Sr. Engineer

Key Responsibilities

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.