Adani Group—C&I Maintenance Lead

Job description

Description: Responsible for overseeing the SCADA, automation and instrumentation operation and maintenance work 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 Group’s mission to drive sustainable energy solutions and supports PSP Hydro’s strategic focus on operational excellence, risk management, and stakeholder collaboration. Requirements: - B.E/B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation Engineering. - 15+ years of instrumentation experience within hydro power generation sector. - Strong knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements pertaining to C&I and Cybersecurity for Hydro/PSP Plants. - Knowledge of IEC 104, IEC 101, IEC 61850, Modbus, OPC, and similar control system network protocols. - Experience in IMS implementation for operational Plant. Including ISMS 27001. - Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) for Plant maintenance works. - Proven experience with C&I system, including specification, design, assessment, verification, testing, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of Hydro/PSP Plant SCADA and Control system. - Knowledge of analytics tools for performance optimization and risk assessment. Responsibilities: - Ensure reliable, safe and efficient operation of all generating units, auxiliaries, and balance of plant systems. - Ensures full compliance with Statutory HSS, environmental, cybersecurity and technical requirements from central and state governmental bodies (i.e. CEA, CERC, DSA, SCEI, cybersecurity etc. compliances). - Responsible for PTW, LOTO, isolations, HIRA, TBT, JSA for assigned areas. - Operation & Maintenance of OT and IT systems for Plant SCADA and control system. - High level understanding of SCADA and Control System site acceptance testing and its associated documentation. - Manage external interfaces to the plant i.e. RCI, EMI, AGC, interface to SLDC / RLDC over PLCC and Forte etc. Co-ordination for implementation of Remote-Control Interface (RCI) at Plant with central team. - Handle all operational emergencies/trouble shooting pertaining to C&I area, for sustainable production. Monitoring critical parameters and render technical help to resolve the anomalies. - Active co-ordination with Control Room Operators for smooth functioning of Control room equipment. Analyze the performance and bring operational improvement. - Manage inventory of instruments, Plant OT, IT system and maintain all licenses. - Create and implement maintenance procedures for Plant SCADA/control system equipment. - Guide and train engineers and technicians on maintenance and troubleshooting of plant SCADA/ control system equipment. - Ensure timely calibration of field instruments installed at Plant. - Lead equipment failure investigations and analysis for C&I part, establish RCA framework and implement performance monitoring, corrective actions and continuous improvement methodology. - Preparation of service contract and contract management for C&I maintenance for works outsourced to external service providers. - Preparation and implementation of C&I maintenance reports and checklists, including daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and checklists. Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, testing results, and plant drawings etc. - Prepare and manage plant C&I maintenance budget, work to optimize the costs and maximize production. - Support electrical maintenance section head in plant improvement projects, modernization initiatives, digital transformation, and automation upgrades. - To devise appropriate PM schedules for all critical equipment as per OEM recommendations/maintenance plan and ensure proper implementation. - IMS implementation, documentation preparation and updating, pertaining to your area. - Ensures adherence to Cybersecurity requirements and compliance for Plant process control system. Support IT team in documentation and implementation of ISMS 27001. - Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Electrical Section Head, from time to time.