Electrical Engineer (O&M)

Job Responsibilities:

A. Substation & Grid Operations:

• Manage and execute daily operations within 66 KV switchyards and 11 KV substations, including grid switching, line charging, and efficient outage recovery.
• Monitor and analyze real-time data from SCADA systems, covering loads, voltages, transformer temperatures, and current, to ensure optimal performance.
• Lead the response to emergency grid faults and guide black start procedures to restore power swiftly.

B. Maintenance & Testing:

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on critical electrical assets such as circuit breakers, power transformers, and capacitor banks.
• Conduct proactive predictive maintenance checks, including transformer oil health analysis, earth pit health assessments, insulation resistance testing, and thermography inspections.
• Oversee comprehensive maintenance of solar plants (5MW and above), focusing on optimizing efficiency, maximizing energy yield, and conducting thorough root cause analysis for performance issues.

C. Projects & Procurement:

• Manage and contribute to electrical projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and timeline within the O&M framework.
• Handle procurement process for high-voltage equipment, including preparing Bills of Quantities (BOQs), issuing Requests for Quotation (RFQs), evaluating bids, and conducting negotiations.
• Utilize SAP for efficient management of procurement, inventory, and maintenance-related transactions.

D. Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure all operational and maintenance activities strictly comply with industry safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Actively participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and contribute to the continuous improvement of safety practices.

Must have Skill:

• Demonstrated expertise in the operation and maintenance of 66 KV and 11 KV substations.
• Proficiency in using SCADA systems for monitoring, control, and data analysis.
• Proven experience in maintaining large-scale solar plants (5MW and above), including efficiency checks and fault diagnosis.
• Solid understanding of electrical safety regulations and "Permit to Work" systems.
• Familiarity with procurement processes for electrical equipment, including BOQs, RFQs, bid evaluation, and vendor negotiations, with awareness of SAP.