Posted 26 May, 2026
Operations Lead (O&M)
Adani Group
Andhra Pradesh, India
Full Time
Reference: 218_696282_48535
- Bachelor's degree in electrical / electrical & electronics engineering.
- Advanced certifications in operations management or power generation technologies are preferred.
- Proven expertise in operations within hydro power generation sector, with a minimum of 15 years of experience.
- Strong knowledge of Statutory and regulatory requirements pertaining to Hydro/PSP Plants.
- Operations experience of large-scale pump storage power plants is preferred.
- Experience leading a team of engineers and technicians for large scale hydro/pump storage power Plant operations, as a section head.
- Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) for Plant operations and maintenance works.
- Knowledge of analytics tools for performance optimization and risk assessment
- Ensure reliable, safe and efficient operation of all generating units, auxiliaries, and balance of plant systems.
- Ensures full compliance with Statutory HSS, environmental and technical requirements from central and state governmental bodies (i.e. CEA, CERC, DSA, SCEI, AP/CPCB, Cybersecurity etc. compliances).
- Contribute to developing safe systems of work (SSOW) procedures, including HIRA, PTW, LOTO, JSA etc. for your area.
- Preparation of generation schedules (day ahead, intraday revisions etc.) and its coordination with internal and external stake holders.
- Effective coordination with SLDC / RLDC, CTU, STU, CEA, SCEI etc. as and when required for day-to-day operations of plant.
- Achieve generation targets, pumping schedules, and meet SLDC / RLDC instructions. Liaison with SLDC/RLDC, DISCOMs, OEMs, regulatory bodies and government agencies, as and when required.
- Preparation and implementation of complete plant operations reports and checklists, including daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and checklists.
- Prepare and manage plant operations budget, work to optimize the costs and maximize production. This includes developing and tracking the monthly, quarterly, and annual operations budgets.
- Support billing, PPA compliance, DSM management, and settlements.
- Define and monitor operations Plans to achieve yearly Generation targets (including minimization of APC) and yearly agreed Plant/Machines Availability targets.
- Delegates and assigns work tasks to operations team to maintain optimum plant operations.
- Support O&M head in plant improvement projects, modernization initiatives, digital transformation, and automation upgrades.
- Lead, train and develop operations team at Plant and prepare a detailed training calendar for operations team accordingly.
- Develop and execute risk management strategies to mitigate Operational risks and ensure compliance with internal audits.
- Prepares and maintains plant operational records and presents the same to management on need basis.
- IMS implementation, documentation preparation and updating, pertaining to your area.
