Shift Engineer- Mechanical (O&M)

Adani Group; Anantapuram; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group seeks a Shift Engineer (Mechanical O&M) for the PSP Hydro facility in Chitravati, Andhra Pradesh. The role is pivotal to ensure optimal power generation, operational efficiency and continuous improvement within the plant, requiring close coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

You will operate generating units and auxiliaries safely, support PTW/LOTO processes, prepare day-ahead and intraday generation schedules, and maintain shift operation records.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hydro power operations experience.
• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Operate generating units, auxiliaries and BOP safely and reliably.
• Coordinate with SLDC/RLDC and other stakeholders for day-to-day shifts.
• Issue and close PTW, verify isolations and LOTO.
• Prepare day-ahead and intraday generation schedules and shift reports.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and environmental requirements.

Skills

Shift operation

Hydro power

Safety compliance

PTW/LOTO

Stakeholder coordination

Generation scheduling

Education

B.E./B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Work Location: Chitravati, Andhra Pradesh

Role

Responsible for the shift operation (Mechanical O&M) works of the PSP Hydro facility in Chitravati, Andhra Pradesh. This role is pivotal in ensuring optimal power generation, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement within the pump storage Plant. The position aligns with Adani Groups mission to drive sustainable energy solutions and supports PSP Hydros strategic focus on operational excellence, risk management, and stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliable, safe and efficient operation of all generating units, auxiliaries, and balance of Plant systems.
• Supports Shift in-charge in ensuring full compliance with Statutory HSS, environmental and technical requirements from central and state governmental bodies (i.e. CEA, CERC, DSA, SCEI, AP/CPCB, Cybersecurity etc. compliances).
• Supports shift in-charge in issuance and closure of Permit to work (PTW), verification of isolations and LOTO, ensures documentation and PTW process completeness, prior to PTW issuance and closure.
• Supports shift in-charge in preparation of generation schedules (day ahead, intraday revisions etc.), and its coordination with internal and external stake holders.
• Effective coordination with SLDC / RLDC, CTU, STU, CEA, SCEI etc. as and when required for day-to-day operations of Plant.
• Works as shift engineer to achieve generation targets, pumping schedules, and to meet SLDC / RLDC instructions. Liaison with SLDC/RLDC, DISCOMs, TSO, as and when required in day-to-day shift operation.
• Delegates and assigns work tasks to assigned shift engineer/technicians to maintain optimum Plant operations.
• Supports shift in-charge in preparation and implementation of complete Plant operations reports and checklists, including daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and checklists.
• Supports shift operations for PPA compliance, DSM management, and settlements.
• Works in line with the approved operations plan to achieve yearly Generation targets (including minimization of APC) and yearly agreed Plant/Machines Availability targets.
• Prepares and maintains Plant shift operations records on day-to-day basis.
• IMS implementation, documentation preparation and updating, pertaining to assigned area.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the shift in-charge, from time to time.

Education Qualification & Experience

• B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven expertise in operations within hydro power generation sector, with a minimum of 5 years of experience.