Senior Manager -Shift Incharge

Adani Power Ltd.; Korba District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Power Limited in India seeks an experienced Lead Assistant Shift In-charge to manage plant operations during the shift, focusing on safety, efficiency and regulatory compliance across units, switchyard and BoP.

You will coordinate with desk engineers, oversee unit startups and shutdowns, respond to emergencies, monitor load handling and drive digitization and process improvements within IMS, AWMS, DISHA and CHETNA guidelines.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation of all units, switchyard and BoP with maximum efficiency during the shift.
• Support unit lineup, equipment changeovers and routine testing of protection and annunciation systems.
• Handle emergencies including load throw off, unit tripping and generation loss.
• Participate in cold, hot and warm start-up and safe shutdown of units.
• Monitor loading of machines and switchyard equipment; coordinate with LDC/NLDC/SLDC.
• Escalate plant operations-related problems to the team lead.
• Perform BoP logbook entries and ensure BoP equipment availability during shifts.
• Notify defects in SAP (oil, water, steam leakage) and monitor DSM loss.
• Support Desk engineer during emergencies and recommission units after AOH/COH.
• Drive digitization and automation initiatives; conform to IMS, AWMS, DISHA, CHETNA guidelines.

Skills

Power plant operations

Thermal power plants

Safety compliance

Education

BE/B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

About Business

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) is a part of the diversified Adani Group, and 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 company's strategic objectives.
• Implement process and system improvements, adopting new technologies and innovative ideas.

Key Stakeholders - Internal

• All departments

Key Stakeholders - External

• Vendors
• SLDC

Qualifications

• BE/B.tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field 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.