Vedanta - Head - O&M

Description:

Vedantas Power business is among the top private players in India in thermal power generation with an installed capacity of 4780 MW, serving various discoms and utilities, across the nation.

• Vedanta Power operates a robust portfolio of thermal power assets across three strategic locations: Punjab, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh.
• Located in Punjabs Mansa district, Talwandi Sabo Power Ltd.
• (TSPL) represents the largest private thermal power facility in North India, with an installed capacity of 1980 MW, contributing nearly 30% of the states electricity demand.
• Meenakshi Energy Ltd.
• (MEL) in Andhra Pradeshs Tirupati district has a capacity of 1000 MW, while Vedanta Ltd.
• Chhattisgarh Thermal Power Plant (VLCTPP) in Singhitarai village, Sakti district, is a 1200 MW coal-based thermal power plant.
• Together, these plants reflect Vedanta Powers commitment to powering progress through high-performance assets and regional impact.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end Operations & Maintenance of BTG (Boiler-Turbine-Generator) and Balance of Plant systems ensuring reliable, safe, and efficient power generation.
• Drive Innovation, Digitalization, and Efficiency enhancement initiatives, including adoption of advanced technologies for predictive maintenance, automation, IoT-based monitoring, and data-driven decision-making.
• Plan, schedule, and execute preventive and predictive maintenance for critical equipmentboilers, turbines, generators, CHP/AHP systems, cooling towers, and electrical balance of plant.
• Lead annual overhauling and major/minor shutdowns with strict adherence to cost, quality, and schedule parameters.
• Spearhead SAP implementation and digital workflow integration across O&M processes.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives through reliability improvement, optimized asset utilization, vendor management, and energy efficiency projects.
• Strengthen workforce capability through skill mapping, competency enhancement, and succession planning for O&M teams.
• Coordinate fuel supply and quality assurance in liaison with procurement/logistics to ensure optimal combustion efficiency and emissions control.
• Build strong partnerships with vendors, technology partners, and internal stakeholders for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualification and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Thermal power plant operations.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical/instrumentation engineering.
• Expertise in preventive/predictive maintenance, outage planning, and reliability improvement.
• Proven ability in vendor management, cost optimization, and team development.