Assistant Manager - Control & Instrumentation - Operations & Maintenance

About the Organization

Adani Group is a leading Indian conglomerate encompassing ten publicly traded companies, renowned for its expansive logistics and utility infrastructure ventures across India. Based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, the group excels in infrastructure development with operation and maintenance (O&M) standards aligned with global benchmarks. As the only Infrastructure Investment Grade entity in India, it maintains an IG rating across four businesses.

Adani Power Limited (APL), a division of Adani Group, stands as India's foremost private thermal power producer with a portfolio capacity of 15,250 MW from thermal plants spanning multiple states and a 40 MW solar power plant in Gujarat.

Job Overview

The role of Assistant Manager in Control & Instrumentation (C&I) for Operations & Maintenance entails overseeing the uninterrupted availability and reliability of C&I systems for Ash Handling Plant (AHP) and water treatment processes. Responsibilities include routine maintenance, system backups, audits, managing contractors, and budget compliance to ensure optimal system functionality.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the performance and reliability of C&I systems linked to Turbine and its auxiliary systems such as UPS, DCS, SWAS, CPU systems, Governing system, ETS, HPLP Bypass.
• Conduct regular upkeep of SWAS, Motor Operated Valves (MOV), Turbine, and auxiliary equipment to avert operational disruptions.
• Plan and execute unit overhauls to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Promptly diagnose and fix equipment malfunctions to maintain seamless operations.
• Carry out scheduled calibration of instrumentation and prepare comprehensive reports on assessments and corrections.
• Coordinate with contractor technicians by allocating resources and providing technical guidance for maintenance activities.
• Support root cause analyses (RCA), failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and initiatives aimed at achieving zero forced outages (ZFO).
• Apply Management of Change (MoC) procedures for equipment and process modifications to ensure safety and compliance.
• Periodically backup systems including DCS, PLC, PSI, and turbine auxiliary systems to secure operational data.
• Assist in spares and inventory management, including developing local spare parts and procurement adhering to budget constraints.
• Maintain and update documentation and as-built engineering drawings.
• Enforce compliance with IMS, AWMS, DISHA, and CHETNA frameworks to support business continuity and safety.
• Implement corrective measures from safety audits and ensure work permit systems are followed to mitigate risks.
• Lead digitization and automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and incorporate cutting-edge technologies within the department.

Work Interactions

Interact closely with various internal departments, including Environment & Sustainability, Techno Commercial, Operations & Maintenance, Security, Stores, and Support Functions. Maintain relationships with external partners such as vendors.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Control & Instrumentation or Electronics & Communication Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience in control and instrumentation within power generation or analogous process industries.