Team Lead Environment

About Business:

Adani Group: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world-class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large-scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG-rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Adani Power Limited (APL): Adani Power Limited (APL), a part of the diversified Adani Group, is the largest private thermal power producer in India. We have a power generation capacity of 15,250 MW comprising thermal power plants in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand, and a 40 MW solar power project in Gujarat.

Job Purpose: This role is responsible for environmental monitoring and lab analysis operations, ensuring accurate assessment of air and water quality parameters. This role is pivotal in guiding the collection and interpretation of environmental data and spearheading initiatives in digitization and automation to enhance operational efficiency. The Lead Environment Lab plays a crucial role in driving environmental best practices and fostering a culture of innovation within the department.

Lead Environment Lab: Environment chemist and field monitoring

Field Monitoring, Lab Management and Accreditation:

Conduct environmental monitoring, including air pollution (Ambient air quality management), air emissions, water and wastewater monitoring.

Oversee the operations, maintenance, and calibration of Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Systems (CAAQMS), CEMS, STP, ETP, Guard point, Ash Dykes, etc. and coordinate for yearly contracts.

Implement and maintain the lab in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards.

Lead the NABL accreditation process, including application submission, audit facilitation, and certificate renewal, as applicable.

Maintain and monitor inventory of lab chemicals on CRM, as applicable.

Prepare and manage the department's material budget for optimal utilization.

Manage operations and maintenance of waste water treatment plant, waste paper recycling unit, fly ash bricks plant and cenosphere harvesting plant, as applicable.

Monitor and supervise water tankers.

Perform site inspection and monitoring for emission, effluent discharge, other environmental aspects etc.

Analysis and Reporting:

Compile and analyse environmental data to generate comprehensive reports.

Perform sample collection and lab analysis for various environmental parameters.

Monitor and analyse samples from cooling towers, boilers, sewage water, effluent water, groundwater, and piezometers.

Manage preparation, upgradation, and maintenance of NABL parameter reports and records, as applicable.

Complete and submit Proficiency Test (PT) reports, as required.

Ensure timely collection of samples by the 3rd party/NABL affiliated laboratory.

Prepare daily weather forecast reports and share with the respective teams.

Business Sustainability:

Ensure adherence to IMS, AWMS, DISHA, CHETNA and other management guidelines within the department.

Maintain the safety of personnel and equipment through proper training and adherence to safety protocols.

Implement sustainable practices to minimize environmental impact and ensure long-term operational viability.

Develop and enforce environmental compliance policies to meet regulatory standards.

Promote a culture of environmental awareness and continuous improvement within the team.

Conduct regular environmental risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.

Prepare and submit required data/presentations for internal review meetings.

Digitization and Automation:

Execute comprehensive digitization strategies to optimize operational efficiency.

Innovate and implement automation solutions to support overall organizational goals/strategy.

Implement process and system improvements, adopting newer technologies and innovative ideas.

Streamline data management and reporting through the use of digital tools and platforms.

Ensure adoption of cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions.

Key Stakeholders - Internal:

Operations & Maintenance

Techno Commercial

Chemistry

Key Stakeholders - External:

NABL Accredited Laboratories

Educational Qualification:

B.Tech in Environment Engineering/ Master's degree in Organic Chemistry/ Industrial chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related field with a focus on environmental studies.

Work Experience (Range of years):

5+ years of experience in environmental monitoring, lab management, and analysis within a laboratory setting.

Preferred Industry:

Experience in the power sector, environmental consultancy, or related industries with a strong emphasis on environmental compliance and lab operations.