Assistant Manager O&M

Department:

• Manage end-to-end O&M of HV/LV electrical assets substations, transformers, switchgear, control panels and transmission lines (11 kV / 33 kV / 66 kV and above).
• Plan and execute preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance activities as per OEM and CEA standards.
• Ensure reliability of SCADA data, protection relays and grid interconnections.
• Lead troubleshooting, isolation and restoration during breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Monitor health of auxiliary systems such as UPS, battery chargers, lighting and earthing systems.

2. Safety & Statutory Compliance

• Implement electrical safety systems PTW, LOTO, PPE and safe isolation practices.
• Ensure adherence to CEA Regulations, IE Rules and DISCOM/SLDC compliance requirements.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments and toolbox talks regularly.
• Liaise with inspectorates for statutory approvals and renewals.

3. Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor plant performance and system parameters through SCADA and field checks.
• Analyze tripping events, downtime and energy loss to identify corrective measures.
• Prepare MIS reports (daily/weekly/monthly) and maintain O&M documentation and test records.
• Support energy audit and asset condition assessment exercises.

4. Team & Contractor Management

• Supervise site engineers, technicians and contractors to ensure quality and safety compliance.
• Verify contractor performance and adherence to work scope, quality and documentation standards.
• Plan manpower deployment, shift and ensure adequate technical coverage during critical activities.
• Support vendor evaluations and performance improvement actions.

5. Knowledge Sharing & Capability Development

• Mentor and train on-roll engineers, freshers, and technicians on HV/LV systems and safe work practices.
• Conduct structured training modules and on-the-job learning sessions.
• Encourage peer learning, cross-functional exposure and continuous skill enhancement.
• Maintain a knowledge repository of SOPs, RCA learnings and maintenance best practices.

6. Asset Reliability & Continuous Improvement

• Identify improvement areas for reliability enhancement and O&M cost optimization.
• Support digital initiatives like CMMS, condition monitoring and analytics-based maintenance planning.
• Contribute to annual maintenance budgeting, spares planning and inventory control.
• Implement lessons learned across plants for operational standardization.

Internal:

• Diploma / B.E. / B. Tech in Electrical Engineering.
• CEA/TRANSCO/DISCOM/CEIG-licensed electrical supervisor preferred.

Experience

• 5-8 years of experience in operation and maintenance of HV/LV systems (11 kV66 kV).
• Prior exposure to renewable energy (solar, wind, or hybrid) O&M operations preferred.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in HV/LV electrical systems: transformers, switchgear, relays, isolators and transmission lines.
• Understanding of SCADA, relay coordination, and grid protocols.
• Working knowledge of CMMS, MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and analytical tools.
• Familiar with electrical safety standards, protection schemes and statutory norms.

Behavioral Competencies

• Ownership and accountability for plant uptime and safety.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and team management capability.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving orientation.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Process-driven and proactive in issue resolution.

KPI ParameterMeasurement CriteriaTarget / Frequency

• Technical proficiency and fault resolution capability.
• Compliance with maintenance and safety processes.
• Team leadership and knowledge transfer effectiveness.
• Proactive issue identification and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Quality of documentation and communication with stakeholders.