Sr. Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Substation Operation & Monitoring
  

Ensure uninterrupted operation of the 220/33 kV pooling substation, including transformers, switchgear, protection systems, and SCADA.
Monitor equipment parameters and performance in real-time using SCADA/RTU systems.Coordinate with SLDC/ALDC for load flow, grid synchronization, and outage scheduling.

• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
  

Plan and execute preventive maintenance schedules (transformers, CBs, isolators, CTs/PTs, LA, batteries, etc.) as per OEM and grid norms.
Carry out condition monitoring and diagnostics – oil testing, DGA, thermography, contact resistance measurement, etc.Troubleshoot and restore systems during faults/breakdowns with minimum downtime.

• Transmission Line O&M
  

Inspect transmission lines (patrolling, thermography, tower foundation health, insulator checking).
Execute maintenance jobs like tightening, insulator replacement, jumper repairs, etc.Maintain line clearance coordination with SLDCs during shutdowns and repairs.

• Protection System & Testing
  

Ensure periodic testing of protection relays, breaker timings, and scheme logic.
Investigate tripping incidents and maintain event logs and relay coordination settings.Coordinate with OEMs or third-party agencies for specialized testing.

• Safety, Compliance & Documentation
  

Ensure compliance with all grid codes (CEA, CERC, IEC, etc.), statutory inspections, and safety protocols.
Maintain documentation including maintenance logs, test reports, asset history, single-line diagrams, and shutdown reports.Enforce LOTO (Lock-Out Tag-Out) and permit systems during maintenance.

• Vendor & Team Coordination
  

Manage AMC vendors, testing agencies, and spare inventory.
Supervise junior engineers, technicians, and contractors for O&M activities.Prepare and submit monthly O&M reports, failure analysis, and KPIs.