Associate Manager - Operations

Purpose/Objective

This role is responsible to monitor and operate plant systems, including Boiler, Turbine, Generator, BOP, switchyard and transformer area ensuring their optimal performance and executing necessary start-up and shut-down procedures.
This role also performs and monitors Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) operations, maintaining equipment, promoting energy conservation, and ensuring environmental compliance.

Key Responsibilities of Role

Control Room Engineer/Lead Desk Engineer /Lead FGD/ Switchyard Engineer System Monitoring and Operations: Monitor Boiler, Turbine, Generator, BOP, and Electrical Systems to ensure optimal performance.
Execute start-up and shut-down operations of the plant systems, as required.
Maintain close observation of plant parameters and respond promptly to any deviations.
Perform routine changeover of equipment and trial of emergency drives.
Emergency Response and Equipment Handling: Handle plant emergencies related to Boiler-Turbine-Generator (BTG) and coordinate responses.
Manage emergencies related to switchyards and grid problems to minimize impact on operations.
Ensure safe isolation and normalization of equipment in response to operational needs or emergencies.
Perform Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) operations and monitor FGD system parameters.
Maintain all plant parameter logbooks accurately and up-to-date.
Energy Conservation and Environmental Compliance: Promote energy conservation in all activities, focusing on Specific Oil Consumption (SOC), Auxiliary Power Consumption (APC), Demineralized (DM) Water usage, and Heat Rate.
Monitor critical chemistry parameters to ensure environmental compliance and operational efficiency.
Implement and oversee FGD operations to reduce emissions and comply with environmental regulations.
Business Sustainability: Ensure adherence to IMS, AWMS, DISHA, CHETNA guidelines within the department.
Maintain safety of personnel and equipment through proper training and adherence to safety protocols.
Adhere to Permit to Work (PTW) systems and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Notify and report defects, problems in the plant to the shift in charge in a timely manner.
Digitization and Automation: Execute comprehensive digitization strategies to optimize operational efficiency.
Implement automation solutions to support overall organizational goals/strategy.
Implement process and system improvements, adopting newer technologies and innovative ideas.
Key Stakeholders - Internal: Maintenance Engineers Key Stakeholders - External: NA

Technical Competencies

Auxiliary Power Management-APL,Emergency Response and Incident Management-APL,Heat Rate and Consumption Monitoring-APL,Inventory and Spares Parts Management-APL,Performance and Root Cause Analysis-APL,Plant Operations Management-APL,Process Optimization-APL,Regulatory Compliance-APL,Safety Management-APL

Qualifications and Experience

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 9+ 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.