Senior Manager -Shift Incharge

Adani Group; Korba District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group seeks a Lead Assistant Shift In-charge (Plant Operations) to oversee thermal power plant operations during shifts, ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. The role supports unit and BoP operations, coordination with control centers, and timely response to emergencies.

The candidate should hold BE/BTech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 12+ years’ experience in power plants, preferably in thermal plants, and will work on-site in India as part of the Adani

Qualifications

• BE/BTech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 12+ years of experience in power plant operations with a focus on thermal power plants.
• Experience in the power generation industry, specifically with thermal power plants, is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation of all units, switchyard, and BoP with maximum efficiency during the shift.
• Support routine operational activities such as lineup of units and their auxiliaries, changeover of equipment, and routine testing of protection and annunciation systems during the shift.
• Handle emergencies including load throw off, unit tripping, equipment tripping, and generation loss.
• Participate in cold, hot and warm start-up, normal operations, emergency handling, and safe shutdown of units.
• Monitor loading of machines, switchyard equipment, and ensure coordination with LDC, NLDC, and SLDC.
• Guide and provide instructions to desk and field operators for safe operations.

Education

BE/B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

About Business:

Adani Group: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world-class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large-scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG-rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Adani Power Limited (APL): Adani Power Limited (APL), a part of the diversified Adani Group, is the largest private thermal power producer in India. We have a power generation capacity of 15,250 MW comprising thermal power plants in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand, and a 40 MW solar power project in Gujarat.

Job Purpose: This role is responsible to execute operations of the thermal power plant during the shift, focusing on operational efficiency, safety, and compliance. The Lead Assistant Shift In-charge will support the management of all units, switchyard, and Balance of Plant (BoP), and will work closely with the Desk Engineer and other team members to maintain optimal plant performance and handle emergencies.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Team Lead- Assistant Shift In-charge (Plant Operations)

Operational Support and Efficiency:

Assist in the operation of all units, switchyard, and BoP with maximum efficiency during the shift.

Support routine operational activities such as the lineup of units and their auxiliaries, changeover of equipment, and routine testing of protection and annunciation systems during the shift.

Support unit wise operations and handle emergencies including load throw off, unit tripping, equipment tripping, and generation loss.

Participate in cold, hot and warm start-up, normal operations, emergency handling, and safe shutdown of units.

Coordination and Communication:

Monitor loading of machines, switchyard equipment, and ensure coordination with LDC, NLDC, and SLDC.

Guide and provide instructions to desk and field operators for safe operations.

Escalate plant operations-related problems and events to the team lead.

Documentation and Monitoring:

Perform BoP area logbook filling and checking for shift activities.

Manage the availability of BoP area equipment during the shift hours.

Notify defects in SAP like oil, water, steam leakage, or any abnormalities in equipment.

Monitor DSM (Deviation Settlement Mechanism) and operate all units to reduce DSM loss.

Support and Emergency Response:

Support Desk engineer during emergencies.

Execute recommissioning of units after AOH and COH.

Execute emergency equipment trials and restoration of process and equipment.

Business Sustainability:

Adhere to the IMS, AWMS, DISHA and CHETNA guidelines within the department.

Maintain the safety of personnel and equipment through proper training and adherence to safety protocols.

Ensure adherence to compliance with all legal requirements concerning plant operations.

Monitor operations to ensure they are in line with statutory compliances.

Digitization and Automation:

Support the execution of digitization strategies to optimize operational efficiency.

Implement automation solutions to support the companys strategic objectives.

Implement process and system improvements, adopting new technologies and innovative ideas.

Key Stakeholders - Internal:

All departments

Key Stakeholders - External:

Vendors

SLDC

Responsibilities

NA

Qualifications

Educational Qualification:

BE/B.tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field from a recognized institution.

Work Experience (Range of years):

Minimum of 12+ years of experience in power plant operations with a focus on thermal power plants

Preferred Industry:

Experience in the power generation industry, specifically with thermal power plants, is highly preferred.

Requirements: