Shift Engineer - Automation, Module Maintenance at Adani Solar

About the Company

Adani Group is a prominent and diversified Indian conglomerate with 10 publicly listed firms. Headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, it leads the logistics and energy sectors with a pan-India footprint, operating world-class infrastructure assets and following global standards in operations and maintenance. It holds four investment-grade ratings in infrastructure, uniquely positioning it in India.

Adani Solar is India’s foremost and largest vertically integrated solar PV manufacturer, boasting capacities of 4 GW cells and modules and 2 GW for ingots and wafers.

Job Purpose

The Shift Engineer in Automation is entrusted with ensuring smooth and ongoing operations of the MSEL module production line. The role encompasses driving stabilization efforts, nurturing a capable team, and optimizing spare part handling primarily through SAP-PM system use. Achieving high equipment uptime and promoting safety and sustainability culture are essential objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement improvement measures via SQPDCME projects to reinforce module line stability, ensuring projects effectively reduce operational disturbances.
• Lead initiatives that bolster workforce skills and teamwork, tracking capability-building activities and employee engagement levels.
• Manage spare parts inventory efficiently, leveraging SAP-PM tools to optimize stock availability and minimize delays.
• Monitor and improve equipment availability percentages to maintain consistent production with minimized downtime.
• Drive organizational growth and continual progress by adhering to the Adani Business Excellence Model, fostering operational excellence across departments.

Stakeholders

Internal: Production Teams, Shift Engineers, Cluster Managers, Module Maintenance Leads and Heads
External: Equipment suppliers and Automation technology partners.

Educational & Experience Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering (B.E. or B.Tech) is required.
• Minimum 2 to 5 years’ relevant experience in operation and maintenance of automated systems such as PLCs, Drives, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and robotics.