Control & Instrumentation Lead (O&M- PSP Hydro)

Control & Instrumentation lead is responsible for overseeing the SCADA, automation and instrumentation operation and maintenance works for Hydro and PSP Assets. This role is pivotal in ensuring optimal power generation, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement within the Hydro and pump storage plant. The position aligns with Adani Group's mission to drive sustainable energy solutions and supports PSP Hydro's strategic focus on operational excellence, risk management, and stakeholder collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure reliable, safe and efficient operation of all generating units, auxiliaries, and balance of plant systems.
• Ensures full compliance with Statutory HSS, environmental, cybersecurity and technical requirements from central and state governmental bodies (i.e. CEA, CERC, DSA, SCEI, AP/CPCB etc. compliances).
• Support and Guide site teams for Operation & Maintenance of OT and IT systems for Plant SCADA and control system.
• High level understanding of SCADA and Control System factory and site acceptance testing (FAT and SAT) and its associated documentation.
• Implement external interfaces to the plant i.e. RCI, EMI, AGC, interface to SLDC / RLDC over PLCC and Forte etc. Co-ordination for implementation of Remote-Control Interface (RCI) at Plant with central team.
• Ensure O&M for C&I systems at Hydro and PSP Assets are aligned and carried out in line with prevailing O&M practices in the organization.
• Implement analytical tools, procedures, protocols etc. for ensuring efficient and effective monitoring, cost and performance optimization of C&I systems/works at Hydro and PSP Assets.
• Supports site teams in handling all operational emergencies/trouble shootings pertaining to C&I area, for sustainable production. Monitoring critical parameters and render technical help to resolve the anomalies. Analyze the performance and bring operational improvement.
• Support and guide site teams to manage inventory of instruments, Plant OT, IT system and maintain all licenses.
• Develop and coordinate with site teams for implementation of maintenance procedures for Plant SCADA/control system equipment.
• Guide and train site engineers on maintenance and troubleshooting of plant SCADA / control system equipment.
• Assist Lead C&I in equipment failure investigations and analysis for C&I part, establish RCA framework and implement performance monitoring, corrective actions and continuous improvement methodology.
• Preparation of service contract and contract management for C&I maintenance for works outsourced to external service providers.
• Assist Lead C&I in preparing and managing C&I maintenance budget, work to optimize the costs and maximize production.
• Assist Lead C&I in establishing Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) at plant level, for C&I systems.
• Assist lead C&I in driving plant improvement projects, modernization initiatives, digital transformation, and automation upgrades.
• IMS implementation, documentation preparation and updating, pertaining to your area.
• Ensures adherence to Cybersecurity requirements and compliance for Plant process control system. Support IT team in documentation and implementation of ISMS 27001 at Hydro and PSP Assets.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Lead C&I, from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

• B.E/B.Tech in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics/Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering.
• 13+ years of experience C&I within hydro power generation sector.
• Strong knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements pertaining to C&I and Cybersecurity for Hydro/PSP Plants.
• Knowledge of IEC 104, IEC 101, IEC 61850, Modbus, OPC, and similar control system network protocols.
• Experience in IMS implementation for operational Plant. Including ISMS 27001.
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) for Plant maintenance works.
• Proven experience with C&I system, including specification, design, assessment, verification, testing, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of Hydro/PSP Plant SCADA and Control system.
• Knowledge of analytics tools for performance optimization and risk assessment.