Asst SIC -Main plant Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 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

Responsibilities

• For safe, reliable and economic plant operation.
• Achieving budgeted targets of PLF, Availability.
• Self-assurance of Health, Wellbeing at priority
• Reduction in Aux power consumption, Specific oil consumption, Specific DM consumption, leakages.
• Safe start up and shutdown of units.
• Generation as per the direction of Business development and SLDC/WRLDC to maximize the profit.
• Monitoring Housekeeping of plant area.
• Development of subordinates by deputing for scheduled training
• Operation of thermal power plants, and Balance of Plant with optimum efficiency.
• Cold Start up, Hot Start-up, Warm start up, Normal Operation, Emergency Handling and Safe shut down of Units.
• Line up of the unit and its auxiliaries, Changeover of equipment’s, routine testing of protection system and annunciation system.
• Issue and cancellation PTW (Permit to Work) system, safe isolation, personnel safety and equipment safety. Monitor plant operations and handle emergencies including shut-down of units and load throw-off to control generation as per requirement.
• Instruction Field operators for safe operation of Power Plant.
• Emergency Equipment Trial and restoration of process and Equipment.
• Familiar with Indian Electricity Act and Rules & Knowledge of load scheduling.

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.