PF TPP (Operations BTG)

Job description

Key Result Areas (KRAs) – Thermal Power Plant (Operations) 1. Plant Operations Objective Ensure uninterrupted power generation from the Thermal Power Plant (TPP) to support cement manufacturing operations. Supporting Actions • Review and customize operating instructions as per site requirements. • Implement operational strategies and plant operating philosophy as guided by superiors. • Conduct internal energy audits and identify cost optimization opportunities. • Perform forced outage analysis and recommend corrective actions. • Coordinate daily Operations Team Review meetings. • Identify plant abnormalities, operational losses, and coordinate with maintenance teams for resolution. • Liaise with service departments for day-to-day operational requirements. • Support shutdown planning and execution from the operations side. 2. Plant Performance Optimization Objective Improve plant performance, efficiency, reliability, and work environment. Supporting Actions • Monitor daily operating parameters and deviations from optimum conditions. • Identify causes of low availability, partial loading, and performance deterioration. • Analyze critical performance parameters and implement optimization measures. • Conduct regular field inspections to verify equipment performance. • Monitor and control false air ingress in the system. • Analyze heat rate and contributing losses. • Monitor boiler performance and take corrective actions for abnormal conditions. • Analyze equipment-wise power consumption and implement optimization initiatives. • Conduct root cause analysis of tripping, failures, outages, and low availability incidents. 3. TPP Reporting, Budgeting & Billing Objective Ensure accurate reporting, budgeting, cost monitoring, and regulatory compliance. Supporting Actions Performance Reporting • Prepare unit performance comparisons across UTCL plants. • Support COO, CSI, GRI, and Manufacturing Council report generation. • Monitor daily and monthly power costs and contributing factors. • Provide real-time TPP data to WCM and Production departments. • Maintain PAT and EDB databases. Monthly Reporting • Fuel moisture verification. • SAP performance report validation. • Fuel handling loss booking. • Fuel rolling plan preparation. • RPM flash provision. • Loss cost matrix preparation. • QCDIP reporting. • WCM board updates. • TPP historical performance record maintenance. • Contractual billing activities. • Processing Service and Material PR/PO. Compliance & Statutory Reporting • Support maintenance of IBR and GPCB statutory reports. • Coordinate with third-party agencies and prepare MOMs. Budgeting • Prepare annual TPP performance budgets in line with cement plant forecasts. • Update TM1 budgeting systems and manage MIS budget provisions. 4. System Implementation & Continuous Improvement Objective Ensure effective implementation of WCM, TQM, ISO, ENMS, and continuous improvement initiatives. Supporting Actions • Implement projects to reduce repetitive breakdowns, losses, and operational issues. • Submit Kaizens, OPLs, Good-to-Fine suggestions, and improvement initiatives. • Develop and sustain model areas within operations. • Actively participate in KFA and GRT meetings. • Promote technology adoption, innovation, and productivity improvement initiatives. • Conduct awareness programs for operational teams. • Ensure compliance with IMS and audit requirements. • Implement SOPs for critical spares and consumables. • Identify and rectify leakages, unsafe conditions, and emission-related issues. 5. Safety, Environmental & System Management Objective Ensure full compliance with safety, environmental, IMS, and sustainability requirements. Supporting Actions • Ensure 100% compliance with safety standards and recommendations. • Train employees on job responsibilities, hazard identification, and control measures. • Conduct scheduled safety observation rounds. • Report accidents, incidents, and near-misses promptly. • Conduct daily Tool Box Talks and SWP discussions before critical jobs. • Participate actively in safety trainings, committees, and events. • Maintain high housekeeping standards and minimize wastage of utilities. • Ensure adherence to safety practices both on-site and off-site. • Promote environmental sustainability and conservation of natural resources. • Replicate and implement best practices for environmental protection. Key Deliverables • Uninterrupted power supply to cement operations. • Improved plant availability and reliability. • Reduced heat rate and auxiliary power consumption. • Timely and accurate TPP reporting and budgeting. • Successful implementation of WCM/TQM/ISO/ENMS systems. • Zero tolerance towards safety violations and environmental non-compliance. • Continuous improvement through Kaizens, innovation, and operational excellence initiatives.