Section Head - Mechanical AHP & BOP

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 • 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: Strong leadership, cross-functional coordination, problem-solving, and crisis management abilities.