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.