Head Thermal Power Plant

At Vedanta, we believe our people are the driving force behind our success. As we continue our growth journey, we are looking for passionate, high-performing professionals who can bring fresh perspectives, strong leadership, and a commitment to excellence. Join us to be part of a dynamic organization that offers unparalleled opportunities to learn, grow, and create lasting impact while shaping the future of the industry.
As we continue to strengthen our operational excellence and energy reliability agenda, we are seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to spearhead our power generation operations, drive efficiency, ensure plant reliability, and optimize business performance. To partner with us in this exciting journey and unlock new value for the business, we are looking for passionate professionals for the position of Head Thermal Power Plant, VAML Jharsuguda.
Roles & Responsibilities
Assist the CEO in developing the strategy for the business aimed at enhancing internal and external customer value
Formulation and implementation of operating plan to ensure the achievement of business goals and targets cascading from corporate strategy
Drive the day-to-day operations of the IPP thus ensuring limited uninterrupted power supply
To ensure the excellent upkeep and maintenance of the plant to maximize plant availability factor to meet the load demand and Power Load Factor
Working in close coordination with the power sales team in relation to identifying a generation and delivery schedule
Working in close coordination with Central and State authorities in relation to ensuring revenue maximization by operating in regime
Undertake benchmarking activities with the best operating power plants and institutionalize best O&M practices
Identify operational risk and undertake risk mitigation initiatives & Work in close coordination with BE to identify improvement initiative
Work in close coordination with the technical service providers and ensure that they are performing as per the identified performance parameters
Develop the SLAS, systems and processes for the various SBU Heads
Conduct periodic review of business strategy and identify course corrective action & Identify targets for the function heads and monitor them on a regular basis
Education Qualification | Work-Ex | Desired Attributes
B.E./ B. Tech Mech./Elec/Power with a strong systems and process orientation
16 - 20 years of experience with a power plant of 2000 MW plus is desirable
More than 60% in education background with only 1 yr of education gap either btw 12th & grad or PG can be considered
On hand O&M skills of Coal based thermal power stations or on hand experience in Operation and any one maintenance department handling or Any maintenance department handling along with good operation knowledge.
Knowledge of Statutory requirements for power plant like IBR, IER, PCB, MOEF etc.
Handling of contractors/business partners i.e. contract management skills
knowledge in the areas in safety, environment and waste management
Grid and other related codes
The quality tools/statistical tools like 5S/TPM/TQM/Six Sigma and Management system like ISO
What we’ll offer you:
Outstanding remuneration and best-in-class rewards
Globally benchmarked people-policies with the best in class-facilities
If this sounds like you and the opportunity you are looking for, apply now and be a part of our exciting growth journey.

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