Lead - Electrical Maintenance

About Adani Group and Adani Power Limited

Adani Group is a diversified Indian conglomerate with 10 publicly traded companies, recognized for its expansive and sophisticated logistics and utility infrastructure across India. Headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, it leads infrastructure development with operational and management practices adhering to global benchmarks. As India's only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer, it holds four IG-rated businesses.

Adani Power Limited, a subsidiary of Adani Group, is the country's largest private thermal power producer, operating power plants across several states with a total capacity of 15,250 MW, including a 40 MW solar project in Gujarat.

Role Purpose

This position involves supervising electrical maintenance for Boiler, Turbine, and Generator (BTG) systems to ensure maximum reliability and efficiency. Key responsibilities include maintaining stringent safety and compliance measures, adopting digital technologies and automation, and nurturing continuous improvement along with team development.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical maintenance activities related to Boiler, Turbine, and Generator units.
• Strategically plan and oversee maintenance operations to ensure BTG system availability and operational excellence.
• Implement proactive maintenance measures including standard operating procedures, job safety analyses, and systematic maintenance plans to avoid equipment failures.
• Supervise testing and monitoring of electrical equipment, ensuring parameter compliance and initiating prompt corrective action when required.
• Coordinate scheduling and execution of shutdowns, annual overhauls, and other maintenance projects within scheduled timelines.
• Perform detailed troubleshooting and root cause analysis to effectively resolve equipment failures and prevent recurrence.
• Implement recommendations from root cause analysis, management of change frameworks, failure mode analyses, zero fault opportunities, and ensure adherence to technical audits like ISO, IWMS, and 5S standards.
• Ensure preventive, corrective, and condition-based maintenance tasks are completed timely.
• Assist in budgeting and planning for BTG electrical maintenance activities.
• Manage spare parts inventory, emphasizing development of indigenous spares to optimize costs and availability.
• Oversee execution of improvement projects for BTG and related equipment, ensuring objectives are met.
• Supervise and evaluate performance of business associates, ensuring standards are maintained and bills are verified.
• Manage purchase requests in accordance with delegation of authority policies.
• Monitor the condition and availability of all BTG electrical equipment including excitation systems, switchgears, motors, electrical systems, ESP, elevators, DG sets, variable frequency drives, cranes, and hoists.
• Ensure timely repair and refurbishment of equipment in associated areas.
• Ensure closure of maintenance notifications promptly in SAP system.
• Participate in cross-site knowledge sharing to enhance maintenance capabilities and standards.
• Ensure compliance to Integrated Management Systems, AWMS, DISHA, ABEM, CHETNA guidelines, and safety protocols.
• Conduct and monitor regular technical audits and safety drills to maintain a secure working environment.
• Maintain and update work orders and notifications in SAP, identifying opportunities for system upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with legal and statutory requirements including electrical licenses and elevator certifications.
• Lead and contribute to digitalization and automation initiatives to increase operational efficiency.
• Promote adoption of new technologies and innovative maintenance solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and optimizing maintenance processes and systems.
• Foster a positive and high-performance culture through effective employee engagement, mentoring, and team management.
• Manage manpower allocation efficiently, including employees and business associates.
• Encourage knowledge sharing and participation in technical seminars and cross-site collaborations.

Educational Qualifications

Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BE/B.Tech). A Master’s degree is considered advantageous.

Experience

Candidates should have at least 13 years of experience in electrical maintenance, preferably within power generation or other heavy industrial sectors. Specific expertise in maintaining Boiler, Turbine, and Generator (BTG) equipment in the power sector is strongly preferred.