The Section Head – Mechanical (AHP & BOP) leads the overall mechanical operation, preventive and breakdown maintenance, and project/installation activities for the Ash Handling Plant (AHP) and Balance of Plant (BOP) systems in a thermal power plant. The role ensures high equipment availability, strict adherence to safety standards, and cost-effective management of rotating and static equipment. 1. Operations & Maintenance Management
• Oversee daily O&M; and shutdown/overhaul maintenance for AHP (dry/wet ash handling, compressors, vessels, ash slurry pumps) and BOP systems (cooling towers, CW/ACWP pumps, water treatment plants, compressed air, piping and valves).
• Execute preventive, predictive, corrective, and condition-based maintenance programs.
• Manage work orders, spare parts reservations, and history tracking through CMMS (e.g., SAP).
• Lead root-cause analysis (RCA) and failure investigations for chronic equipment breakdowns (pumps, gearboxes, valves, ash lines) 2. Resource, Budget & Spare Parts Planning
• Plan and control departmental budgets, maintenance consumables, and strategic mechanical spares.




• Coordinate contractor manpower deployment, productivity tracking, and service bill certifications. 3. Safety, Compliance & Quality
• Enforce statutory safety regulations, Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures, and PPE compliance.
• Maintain compliance with Integrated Management Systems (IMS), ISO, and environmental norms Required Qualifications & Experience
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Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.
E. / B.
Tech)

Experience:
15+ years of hands-on experience in O&M; or project execution of Thermal Power Plants (Coal/Gas), with a dedicated focus on AHP and BOP systems Technical

Skills:
• Deep knowledge of rotating and static equipment (pumps, compressors, ash handling systems, cooling towers, piping networks).
• Familiarity with predictive tools (vibration analysis, alignment, thickness gauging).
• Proficiency in CMMS/SAP modules and MS Office Soft

Skills:
Solid leadership, cross-functional coordination, problem-solving, and crisis management abilities.

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🏢 Adani Power
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