Adani Group—Associate Manager - Operations & Maintenance PNG

Job description

Description: To manage and execute project implementation, maintenance activities, metering systems, and surveillance operations across R2 & R4 regions. The role ensures timely SCADA integration of newly commercialized assets, high Preventive and Breakdown Maintenance compliance, accurate CNG billing data management in SAP, disciplined vendor and invoice management, and strong operational monitoring through structured MIS reporting and governance. Requirements: Education Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech in Instrumentation / Electronics & Communication / Electrical or related fields. Work Experience: 8–12 years of experience in Automation Projects Execution, SCADA integration, Metering & Surveillance, with exposure to PM/BM management, SAP-based billing and vendor invoice processing. Preferred Industry: Experience in the City Gas Distribution (CGD) sector is preferred; related industries such as oil & gas, pipelines, power or utilities are beneficial. Responsibilities: Project Execution & SCADA Integration: • Drive on-time and within-budget delivery of automation projects across R1, R3 and Inspire Soul Center domains. • Ensure ≥97% of newly commercialized assets are integrated into SCADA within 30 days of commissioning. • Monitor milestone adherence (FAT, SAT, commissioning, I/O checks) and proactively mitigate delays with vendors and GA teams. Maintenance & System Reliability: • Ensure ≥95% on-time completion and compliance of Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules for SCADA, telemetry and metering assets. • Achieve 100% timely resolution of Breakdown Maintenance (BM) activities through structured root-cause analysis. • Maintain high system uptime and communication availability through spares planning and structured maintenance practices. Metering & Surveillance Operations: • Oversee CNG, Domestic, Industrial and Commercial metering systems to ensure accurate measurement, calibration and monitoring. • Conduct monthly site visits in each GA (minimum 12 per year per GA) for surveillance, audit and performance checks. • Ensure field-level data integrity, tamper / anomaly detection and compliance with operational and metering standards. Billing & Data Accuracy (CNG Operations): • Ensure ≥99% accuracy and timeliness of CNG billing data upload in SAP. • Ensure all billing transactions are updated within 24 hours of generation. • Resolve billing discrepancies or errors within 1 working day. Vendor & Invoice Management: • Manage vendor coordination, service-entry and invoice processing through the SAP Ariba portal. • Ensure ≥90% of invoices are processed within contractual timelines (≤3 working days). • Maintain zero deviations in documentation, pricing and approval workflows. Governance, Reporting & Discipline: • Ensure 100% timely and accurate MIS / operational reporting to SOUL leadership. • Ensure 100% compliance with attendance, discipline and the company Code of Conduct; maintain ≥99% attendance-record accuracy with zero payroll discrepancies. • Adhere to internal controls, HSE norms and enterprise risk management practices. Internal Stakeholders: Lead / Head – SOUL GA O&M and CNG Operations Teams Projects / Engineering Team IT / OT & Cybersecurity Team Finance & Accounts (Billing, Payables) Procurement / Contracts (C&P) HR (Attendance & Payroll) HSE Team External Stakeholders: SCADA / Automation System Integrators Meter, EVC & Flow Computer OEMs Telecom / Network Service Providers O&M and Field Service Contractors CNG Dealers / Station Operators Industrial & Commercial Customers Regulatory & Audit Bodies (PNGRB, Legal Metrology, Auditors) # Accountability Area Key Accountability End Result / Outcome 1 Project Execution Deliver automation projects on time and within budget; track milestones and mitigate delays Assets commissioned as per plan with no cost overrun 2 SCADA Integration Integrate newly commercialized assets into SCADA within 30 days of commissioning Full real-time visibility of network assets 3 Preventive Maintenance Plan and execute PM schedules for SCADA, telemetry and metering assets High reliability and uptime 4 Breakdown Maintenance Resolve breakdowns within defined TAT with RCA Minimal downtime and repeat failures 5 Metering & Surveillance Oversee CNG / Domestic / I&C metering; conduct GA surveillance visits and audits Accurate measurement and data integrity 6 CNG Billing Accuracy Upload CNG billing data in SAP accurately; update within 24 hrs; resolve errors in 1 working day Error-free revenue realization 7 Vendor & Invoice Management Process vendor invoices via Ariba with zero documentation / pricing / approval deviations Timely vendor payments and audit-ready records 8 Reporting & Governance Deliver MIS and operational reports; ensure attendance, discipline and CoC compliance Transparent governance and zero payroll discrepancy