Lead - Electrical (Cargo)

About the Business

Adani Group is a diversified Indian enterprise with 10 publicly listed companies and a nationwide footprint in logistics and utility infrastructure. Headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, it has built a large-scale infrastructure portfolio and is recognized for strong operations and maintenance practices aligned to global benchmarks. The group includes four IG-rated businesses and is the only infrastructure investment grade issuer in India.

Adani Airports Holding Limited is redefining airport infrastructure by turning airports into high-performance centres for connectivity, innovation, and service quality. The organisation focuses on better passenger experiences, advanced technology, operational excellence, sustainable growth, and long-term community impact across India.

Job Purpose

The Lead - Electrical (Engineering & Maintenance) will own the operation, servicing, and upkeep of airport electrical systems. The role is responsible for keeping electrical infrastructure safe, reliable, and compliant while coordinating maintenance practices and solving technical issues to support continuous airport operations.

Key Responsibilities

This role covers the end-to-end management of airport electrical maintenance and operational continuity, including routine and preventive upkeep of HT/LT systems, substations, distribution panels, and power networks. It also requires quick fault response to protect uninterrupted power supply for essential airport facilities.

The position involves supervising electrical works for critical systems such as HVAC, lighting, baggage handling, and other key airport utilities, across both planned and emergency maintenance activities, with the aim of reducing downtime.

You will manage maintenance budgets, look for practical cost-saving opportunities, and ensure financial discipline without affecting system safety or reliability. Resource planning is also part of the role, including efficient deployment of materials, equipment, and manpower for ongoing work and projects.

Safety, statutory compliance, and audit readiness are central to the job. You will ensure adherence to electrical safety protocols, conduct periodic system audits, and maintain compliance with aviation-related standards and regulations including ICAO, IATA, and DGCA requirements.

The role includes leading technicians and junior engineers, providing technical direction, and helping the team resolve operational challenges effectively. Strong coordination with internal stakeholders such as Operations, Security, and IT is needed to keep electrical services functioning smoothly, along with regular interaction with external vendors, contractors, and specialised service providers.

Equipment oversight is another major responsibility. This includes monitoring, testing, and optimising generators, UPS systems, lighting assets, and electrical control panels, as well as recommending upgrades or replacements for ageing components to improve efficiency and dependability.

You will also drive technology-enabled improvements, standardise maintenance procedures, respond to incidents and faults promptly, analyse repeating issues, and put corrective actions in place to prevent recurrence. In addition, the role requires preparing management reports, maintaining maintenance schedules, recording equipment inventory, and documenting system updates and incident resolutions accurately.

Stakeholders

Internal: Head - Engineering Services, Airport Operations Team, Security Team, IT Team, Compliance and Safety Team, Procurement Team.

External: Regulatory Authorities such as DGCA and ICAO, vendors, service providers, contractors, OEM representatives, emergency response teams, and fire safety services.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognised institution is required. Preferred professional credentials include Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP), or a comparable certification.

The ideal candidate should bring 10+ years of experience in electrical operations and maintenance, including at least 6 years in airport environments or large infrastructure projects.

Additional Information

This position is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India and is a full-time, onsite role.