Head of Plant Operations | Surat

• 25-30 yrs experience in boiler, steam & thermal power plant operations
• Proven leader in multi-plant operations, IBR compliance & efficiency
  
  

About Our Client

Our client is an established, publicly listed energy and industrial utilities organization specializing in steam generation and supply solutions for process industries. With a growing network of operational facilities, the organization is seeking an experienced leader to drive multi-plant operational performance, energy efficiency, safety and business expansion.

Job Description

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will:

• Lead end-to-end operations across multiple steam generation and utility plants, ensuring operational reliability, efficiency and profitability.
• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with business objectives, capacity expansion and long-term growth plans.
• Oversee boiler operations, steam generation, fuel management, utilities and equipment reliability across facilities.
• Drive improvements in boiler efficiency, fuel consumption, steam quality, plant availability and overall energy performance.
• Establish standardized SOPs, operational KPIs and performance benchmarks across plants.
• Lead and hold Plant Heads accountable for production, maintenance, safety, cost and operational performance.
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance, automation, reliability improvement and reduction of unplanned breakdowns.
• Ensure compliance with Indian Boiler Regulations (IBR), environmental regulations, CEMS requirements and other statutory approvals.
• Champion EHS practices, process safety, emergency preparedness and regulatory compliance across all operating locations.
• Monitor plant-wise operating costs, fuel efficiency, budgets and capital expenditure to drive sustainable profitability.
• Provide strategic guidance for new plant development, capacity expansion, commissioning and operational stabilization.
• Ensure uninterrupted and reliable steam supply to industrial customers while maintaining agreed service and quality standards.
• Establish operational dashboards and present periodic performance reviews, deviations and improvement plans to senior leadership.
• Build, mentor and develop Plant Heads and senior operations teams, strengthening accountability and succession planning.
  
  

The Successful Applicant

• Holds a B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering; MBA would be an added advantage.
• Brings 25-30 years of experience in thermal power plants, boiler operations, steam generation, chemicals, cement or allied process industries.
• Has demonstrated experience leading multi-location plant operations at a senior leadership level.
• Possesses strong technical expertise in industrial boilers, steam generation systems, fuel optimization, utilities and equipment maintenance.
• Demonstrates a proven track record of improving boiler efficiency, plant reliability, energy consumption and operating costs.
• Has in-depth knowledge of IBR, CEMS, environmental regulations, statutory compliance and industrial safety standards.
• Brings experience in preventive maintenance, plant automation, operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Has exposure to new plant commissioning, capacity expansion and operational stabilization.
• Demonstrates strong financial and commercial acumen, including plant budgeting, cost control and capital expenditure planning.
• Is an effective people leader with experience managing multiple Plant Heads and geographically dispersed operations teams.
  
  

What's On Offer

• Strategic leadership opportunity within a publicly listed industrial energy and utilities organization.
• End-to-end responsibility for operational performance across multiple steam generation facilities.
• Opportunity to drive operational transformation, energy efficiency and capacity expansion.
• High-visibility role working directly with the Managing Director on business performance and growth.
  
  

Quote job ref: JN-102026-7127624