrical balance of plant.

Key Responsibilities of Role

• Lead electrical project execution activities from engineering review to commissioning.
• Develop project schedules, resource deployment plans, and erection milestones in coordination with project teams.
• Monitor project progress and ensure achievement of project timelines, quality, safety, and budget targets.
• Coordinate with engineering consultants, OEMs, contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams for smooth project execution.
• Establish project monitoring mechanisms and prepare periodic progress reports for management review.
• Electrical System Installation - Oversee erection, testing, commissioning, and synchronization of:- Generators and Generator Transformers (GT) - Unit Auxiliary Transformers (UAT) - Station Transformers - EHV Switchyard (220 kV/400 kV/765 kV) - GIS/AIS Substations - HT/LT Switchgear - Bus Ducts and Busbars - Electrical Protection Systems - Motors, MCCs, PCCs, VFDs - Plant Illumination and Earthing Systems - DG Sets and UPS Systems
• Engineering & Design Coordination - Review electrical engineering drawings, SLDs, cable schedules, load lists, and technical specifications.
• Ensure design compliance with project requirements, statutory regulations, and industry standards.
• Coordinate design clarification and site engineering support with consultants and engineering teams.
• Testing & Commissioning - Lead pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for major electrical equipment.
• Review test procedures, commissioning protocols, and performance guarantee tests.
• Ensure all equipment meets operational readiness requirements before handover.
• Contractor & Vendor Management - Evaluate contractor performance and ensure adherence to contractual obligations.
• Conduct site reviews, progress monitoring meetings, and vendor performance assessments.
• Resolve technical and contractual issues impacting project schedules.
• Cost & Budget Control - Monitor project budgets, electrical package costs, and contract expenditures.
• Identify optimization opportunities to enhance project cost effectiveness.
• Validate contractor bills, measurements, and project variations.
• Safety, Quality & Compliance - Ensure implementation of safety standards, permit systems, and project EHS requirements.
• Drive compliance with CEA regulations, IS standards, IEEE/IEC standards, and statutory requirements.
• Conduct project quality audits, inspections, and corrective action reviews.
• Stakeholder Management - Liaise with internal stakeholders, OEM representatives, regulatory agencies, consultants, and contractors.
• Support management reviews through project progress presentations and risk assessments.

Technical Competencies

• Thermal Power Plant Project Execution,HT/LT Electrical Systems,Protection Relays & Numerical Relay Schemes,SCADA and Plant Electrical Monitoring Systems

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma/B.
• E.
• /B.
• Tech in Electrical Engineering.
• Exp - 12-17 Years of exp.