Electrical Instrumentation Engineer / Technician

Key Responsibilities

Carry out preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance of all electrical equipment across the Biogas plant.

Ensure maximum electrical equipment availability and minimum plant downtime through timely troubleshooting and maintenance.

Troubleshoot electrical faults in

slurry pumps

Digestor agitators

Recirculation pumps

Dewatering equipment

Biogas blowers

Gas purification and membrane systems

Compressors

CBG dispensing/filling systems

Biomanure processing equipment

Utility equipment

Maintain and troubleshoot AC motors, VFDs, soft starters, DOL/star-delta starters, contactors, relays, MCCs, PCCs and control panels.

Maintain and monitor the plant's LT electrical distribution system, including:

LT panels

MCC/PCC panels

Transformers

APFC panels

DG sets

UPS/control power systems

Electrical protection systems

Earthing and lightning protection systems

Monitor electrical parameters such as voltage, current, power factor, kW, kVA, frequency and motor loading and identify abnormal operating conditions.

Perform routine inspection of motors, panels, cables, VFDs, transformers and electrical connections for overheating, abnormal noise, loose connections and insulation deterioration.

Carry out motor insulation resistance testing, cable testing, earth resistance testing and other electrical health checks as per the maintenance schedule.

Maintain and troubleshoot VFDs and motor control circuits, including parameter checking, fault diagnosis and resetting.

Support troubleshooting of PLC, SCADA, instrumentation, sensors, control valves and interlocks in coordination with the automation/instrumentation team.

Understand and troubleshoot process interlocks and emergency shutdown circuits associated with the CBG plant.





Support installation, testing and commissioning of current electrical equipment during plant expansion, modification and optimization.

Maintain electrical systems associated with biogas purification, compression and CBG storage/cascade systems.

Ensure electrical equipment installed in hazardous/gas areas is properly maintained and operated in accordance with applicable safety requirements.

Coordinate with production, mechanical, instrumentation and process teams to identify the root cause of equipment failures.

Respond immediately to electrical breakdowns and critical plant trips, including during night shifts and emergencies.

Maintain detailed records of

Preventive maintenance

Breakdown maintenance

Motor history

VFD faults

Electrical inspections

Spare consumption

Equipment downtime

Corrective actions

Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for recurring electrical failures and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Maintain adequate stock of critical electrical spares and coordinate with stores/procurement for timely replenishment.

Assist in identifying opportunities for energy reduction and improvement of plant electrical efficiency.

Ensure strict compliance with LOTO, Permit-to-Work, PPE, electrical isolation and CBG plant safety procedures.

Required Technical Skills The candidate should have strong practical knowledge of:

Electrical Systems

LT electrical distribution systems





MCC and PCC panels

AC/DC motors

Transformers

DG sets

APFC panels

Circuit breakers and protection systems

Industrial cables and cable termination

Earthing and lightning protection

Motor & Drive Systems

DOL starters

Star-delta starters

Soft starters

VFDs

Motor protection

Overload and short-circuit protection

Motor insulation testing

Automation

Basic-to-intermediate knowledge of PLC and SCADA

Ability to troubleshoot PLC panel wiring and I/O

Understanding of sensors and transmitters

Understanding of electrical/process interlocks

Basic knowledge of control valves and actuators

Ability to coordinate with instrumentation/automation engineers during PLC or SCADA faults

Drawings & Troubleshooting

Candidate must be able to read and understand:

Single Line Diagrams (SLD)

Electrical schematic diagrams

MCC/PCC drawings

Control wiring diagrams

Motor/VFD wiring diagrams

PLC I/O drawings

Cable schedules

Electrical equipment datasheets

Should be capable of systematically troubleshooting faults rather than relying only on component replacement.

CBG Plant Safety Requirements

Experience with biogas, oil & gas, chemical or other hazardous process industries will be preferred.

Knowledge of hazardous-area classification and Ex equipment will be a significant advantage.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Qualification:

ITI Electrical / Diploma Electrical / B.E. or B.Tech Electrical / Electrical & Electronics

Experience:

37 years industrial electrical maintenance experience preferred.

Experience in CBG/biogas, ethanol, chemical, food processing, oil & gas, power or other process industries preferred.

Location : Thummalgudem Village, Ramannapet mandal , Yadadri District , Telangana

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