Electrical Engineer(Waste To Energy Power Plant-Biomass)

Role & responsibilities

1. Electrical Operations & Monitoring

Monitor and operate plant electrical systems (generators, transformers, HT/LT switchgear, MCC, PCC, motors, auxiliaries).

Ensure smooth power evacuation and synchronization with the grid.

Maintain operational parameters (voltage, frequency, power factor, load sharing, breaker status).

2. Switchyard Operation & Monitoring

Operate and monitor switchyard equipment (breakers, isolators, CTs, PTs, busbars, protection relays).

Ensure safe and reliable power evacuation to the grid in compliance with SLDC/grid norms.

Record and analyze tripping incidents, load flow, and relay operations.

Maintain communication with SLDC/grid operator for load scheduling, outages, and emergencies.

3. Breakdown & Troubleshooting

Attend and resolve electrical and switchyard faults promptly to minimize downtime.

Support troubleshooting of motors, drives, breakers, and switchyard protection systems.

Carry out fault analysis and initiate corrective actions.

4. Maintenance & Reliability

Conduct preventive checks and routine inspections of plant electrical systems and switchyard equipment.

Ensure availability of backup systems (DG sets, UPS, batteries, emergency lighting).

Report abnormalities and support corrective maintenance activities.

5. Safety & Compliance

Strictly follow Permit-to-Work (PTW) and Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) procedures.

Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and statutory regulations.

Implement earthing, isolation, and safety checks in switchyard and electrical areas.

6. Coordination & Supervision

Coordinate with Operations, Mechanical, and C&I teams to ensure uninterrupted generation.

Supervise electricians/technicians during shift operations.

Support in implementing SOPs and handling plant/grid emergencies.

7. Reporting & Documentation

Maintain shift logbook of electrical & switchyard operations, breakdowns, and maintenance activities.

Record daily parameters (power factor, auxiliary consumption, grid export/import, equipment status).

Submit reports on tripping incidents, outages, and abnormalities to Electrical HOD.

Preferred candidate profile

Candidate with relevant Experience of 3+ years in handling the role of Electrical Operation & Maintenance of Power Plant.