Associate Manager

About Business:

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 manage the continuous availability, reliability, and functionality of DCS and PLC systems. This includes scheduling and performing regular system backups, maintenance, and troubleshooting, as well as coordinating with OEMs for system upgrades. The role also involves managing hardware and software resources, network integrity, and cybersecurity measures to prevent data loss and system vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

Lead - DCS_PLC (Distributed Control System_ Programmable Logic Control)

System Reliability and Maintenance:

Ensure the availability and functioning of all control loops in auto mode, maintaining reliability of equipment protection under BTG.

Schedule and execute regular backups of DCS and PLC systems to prevent data loss.

Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of DCS and PLC hardware to minimize downtime.

Monitor system alarms daily and ensure the healthiness and redundancy of systems.

Coordinate with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for annual maintenance activities and system upgrades.

Manage the proper functioning of Operator Workstations (OWS) and Engineering Workstations (EWS).

Maintain periodical backups and availability of historian systems for data integrity and recovery.

Hardware and Software Management:

Manage the availability of DCS and PLC hardware and software, including necessary spares for emergency replacements.

Maintain up-to-date DCS and PLC licenses and manage renewals to avoid operational disruptions.

Conduct patch updates of DCS and PLC software to address vulnerabilities and enhance system performance.

Upgrade DCS and PLC systems proactively to prevent obsolescence and maintain compatibility with new technologies.